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Tag: 21 Plus Salute
Clues and Cocktails: What To Do In Sweet Auburn After Hours
By Hope S. Philbrick
Clues and Cocktails is a new venue in Atlanta’s historic Martin Luther King Jr. District—and because it’s part bar, it’s strictly for adults age 21 and older. 21 Plus Salute!
Clues and Cocktails = Adult Fun in Atlanta, Georgia
The bar itself would...
2nd Annual Bloody Mary Festival [UPDATE]
The second annual Bloody Mary Festival Atlanta will take place at The Fairmont on Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Atlanta is one of 12 cities nationwide to host The Bloody Mary Festival in 2020. The festival was recently nominated as the Top 10 Specialty Food Festival...
Greystone Miami Beach [NEW Adults-Only Hotel]
Greystone Miami Beach to open its doors January 2020.
Historic 1930’s boutique adults-only hotel has undergone a complete revitalization.
The property's culinary outlets are helmed by celebrated Chef Pawan Pinisetti.
Swanky late-night venues showcase inventive mixology led by Forbes "Top 30 under 30" rising...
Himitsu Atlanta
We’ve got the scoop on how to get in to Himitsu Atlanta speakeasy!
By Hope S. Philbrick
Himitsu is Japanese for “secret.”
This craft cocktail lounge in Atlanta, Georgia, is a secret that I learned when a reader asked me how to get inside. He hoped to...
Johnny’s Hideaway
21 Plus Salute!
By Hope S. Philbrick
There’s no casino attached to Johnny’s Hideaway, but it feels like there should be…or perhaps like a dealer might step up to dole out blackjack at your table any minute. It also feels like a speakeasy, but there’s a...
The Ghastly Dreadfuls [Seasonal]
The Center for Puppetry Arts unearths a Halloween tradition October 9-26, 2019—and it's exclusively for ADULTS!
Atlanta, Ga., Halloween tradition awakens from the dead for spooky delights.
The Ghastly Dreadfuls rises from the grave once again to haunt the Center for Puppetry Arts, October 9-26, 2019, with...
Pleasant Lane Acres Bed & Breakfast
By Hope S. Philbrick
“The bar is always open,” said Barbara Rupert of Pleasant Lane Acres B&B, co-owner and co-innkeeper with her husband Don.
Good news, since my husband and I would hate to miss cocktail hour. We planned to grab dinner along the way, but...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s Old 96 District is comprised of five counties—Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick—and is home to the state’s “freshwater coast,”...
5 Boutique Hotels That Feel Special
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When it comes to hotels, bigger isn’t always better. Tiny hotels, which can be structured as houses, lodges or camps, can be packed with big advantages. For starters, they can help it feel like you've arrived at a glamorous second home, not another in...
Hop-On Hop-Off London Bus Tour
Tour the United Kingdom's capital riding atop a double-decker bus.
By Carrie Whitney
The image of a double-decker bus is synonymous with London, England, but in...
Bed & Breakfast Accommodations in South Carolina’s Old 96 District
Story by Hope S. Philbrick
Photos courtesy Old 96 District
Sponsored by Old 96 District
Located in the western part of South Carolina bordering Georgia, South Carolina’s...
Come Find Bourbon
There’s a fresh, new answer to the common question of where to stay when exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, thanks to the tourism commissions of...
Red Phone Booth Atlanta Re-Opening
Red Phone Booth, the popular speakeasy in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, will reopen its doors on Monday, June 1, 2020, after acquiring the latest in...
Mixed Case: Sheltering Sips (1 of ?)
Our Mixed Case series serves up an eclectic mix of recent ‘adult beverage’ discoveries by the dozen.
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while...
Viking Mississippi Debuts August 2022
By Chris Chamberlain
Book future fun! For the first time, Viking is accepting reservations for cruises along the Mississippi River aboard the Viking Mississippi, a...
Dolly Parton to Read Bedtime Stories, Starting Tonight
By Hope S. Philbrick
Missing travel as a way to enjoy some adult time? If you’ve got kids at home during the stay-at-home orders to...
At-Home Activities, Pantry Recipes, Massage Lessons & More For All Ages From Velas Resorts
The USA has the best neighbors! Our friends at Velas Resorts in Mexico have come up with some great ways to help us all...
Bourbon Country [2019 Update]
Savor America’s Native Spirit
Loop through Kentucky on a road trip that promises adult fun, picturesque views, learning opportunities, tasty treats, and freebies
By Hope S....
Inn to Inn to Inn: Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
One luxurious way to hike part of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.
By Hope S. Philbrick
Recently, I hiked 30 miles in three days.
It ranks as...
Houseboat Rentals in the U.S.A. [Exclusive]
By Hope S. Philbrick with additional reporting by Katie DeTar
Two years ago, in the course of researching this story for Simply Buckhead magazine, I...
Mall of America [UPDATE]
Bloomington, Minnesota is home to the No. 1 tourism attraction in the United States.
The shopping mecca offers plenty of grownup fun even if you...
“Dirty Dancing” Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge
Carry a watermelon. Hold the frame. Shake your maracas. Never let anybody put you in the corner. Most of all, smile and have the...