Tag: Hotels

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Kings Courtyard Inn in Charleston, South Carolina

Alyssa holds a glass of wine in a doorway at Kings Courtyard Inn

Sharing an honest review of a charming boutique hotel on Charleston’s distinguished King Street

Destinations, Travel, USA, Washington, D.C.

Travel Diary: A Summer Weekend in Washington, D.C.

A partially broken sign at Union Market in DC

As a travel blogger, it’s difficult to disentangle what parts of travel feel like work and which parts feel like leisure—not that I’m complaining. It’s just that sometimes the distinction is clear, like when I’m working with a local tourism board or visiting family—but other times, like a recent visit to Washington, D.C., it’s a …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Three Trails in Elkin, North Carolina

Exterior of Three Trails with a sign

A boutique hotel in the heart of an amazing North Carolina small town.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Discover Old 96 District: A Weekend Guide for Abbeville and Greenwood, South Carolina

Alyssa drinks a cup of coffee in Abbeville

Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you can take without the hassle of airport security and cramped airplane seats. Whenever I’m itching to explore somewhere new, I pull up a map and zoom out from my home city of Charlotte, tracing my finger over the Southeastern corner of the country to see what new-to-me …

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of El Colonial Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel The combination of a late arrival and an early flight departure on a recent trip to Puerto Rico meant that Michael and I needed to spend our first and final nights in San Juan. Rather than staying put …

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Weekend Escape: The Ultimate Guide for Your First Visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Alyssa at one of the garitas in Old San Juan

Sharing my guide for first time visitors to the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Destinations, Puerto Rico, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Dream Inn in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Exterior of Dream Inn in San Juan

Let’s check in to a hotel that lives up to its name in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Weekend Retreat in the Sandhills: Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Southern Pines, North Carolina

View of the platform at the Southern Pines Amtrak Station

Spend a weekend in the Sandhills! Explore the towns of Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Carthage, and Pinehurst with this weekend travel guide.

Destinations, Massachusetts, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Boston and Cambridge

Alyssa looks out over the courtyard at the Gardner Museum in Boston

A quick weekend getaway guide to Boston and Cambridge – perfect for second-timers. As a travel blogger, I find myself spending more time than I’d like touring my site’s analytics. It’s tedious, but I get to learn so much about the kind of content you’re interested in. And when $75 round-trip tickets popped up for …

Destinations, Pennsylvania, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia City Hall

A quick weekend guide to Philadelphia—perfect for second-time visitors and those looking for more off-the-beaten-path recommendations.