A man flies to Savannah for his wedding, but along the way meets a beautiful stranger when his plane is grounded due to a pending hurricane. He catches a ride with her and is forced to reevaluate his plans. Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck star along with Blythe Danner and Steve Zahn. Filmed In: Savannah, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; Dillon, Beaufort, South Carolina; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Forces of Nature
Classic Eats: Mary Mac’s Tea Room
Known as "Atlanta's Dining Room," Mary Mac's Tea Room is perhaps the most well-known restaurant in the city. Beloved by tourists and celebrities, the downtown eatery is known for its soul food. The space sprawls between multiple rooms and lives up to its "tea room" name, even though the only tea you'll be drinking is cold and sugary. Little has changed on Mary Mac's menu … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Mary Mac’s Tea Room
Southern Stays: Epicurean Hotel Tampa
Long before I planned a trip to Tampa, I knew I'd wanted to stay at The Epicurean Hotel after hearing about it on travel websites. The foodie hotel opened in 2012 in the Hyde Park neighborhood, a short drive from downtown Tampa, and opened another location in Atlanta in 2021. Rooms at The Epicurean Hotel Tampa It was the first of Marriott Hotels Autograph … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Epicurean Hotel Tampa
Small Town Saturday: Conway, SC
Located inland from the Grand Strand of South Carolina, Conway is a historic town of around 20,000 residents. Settled in 1732 as "Kingston," Conway is now home to Coastal Carolina University, one of the state's larger public universities. The City Hall was designed by Robert Mills, who designed the Washington Monument. The Waccamaw River cuts through town and is an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Conway, SC
Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country
The Blue Ridge Mountains span North Carolina at many points, but the area known as the High Country is a favorite destination year-round. Winter months call for skiing at the slopes of Beech Mountain or Sugar Mountain, while the summer allows for drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway with the top down. Merlefest is a popular bluegrass music festival held every spring in honor … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to North Carolina’s High Country