It may surprise that Birmingham was not founded until 1871 during the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. Named for a major industrial city in England, Birmingham rapidly grew as a railroad transportation center with a concentration on the iron and steel industry. The city’s rapid rise earned it the nicknames “Magic City” and “Pittsburgh of the South.”
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The tailgating at Tiger Stadium is legendary. Southern University of the Southwestern Athletic Conference is also a local favorite and enjoys great fan support.
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These churches, shrines and museums provide insight into the history and culture of a destination—and sometimes spotlight great art and architecture—while offering a place to reflect.
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An off-season cruise in Norway with Hurtigruten cruises offers a magical experience for the adventurous types willing to embrace winter.
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Safe to say that a visit to the Granite State rarely evokes thoughts of wine, cheese and chocolate.
Think again.
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Innovation is a word most often associated with the technology industry. It is a word less often used in relation to the travel and hospitality marketplace, apart from hi-tech products and services.
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Food offers a window on the world and a mirror on ourselves. I’ve always loved exploring with food. Trying new tastes and ingredients. Learning about the history of a dish and the history of a culture through an ingredient. Meeting the people who grow and prepare food I’m eating.
Read MoreMuch has been written and even more spoken about the “generations,” their impact on travel and how we should sell to each group. Purposely, we’re skipping generations X, Y and Z in this column but will address each of their unique issues in the future.
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