Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Convenient and cozy flameless candles for every style and budget. Credit:Southern Living For homes with children and pets, they are especially useful. Leslie Chiltonis the owner of Leslie Newpher Interiors.Sara Rayis the owner and lead designer of Sara Ray Interior Design. If youre on the market for flameless candles, were here to help. Credit: Luminara...

Add in a group of dolphins playfully darting through the waves and the atmosphere becomes downright magical. Serious dolphin lovers should make a pilgrimage to theDolphin Research Centerin Grassy Key. Take a daytime or sunset cruise to glide alongside everyones favorite blue-grey buddies. Credit:Getty Images Not keen to get out on the open ocean? Shore sightings are just as easy to come by. A few locations to see both are Riverside Park and Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. These tried-and-tested rain barrels will stand up to the Southern heat and humidity. Credit:Southern Living These rain barrels are often placed near downspouts and rooftop gutters to collect and store rainwater. Our Top Picks Best Overall Good Ideas 50 Gallons Gal. The spigots also function to drain excess water, which prevented overflow during heavy rains....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. When it comes toresorts, South Carolina does it right. Browse the amenities at these properties, and find what speaks to you. Credit: Courtesy of Kiawah Island Golf Resort (There’s plenty to choose from at each one.) Rent bikes and pedal the sands. Order room service and enjoy the view from your windows. Credit:The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina...

Fall color doesn’t have to mean a bunch of blowing and raking. Though we can’t deny the magic of bright red foliage pouring from amaple in peak season. “Statement plants elevate the garden from ordinary to extraordinary, giving the space a focal point.” Think blueberry bushes are just for summer picking? Think again. These shrubs are a blaze with color come cooler months. Leaves change to red, orange, or yellow combinations that offer a welcomed bonus to the plant’s summer fruit....

Here are the six best things I ate at Jollywood Nights 2024. Both available at Dockside Diner in Echo Lake. Two of our favorite items at Jollywood Nights came from Dockside Diner in Echo Lake. Jollywood Nights takes place on select nights throughout the holiday season at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Credit:Terri Peters Antipasto Flatbread, Cranberry Fizz, and Holiday Cheer Available at PizzeRizzo in Grand Avenue. Another snack that made our nice list at Jollywood Nights was the Antipasto Flatbread at PizzeRizzo....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Looking for the best items to buy at Dollar Tree? Explore the must-have products our editors recommend. Credit:Getty Images We’re sharing whatSouthern Livingeditors double-check to pick up on our trips to Dollar Tree. From gifting supplies to cleaning essentials, these products help us keep clean, organized, and prepared. Next time you pop into Dollar Tree, keep your eye out for these editor favorites....

Draper is an ideal stopover, particularly for motorists whove had their fill of fast food and chain restaurants. Pull off at Exit 92 for decidedly non-highway food and a leg stretcher walk on the New River Trail. Fuel up, then get ready to find out what Draper has in store for you. Credit:Erin Gifford Up until 1985, this passage was home to steam engines that chugged along the Norfolk & Western Railway....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. This tiny Bavarian town is more than worth a long weekend visit. With around 550 residents and only 2.1 square miles, it’s unquestionably tiny. Credit:Robbie Caponetto But the steeply pitched roofs, quaint cross-gables, and colorful half-timbering make the authentic Bavarian village downright enchanting. It looks straight out of our fairytale dreams but sits quite close to home in the mountains of Georgia....

Today the ranch covers 825,000 acresthe size of Rhode Islandand includes land in Florida and California. You might also see a few of the ranchs 50 or so longhorn. Youll and make a stop at the weaver house, where craftsmen once hand-made saddle blankets. Riders at King Ranch.Credit:Getty Images/Buyenlarge/Contributor Along the way you might see javelina, deer, caracaras and other wildlife. The tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday. Full and half day wildlife tours are also offered....

Located just 28 miles from Key West, Florida, this lower Keys isle offers the ultimate beach escape. Summer isn’t summer without a trip to the beach. If it’s hidden gems you seek, head to theFlorida Keys. Credit: Courtesy of Little Palm Island Resort & Spa With pristine white sand beaches leading to stunning turquoise seas, Little Torch key may as well be theCaribbean. Here are our top reasons to go....

Thirty minutes north ofDallas, you’ll find McKinney, Texas, a town oozing with charm. The historic downtown area has plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Nature enthusiasts can find a moment of relaxation at the sprawling Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Credit: Xtreme Heights Productions Here are our favorite things to do in McKinney, Texas. The grounds also include a smokehouse, a blacksmith shop, and gardens. There is a farmers market on Saturdays where around 75 vendors sell everything from homegrown produce to local honey....

After all,New Orleansis no doubt a magical place. And whenMardi Grasrolls around, the usually-quiet suburban streets come alive with parades and celebrations. Here are eight things to do in Metairie. Credit:Art Wager / Getty Images Afterward, it’s possible for you to explore the park on foot at no additional cost. Other favorites are the boudin balls, etouffee, and Italian-inspired dishes influenced by Chef Rons heritage. This 1,000-seat venue gets a standing ovation for its state-of-the-art acoustics, elegant design, and diverse programming....