College towns aren't usually known for luxurious accommodations, but that all changed when Graduate Hotels was born. Establishing boutique hotels near major universities, The Graduate Hotel Oxford was one of the more recent properties to open, purpose-built for the town. No longer do parents have to stay in basic hotels near the highway when visiting their kids in … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Graduate Hotel Oxford
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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
Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
One of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets is the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a 700-acre non-profit training facility and outdoor park that is heaven on earth for nature and adventure sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. What to Do at the US National Whitewater Center The heart and center of the park is the world’s … [Read more...] about Visiting the U.S. National Whitewater Rafting Center
Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
South Carolina may have been one of the more recent states to start craft breweries, but they are now making up for lost time. They're now found all over the state but are more concentrated to the Lowcountry. Many started as brewpubs, but changes in laws allow breweries to work independently and sell to go. I visited two breweries on my most recent trip and another a few … [Read more...] about Visiting South Carolina’s Breweries
10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
Without a doubt, the best way to see the South is by car. The region features some of the country's best scenic highways and backroads, so you're never sure of what you'll find. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll wind through one of the country's first scenic highways, cut through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. On others, like I-95, you'll find the kitschy … [Read more...] about 10 Essentials for a Southern Road Trip
