Our April Issue uncovers history while highlighting top festivals
April 2023 Issue
Historical Travel with Festival Fun
The April edition of Leisure Group Travel celebrates these joyous events as we spotlight a multitude of festivals across the country. From a frog fest in Louisiana to a sand sculpting classic in New Hampshire, LGT profiles a variety of fests that will appeal to groups of all ages.
April is also the History and Heritage month for LGT, and we embrace our nation’s annals by exploring 10 destinations every history buff should visit. We spotlight classic American attractions including the Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania, the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis and Alcatraz prison in San Francisco.
LGT also interviews tour operators from coast to coast and discovers how they are traversing the challenges of hosting tours in a recovering world. While travel has increased dramatically since 2020, the tourism infrastructure is struggling to keep up. Find out how operators are succeeding in the face of adversity.
Along with this month’s issue are the 2023 Virginia Group Tour Guide and the 2023 Illinois Group Tour Planner. Both guides feature eye-catching covers and the insides are equally sublime. We offer in-depth stories on Virginia’s finest botanical gardens, dinner theaters, outdoor attractions and incredible cuisine along with fresh itineraries on hotbeds like Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Staunton. Not to be outdone, LGT profiles Illinois’ historic ethnic neighborhoods, the Illinois Makers who make the state tick and the Land of Lincoln’s most opulent theaters. We even cover the state with itineraries that touch every corner of Illinois, from Rockford in the north to Carbondale in the south.
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Features & Destinations
Columns & Features
Five Tips for Communicating History Effectively
by Mitch Bach
History is High on My List
By Dave Bodle
As Tourism Rebounds, Challenges Still Remain
By Jason Paha
10 American Destinations Every History Buff Should Visit
By Heather Dale
Destinations – South, Central & International
The 1920s, Farming’s Future and a Faith-Based Experience
Begin your journey in the 1920s along historic Cedar Lake, Chicago’s playground.
By Dave Bodle
Get Festive in Louisiana
From frogs to shrimp to pecans, Louisiana is home to some of the finest festivals.
By Quinn Valdivia
Travel to Asia is Rebounding Thanks to End of Restrictions
After a pandemic pause, pent-up demand from American travelers has begun to fuel a recovery in Asia-Pacific destinations. Japan is especially hot.
By Randy Mink
Destinations – West & East
Top Five Festivals in the West
The West Coast is home to a variety of colorful and engaging festivals.
By Nicole Partis
Experience Magic at the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
A fun Philadelphia museum concept.
By Heather Dale
Five Fabulous New England Festivals
Attend one of these lively fests to enhance your East Coast adventure.
By Cady Price
Don’t Miss
Special Sections
Cruise Guide
Relax on board these magnificent ships that feature fabulous food, glorious amenities and incredible views.
Rail Guide
Groups can enjoy the country’s beauty through one of its oldest, and most relaxing, modes of transportation.
Illinois Group Tour Planner
Illinois is like no other state, and when you visit, you’re sure to find that we are a destination filled with a wide range of offerings.
Virginia Group Tour Guide
Virginia offers unparalleled heritage, cultural and performing arts, outdoor adventures and scenic vistas, music and artesian trails, and an exciting culinary scene
