“North Carolina’s first tourist colony (established in the 1830s) is still a popular vacation spot thanks to its classic ...

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' ...

If you only have a week to get away, you'll want to choose the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a lemonade by the waves.

Landing in the top spot is Avila Beach in California. Tucked into a cove on the state's Central Coast, Avila Beach boasts ...

Southern Living asked readers which beach towns are the best in the South. From Hilton Head Island to Myrtle Beach, here’s ...

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South Carolina has one of the 10 best places to retire in the Southeast and it’s not Charleston, Travel+Leisure says. Here’s ...

The Wilmington Riverwalk and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Wilmington Riverwalk is nominated for "Best Riverwalk" due to its shops ...

Of the state’s 320-mile coastline, here’s which North Carolina beach towns ranked among the best of the best: “Feeling the breeze in your hair is only one golf cart rental away on this low ...

Southern Living readers say Myrtle Beach is the second-best beach town in South Carolina and the eight-best in the South. JASON LEE JASON LEE The United States is home to scores of stunning ...