After writing guides for countless publications about Charleston, 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 Charleston, South Carolina
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Southern Stays: The Swag
Originally a family's private mountaintop getaway built in 1969, The Swag welcomed visitors for the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, which inspired them to become a luxury retreat. Set along the Cataloochee Divide in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it now has a loyal group of annual guests that return season after season, from April to November. A couple who … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Swag
Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Georgia has some unique places to stay, and the Len Foote Hike Inn may be at the top. The backcountry lodge was built in 1998 with most of the building materials brought to the mountain via a bumpy service road. It was designed to use minimal waste, taking on the features of the landscape. It is now LEED certified as well. Accessible only by a five-mile trail from Amicalola … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Len Foote Hike Inn
Southern Stays: Merry Acres Inn
If there's a hub of social activity in Albany, Georgia, it's Merry Acres Inn. Not only is it one of the few, independent accommodation options in the area, but it's also a local hangout. Built in 1952, this motel-style inn features rooms with exterior entrances surrounding the Manor House Pub, pool, and other amenities. Staying at Merry Acres Inn It's located two … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Merry Acres Inn
Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
When visiting North Augusta, South Carolina, your choices are limited in terms of non-chain accommodation. But thankfully the historic town has plenty of historic inns and bed and breakfasts. Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast is one such, located inside an antebellum-style home. It's actually one of two in the area, located right across the street from one another, and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Rosemary Inn Bed and Breakfast
