After writing guides for countless publications about Asheville, 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 Asheville
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Southern Stays: The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Built in 1928, the Art Deco R.J. Reynolds Building served as the tobacco company's headquarters until 2009. It was once the tallest building south of Baltimore and served as the inspiration for the design of the Empire State Building in New York City. In 2016, the property was opened as the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. King suite The hotel has 174 … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Pursell Farms is a resort on 3,200 acres located outside of Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1904 as Sylacauga Fertilizer Company, the family-run company went on to become Pursell Technologies, which worked with the agriculture business. The family farm opened the golf course in 2002 and later welcomed corporate retreats. The Inn opened in 2018 near the site of Historic … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Pursell Farms
Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington opened in spring 2019 on the former site of The Wilmingtonian, a downtown hotel that hosted actors and crews from the city’s days as a film hub for shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill. It’s only the brand’s second location, after Palm Springs, and they have plans to expand into Memphis, Austin, and Phoenix this year. Guest rooms have design … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: ARRIVE Wilmington
Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Tucked between the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina staple dating back to 1964. Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on the building resulting in around $10 million in damage. The newly renovated space marries the charm of the past with a trendy coastal look. Rooms face either the Intracoastal or … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Blockade Runner Beach Resort
