Tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina staple dating back to 1964. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the building resulting in around $10 million in damage. The newly renovated space marries the charm of the past with a trendy coastal look. Rooms face […]
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Girlfriend Getaway Guide to Tampa Bay
Tampa and its surrounding areas, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater, are ideal for a girlfriend getaway because of the access to beaches, its cruise port, and constant events like the wild Gasparilla Pirate Festival. The area is easy to get around by rideshare or bike. This weekend itinerary is ideal for people who have visited […]
Road Tripping from Atlanta to Wilmington
If you’re looking to visit North Carolina’s beaches, it’s a long trip through three states. But there’s plenty to see along the way on highways 20, 95, and 74. Break up the road trip with stops at quirky landmarks, with some great tunes, and in a comfortable car. Georgia Conyers After leaving the Atlanta metro […]
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After a year of work, my first book, This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, is now available! Based on the success of this website, the guidebook, published by Globe Pequot Press, has over 300 full color glossy pages covering ten states and their offbeat attractions, unique accommodations, and old […]
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Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War’s most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the […]
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A Night at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville
For music fans, the Grand Ole Opry is an unmatched experience to see the stage that launched countless careers. The humble radio show that started as a form of entertainment long before the days of television. It continues its legacy for the next generation. Other radio shows like it have existed over the years, like the […]
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Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina staple dating back to 1964. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the building resulting in around $10 million in damage. The newly renovated space marries the charm of the past with a trendy coastal look. Rooms face […]
Southern Stays: Parrot Key Hotel and Villas
Key West has hundreds of hotels and accommodation options but few match the Parrot Key Hotel and Villas. The award-winning property has been named the best in the Florida Keys by countless publications for its environmentally responsible practices and luxury accommodations. This post contains affiliate links. Guest rooms and suites come with water or garden […]
Southern Stays: Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee
The Ritz Carlton brand is one of the world’s most luxurious and Georgia has a handful of properties. The Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee is the only one outside of the city of Atlanta. Set outside of the town of Greensboro in Georgia’s Lake Country, there is no shortage of activities for guests staying at […]
Southern Stays: Baker’s Cay Resort
Arriving at Baker’s Cay Resort feels like staying on a Caribbean island, surrounded by 13 acres of lush Florida plant life. The resort was refurbished after a 2017 hurricane and joined Hilton’s Curio Collection of unique properties. The Key Largo hotel is set on the land that was once a 1800s pineapple farm and puts […]
