So, if you want some much-needed relief from scorching temperatures, flee to these cool mountain retreats. [See: The Best Summer Vacations ... destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

I’d never been to Chamonix before and had no idea what to expect. I knew it was a ski-resort town and home of the famous Mont ...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia ... grab a bite to eat and do some shopping. Then, you'll take the one-hour trip back through the forest to Blue Ridge.