Tag: USA-South

By Hope S. Philbrick hotel inspection From the day we launched Getaways for Grownups, we’ve consistently featured hotels and resorts. We will continue to do so: We know that wherever you go and for whatever reason you’re going there, accommodations can set the mood for...

By Hope S. Philbrick The best work trips combine work and play. Same is true of a vehicle. The Chevrolet Traverse erases the distinction, making every journey pleasant no matter its purpose. On a recent round-trip drive between Atlanta, Georgia, and Lafayette, Louisiana, the Traverse proved...

Chevrolet asked if we’d like to drive a Chevy Tahoe to Memphis for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Of course, we said yes. By Hope S. Philbrick My dad always said that when opportunity knocks you have to answer the door. So when a PR firm...

Love to sample tasty sips and bites? Get these adults-oriented food and drink events on your calendar. By Hope S. Philbrick As any Southerner worth his sweet tea knows food is important and celebrating it is just good sense and good fun. As a food and...

Ideas for a yummy weekend getaway. By Chris Chamberlain The Hill Country region of Central Texas is probably best known for its legendary barbecue, but has also earned acclaim as a wine region. One contributing factor for these achievements is that a large German immigrant population moved to...

Stay with a friend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi. 21 Plus Salute! The 85,000 square foot casino is strictly reserved for adults age 21 and older. By Hope S. Philbrick This resort casino has a nickname: The Beau. If you don’t know Beau Rivage as “The...

Give your taste buds a kick in the heart of Cajun Country. By Hope S. Philbrick Lafayette, Louisiana is known as the hub of all things Cajun—culture, history, festivals, Zydeco music, and cuisine can all be savored here. While traditional Cajun dishes will always have a place...

Live It Up in Lafayette, Louisiana By Hope S. Philbrick There’s something special about stepping into a hotel room and feeling right at home. Literally at home. That’s the sensation my husband and I had when we discovered that our “room” at the Carriage House Hotel wasn’t...

The 25th Anniversary of the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience will take place May 25-28, 2017, and tickets are on sale now for this highly anticipated, annual four-day event. For more than two decades NOWFE has showcased the culinary excellence in the New Orleans,...