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Barbara Fernandez and her daughter, Racic Fernandez, traveled to Oahu in August 2015. "I, Mom, decided it was time to take a 'mano to mano' trip with my teen daughter, leaving the rest of our family behind," Barbara...Contributed by Barbara Fernandez

Becky and Sabina Conditt snapped this photo during a trip to New York City over spring break. "Sabina and I had just had makeovers done at a shop on Times Square. I told her we needed to take a picture while we...Contributed by Becky Conditt

In the summer of 2014, Mary Diehl took a three-week-long road trip through the Maritime provinces in Canada with her husband, Randy Diehl, and her mother, Norma Wiley. "It was a fantastic trip that we all enjoyed...Contributed by Mary Diehl

Barbara Fernandez and her daughter, Racic Fernandez, traveled to Oahu in August 2015. "I, Mom, decided it was time to take a 'mano to mano' trip with my teen daughter, leaving the rest of our family behind," Barbara...Contributed by Barbara Fernandez

Brothers Patrick Badgley and Shawn Badgley and their mom, Valerie Piekutowski, mingle with Pluto during a trip to Disney World in the mid-1980s. "That was one of many great trips we've had with Mom, " Patrick Badgley...

For her 60th birthday, Lesley Tibbits traveled to Japan for 10 days with her then-14-year-old granddaughter, Sophia Falso. "This photo was taken in Takayama, a small mountain village," writes Lesley. "We had the...Contributed by Lesley Tibbits

After falling in love with Hawaii during several trips there with her husband, Meredith Skeeters decided to take her then-82-year-old mother, Mary Wood, to the Big Island in 2010. "We had a wonderful time together...Contributed by Meredith Skeeters

Sometimes you don't have to go far to feel like you're a world away, writes Dita Dauti, who, along with her mother, sister and niece, "played tourists in Austin, where we live" in early January. "We decided to dress...Contributed by Dita Dauti

In December 2013, Linda Mills visited New York City with daughters Lisa Monti and Gina Alvis and granddaughters Emily and Olivia Alvis. "The time of our lives!" Mills writes. "One of our favorite trips!" Contributed...

Samantha McClellan, Sandie McClellan and Heather Sales break for a photo during a March 2013 trip to Las Vegas, where they met up with family members from California. Highlights of the "four-day slumber party" included...Contributed Samantha McClellan

Nancy Hoover writes that one of her most memorable trips was a 1996 visit to Poland with her mom, Nina Zalenski Dittmann, a first generation Polish American, and her sister, Jane. "We traveled from Warsaw to Gdansk...Contributed by Nancy Hoover

Winnie Bowen, daughter Shirley Bibles and granddaughters Jessica Bibles and Taylor Bibles pose for a photo during a trip to Panama two years ago. "The four of us have traveled somewhere every summer since the girls...Contributed by Winnie Bowen

Jonathan Wilwayco sent in this photo of his wife, Ashley, holding daughters Ellie and Grace. "This was taken in Georgetown, Texas, during the Red Poppy Festival this year," he writes. Contributed by Jonathan WilwaycoContributed by Jonathan Wilwayco

Tammy Raiford sent in this photo of three generations traveling together. From left, it's Mattie Jamail Raiford, Marla Jamail Raiford, Terry Jamail Batrouni, Meagan Jamail Raiford, Sharron Jamail (Grandma) and Tammy...Contributed by Tammy Raiford

Debbie Rothschild and her mom, Barbara Allen, pose for a photo in the early 1980s. "After my father passed away in 1982, we started traveling together," Debbie writes. "She is definitely responsible for my love...Contributed by Debbie Rothschild

"This photo was taken on a Mother's Day/birthday trip for my mother-in-law, Doris Pettigrew, in May 2008," writes Roy Buckner. "She had never been to the Grand Canyon and it was on her bucket list. My wife (Doris'...Contributed by Roy Buckner

A view from the patio at Red Barn Cafe. "The night I dined there it rained," writes AJC dining editor Ligaya Figueras. "Eying beyond the double barn doors to lush hillside, the night falling and white steam rising...

Red Barn Cafe executive chef David Sweeney exercises technical precision such as with this gluten free, vegan chocolate pie topped with bright yellow, halved goldenberries and twisted sticks of toasted coconut....

