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Where to Stay in Memphis, Tennessee

August 7, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

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

Staying at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

July 20, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks 1 Comment

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is one of the South's pre-eminent resorts, located 21 miles south of Charleston along the South Carolina coast. It's accessible via Charleston International Airport as well as the private airport on nearby Johns Island. The 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline make it a popular getaway for travelers. There are over 10,000 protected acres, which are … [Read more...] about Staying at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Where to Stay in Nashville, Tennessee

June 29, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

After writing guides for countless publications about Nashville, 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 … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Nashville, Tennessee

Southern Stays: The Mercantile Hotel

April 20, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

I've visited New Orleans many times over the years, so I try to stay somewhere new each trip. The Mercantile Hotel's building was a 1907 sugar refinery. It was previously The Lofts at Embassy Suites New Orleans and reopened in 2019. Set in the Warehouse District, the hotel is convenient to both the cruise port and nearby galleries and restaurants. Rooms at The … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Mercantile Hotel

Southern Stays: The Southern Hotel

March 27, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

The Southern Hotel first opened in Covington, Louisiana, in 1907 in the Spanish Mission style. It was a popular retreat for residents of New Orleans, who could take the ferry across Lake Pontchartrain. The 43-room hotel had amenities like hot and cold running water, a luxury for its time. The original hotel closed in the 1960s. From 1983 to 2003, the building operated as … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Southern Hotel

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