Kate Phillips

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The April Issue: What You Didn’t See

When it comes time to lay out stories each month, our editors debate over which images will make the cut. There are always a bevy of photos we sadly have to leave out. This time around we held on to seven of our favorites to share with you online.

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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast

In our March issue we offer up a drive from Mount Pleasant to Murrells Inlet that takes you away from popular Charleston and Myrtle Beach to the fishing villages and tranquil beaches in between. These coastal outtakes have us wanting to jump into our cars straight away.

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Why We Love New Orleans: Photo Edition

As all eyes are on New Orleans for tomorrow’s Super Bowl, today’s Southern Snapshot celebrates this town we love in photos. Some of our favorite moments in The Crescent City, from the SL archives:

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On the Road in Dallas

Staff photographer Art Meripol just got back from a whirlwind trip to Dallas, in which he spent time snapping the trendy Design District. Here, he shares the experience through his iPhone lens complete with cool filters and insider tips for visiting the neighborhood. 

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The Beach Drive You Should Make In 2013

If you’re like us, you’re staring at your Christmas decorations wishing that they would put themselves away and dreaming of a beach getaway. Our January issue brings you a road trip that’s not exactly tropical, but just as relaxing. This month’s  ”Scenic Route” is about a road trip between Fernandina and Flagler Beaches (Historic A1A). 2013 marks the 500th anniversary since […]

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Where Should We Go Next?

This week the travel team reflected on all the wonderful places we had the opportunity to visit this year. Among the 10 staff writers and photographers, we have touched ground on every state in our region, traveling a total of 189,000 miles this year—that’s like circling the world 7.5 times! We navigated Virginia’s hairpin turns, where every passing vista promises […]

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Exploring Louisiana

Southern Living photographer Art Meripol is traveling through Louisiana this week. Here he tells us about some of his favorite shots he’s captured so far.  

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The Christmas Tree Farm

Now that Thanksgiving has passed we welcome the official start of the merriest time of the year. For many of us that starts today with the picking of the perfect Christmas tree.

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It’s a Virginia Christmas! Outtakes from the December Issue

Looking for inspiration for your holiday decor? Look no further than the outtakes from our “Virginia’s Holiday Finest” story (page 94). From Colonial Williamsburg, where we found more than 2,500 all-natural wreaths adorning the buildings to a home decked in 250,000 holiday lights in Richmond, the Old Dominion proves it’s holiday spirit is out in full splendor. 

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Our Editor’s Insta-Take on the South This Week

When we say we love the South, we’re not just paying lip service. Every day our team is out there exploring our region finding the people and places that fill our pages every month. Along the way we conjure plenty of Instagram-worthy moments that we’d love to share with you. We dug through our editors’ and photographers’ feeds to pull […]

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