After writing guides for countless publications about Memphis, 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 travel websites so that you … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Memphis, Tennessee
A Guide to Virginia’s Wine Country
The United States has a number of wine regions, but few are within the Southern United States. The wine tradition in Virginia dates back to the founding of America. One of the earliest vineyards was planted at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. Today, the majority of the wineries are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the towns around Charlottesville, Afton, … [Read more...] about A Guide to Virginia’s Wine Country
How to Dress for Kiawah Island and Southern Resorts
When I was preparing for my trip to Kiawah Island, the biggest question I had was about what to pack. I'd stayed at luxury resorts before, but this was the first time that one of the restaurants had a strict dress code. This packing guide will help you decide what to wear to Kiawah Island and other resorts like Sea Island, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Blackberry Farm, Greyfield … [Read more...] about How to Dress for Kiawah Island and Southern Resorts
The Patriot Filming Locations to Visit
The 2000 film The Patriot tells of a South Carolinian man named Benjamin Martin who leads an uprising after his son was murdered by a British officer. The plot is loosely based on the life of "The Swamp Fox" Francis Marion, who engaged in guerrilla warfare during the Revolutionary War. Mel Gibson starred alongside then-newcomer Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, … [Read more...] about The Patriot Filming Locations to Visit
Where to See Live Music in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the Country Music Capital of the World and for good reason. The major labels have offices here, along with the artist associations. The honky-tonks and small venues have launched the careers of countless artists, along with the street corners of Broadway that almost always host musicians. Every year, big names flock to the city for CMA Fest, … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in Nashville, Tennessee