Travel in state South Carolina

There is a league of short-term rental operators quietly reducing competition through consolidation. 

Obsessed with visiting national parks in the US?

After growing up in the Midwest and moving to the East Coast 10 years ago, I recently visited two Southern states for the first time.

A little over a year ago, I underwent gastric bypass surgery, and I've since lost 100 pounds.

Breeze Airways' latest fare sale has landed, offering a generous discount on flights across its network through the middle of May. 

A new pre-security sensory room at a New Jersey airport is aiming to make it easier for neurodiverse travelers, providing them with a space to wait for their flight as well as an easier way to get through security screening.

It was 2:38 p.m. on August 21, 2017, when day turned to night. That was the precise moment in Greenville, South Carolina, when the moon, passing between the sun and Earth, fully blocked our view of the sun.

From Napa Valley to Piedmont, Italy, sommeliers from around the U.S. teamed up to take you on a sensory journey to lands near and far.

From a Texas-shaped lazy river that glows with holiday lights to bare trees swaddled in colorful lights at botanic gardens, unexpected destinations around the country turn into illuminated winter wonderlands this time of year. If you’re looking to see some of the most magnificent holiday lights displays between now and the New Year, a new study from SmokyMountains.com shows the top-rated lights in the country as well as the highest-rated lights attractions broken down by state.

The breadth of Panama is so slender you can cross it in about an hour by car, but that doesn't mean this Central American gem isn't packed full of attractions. It’s one of the most biologically diverse places on earth, yet small enough to fit inside the state of South Carolina. 

Six Senses Residences Loire Valley is launching the first phase of sales of its luxury homes. The development is located within Les Bordes, one of the largest privately-owned estates in France. The estate is also home to Les Bordes Golf Club, one of the most exclusive private golf clubs in the world. The development will also feature the new Six Senses Loire Valley hotel, which is scheduled to open in 2026.

It appears American Express' pilot program of a luxury vacation home rental platform is doing well enough to expand to new destinations and invite more members into the mix.

The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina earlier this week gave its initial approval to a multi-family housing development plan. The proposal entails the annexation and rezoning of approximately 18 acres of land. Presently, the site is designated for commercial projects, but the proposed zoning change would permit a mix of commercial and residential development —  this would include construction of more than 380 housing units, with a portion of them anticipated to be utilized for short-term rentals.

A New York state court judge dismissed an Airbnb lawsuit against New York City, ruling the city had a right to require host registration and licenses, and that it was reasonable to require that Airbnb — and other platforms — verify that listings have licenses, or face penalties.

Good morning, readers. I was off the clock when this broke Monday night, but among the latest short-term rental alliances to sue a big city is one in Dallas. 

Nantucket’s short-term rental occupancy tax revenue reached an all-time high this summer. Short-term rentals operating on the Massachusetts island during June, July, and August generated $4.8 million in taxes for the Nantucket Finance Department, according to data obtained by the Nantucket Current.

Good morning folks, welcome to a brand new week. Did you see that there is a chance we could live on the moon by 2040 while New York City can’t get its new Airbnb rules right – it’s “pure chaos,” says Wired.  

Charleston, S.C. boasts an abundance of charms, from its perfectly-preserved architecture to gorgeous beaches, top-tier food festivals, historic landmarks, and one of the country’s buzziest dining and nightlife scenes. So it’s no wonder the city has become one of the country’s top travel destinations in recent years.

Two women became friends after bonding on a severely turbulent plane ride, recording their hilarious interactions and panicked antics in a video that's been viewed over 1.5 million times.

Charleston, S.C. has an embarrassment of riches: it’s almost hard to believe how many stylish hotels, top-tier restaurants, lively bars, and historic landmarks this charming city packs into every square mile. Along with the city’s mild climate and events like Charleston Wine + Food festival, it’s what’s made The Holy City one of the buzziest travel destinations of the last decade.

Sometimes the best food critics are everyday diners and food enthusiasts. And OpenTable’s 2023 list of Top 100 Restaurants in America does just that.