It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2020 will be an important year for many reasons. Based on travel trends from Destination Analysts, four of the top 20 destinations in the United States are within the South. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is … [Read more...] about Where to Go in the South in 2020
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54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Holiday pop up bars are the newest trend sweeping the nation, transforming themselves into winter wonderlands throughout the country, including the South. Companies like Miracle are known for their over-the-top style. All have a similar menu but the decorations vary slightly. Christmas sweaters The majority of the bars do not accept reservations, so you'll have to go … [Read more...] about 54+ Christmas Pop Up Bars to Visit This Holiday Season
Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Credit: Orlando Fernandez, http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c28957, Public Domain, Link Tennessee Williams was born Thomas Lanier Williams on March 26, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi. His family was connected to Sidney Lanier, the poet from Macon, Georgia, and John Sevier, the first governor of Tennessee. His grandfather was the local Episcopal reverend and the family lived … [Read more...] about Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Angola: Alcatraz of the South
An 8,000-acre plot of land between New Orleans, Louisiana and Natchez, Mississippi was purchased in 1880 by Confederate Major Samuel James. It was named Angola for the country of origin of the slaves that worked the land shaped by the Mississippi River. Once the existing prisons in New Orleans and Baton Rouge became old and overcrowded, Louisiana State Penitentiary … [Read more...] about Angola: Alcatraz of the South
Where to Stay in New Orleans
Jackson Square, New Orleans 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 … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in New Orleans
