In 1619, a ship called the White Lion arrived in Hampton, Virginia, carrying human cargo. They’d been captured from a Portuguese slave ship and were sold to plantations throughout the Tidewater region of the state. There is some debate about whether these 20 or so people were indentured servants or not, but they certainly were brought against their will. Slavery had made its … [Read more...] about The “Contraband Decision” at Fort Monroe
Where to Stay in Savannah, Georgia
After writing guides for countless publications about Savannah, 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 Savannah, Georgia
Southern Stays: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
Surfside Inn and Suites is one property within Universal's Endless Summer Resort, a dual hotel complex with Dockside Inn and Suites. Set across the highway from the rest of Universal Orlando Resort, it is convenient to the new Epic Universe park. The entire hotel follows a surf-theme with nods to places like Hawaii, California, and Australia. Rooms at Surfside Inn & … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Universal’s Surfside Inn and Suites
Visiting Natchez Historic Homes and Plantations
Like so many towns along the Mississippi River, Natchez, Mississippi, was home to lavish plantations and farms where cotton and other products could be shipped up or downstream to market. Cotton planters became millionaires, but at the cost of enslaved labor. Some of these historic homes in the 300-year-old town are still standing and are open to tours. They're a popular day … [Read more...] about Visiting Natchez Historic Homes and Plantations
Zombieland Filming Locations to Visit
Cult-favorite Zombieland was released in 2009, starring Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, and Jesse Eisenberg. The group lives in a post-apocalyptic world where people are named after the place they're headed. There is a set of rules to survive against the zombies, including the all-important double-tap. Zombieland 2 was released in 2019, ten years after the … [Read more...] about Zombieland Filming Locations to Visit