The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is a boutique hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern amenities. Situated at the former Terminal Station, a Beaux-Arts-style train station built in 1909, the hotel is part of the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, named for the famous song. It opened in 2023. Rooms at The Hotel … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Hotel Chalet
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Staying at Sea Island Resort in Georgia
Sea Island Resort is a luxurious coastal resort located along the Atlantic Ocean, near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island in coastal Georgia. It's on a gated island, but the resort extends into St. Simon's Island as well and is a popular escape for generations of travelers, including past presidents and celebrities. It was founded by Howard Coffin, an automobile magnate … [Read more...] about Staying at Sea Island Resort in Georgia
Southern Stays: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
When looking for a place to stay onsite at Universal Orlando Resort, it's easy to get overwhelmed with options. There are half a dozen properties within the park and many more close by. Cabana Bay Beach Resort is one of the most budget-friendly of the Universal properties. It's also a favorite of families for its amenities, room styles, and funky mid-century modern designs. … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Southern Stays: Westin Resort Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island, Georgia, is known for being a respite from the larger beach towns in Florida, a quiet community for families. A few years ago, there were only a handful of hotels, rental houses, and campgrounds, but on my most recent visit, I stayed at the newly opened Westin Resort Jekyll Island. Located next to the Jekyll Island Convention Center, the property had only been … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Westin Resort Jekyll Island
Southern Stays: 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville
I first heard about the 21C Museum Hotels chain when they opened their first property in Louisville, Kentucky. I saw pictures of their galleries and signature penguins. They soon opened additional properties in up-and-coming Southern cities, so when I visited Bentonville, Arkansas, I added a stay at the 21C property there to my itinerary. The boutique chain started as a way … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: 21C Museum Hotel Bentonville
