Opened in 2018, The Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, features 173 uniquely designed rooms and suites, each showcasing elements crafted by local artists from the Savannah College of Art & Design. The Marriott Tribute Collection hotel is by the Makeready group, which also operates Hotel Emeline in Charleston, and is right by the JW Marriott Plant Riverside District and its … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Alida Hotel
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Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp is a peat-filled wetland that extends between southeastern Georgia and northern Florida, covering approximately 700 square miles. It is one of the largest intact freshwater ecosystems in North America and is home to several endangered species. History of the Okefenokee Swamp The Timucua and Creek tribes first resided in the swamp and evidence … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp
A First Timer’s Guide to The Masters Tournament
Augusta, Georgia, takes the world stage every spring for The Masters, considered to be the top tournament in golf. It's been held every April since 1934 at Augusta National Golf Club, with famous names like Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods taking to the greens. The golf club was founded on the site of an abandoned plant nursery and peach orchard known as … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to The Masters Tournament
Weekend Guide to Albany, Georgia and Surrounds
For travelers heading south through Georgia, Albany is a detour option for somewhere to spend the night or a few hours. The city and its surrounding small towns are home to significant landmarks in Georgia history and charming locales. Albany Albany is one of the largest towns in Southwest Georgia. Settled by Creek Indians, the Flint River runs through the area. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Albany, Georgia and Surrounds
Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
Downtown Atlanta has been without a newly built hotel for 40 years until the opening of the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel in January of 2024 on the site of the former Georgia Dome. It's set right next to Mercedes Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer club. Spread across 42 floors, the hotel has eight restaurants and over 900 rooms … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel
