Sea Island Resort is a luxurious coastal resort located along the Atlantic Ocean, near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island in coastal Georgia. It’s on a gated island but the resort extends into St. Simon’s Island as well and is a popular escape for generations of travelers, including past presidents and celebrities. It was founded […] The post Staying at Sea Island Resort in Georgia appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

Similar to the Monorail Pub Crawl that you can take part in between the Magic Kingdom area resorts, it’s also possible to do another version between the resorts near Disney Springs, where you can park for free. It’s slightly more difficult because there’s no track like the Monorail, but it allows you to see other […] The post How to Plan a Boat Pub Crawl at Walt Disney World Resort appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

Like boudin and slug burgers, the Natchitoches meat pie might be unfamiliar to those who haven’t been to the place known for them. The pie comes from the namesake city in North Louisiana, which hosts an annual meat pie festival in its honor. The empanada-style treat is so significant that a 2003 bill made the […] The post What is a Natchitoches Meat Pie and Where Can I Eat It? appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

Opened in October 2021, the Elwood Hotel & Suites is located in the medical district of Lexington, Kentucky, not far from Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, the Mary Todd Lincoln House, The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, and the Keeneland Racecourse. The striking design includes a large mural painted on the hotel’s exterior by […] The post Southern Stays: The Elwood Hotel & Suites appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

Clarksville is located in the northwestern part of Tennessee, near the state’s border with Kentucky and an hour’s drive from Nashville. It was named after General George Rogers Clark, a Revolutionary War hero, and was a Confederate stronghold during the Civil War. Fort Campbell, a U.S. Army base, is located just outside of Clarksville. It […] The post Weekend Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

Windy Hill Farm and Preserve is a former private farm that opened as a resort in 2022. It’s located in Loudon, Tennessee, a rural area between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains surrounded by the Tennessee River and its lakes. The 650-acre retreat gained popularity with quail hunters, who flock to the tall grasses every […] The post Southern Stays: Windy Hill Farm & Preserve appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

For visitors to Bristol, the city that spans Tennessee and Virginia, it’s great to stay in the heart of it all. The hotel is housed in a renovated 1925 building that originally served as a retail and office space. The transformation into a hotel aimed to preserve the historic charm of the structure while providing […] The post Southern Stays: The Bristol Hotel appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

The South has its fair share of unusual dishes, including boudin, a Louisiana delicacy. But have you ever had a slug burger? Before you turn up your nose, you might be interested to learn the history. And no, it’s not made of slugs! The History of the Slug Burger During the Great Depression, Americans were […] The post What is a Slug Burger and Where Can I Eat It? appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

There are certainly plenty of places to eat within the Walt Disney World theme parks, especially the foodie-favorite Epcot. But don’t forget about the resorts, which often have fantastic restaurants that provide an alternative to the busy spots inside the parks and usually have availability for lunch. This post focuses on food quality so many […] The post Where to Eat at Walt Disney World Resorts appeared first on This Is My South ..read more

The Omni Homestead Resort is a historic and luxurious resort located in the rural mountain community of Hot Springs, Virginia. It is one of the oldest and most iconic resorts in the United States and has a rich history dating back to the late 18th century, hosting over 20 American presidents and various celebrities during […] The post Southern Stays: Omni Homestead Resort appeared first on This Is My South ..read more