After writing guides for countless publications about New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, Louisiana
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Southern Stays: The Quisby
New Orleans, Louisiana is one of a handful of true budget-friendly destinations in the region. This is especially the case with hostels, of which there are many in the city, popular with the backpacking crowd. But The Quisby isn't your average hostel. While many ascribe to the style of worn couches with flags from the world covering the walls, this one is highly modern, set … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Quisby
Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel
Charleston, South Carolina may be a college town, but it's catering more and more to the upscale luxury crowd these days, specifically with five-star hotels and James Beard award-winning restaurants with long waiting lists. But in 2002, owner Claire Cunningham decided to take her experiences staying in hostels in Europe to open the city's first budget-friendly … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Charleston’s Not So Hostel