Tag: Books
“The Deep End of Flavor”: New Cookbook by Chef Tenney Flynn
By Hope S. Philbrick
This year, New Orleans, Louisiana’s GW Fins was ranked #7 in the Top 10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants In the Country in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards, and OpenTable’s 100 Best Restaurants In America.
Tenney Flynn, chef and co-owner of GW Fins, is...
“Secret Cincinnati”
There are a million stories in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Secret Cincinnati, a new book by Kentucky author Kathryn Witt, tells 89 of them—or at least shares enough about each of these “weird, wonderful and obscure” places to entice visitors to come see them in person.
Is it...
The Poe House
By Bill Bauer
It wasn’t midnight nor dreary; we were pondering, but not weak and weary. My wife and I were wandering the streets of historic downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, a bit thirsty and a tad hungry, looking for The Poe House. We had eaten...
Ernest Hemingway, Cubano Sato
Visit the literary legend’s Cuba.
By Renée S. Gordon
Cuba is a hot travel destination in every sense of the word. “Discovered” on Columbus' first voyage in 1492, Cuba is simultaneously the largest island in the Greater Antilles plus an archipelago with more than 4,000 small...
St. Ermin’s Hotel Westminster
Where to stay in London, England.
By Renée S. Gordon
A true traveler savors experiences at every point in the journey. Beyond tours and activities, dining and accommodations—in the best cases—enhance your trip in extraordinary and memorable ways. London, England is so rife with spectacular historic...
Fitzgerald Gala
Fitzgerald Gala goes intercontinental at Historic Union Station in Montgomery, Alabama.
Dance the Charleston dressed as Flappers and Dappers for the Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Gala in Montgomery’s historic train shed and secret speakeasy.
Sequins, gin, jazz, and too much fun fueled the roaring 1920s...
Buzz-Worthy Berlin, Germany
By Jill Gleeson
It’s almost impossible not to love Berlin, Germany.
It should be disappointing—after all, it’s been the epitome of European cool for at least...
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...
Mixed Case +
Twelve 22 Tasty Sips
Whether you’re perusing a bar menu while traveling or stirring up a cocktail at home, let our guide lead to new taste...
Why Visit Greenwood, Mississippi
Greenwood MS is where "The Help" was filmed.
By Chris Chamberlain
The Mississippi Delta is a region that often gets overlooked by vacation planners, but it...
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...
5Church Atlanta
By Hope S. Philbrick
Good alligator is hard to find. Usually. But while the crispy gator bites are on the menu at 5Church Atlanta, look...
Golf Georgia State Parks
Fore Sure: Golf Georgia State Parks for fun in beautiful settings.
By Bill Bauer
Georgia is steeped in golf tradition. It is the home of the...
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....
Rent a Houseboat 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...
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...
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...
10 Facts About Wagyu Beef
Insights from the Japan Wagyu Beef Export Promotion Committee.
By Hope S. Philbrick
The Japan Wagyu Beef Export Promotion Committee recently hosted the first official Japanese...