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Wineries of American South Pour Over
In addition to everything else it has to offer, this region is becoming increasingly well-known as one of the nation’s premier winemaking centers.
Read MoreCoastal Cottages
Homes that employ innovative use of space, energy-efficient appliances and green building materials, located in communities with walking trails and a built-in sense of conviviality, are what’s hot right now…and nothing embodies this spirit better than the classic, cozy cottage.
Read MoreImprove Your Health with Green Tea
Widely known for its many and varied health benefits, green tea has been a staple of Eastern cultures for centuries. Archeological evidence suggests that people consumed tea leaves steeped in boiling water as long as 50,000 years ago. Today, millions of people around the world consume green tea, and scientific research is providing hard evidence for the health benefits that have long been associated with drinking green tea.
Read MoreOne South Carolina Community is Ahead of The “Green” Curve
AIKEN, SC — In his opening days in office, President Barak Obama has called for a national commitment to saving energy. Additionally, he is calling for the production of alternative forms of energy and reducing the nation’s dependence upon foreign oil. Essentially, he intends to write veritable “Green New Deal” to help restore the American…
Read MoreSedona Verde Valley
While there are hundreds of sites worthy of exploration, the perfect itinerary for a one- to two-week trip throughout the Sedona Verde Valley includes the historic towns of Jerome, Camp Verde, Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams and of course, the Grand Canyon.
Read MoreGreen Homes that Make a Difference
“Green” is a hot topic and a major sales incentive in everything from organic food to hydrogen-powered automobiles to recycling product waste. One of the areas in which going green has made the biggest splash is the construction of new homes.
Read MoreTasmania
It was 1982, and my young son Kurt and I were working at the Australia Outward Bound School in Tharwa when we heard that Reinhold Messner, the first man to ascend Everest without oxygen, was to give a talk at the University of Tasmania. Armchair Everest groupies, we went to hear him.
Read MoreFractional or Full Time? Try The NC Outer and Inner Banks
Sea Share Properties, LLC is excited about bringing the Greatest from Vacation Real Estate to Emerald Isle, NC – Fractional Ownership.
Read MoreBuying a Second Home in the U.S.: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know
The credit crunch, glut of homes on the U.S. market and sellers’ eagerness to deal has created some fantastic opportunities for foreign nationals with solid capital. Snowbird buyers from Canada and the United Kingdom are taking advantage of this opportunity in droves, flocking to the warm climates of Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida.
Read MoreGet Ready for the Outdoors with Great Party Ideas
Once your garden is at its finest and your house is sparkling, it’s time to show off what you’ve got. Assemble your guest list and get ready to throw a party worthy of the season. Here are some tips to help you stage festivities so original-and so much fun-that people will still be talking about them the next time the Easter bunny comes around.
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