Just outside of Fort Myers, the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is the perfect Florida getaway. Overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, there are plenty of spaces to relax and play. There are a number of types of rooms, including traditional rooms with queen beds and river view suites. Rooms at the Westin Cape Coral Resort All come with screened-in balconies … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village
Literary South: Ernest Hemingway
This is a part of a series called Literary South, which highlights important literary landmarks and the writers and authors who made them known. Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on July 21, 1899, to a physician and a musician. He grew up learning to play cello and spent summers hunting and fishing in rural Michigan. He took his first journalism … [Read more...] about Literary South: Ernest Hemingway
Southern Stays: Plantation on Crystal River
The Crystal River area is known for being a place to connect with nature, especially the sea life that lives in the waterways. And there's one place that is known as "the" place to stay on the river: Plantation on Crystal River. The Choice Hotels Ascend member has been a popular vacation spot for the last 50 years. Set on 232 acres, the hotel has countless activities to keep … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Plantation on Crystal River
Road Tripping from Chattanooga to Nashville
If you're traveling through the state of Tennessee, you'll likely pass through Chattanooga, on the border with Georgia to the south, on I-24 bound for Nashville. This road isn't exactly known for its travel destinations, but avid road trippers will enjoy getting off the beaten path for some offbeat attractions. This stretch of road crosses some of the state's bodies of … [Read more...] about Road Tripping from Chattanooga to Nashville
Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park
Set on the Mississippi River, the town of Vicksburg was the site of one of the Civil War's most important battles. The Confederates had previously held control over the important body of water all the way into the Gulf of Mexico. It brought in soldiers, weapons, and much-needed resources. Even President Abraham Lincoln saw the significance of Vicksburg, noting that taking … [Read more...] about Visiting Vicksburg National Military Park