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GuestQuest Traveler Vacation Guide takes you on a guided tour to various vacation locations. We feature information about accommodations, attractions and activities in many travel and vacation destinations.Providing you with article coverage on our advertisers, their amenities and services will assist you in making the right decision on choosing your accommodations, recreation, entertainment and more. Please visit our web site www.GuestQuest. com for additional advertiser information and links to their web sites. Distributed three times a year, Spring, Summer and Winter, with separate editions to Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois/ Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia/ Alabama, Tennessee/Kentucky and Virginia/Washington D.C.. Serving our advertisers and readers since 1984. For advertising information, questions or comments, call 1-800-644-8460. P. O. Box 33547, Cleveland, OH 44133. The accuracy of the information contained in these listings is the responsibility of each individual advertiser. Every effort has been made to offer upto-date information. Reproduction of editorial or graphic content in any manner without written consent of the editor is prohibited. 2
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Book Direct with ACP Real Estate on Dauphin Island, AL The Leading Local Vacation Rental Company Book direct with the leading local vacation rental company, ACP Vacation Rentals, on Dauphin Island, AL. ACP Real Estate, Inc. offers home and condo vacation rentals throughout Dauphin Island with a variety of choices from waterfront and water view, to “In the Pines” homes for birding. There are also Canal front homes for boaters
and fishing. Several homes are pet friendly. Vacation condominiums are available in Holiday Isle, Sandcastle, The Beach Club, The Surf Club and Fish Camps. Some owners will accept two, three and four-day rentals for that last-minute getaway at most locations. Don’t forget, we have monthly snowbird rentals waiting for
Morristown, Tennessee. Your Next Destination. Located between Cherokee and Douglas Lakes and a short drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Morristown is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Boating, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, camping and disc golf are a few of the outdoor activities for you to enjoy. Panther Creek State Park on Cherokee Lake has something for everyone with hiking, mountain bike and horse trails, camping, picnic pavilions, boat ramp and a disc golf course. Beautiful Cherokee Lake is one of the premier bass fishing lakes in the region.
you! Call and book with us direct to save up to 10% off other online booking site fees. Our staff is ready to help you. We look forward to working with you! ACP Real Estate, Inc. Dauphin Island, AL 866-861-3311 www.acpinfo.com rentals@acpinfo.com ¤
Morristown boasts five championship disc golf courses and hosts the annual Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships. Visit the many unique shops or restaurants, farmers market pavilion and Rose Center for the Arts in Morristown’s historic district. For a quick get-away for outdoor adventure, fun on the water or a stroll through a quaint downtown – make Morristown your next destination. Visit Morristown TN 423-586-6382 www.visitmorristowntn.com tourism@morristownchamber.com
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360 Degree of Autumn Color & Winter Views Hanging Rock State Park in Beautiful Stokes County, NC
FALL into a Stokes County State of Mind as you bask in the beautiful leaf peeping colors along the winding rural roads throughout the county and scenic trails of Hanging Rock State Park. By December, the colorful leaves fall to the ground,
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swiftly swept away in one of five rapidly flowing waterfalls, or frozen in time in the frozen falls when the temperatures drop. A brisk winter hike is the perfect way to re-energize and boost the immune system. Experience panoramic views
atop Moore’s Knob as you embark on a natural fall color challenge, of this 4.3-mile loop trail, along the eastern most mountains in North Carolina. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Lookout Tower on top of Moore’s Knob, reaching an elevation of 2,579 feet, the highest peak of the Sauratown Mountains in Stokes County. Just a short drive from the triad and a scenic two-hour journey from the Triangle or Charlotte areas. Signage on the railing of the tower identify points of interest in all directions and provide history about the Mountain Range and State Park. Looking for a relaxing stroll or an exciting, grueling hike with grand vistas or intimate, stun ning waterfalls, forests thick in colorful leaves or wide-open meadows? Many proclaim Stokes as North Carolina’s best kept secret of mesmerizing natural beauty, charming rural landscapes, and
quaint downtown areas. Perfect for a day trip, but ideal for a weekend of adventure, camp sites fill up fast. Local vacation rentals and cabins provide visitors a taste of unique stylings and charm that Stokes County has to offer. Book a
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stay at a restored 1881 Mill, log cabin, Old Farmhouse Inn, or the lodge at Singletree. Each location offering a unique view of the mountains, enjoyed best sitting on the lawn, as the setting sun highlights the rocky features. www.hangingrock.com
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Uncork, Unwind and Unplug in Duplin County North Carolina Slow down, relax and escape to the simple pleasures of life in Duplin County, North Carolina. Stroll through one of the historic towns and experience the history and culture that defines the area. Antiques, gifts and local crafts are just a few of the hidden treasures you’ll find in Duplin. Tour one of the historical museums,
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visit one of our famous wineries and dine in a charming eatery. Enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our cozy hotels or B&Bs. Duplin County offers a variety of accommodations including from locally owned and franchise hotels, motels and camping. Book one of our popular getaway
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packages and experience a degree of elegance and sophistication for a destination the size of Duplin. We look forward to seeing you soon in Duplin County! Duplin County Tourism 910-296-2181 www.uncorkduplin.com ¤ See ad next page
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South Carolina Coast Features 200 Miles of Sun and Surf
A mix of easy public access, private retreats and natural preserves highlights the 200 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline that South Carolina calls its own. For generations, beach trips to millions of Americans and Canadians has meant an easy drive to Myrtle Beach and later, Hilton Head, while expanded air travel has added more international travelers in recent years. Reliable, decent weather year-round
and a burgeoning menu of attractions and amenities continue to drive that growth in popularity. Starting from the north, Myrtle Beach anchors the 60-mile crescent of shoreline known as the Grand Strand. Characterized by long, sweeping stretches of sand and surf, the Strand offers both bustling and less-boisterous choices for plopping that plastic chaise lounge and propping the umbrella.
