Tag: Travel Partnerships

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Roamstead in the Smoky Mountains of Eastern Tennessee

Alyssa and Michael sit on a sofa in a Roamstead cabin

Venturing out of the city and into a cozy cabin in the Smokies.

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, South Carolina, Travel, USA

48 Hours in the Lowcountry: A Weekend Guide to Summerville, South Carolina

Alyssa paddles at Cypress Gardens

Summerville is a town with a pleasant-sounding name that has caught my eye many times when scrolling about on Google Maps, looking for new-to-me destinations. (I call this “mapsurfing,” and I find it fuels my travel-hungry mind far more than mindlessly scrolling Instagram or TikTok). So when the team at Santee Cooper Country Tourism Region …

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Wine Country Weekend: A Travel Guide for Elkin, North Carolina

Alyssa crosses Main Street in downtown Elkin

“Where’s that?” People often ask me about my next trip, and my answers typically get responses like “Cool,” “Neat,” or occasionally, “I’ve been there!” But when I mentioned that Michael and I were headed to Elkin for a recent weekend getaway, I got a lot of “Where’s that?” followed by puzzled looks. Elkin may not …

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, 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, North Carolina, Travel, USA

Beyond the Greens: A Day Trip Guide to Pinehurst for Non-Golfers

Alyssa stands on the steps of Agora in Pinehurst

“Oh, do you golf?” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the weeks leading up to a recent trip to Pinehurst, well, I could probably afford to buy a set of clubs and hire an instructor. No, sorry, to answer your question, I don’t golf (but I am flattered you …

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.

Destinations, North Carolina, Travel, USA

The Best of Bull City: The Essential Weekend Travel Guide for Durham, North Carolina

Rounding up all the best things to see, do, and eat in Durham.