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15 Summer Weekends, Trip #15: Escape the Throngs with Visits to These Less Crowded National Parks

"For the benefit and enjoyment of the people." That's the declaration etched into the stone entryway of Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park established in 1872. As we all know a lot has happened since 1872 including the great toilet paper shortage...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #14: Another Deluxe Small Town Getaway

In June we shared a complete guide to a lesser known small town getaway nestled in the mountains of North Carolina (for that info, click here). Now, it's time to share one more. Whether you're looking for one final trip before the summer ends,...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #13: Islands to Visit ~ Near Here and Close Enough.

True or false: When you think about summer vacations, few things sound better than escaping to a nearby island. If you answered "true", then keep reading - our 13th of 15 Summer Weekends is perfect for you. For Trip #13, we've rounded up four...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #12: August Travel Deals Starting at $36 Roundtrip

We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the best travel deals this month – these August travel picks will help you travel more and better than ever. Because these trips are such a steal, you’ll be able to squeeze more fun out of your...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #10: Time to Beat the Heat

While this summer hasn't been as hot and humid as summers past, temperatures are rising and the Carolina heat is setting in. If 90+ degree heat isn't your cup of tea, you're in luck - cooling off in the mountains is a real possibility...

15 Summer Weekends Trip #9: Low Fare Flight Deals For 3 Luxe Destination Getaways

We’re back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with easy escapes for a quick getaway. This week for Trip #9 of our 15 Summer Weekend Trips series we’re cashing in on Charlotte's current low-fare bonanza. That's right, some airfares are at...

15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips. This Week We Find Your July Travel Deals.

We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the hottest travel deals this month, departing from Charlotte, North Carolina. Because this edition's 8 trips are such a steal, you’ll be able to squeeze more fun out of your 15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #6: A Stateside Taste of Spain.

Spain reopened to vaccinated US travelers on June 7. Amazing, right?! Yes, though getting to Spain from Charlotte isn't as easy as it used to be. Pre-pandemic, we Charlotteans enjoyed access to a regularly held direct flight from our Queen City to Madrid's Barajas...

15 Summer Weekends, Trip #4: Beautiful Landscapes, Rich History, and Wild Ponies.

We're back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with nearby escapes for an easy getaway. This week for Trip #4 of our 15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips series we're headed to a gem that's just a 7-hour drive from...

15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips. Special Edition: June Travel Deals.

We’re back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the hottest travel deals this month - these June travel picks will help you travel more and better than ever. Because these trips are such a steal, you'll be able to squeeze more fun out of your...

15 Summer Weekends, 15 Summer Trips: Destination #2 is One You Probably Don’t Know About.

We're back with the scoop on 15 Summer Weekends! After all, at Adventure Designed we're all about connecting people with the world around them and that includes you. So, now that it's safe to travel again we're here to help you emerge from quarantine...

15 Summer Weekends Starting Now. Here’s Your First Trip of Summer 2021.

Thank goodness we're not spending two back-to-back summers in quarantine lockdown. That'd be a real doozy, right? Instead, things are looking up with more and more COVID-19 restrictions being lifted by the day, including those related to mask wearing. Goodbye, maskne and hello summer...

May Travel Deals to Kickoff Your Summer. Fly for as low as $33.

Hi, Charlotte! We're back with our exclusive monthly scoop on the hottest travel deals this May. Our monthly travel picks from our Queen City will help you travel more and better than ever. All of the deals we spotlight feature non-stop, roundtrip airfare...

Advice and Etiquette for Summer Interns

My daughter is a rising college sophomore at the University of Georgia, and she started her first internship a couple of days ago. She's been excited about it for months, but I think she was more excited about the idea of having an internship...

23 Best Charlotte Parks From Fort Mill to Mooresville

While rising temps might tempt you to stay cooped up indoors nd in the balmy comfort of your AC, summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy exercising, playing, or just lounging in the shade. Even better if you do it at...

The Women’s Impact Fund Made a $421,000 Investment in These 6 Local Non-Profits

The WOMEN'S IMPACT FUND announced their 2019 grantees at their annual meeting on Monday. Six local nonprofits were awarded a combined amount of $421,000. This brings the collective total the Women's Impact Fund has invested over the past 16 years to nearly $5.9 million...