Today is National Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day. These novelty “national days” have pretty much gotten out of hand (National lima bean respect day? National crouton day?) but Time Traveler Day is a day you can have a lot of fun with. The original intent was to have a day where you yourself pretend to […]
Author: Pat Barcas
Pat Barcas serves as staff writer and photographer for Festiva, based in Asheville, NC. In his spare time he enjoys photography, astronomy, hiking, hanging out with his family, and of course, traveling!
It’s National Family Week! | Festiva Family Activities are Varied and Wonderful
While you may be gathered with family passing the gravy, turkey, and stuffing later this week, did you know that today marks the start of National Family Week, a joyous occasion started in Canada that’s meant to celebrate the family unit? It’s great because it reminds us to be thankful and celebrate our family all week, […]
It’s International Timeshare Appreciation Day!
Today we’re celebrating International Timeshare Appreciation Day. Yay! Let’s talk all about the benefits of timeshare ownership, and different ways they offer more than a traditional hotel room stay. Timeshares Let You Visit Your Favorite Destination Each Year Destinations change. And even if they don’t, people do. What can you discover that’s new this year at […]
Destination Spotlight | New Orleans, Louisiana
Greetings, Festiva travelers. Are you going to New Orleans soon? Let’s take a look at all the wonderful festivals in store for this month and beyond at this festive destination. HALLOWEEN October 31 Halloween, Crescent City-style, is second only to Mardi Gras for wild and crazy, dressing-up-in-costume kind of fun and it isn’t just for […]
Atlantic Beach Resort Will Remain Closed Through March 2019
Greetings, Festiva travelers. We’ve just received updated information regarding the damage that Festiva’s Atlantic Beach Resort received from Hurricane Florence. Atlantic Beach Resort will have to remain closed through the end of the first quarter in 2019, with a tentative goal of re-opening on April 1, 2019. Although this news is disappointing to us, we […]
Evaluate Your Life Day | Here Are Some Festiva Locations for Deep Reflection
Oct. 19 is National Evaluate Your Life Day. Ok, it sounds serious- evaluating your entire life? But let’s keep it light today. Do you like what you’ve done? Do you like where you’re going? The good news is, you can change your future. Remember the adage, “Today is the first day of the rest of […]
Destination Spotlight | Charleston, South Carolina
Greetings, Festiva travelers. Are you going to Charleston soon? Let’s take a look at all the wonderful festivals in store for this month and beyond at this southern destination. Packed with historical sights, cultural centers, beaches and prime dining locations, Charleston offers many autumn delights. The variety of opportunities available appeal to people of all […]