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"On a crisp December evening, the Cape Fear River turns still and glass‑like as thousands of Christmas lights reflect off the water; the city’s decoration of the entire riverwalk makes downtown feel pulled right out of a Hallmark movie—so good, even film crews can’t top the lighting team." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines