Gainesville, Florida is best known as the home to the University of Florida. The area has been inhabited for over 12,000 years, starting with Native American tribes. Europeans settled in "The Swamp" in 1854, naming the city for a War of 1812 veteran. The historic district is home to many buildings from this time, including historic homes and a train depot. Visitors can also … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Gainesville, Florida
Southern Stays: Hotel Emeline
Opened in July 2020 in the Charleston Historic District, Hotel Emeline transformed a previously drab chain hotel into a stylish property befitting today's travelers. The building itself was a mercantile and later a bank and still contains the original door. Designed by Makeready, the team behind Savannah's Alida Hotel and Nashville's Noelle, every detail is considered from … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Hotel Emeline
Where to Stay in Memphis, Tennessee
After writing guides for countless publications about Memphis, 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 you … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Memphis, Tennessee
A Guide to Virginia’s Wine Country
The United States has a number of wine regions, but few are within the Southern United States. The wine tradition in Virginia dates back to the founding of America. One of the earliest vineyards was planted at Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson. Today, the majority of the wineries are located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the towns around Charlottesville, Afton, … [Read more...] about A Guide to Virginia’s Wine Country
How to Dress for Kiawah Island and Southern Resorts
When I was preparing for my trip to Kiawah Island, the biggest question I had was about what to pack. I'd stayed at luxury resorts before, but this was the first time that one of the restaurants had a strict dress code. This packing guide will help you decide what to wear to Kiawah Island and other resorts like Sea Island, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Blackberry Farm, Greyfield … [Read more...] about How to Dress for Kiawah Island and Southern Resorts