Tag: Hotels

Destinations, Food, New York, Restaurants, Travel, USA

The Complete Weekend Travel Guide to Rochester, New York

Alyssa in front of the Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge in Rochester

Something I found fascinating when telling friends and family we were heading to Rochester for the weekend was that everyone had a different immediate response: “Eastman Kodak!” “Wineries!” “Garbage Plates!” “Susan B. Anthony!” “Video Games!” It will never get old to me that people’s first reaction to simply hearing the name of a destination is …

Destinations, Ohio, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Airriva at Superior Living in Cleveland, Ohio

Alyssa walks in the living room of Airriva in Cleveland

Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel. Today we’re checking in to Airriva at Superior Living in Cleveland, Ohio.

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

The Perfect Weekend Travel Guide for Your First Visit to Richmond, Virginia

Alyssa walks in front of a colorful mural in Richmond's Carytown neighborhood

A generous invitation brought us to Richmond, but the city’s walkable streets, phenomenal food scene, and remarkable cultural opportunities made me never want to leave. Richmond has been on my list for a long time – it was even on the short list of cities I considered moving to before I landed in Charlotte – …

Destinations, Travel, USA, Virginia

Checking In: A Review of Linden Row Inn in Richmond, Virginia

Alyssa walks in front of Linden Row Inn and swings a tote bag from the hotel

Welcome to Checking In, a series of posts dedicated to the places we stay when we travel When is a hotel more than just a place to sleep? When it embodies the spirit of a destination, woven into its history like threads in a tapestry. For Richmond, nowhere quite fits that description like an inn …

Destinations, Illinois, Travel, USA

36 Hours in Downtown Chicago Travel Guide

Much like most of my other travel guides, this one begins with a cheap flight. Poking around Google Flights one evening (as I’m often prone to do after a glass of wine…) revealed an inexpensive roundtrip flight from Greensboro to O’Hare – departing early one Saturday morning and returning late the following evening. Driving to …

Destinations, New York, Travel, USA

36 Hours in NYC: Lower Manhattan

Alyssa stands in a barricaded street in NYC

I can’t believe it’s been more than five years since I stepped foot in NYC (well, I guess given the events of the last few years I technically can believe it – but considering Michael and I used to visit the city two or three times a year, it still feels strange). A relatively inexpensive …

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

The Sweetest Winter Holiday Getaway Guide to Johnson City, Tennessee

View of the Johnson City sign with a garland-wrapped light pole next to it

Experiencing the sweetest holiday traditions in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains – and all of the local shops, restaurants, and activities that should be on your list!

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee

Alyssa is seen through a mirror in a hotel room

An honest review of Johnson City’s stunning boutique hotel and its restaurant, Wellington’s.

Destinations, Food, Restaurants, South Carolina, Travel, USA

A Lowcountry Gem: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Beaufort, South Carolina

Alyssa bikes past a home in Beaufort

A weekend getaway guide for Beaufort, South Carolina, featuring all of the best places to eat, drink, and visit in this charming Lowcountry destination.

Destinations, South Carolina, Travel, USA

Checking In: A Review of The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, South Carolina

View of the porch and sign at The Beaufort Inn

Learn more about what to expect during your stay at this charming inn located in the heart of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina.