David and I have spent years road-tripping across this state, and one thing never changes: North Carolina has some of the most distinctive, story-filled places to stay in the country. From a former bank vault turned wine cellar to a log cabin that predates the Civil War, these are not cookie-cutter chain rooms — they…
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A Complete Review of Le Méridien Essex Chicago
At the beginning of the month, David and I visited Chicago for a weekend getaway. It was the first time that David has visited the Windy City and my first time back since 2019! We stayed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, which is located right across the street from Grant Park along Michigan Ave. It is…
Weekend Getaway: Hotel Emeline in Charleston SC, a Review
A few weekends ago, David and I headed to Charleston for a little getaway for an early birthday celebration. Charleston is one of my favorite cities and I was thrilled to call Hotel Emeline our home for the weekend. I had seen Hotel Emeline on my social media feed and when we decided to take…
9 Hotels on My Radar
It’s not usual for me to have wanderlust, and it’s stronger than ever since I’m closing in on one year since I flew to visit another city. This girls’ weekend in New Orleans was my last big trip in 2020 before the COVID-19 lockdown. While we’re sticking close to home until we are vaccinated, here are 9 hotels…
