Articles for tag: Anna Maria Island, Beach Resorts, Colonial History, Fort Sumter, Magnolias

Karla News

Charleston, South Carolina: A Vacation Spot Full of History

As Bluegreen Vacation Club owners, my wife, son, and I get to travel to many terrific vacation spots. We see many fine beach resorts, but occasionally we like to see some of our nation’s most popular historical locations. We visited Charleston, South Carolina, in the late 2000s for some Colonial history. It was one of ...

Karla News

The History of “Bourbon Whiskey” in Kentucky

In the early colonial history of America, a Baptist minister named Elijah Craig is believed by many to have been the first true distiller of bourbon whiskey in Georgetown Kentucky. Mr. Craig then began producing whiskey from a corn base, and the roots of bourbon whiskey began. Elijah Craig’s bourbon still is believed by many ...

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Top 5 Romantic Spa Getaways in Virginia: Where to Go This Winter

Do you want to enjoy a romantic, couples’ spa getaway this winter? If so, you may want to consider setting your sights on Virginia. Based on my experience, there are a multitude of wonderful spas located across the state. Between all of them, there are packages that are likely to please most couples. With that ...

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Mary Washington College: Part of a Virginia Tradition

The University of Virginia was long the dream of one of its state icons, Thomas Jefferson. As the brainchild of Jefferson, the University of Virginia has a long and illustrious history as an outstanding academic institution. For a about 30 years Mary Washington College was the female undergraduate college for UVA. In 1972 the two ...