In Myrtle Beach proper, hotels old and new, restaurants and shops line the beach, with public access points interspersed. Then there are the quiet ocean-side beach communities such as Cherry Grove, Atlantic Beach (considered perhaps the nation’s first predominantly African American beach town), Garden City and “elegantly shabby” Pawleys Island. Each offers varying degrees of public beach access and wide choices of hotel, cottage and condo rentals, as well as package deals with many of the more than 100 golf courses on the Strand. Cozy Myrtle Beach and expansive Huntington Beach state parks also offer beach access, camping, environmental education programs and more.
Much of the coast is protected wildlife refuges until the Charleston area, itself a world-class destination for lovers of history and architecture but also home to popular beach destinations such as Wild Dunes Resort and the Isle of Palms to the north of town and Folly Beach and its popular public beach just to the south. Next up going south is storied Edisto Island. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss overhang the narrow highway across the big island to Edisto Beach, long beloved for its great shelling. The park also has a robust environmental education center, camping and cabins. Then there’s the Beaufort area. The big park has four miles of beach,
cabins and thousands of acres of maritime forest and marsh for exploring. It even has a historic, 100foot lighthouse. At the south end of South Carolina’s coast is Hilton Head, a golf and tennis haven. Hilton Head is world famous for its plantation resorts, which combine beachfront dining, pools and cabanas with tennis, a range of accommodations and public and private golf. There are literally thousands of hotel rooms, condos, campsites and other accommodations along the South Carolina coast, as well as a myriad of dining, entertainment and educational options to help spice up the trip. -Marc Rapport
Where Families Come to Play: Edisto Beach Vacation Rentals Just south of Charleston is South Carolina’s best kept secret, Edisto Beach one of the last non-commercial Sea Islands on the Coast. It’s famed for beaches that are perfect for shelling, creeks teeming with shrimp, crabs and fish, age-old oak trees draped with Spanish moss, abundant nature preserves and its laid-back way of life. The charms of Edisto are
immediately apparent once you cross the bridge onto the island and they keep visitors coming back year after year. Once discovered, Edisto does not let you go. Check out edistorealty.com for information on the many vacation homes and villas on the ocean, creeks, saltmarsh or golf course. We
are sure we can find one that suits you and your family needs. Come on down and once you cross the bridge to the island you will be hooked on the “Edisto Feeling.” Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty Edisto Island, SC 29438 1-800-868-5398 www.edistorealty.com ¤
This Year, Bring All the Family on Vacation Let’s not forget to include the family’s best friend! We have a large variety of pet-friendly properties that allow your entire family to have an unforgettable vacation. We have just completed a new Barc Park for your pet’s enjoyment. Enjoy the surf, our kid’s splash pad or relax in the new lounging wet pool. Enjoy shopping, and golfing day or night at Tupelo Bay. Dine on local
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seafood or succulent steaks. Dance the night away. Do nothing…Do it all! Rose Real Estate would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to our beautiful beach. Tucked away in quiet Surfside Beach, SC our vacation rental communities are close to shopping, dining, entertainment, award winning golf and incredible water activities.
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Our properties offer everything from two-bedroom villas to gorgeous fivebedroom island-style homes. Join us and create your own memories that will last a lifetime! Rose Real Estate 897 Melody Lane Surfside Beach, South Carolina 800-845-6706 www.roserentaldept.com ¤
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Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded in 1732. Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a
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bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third or fourth generation family members who are tireless in caring for them. Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤
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