Originally established in 1888 as a private members club on the Georgia Coast, it was once a playground for people like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts. It was here that the concept of the Federal Reserve was established and where the first transcontinental phone call was made. The History of the Jekyll Island Club The Great Depression caused a downturn in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Jekyll Island Club Resort
A Guide to the Yadkin Valley: North Carolina’s Wine Country
The United States has a number of wine regions, but few are within the Southern United States. North Carolina is one of the handful of states with a designated American Viticultural Area, earning its title in 2003. The Yadkin Valley is made up of eight counties in the northwestern area of the state. It's a short drive from Winston-Salem and includes towns like Yadkinville, … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Yadkin Valley: North Carolina’s Wine Country
A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
If you're looking to visit only one place for its history tied to the Civil Rights Movement, it should be Montgomery, Alabama. The state capital was at the center of many important events like the bus boycott and is close to other places like Selma and Tuskegee. It's also where people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. made an important impact. Montgomery Civil … [Read more...] about A Civil Rights Guide to Montgomery
The Best Books About Virginia
When planning your trip to the South, it’s important to research where you’re going. So we’ve compiled a list of the best books about Virginia and by Virginia authors to help you prepare. No matter whether you’re a resident looking to learn more about your home state or a first-timer curious about history, these books are sure to help you enjoy it more. Books … [Read more...] about The Best Books About Virginia
Where to Stay in Asheville, North Carolina
After writing guides for countless publications about Asheville, 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 … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Asheville, North Carolina