Savannah’s Perry Lane Hotel takes a weekend in Georgia’s oldest city to a refined next level.
NYC-based design and development firm Flank studied local design for five years to achieve the Perry Lane’s Southern-chic look.
STORY: Giannina S. Bedford
I’ve been to Savannah, Georgia, several times. First, during college for a whirlwind 24-hour stopover, then a before-kids, party-filled St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Two years ago, I […]
Marietta’s historic downtown makes for an ideal day-trip
Glover Park is home to the Glover Park Concert Series, Art in the Park, Taste of Marietta and other events.
STORY: Amanda Morris
Photos: Amanda Morris
A newly opened food hall, walking/ biking trail and craft brewery give Buckhead residents a fresh reason to visit nearby Marietta’s historic downtown square. The blocks-long site is best explored on foot, so […]
Can’t make it to Sin City? Head instead to nearby Cherokee, North Carolina
Harrah’s Cherokee features both indoor and outdoor pools.
STORY: Jill Becker
The gaming options include blackjack, craps, roulette, poker and slots.
Every once in a while, when someone asks me what I did for a living back in the day, I’ll tell them […]
Food, fun and more food highlight a trip to New Orleans
The bustling Bourbon Street.
STORY: Jill Becker
Photos: Zack Smith / Courtesy New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
Paul Broussard / Courtesy New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
Todd Coleman / Courtesy New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
Street musicians and other performers abound along bustling Bourbon […]
The three B’s of an equestrian Kentucky getaway
Stadium jumping puts the full majesty of horses and their riders on display.
STORY: Joanne Hayes
Courtesy 21c Museum Hotels
A true novice to all things equestrian, I jumped at the chance to experience the 40th annual Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, hosted by the 70-yearold British automaker with a fabled history within the sport. The Three-Day […]
A weekend respite at Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn
The hotel’s iconic exterior was constructed from locally hewn granite boulders.
STORY: Giannina Smith Bedford
Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn was originally established as a secluded mountain getaway. Today, more than a century after it was built, it continues to be sought-after for its picturesque locale in […]
Highlighting a few of the historic sites along the new U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Stops along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail include the Lorraine Motel in Memphis – Courtesy of the National Civil Rights Museum
STORY: Jan Schroder
A statue of James Meredith that stands in […]
True to its tourism slogan, Charlotte’s “got a lot”
Rev your engines during a stay in Charlotte with a drive in a race car simulator at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
STORY: Jill Becker
On lap five, as I was speeding around the Pomona Raceway at more than 150 miles per hour, my crew chief’s voice came through my headset, warning me of a crash on […]
One of Destin’s newest beach resorts is a come-back destination
Crave sunsets on the beach? Consider a stay at The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort
Staying at a fairly new resort has its advantages. Who doesn’t love pristine interiors, crisp linens and a freshly minted staff who’s ready to please? Of course, there’s always the chance of growing pains, but a little more […]
The ultimate O-Town hotel for mixing business and pleasure
The lavish Orlando World Center Marriott sprawls out over 200 acres.
A recent visit to the Orlando World Center Marriott, a 200-acre resort just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World and other top Florida theme parks, proved a perfect way to unwind while still being […]
