April/May 2010
Groups can swim with manatees, sea kayak with killer whales and trek with llamas to look nature in the eye at eco-adventure outfitters across the United States.
WEB EXCLUSIVE! Three more eco-adventures
Southern Travel Guide
Festivals and special events bring out the best of the South.
Ethnic Heritage: A beautiful blend
The South celebrates its ethnic heritage of Cubans, African Americans, Cherokees, Cajuns and Gullahs.
Religion in the South: On holy ground
Religious history is a keystone of Southern culture, as is evident at the South's historic churches, meeting houses, Jewish institutes and the Billy Graham Library.
These revitalized Southern downtowns enjoy a new golden age with art venues, quaint shops and attractions welcomed back into the center of town.
Special Features
Joplin: See you at the crossroads
Tourable candy houses, art galleries and wildlife centers make centrally located Joplin, Missouri part of classic America.
WEB EXCLUSIVE! Extra Joplin photos in our Travel Snapshots gallery
Passport Stamps
Pilgrims can follow the footsteps of Paul in Greece to compare modern-day Greece with the ancient attractions still preserved for visitors.
Travel Snapshot
Beaumont: Gators, gushers and gumbo
Beaumont, Texas offers nature and history with a Cajun twist.
The Beaumont CVB organized a "Faith Trail" for all church groups interested in seeing the historic and elaborate churches of Beaumont, Texas.
Youth Focus
Ocean City, Md. has everything a youth group could want from relaxing beaches to educational museums.




