Located in the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, the Glass Light Hotel is set inside a 1912 building. It has retained some of its original features like the mail chute that runs alongside the elevator bank. The lobby also serves as an art gallery with a pink glass bunny from a nearby studio. Rooms at the Glass Light Hotel The AAA Four-Diamond hotel has 113 rooms and suites … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Glass Light Hotel
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Weekend Guide to Virginia Beach and Norfolk
The cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk are the two main hubs of the Chesapeake Bay region. Home to early colonial settlements, both have become important for maritime industries, especially the military and shipping. Use this guide to plan your next coastal Virginia getaway. Norfolk Norfolk was settled in 1636 but was later destroyed during the Revolutionary War. … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Virginia Beach and Norfolk
The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
The drive-in restaurant is a relic of the past that harkens to the era of the road trip. Not many remain from the heyday but the South is home to many, still with their carhops serving hungry travelers. The next time you're in one of these destinations, be sure to pull over. Cardinal Drive-In, Winfield, Alabama If you want a good meal when traveling north of Tuscaloosa, … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Drive-In Restaurants
Family-Friendly Guide to Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads is the region around coastal Virginia that includes Hampton, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News. It's accessible by three airports and is a few hours from Richmond. The region is not far from Williamsburg if you want to add to your trip. There are plenty of chain hotels with amenities for families. The Element Hotel Hampton is next to a shopping and … [Read more...] about Family-Friendly Guide to Hampton Roads
