Seeing America

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” The story of Christopher Columbus — for the most part — is well known. With three ships — the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria — and about 90 men, he set sail from Europe in search of a “western route to the Orient.” He never made it. Instead, he “discovered” America” 518 years ago tomorrow. However, only two of the vessels made the return trip. The Santa Maria

With the fall travel season under way, there’s no time like the present to head out of Dodge (proverbially speaking) and check out any number of Southeastern destinations.

Travelocity has named its top fall hot spots.