The Grand Hotel first opened its doors in 1847 in Point Clear, Alabama, a short drive from the town of Fairhope. It was originally a two-story building with 40 rooms. Guests used to take steamboats across Mobile Bay to reach the hotel. The Army used the hotel as a training base during World War II. The hotel honors the military history with cannon firing, which takes place … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Grand Hotel
Gameday Guide to Spartanburg, South Carolina
The town of Spartanburg, South Carolina is known as the Hub City for its location as a railroad hub. It gained popularity as the site of textile mills, which fueled the economy. These days, it's home to both Wofford College, Converse College, and the University of South Carolina Upstate. It also plays host to the spring training for the Charlotte Panthers NFL team, held … [Read more...] about Gameday Guide to Spartanburg, South Carolina
Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
The hit series Sweet Magnolias on Netflix tells of three lifelong friends dealing with personal struggles in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina. It stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley. The story is based on the book by Sherryl Woods, author of over 100 romance and mystery novels. She used her time living in between Florida and Virginia … [Read more...] about Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known for its music history, but the city has played a much larger role in American history than you might think. The US Colored Troops fought heroically at the Battle of Nashville. The African American residents fought for equality with sit-ins and bus boycotts during the Civil Rights Movement. They contributed influences to American music and … [Read more...] about 7 Places to Learn About the Black History of Nashville
Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022