The menu at Red Barn Cafe changes weekly. Recently, liverwurst toast with crunchy radish halves, rough chopped Vidalia onion, pickle coins and whole grain mustard was an offering among starters. Photo by Ligaya...

Red Barn Cafe is a farm-to-table restaurant in an old dairy barn on the ground of Tiger Vineyards in Tiger, Ga. On a rainy evening, the large wooden barn doors offer protection from the elements. Photo by Ligaya...

An evening at Red Barn means celebrating the bounty of the moment. A recent visit included this starter of purple daikon radish topped with cashew cream, shiitakes and chives. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

An appetizer of falafel at Red Barn Cafe. The seasonally operated restaurant on the grounds of Tiger Vineyards offers numerous vegetarian dishes on a menu that changes weekly. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

A vegetable plate at Red Barn Cafe is overloaded with rectangles of roasted red bell pepper swiped with pesto, braised fennel and triangles of a squash-corn frittata. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Le Vigne, the restaurant at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, serves new American cuisine. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

A seat in the high-ceilinged dining room at Montaluce Winery offers a sweeping view of the orderly vineyard on the hillside below. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

An appetizer of meatballs with marinara and shaved Parmesan at Montaluce Winery. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

A seat in the high-ceilinged dining room at Montaluce Winery offers a sweeping view of the orderly vineyard on the hillside below. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

The smoked rib plate at Overlook BBQ comes with a side of purple hull peas and the house cabbage slaw. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Overlook BBQ is a treehouse-like, open-air restaurant with a view of Tallulah Gorge. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

The BBQ Sundae at Overlook BBQ layers pulled pork, seasoned cabbage and black-eyed peas in a Styrofoam to-go cup. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Overlook BBQ is a no-frills restaurant with a brief menu that features house-smoked meats available as plate or on a bun. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Overlook BBQ is a treehouse-like, open-air restaurant with a view of Tallulah Gorge. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

A pulled pork sandwich at Overlook BBQ. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Overlook BBQ is a treehouse-like, open-air restaurant with a view of Tallulah Gorge. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Complete a visit to Overlook BBQ by patronizing the colorful Hot Hillbilly's Nut's boiled peanut stand next door. Photo by Ligaya Figueras

Newly constructed Valhalla Resort Hotel in Helen, Ga. aspires to offer a luxury experience in the mountains of North Georgia. Dining options include supping in its main dining room, taking a seat on the fourth floor...

The Guest House at Graceland is now officially open. It has been years in the making, and now this world-class resort in Memphis, Tennessee, next to Elvis Presley's mansion is taking the region by storm. WHBQ's...Courtesy WHBQ-TV – Memphis, Tenn.

WalletHub has announced its top cities for recreation in 2016 based on an analysis of each city's cost of living, parks, entertainment venues, recreational facilities and climate. We'll start with No. 10, Honolulu...Jason Childs

9. MINNEAPOLIS: One popular destination in Minneapolis is Minnehaha Park with its scenic falls.Jason Riedy

8. BOISE, IDAHO: Here is a panorama of the Bogus Basin Ski Resort on Jan. 29, 2011, in Boise, Idaho, taken mid-hill overlooking the main lodge. Calvin K McDonald / 360cities.net

7. ATLANTA: Katia Marisela, 8, plays in the water fountain in Centennial Olympic Park on Christmas Day 2015, in Atlanta. Branden Camp / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

6. ST. LOUIS: Check out this view of St. Louis and the Gateway Arch reflected in the Mississippi River.MyLoupe / UIG

5. LAS VEGAS: Here's a view of the New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Feb. 1, 2006, in Las Vegas.Ethan Miller

4. CINCINNATI: Here's an overall view of Great American Ball Park before the Miami Marlins game against the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day, April 5, 2012, in Cincinnati.Andy Lyons

3. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Tiger Woods plays a shot on the 7th fairway during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Jan. 29, 2015, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale is well-known...Sam Greenwood

2. TAMPA, FLORIDA: People ride a roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on July 12, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. Joe Raedle

1. ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Mickey Mouse rides in a parade through Main Street, USA, with Cinderella's castle in the background at Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Nov. 11, 2001, in Orlando, Florida.Joe Raedle

Savannah has many examples of Antebellum-era architecture on display.Contributed by Savannah.com

