DeAnna Taylor

Recent stories by DeAnna Taylor

Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard on a summer day. This main thoroughfare in the city has recently become an important shopping area

Dec 9, 20254 min read

Beyond Arikok National Park: How to Explore Aruba by Car

A relaxing view of a hammock beside the beach

Dec 8, 20256 min read

9 Best Places to Visit in Aruba

Uptown Charlotte towers reflected in a pond in Marshall Park, surrounded by trees turning autumn colors

Jun 24, 20246 min read

The Best Time to Visit Charlotte for NASCAR Races, Outdoor Dining and Festivals

Charleston’s new International African American Museum will be a cultural highlight of this historic city © Ellis Creek Photography

Feb 1, 20234 min read

What to Expect When Charleston's International African American Museum Opens in 2023

Tourists on a tour of Arikok National Park in Aruba, following dirt paths in four-wheel-drive buggies

Jul 24, 20224 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Aruba’s Arikok National Park: Top Things to See and Do

Baskets of peaches from South Carolina on sale at a local farmer's market

Jul 20, 20226 min read

The Top 8 Things to Do in South Carolina for a True Taste of the Palmetto State

Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach

Jun 19, 20226 min read

Top 12 Things to Do in North Carolina: From Mountain Escapes to the Outer Banks and Grand Castles

Three musicians play a banjo and two violins in a bluegrass style

May 27, 20225 min read

The 8 Best Free Things to Do in North Carolina, from Scenic Drives to Colorful Local Festivals

A man and a woman sitting on the stone bridge at Freedom Park. There is a body of water under the bridge and a red blooming tree on the right side.

Apr 9, 20225 min read

The 9 Best City Parks in Charlotte for Families, Hikers and Picnickers

People cycling between blooming trees on Irwin Creek Greenway in Charlotte, North Carolina

Mar 4, 20226 min read

10 Free or Cheap Things to Do in Charlotte, North Carolina