Spring is event season in the South. That fleeting window when temperatures are warm but not yet sweltering is packed with outdoor fetes, providing a compelling reason to plan a trip. In South Florida, the colorful little town of Delray Beach has the Delray Affair (April 12 through 14), a long-running arts-and-crafts festival that spans 10 palm-lined downtown blocks. North Charleston, South Carolina’s riverfront lures musicians from around the world for High Water (April 20 and 21), which is curated by the local folk duo Shovels & Rope. This year’s headliners include Noah Kahan, Hozier, Grace Potter, Fleet Foxes, and more. Find the perfect blend of food and music in Austin, Texas, at Hot Luck (May 23 through 26). Cofounded by James Beard Award winner Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, it brings in music and culinary stars to host intimate get-togethers in venues ranging from iconic concert halls to bucolic farms.
Orlando’s new luxury resort Evermore gives adults an incentive to take a magical trip. The property includes flats, villas, vacation homes, and a contemporary hotel. When you’re not riding the shuttle to the Walt Disney World parks, lounge around on a 20-acre tropical beach (complete with a crystalline lagoon for swimming), enjoy meals at 12 dining options, or play two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses.
by TARA MASSOULEH MCCAY
TOP TO BOTTOM: COURTESY GRANT HODGEON; COURTESY CONRAD ORLANDO
