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
Louisiana
Literary South: Tennessee Williams
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 at the rectory. In 1918, the family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where his father … [Read more...] about Literary South: Tennessee Williams
Angola: Alcatraz of the South
The History of Angola 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, the … [Read more...] about Angola: Alcatraz of the South
Where to Stay in New Orleans, Louisiana
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
Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
The byway known as the River Road follows the Mississippi River from the north to the Gulf of Mexico, winding curves along the way. The river was an important resource for commerce and transportation as steamboats were the main form. Houses were built on both sides of the water using materials brought back and forth, but these plantations also grew items like cotton, … [Read more...] about Visiting New Orleans Area Plantations
