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 Bohemian Hotel. The riverfront property is made up of three buildings and is a wildly … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: JW Marriott Hotel Savannah Plant Riverside District
Essential Tips for Navigating Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Around five million passengers travel through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana, annually, and 18 airlines have routes at the airport. Fun fact: the airport code is MSY, which stands for Moisant Stock Yards because NEW was already taken by the previous airport. The History of the New Orleans Airport Originally named for … [Read more...] about Essential Tips for Navigating Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Southern Stays: Highlander Mountain House
Highlands, North Carolina, is one of the most charming places in the High Country, with its nearby hikes, waterfalls, and fly fishing. Settled by the Scots-Irish on ancestral Cherokee land, it's also a great place for a weekend getaway with friends and a nice alternative to the crowds in the Smokies and Asheville. Highlander Mountain House fits right in, set in an over … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Highlander Mountain House
Tips for Going to Concerts at The Caverns
Tennessee has a number of significant spaces related to music. Nashville is home to the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry, tied to country music. Memphis was the home of Elvis Presley and countless other artists, thanks to Stax Records. The Smokies have Dolly Parton. For the southern side of the state, that sacred place is The Caverns. This post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Tips for Going to Concerts at The Caverns
6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi, is the Magnolia State's capital with an important legacy in the Civil Rights Movement. But it's also a good base to explore other parts of the state, especially if you're traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s easy to pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport and return to your hotel in the evening for these day trips from the … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Day Trips from Jackson, Mississippi