South Carolina’s New Attraction: A Self-Guided Mayonnaise Tasting Tour

Wine tours are so last year. Everyone knows the newest fad to get behind is everyone's favorite condiment: mayonnaise! At least that's what the city of Greenville, South Carolina thinks. That's why they're now the epicenter of the new "Mayo Trail." Yum!

Every mayo fan worth their lard knows that the city of Greenville is where Eugenia Duke first created and distributed the now world-famous Duke's Mayonnaise (you can track Duke's entire history on their website).

With such a rich, twangy history, it makes sense why Greenville is now the mecca of all things mayo. And now Duke's fans can celebrate the mayonnaise craze with Eugenia Duke's "Unofficial" Mayo Guide.

Greenville's website offers information for those wishing to check out some of the delicious food stops, seen here. The tour features 20 stops in total, with six "snack spots" and 14 "meal must-haves." The Mayo Trail is 100 percent self-guided so you can start wherever and whenever you please.

The snacks and main courses offered will feature Duke's Mayonnaise in many different and delicious ways. Each tour stop will showcase mayo's versatility by adding it to dishes like Bavarian pretzels, chicken sandwiches, croissants, crab cakes, and other delectable recipes.

The online tour guide also includes four historical stops as well. These stops include the Wyche Pavilion where Eugenia Duke first started bottling her now iconic condiment, and the Eugenia Duke Bridge.

It's certainly an acquired taste, but for most southerners mayonnaise - and Duke's in particular - is ubiquitous when it comes to traditional, tasty country cooking. If you just can't get enough mayo in your life, the Mayo Trail is definitely the thing for you!

If you'd like to start planning your own self-guided tour, you can visit Greenville's website for a map of the Mayo Trail. Click here for more.

Christmas is a time to visit family and friends and get away from the daily grind. The holidays can be a wonderful time, but they can also be very expensive. From buying lots of Christmas gifts for family and friends to having to pay for plane tickets and travel, holiday expenses can really add up. But, the good news is that there are some affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S. that are available for a good deal. Also, North Carolina has one of the cheapest Christmas vacations in America.

One good thing about traveling during the winter months is that it's often the off-season for popular vacation destinations. Of course, the holidays are a busy travel time. That makes late December a difficult time to find a deal for travel. But, if you don't mind the cold and snow, some northern areas of the U.S. offer very good deals. That's true even during the Christmas season.

Some tips for finding a good deal for holiday vacationing include searching a lot of booking websites, comparing different hotel dates to find the most reasonable ones and finding bundle deals. Also, keep your eyes open for special deals on resorts and hotels that are just opening. That's because sometimes, during those opening months, new vacation spots try to attract a loyal clientele by offering special deals. One more tip is to search for airfare rates individually even if you are traveling as a couple or a group. If you put in a search for a group of tickets, the algorithms will often leave out information on one or two cheaper tickets being available. They'll just send you a group of tickets, sitting together, all at the same price. So, you might get a deal if you search for one ticket, instead.

So, what are the best affordable Christmas vacations in the U.S.? Here are some popular spots that won't break the bank. One is in North Carolina.

Frankenmuth, Michigan, is the self-proclaimed Christmas capital city of the world. Okay, so many argue that Strasbourg, France, takes that honor, but Frankenmuth is close, and it's a lot cheaper to get there. No passport needed. The villiage's Franconian-style architecture has given it the loving name "Little Bavaria." Frankenmuth is also home to the world's biggest Christmas store.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and it offers a beautiful view of snowy hills and Amish country. It's a very old-fashioned type of town, making it a charming winter getaway. There are plenty of fun, holiday-type things to do in Lancaster that won't break the bank.

You might never guess, but Las Vegas, Nevada, is a great spot for an affordable holiday trip. Think about it. Most people wouldn't think to go to "Sin City" for Christmas. Of course, it's much less the "sin" part these days, as Las Vegas offers fun activities for the whole family.

Fort Myers, Florida, is a popular destination for snow birds. But, that's doesn't mean to skip it during the holidays. If you want to get away from the snow and ice, Fort Myers offers a great escape over Christmas and for prices that are more reasonable than in many other areas of Florida.

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a great spot to visit in the holiday season, because it's not as crowded as other times during the year. It's also less expensive to visit during the holidays and offers beautiful decorations during Christmas. Don't forget the many holiday markets.

Boston, Massachusetts, gets cold in the winter, but it also has that classic Christmas charm. It's a big city with a smaller city feel during the holidays. What's more, it's a more affordable winter vacation destination than many other areas, and you won't have the fight the crowds.