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
Where to Stay in Richmond, Virginia
After writing guides about Richmond, 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 can be sure that you’re … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Richmond, Virginia
Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
It's nice to think we've gotten to a point where everything is "back to normal," but that just isn't the case. Variants are on the rise but travel hasn't slowed by any means. The last two years have been challenging for the travel industry (and website owners like me!) but I feel hopeful that things are turning around. Now is a great time to support the small towns and … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2022
Virginia’s Most Charming Historic Towns (That Aren’t Williamsburg)
Williamsburg, Virginia has long been a favorite destination for travelers for the historic buildings, costumed interpreters, and family-friendly attractions. But it's not the state's only historic town worth visiting! There are plenty of others that compare with the restaurants, award-winning accommodations, and things to do. Come see a few of our favorites, most of which … [Read more...] about Virginia’s Most Charming Historic Towns (That Aren’t Williamsburg)
