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. The Graduate Athens is another one of the South’s outposts of this stylish boutique hotel chain set in college towns, along […]
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Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
The byway known as the River Road follows the Mississippi River from the north to the Gulf of Mexico, winding curves along the way. The river was an important resource for commerce and transportation as steamboats were the main form. Houses were built on both sides of the water using materials brought back and forth, […]
R.E.M. Landmarks Fans Can’t Miss
The band known as R.E.M. was formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia by Mike Mills, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Bill Berry. Stipe was an art student at the University of Georgia, where he befriended Buck, an Emory University dropout working at a downtown record store. From there they met Mills and Berry, Macon natives, […]
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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: The Graduate Athens
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. The Graduate Athens is another one of the South’s outposts of this stylish boutique hotel chain set in college towns, along […]
Where to Stay in Charleston
After writing guides for countless publications about Charleston, 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: Le Meridien Perimeter Atlanta
Located in the Dunwoody suburb of Atlanta, Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter is well located for visitors to nearby companies, including IHG and Arby’s, across from Perimeter Mall. The hotel also is a short walk from the MARTA rail line. Guests enter through the stylish foyer, home to the bar and restaurant and various rooms for […]
Southern Stays: Universal’s Aventura Hotel
Universal Orlando Resort’s latest onsite accommodation property is the Aventura Hotel, a modern but budget-friendly option next door to Sapphire Falls. Covered in floor to ceiling windows, the circular shape of the hotel takes its inspiration from the fidget spinner. The sleek lobby welcomes guests as this is where there is an outpost of the […]