JourneyTo The Music: Tips For Music Festival Travel (NAPSA)—In the U.S.alone,there are now more than 800 music festivals annu- ally, and according to Nielsen, 32 million people go to at least one of these festivals a year, traveling an average 903 miles to get there. If you're one ofthese travelers, you know how rewarding and exhilarating it is to see someofyour favorite bands beside a few hundred thousand fellow fans. If not, you may want to consider these coolbenefits offestival travel. Explore a new destination in a unique way. When youvisit a destina- tion during a festival, you'll see a completely different side of the local culture than you would normally. At High Wa- ter Music Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, for example, they celebrate the best of Southern cuisine with local chefs collaborating on their favorite dishes for a unique, family-style dining experience. Not only do you get to see the best in Southern music, but you get to eat someofthe best Southern cooking, too. So much music in one place. Though the price of tickets ranges dramatically, with dozens of bandsplaying, youre more than likely to get your money’s worth by seeing a few of your favorite artists. Festival goers also get to discover new and upcomingartists they'd have never heard before. At Hangout There are many ways you can en- hance your experience when you visit a music festival—and some of them maysurprise you. camaraderie, you'll also be able to split costs. One waytosave is to stay in a va- cation rental home with a company such as Wyndham Vacation Rentals. With amenities that typically include multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen, a washer/dryer and more, you'll get way more than you would by camping out on thefestival grounds. It’s not all about the music. Music festivals are not just about the music anymore. Theyare platforms for philanthro- py, sustainability, fashion and healthy living. Coachella has been informing fashion trends andretailers over the past vals typically serve up something for several years and always includes some type of sustainability and charitable componentfor guests to be a part of making a difference in the community. Learn more about music festival destinations and vacation rentals at www. VacationDifferently.com. The travel resource offers great tips on familytravel, ideas for vacation rental accommoda- activity for a group trip. On top of the to travel. Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, music ranges from folk to country to rap to pop, with more than 60 bands sched- uled to play over the span of three days. Talk about an eclectic mix of music. A group experience. Music festi- everyone, which makes it an excellent tions, and inspiration on a different way
