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 as … [Read more...] about Visiting the Real-Life Places from Sweet Magnolias
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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
Where to See Fall Foliage in the South
The changing colors of fall make the season ideal for traveling around the South. But you don't have to go far to see this stunning foliage. The fall foliage map spreads across the region, depending on when you want to go. The season typically extends from late September to early November, depending on temperatures. There aren't many of these trees in Florida and Louisiana, but … [Read more...] about Where to See Fall Foliage in the South
The Ozark Show Guide to Georgia
The Netflix series Ozark features a family on the run after a money-laundering operation gone wrong. They move to the Lake of the Ozarks but soon pick up their life of crime again. Jason Bateman stars alongside Laura Linney and Julia Garner. Atlanta is the main filming location for the show, despite the series name, which is a region that spreads across Arkansas and … [Read more...] about The Ozark Show Guide to Georgia
Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
This post contains affiliate links. In 2020, the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District opened on Savannah's River Street. Set in the former power plant building, local hotelier Richard Kessler had been working on this particular property for many years. He previously opened the Mansion on Forsyth Park and the Bohemian Hotel. The riverfront property is made … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
