Hotel Simone is the newest hotel to open on St. Simon's Island, Georgia, and the first purpose-built property in decades. I stayed at the King and Prince Resort many years ago, but was excited to see this stylish (and adults-only) boutique hotel. Rooms at Hotel Simone The 24 all-suite rooms are decorated in colorful artwork, wallpaper, and furnishings that give the … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Simone
10 Lighthouses to Visit in South Carolina
Lighthouses were created to safely signal to incoming boats and once were found throughout the Southeast. Few remain today because of erosion and hurricanes, but South Carolina is blessed with ten that travelers can visit. We've left out the ones that are in open water and not easily accessible. Most are clustered around Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Bloody … [Read more...] about 10 Lighthouses to Visit in South Carolina
Weekend Guide to the North Georgia Mountains
The North Georgia Mountains are among the oldest in the nation, nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. There are dozens of towns tucked among them that make for incredible retreats. This guide includes some of the most popular towns. There are additional guides to Helen, Blue Ridge, and Blairsville as well as the places in Dawsonville and near Amicalola … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to the North Georgia Mountains
Where to Go in the South in 2021
When I sat down to write this post last year, I had no idea that the world would essentially stop a few months later. I took my final flight of the year on March 13 home from Memphis. But in the coming months, people started to travel again, mostly close to home and by car. Our guides became a helpful source of information. Thinking about what travel should look like in … [Read more...] about Where to Go in the South in 2021
The Ultimate Hart of Dixie Filming Location Fan Guide
Hart of Dixie premiered on 2011 on The WB network, starring Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, and Wilson Bethel. In this "fish out of water" tale, New York Doctor Zoe Hart inherits a medical practice in small-town Bluebell, Alabama. When she doesn't get her preferred residency, she moves there and isn't prepared for the slower pace. It was filmed primarily in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Hart of Dixie Filming Location Fan Guide