Sibley Mill is among multiple former mills to line the Augusta Canal.Contributed by Visit Augusta

Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Georgia once hosted a who's-who list of VIP members.Contributed by Jekyll Island Club Hotel

The original North Carolina state capital was Edenton, N.C., where the state's oldest courthouse can still be found.Contributed by Visit Edenton

Much of Old Salem, a historic Moravian settlement outside Winston-Salem, N.C., remains intact.Contributed by Old Salem

Tennessee Aquarium, completed in 1992 and expanded in 2005, helped result in further urban revitalization efforts in Chattanooga, Tenn.Contributed by Tennessee Aquarium

The lifelong work of eclectic artist Eddie Owens Martin is showcased at Pasaquan, a 4-acre art destination in Buena Vista.Contributed by Pasaquan

Howard Finster developed this Summerville art haven called Paradise Garden one piece at a time.Contributed by Paradise Garden

Seaside, Fla., was the filming location for the 1998 movie "The Truman Show."Contributed by Steven Brooke

Greenville, S.C., has revitalized its downtown area in recent years.Contributed by Visit Greenville

This roadside view of a Tuskegee, Ala., home is one site along the Southern Literary Trail, which showcases settings that inspired famous 20th-century novels and plays.Contributed by Southern Literary Trail

Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Ala., is the nation's only preserved blast furnace.Contributed by Sloss Furnaces

Milledgeville is the former Georgia capital and now home to the Old Capital Museum.Contributed by Old Capital Museum

Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Fla., is the country's only remaining 17th-century masonry fortress.Contributed by Castillo de San Marcos

Much of this early 20th-century farm in Jefferson remains intact for public display.Contributed by Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

The Lunchbox Museum in Columbus is a nostalgic tribute to the past.Allen Woodall

Babyland General Hospital, the headquarters for Cabbage Patch Kids, sits in a Southern-styled home near the north Georgia mountains.Margaret McLean

The Magic Crystal Tree at Cabbage Patch Kids Babyland General Hospital is the genesis of baby life where Mother Cabbage delivers.Margaret McLean

Tank Town USA gives vistors a chance to smash cars with a real tank.Todd Liebross

Goats On The Roof -- really, that's the name of the new store outside Helen and an older one near Tiger, Ga. -- is just one hint at the lengths shopkeepers and restaurant owners are going to woo consumers.Courtesy of John Zahradnik

There are 10 guidelines inscribed on the Georgia Guidestones, in eight modern languages, and a smaller message on the top of it in four ancient languages.bbc.com

Museum of Wonder in Eufaula, Alabama.Contributed by Butch Anthony

Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard in Cherokee, Alabama.Apryl Chapman Thomas

Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama.Contributed by Alabama Tourism Department

Joe Minter and some of his creations Inside the African Village in America.Contributed by Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

Inside Joe Minter's African Village in America in Birmingham, Alabama.Contributed by Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau

Metro (subway station) at Banco Espana in Madrid, Spain. Photos were taken Dec. 25-17, 2015. Pat Le Paulmier's website is www.journeysoftheworld.comPat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Puerta de Alcala by Plaza de la Independencia (near Parque del Retiro) in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Ham inside the food market Mercardo San Miguel near Plaza Mayor in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Monumento Alfonso XII in Parque del Retiro (monument dedicated to Alfson XII inside the parc) in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Rooftop cafe near Banco de Espana metro station, called "The Roof at ME," in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Facing Calle Princesa (road of the queen) in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Side entrance of the Palacio de Madrid (residence of the Spanish Royal Family) in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Water fountain by Plaza de Espana Square in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Stand selling caramel nuts in Plaza Mayor in Madrid.Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

Main building on Madrid's Plaza Mayor "Casa de la Panadería."Pat Le Paulmier / travel photographer

The ATLNext airport master plan which includes upgrades, new construction and modernization of certain areas at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport calls for a hotel, mixed use commercial complex and travel...HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

