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 […]
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6 Easy Day Trips from Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina has so much to see that it’s easy to spend your trip within the city limits. But drive less than an hour outside of town and you’ll have a completely different experience. There are so many places to see in less than two hours, but we’ve included a few of our favorites. It’s […]
Southern Stays: Williamsburg Lodge
Colonial Williamsburg is a longtime American attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors around the world. The living history village is known for its colonial-era interpreters but also contains multiple restaurants and hotels. Williamsburg Lodge is one of them, set in red brick buildings a few blocks away from the park and downtown Williamsburg. The rooms and […]
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This Is My South: The Book
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 […]
Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
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 […]
Visiting the Spiritualist Colony of Cassadaga
“Cassadaga, oh yeah. That’s where you’re going to find the center of energy.” -Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed), Bright Eyes The only indicator directing travelers to Cassadaga is a small sign near the exit on the highway. Those heading to the theme parks of Orlando could easily miss it, never knowing about the historic community […]
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: 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 […]
Southern Stays: Williamsburg Lodge
Colonial Williamsburg is a longtime American attraction, welcoming thousands of visitors around the world. The living history village is known for its colonial-era interpreters but also contains multiple restaurants and hotels. Williamsburg Lodge is one of them, set in red brick buildings a few blocks away from the park and downtown Williamsburg. The rooms and […]
Where to Stay in Chattanooga
After writing guides for countless publications about Chattanooga, including the best places to stay around the city, it became time for our own guide to accommodations. There is a large diversity in the types and prices of properties spanning every loyalty program. We’ve denoted which ones are our picks and which ones come highly recommended on […]
Southern Stays: The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
The buildings that are now the Martha Washington Inn & Spa were built in 1832 as a retirement home for General Robert Preston, a figure from the War of 1812. But it was General Francis Preston and his family that spent many years there. But in 1858, the house was purchased to become Martha Washington […]
