Cheré Coen

Cheré spent years working as a features editor and writer for newspapers and magazines across the country, including Variety magazine in Hollywood, before turning to writing freelance about food, travel and other lifestyle subjects. Her favorite niche is the South and its people, which is why she also pens the quirky blog, Weird, Wacky and Wild South (WeirdSouth.com). When not scouring the region for stories, she pens novels under the pen name of Cherie Claire, plus non-fiction titles under her own name, including Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana; Exploring Cajun Country and Forest Hill, Louisiana: A Bloom Town History.

Celebrating the Declaration of Independence Around the Country

It seems the year offers many travel anniversary opportunities: Dollywood celebrated 40 years, Flannery...

Old World Texas Charm in Fredericksburg

In 1846, a group of German immigrants made their way to the Texas Hill...

Small Town in Indiana Gives Birth to Big Legends

Discovering mineral springs in the 1800's resulted in resorts popping up nationwide to provide...

Fun for All in South Padre Island, Texas

It’s a long way to South Padre Island, the most southernmost Gulf barrier island...

The Best Gulf Coast Getaways

A coastal vacation isn’t all about the beach. I know what you’re thinking. Isn’t...

Spring Festivals off the Beaten Track

Years ago, while visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas, I stood on the corner of Central...
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Visiting Pensacola for Black History Month

Pensacola may be our go-to town for great dining, arts attractions and gorgeous Gulf...

Head to Nashville for the Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, a barn dance...

Why It’s the Best Time to Visit Jekyll Island

Any time of year is ideal to visit the pristine Georgia barrier island that’s...

The Best Way to View the Northern Lights

On a lark in 2021, I clicked on a Delta Airlines email boasting of...

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