The town of Ocean Springs, Mississippi was settled along the Gulf Coast in the late 1600s, but wasn’t incorporated until 1843. Also a part of French Louisiana, a resort town was established because the water was believed to have healing properties. Seafood has served as the main industry since the town’s early days and continues […]
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Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Georgia has some unique places to stay and the Len Foote Hike Inn may be at the top. The backcountry lodge […]
Classic Eats: Bully’s Restaurant
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Opened in Jackson, Mississippi in 1982, Bully’s Restaurant has become a favorite for locals and visitors in search for authentic soul food. The lunchtime crowds wrap around the parking lot as many dine in […]
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Southern Stays: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Located north of Dawsonville, Georgia, Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge is one of the Adventure Lodges of Georgia in the Georgia […]
Southern Stays: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. In case you haven’t figured it out already, if you’re visiting Universal Orlando Resort, your best bet is to stay at one […]
Southern Stays: The Dwell Hotel
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Chattanooga, Tennessee may seem like an odd location for The Dwell Hotel, a stylish boutique hotel, but it’s become a part […]
Southern Stays: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Southern Stays is a series in which we will review a property, whether it be a hostel, hotel or other form of accommodation. To suggest a property please leave a comment or email us. Visitors to Universal Orlando Resort have plenty of options when it comes to staying onsite. Each one of the onsite Universal […]