This rendering for the hotel next to the domestic terminal features a modern design. The design is still under review and could change.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Hartsfield-Jackson plans to cover the curbside areas at the domestic terminal.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The canopy over the curbside areas will create a new look to the airport for passengers approaching the terminal.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Hartsfield-Jackson plans to update the exterior of its domestic terminal.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The North terminal check-in area will be designed to have a more open feel to it.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Renovations would include changes to the existing baggage claim area. As with the concourse gate areas, baggage claim would be modernized to feature more windows for better light.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Hartsfield-Jackson plans to modernize the atrium with a "park-like" atmosphere.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Concourses would be modernized and renovated.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The gate areas on the concourses will be modernized to feature slanted ceilings and more windows for better light.HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Four Seasons Atlanta and Sea Island’s Lodge Golf Club and the Cloister continued their reign at the top of the hotel heap as each has been awarded five stars from the 2016 Forbes Travel Guide. Getting the coveted...MEYER DAVIS / SPECIAL TO AJC

“This prestigious award is a wonderful recognition of the continuous hard work and dedication of the Four Seasons staff who pride themselves on creating exceptional travel experiences for all of our guests, including...DON RIDDLE / SPECIAL TO AJC

Georgia also fared well with four star hotels, restaurants and spas. Here is a view of the club level lounge at the InterContinental Hotel Buckhead.INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL BUCKHEAD

The InterContinental Buckhead dining room has a cozy feel.INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL BUCKHEAD

The InterContinental's guest rooms offer travelers luxury and comfort.INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL BUCKHEAD

The lobby at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead offers classic decor.RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD

This terrace bathroom offers a number of amenities.MANDARIN ORIENTAL ATLANTA

This terrace room showcases modern design in a luxurious setting.MANDARIN ORIENTAL ATLANTA

Ultra-luxe furnishings accent this common area.RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA

Red and white furnishings give this social area the feeling of intimacy.RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA

Guests can relax, swim laps or just enjoy a skyline view in the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead hotel pool.RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD

Visitors get a bird's-eye view of the heart of downtown Atlanta and Peachtree Street from the Ritz-Carlton's veranda.RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA

Elegance abounds at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel lobby with its winding staircase.ST. REGIS ATLANTA

The superior king guest room offers a soothing place for rest and relaxation.ST. REGIS ATLANTA

The St. Regis Atlanta's bar invites guests to feel at home with its warm, rich classic styling.BRUCE BUCK / ST. REGIS ATLANTA

I never expected to book a vacation that would require hiking boots, but I'm glad I did. After a few trips to Europe, I decided to explore my beautiful country and learn a few things about myself. For one, I think...

At Zion National Park, we had two trail options: Angel's Landing or Emerald Pools. Knowing my limitations, I opted for the hike that wasn't a strenuous, 5-mile climb with "dizzying drop-offs on both sides." (http...

The paths leading to the Emerald Pools in Zion are well-maintained, and include steps as well as flat paths. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Whether you look up or down, the scenery through Zion is beautiful. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Part of our adventure in Zion National Park was exploring the Narrows. The Narrows is the narrowest section of Zion Canyon. You can see the Virgin River via the Riverside Walk for about a mile. After that, you have...

No makeup, hair in braids, pale legs on display, and I couldn't have been happier. Sometimes you have to get over yourself. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

That's the majority of my group, far ahead of me climbing the Canyon Overlook Trail. The trail is only a mile rountrip, but seems a lot longer when you're out of shape. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Because the rock juts out so far, there is a wooden walkway along the Canyon Overlook Trail. I hesitated for a second, but gathered my courage to walk across it. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

At the end of a half-miile, uphill climb of the Overlook Canyon Trail is this amazing view of Zion Canyon. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

The hoodoos in Bryce Canyon are natural marvels. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Mother Nature used water -- rivers and ice -- to create this arch at Bryce Canyon. It's called Natural Bridge, which is a misnomer, and is one of several natural arches in Bryce. (http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/naturalbridge...

Can you see the head of the antelope? Do you see the heart? The antelope lives in the heart of Antelope Canyon. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon near Page, Ariz. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

This image of Antelope Canyon was taken by pointing the camera straight up. Sometimes, you have to change your perspective to see all the beauty in the world. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Walking through Antelope Canyon is like walking through a cathedral where you can touch the creations. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Using just water and wind, Mother Nature created the Grand Canyon. Even on an overcast day, the colors are beautiful. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

Still no makeup, but the hair came down for a day of exploring the Grand Canyon. The smile says it all, I think. NANCY CLANTON / [email protected]

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