INSIGHT Magazine November 2013 | Page 24

and configurations; making Savannah a great weekend getaway for anyone on most any budget. Asheville, North Carolina This famous North Carolina town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect fall weekend destination for anyone who enjoys the beauty, tranquility, and thrill of nature. No matter what your interest may be, Asheville is waiting and ready for you. Asheville has a vibrant downtown district with art deco eateries and watering holes to great cultural offerings. You will also find lots of spectator sport opportunities, unique shopping and a host of other attractions to fill your days and nights in Ashville. Last but not least, you have to take a half day to tour the world famous Biltmore Estate. The estate, the largest private residence in the United States and originally built in 1895 is still family owned and gives a glimpse into the history of members of the famous Vanderbilt family, as well as how Ashville really came to be. After my wife, Amy, and I visited the estate eight years ago I became amazed and in awe of how such perfect craftsmanship could take place in a time well before modern machine tools and transportation. I highly recommend Ashville as a great three or four day weekend getaway. 24 Charlotte, North Carolina Another wonderful North Carolina city, Charlotte has a great deal to offer anyone interested in getting away from it all and finding a comfortable and interesting place to stay. Located in a beautiful countryside, Charlotte is a congenial southern town, where hospitality is taken very seriously and guests always feel welcome. Charlotte is also a bustling cosmopolitan city and the home to the NFL Panthers and the NBA Hornets along with lots of other fun things to do and see. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Beautiful and exclusive Hilton Head Island is the ultimate South Carolina oceanfront resort for singles, couples or families. Hilton Head has so much to offer from championship golf, miles of wide, unspoiled beaches, fishing, boating, shopping, dining, tennis, and practically every other form of fun that you could manage to pack into a long weekend. Just beware of the English style turnabouts on the town square and other roadways and don’t be surprised at the lack of bright lights and flashy colors on the signs of restaurants, stores, and other e 7F&?6??V?G2?????F???VB??F?R6?G?7GV???2??&F???6P?&???&?F??r'&?v?B?v?FVB6?v?2?6??WfW'?F???r??R6VR( 6g&??F?RvV??????v??4F???N( ?2&6?F???6?fV?VW2?&R??6?FW2?b?????B'&?v??????fV?&W"#0????V?F??p?WfV???&RF?F?RF?v?( ?27V'F?R?7&Wr??&?B6??W2??B&VW"F??7?W&R???F??7?W&R?6?V?BW'6????vW@?W6VBF???v???W7FV???2w&?FW"?BV&?6?W ?v??g&WVV?F?6??7V?G2?B6??G&?'WFW2F?f&??W2&Vv?????B?F??????VF?6?W&6W2??R?fW2????f?&B??v?F???2v?fR??B6???G&V????0??Wr&???V&?6???r??&??B?&V6????V?F??&W72?2?W7B&VwV?F??6?v?WF??'2( 6??R??6?F??W"&V????R?W??FW"?v?F???2F?V&?6???BF?7G&?'WFR6??F?FV?&???F?F?W2???#"???R6?6???V7BF??????f6V&???C?f6V&????6???v????W7FV??????4?t?@???