Bluffton has been in the news a lot lately -- and rightly so! While the entire Lowcountry is loaded with charm, few areas are as quintessentially southern as Bluffton. As South Carolina's fastest growing town, Bluffton is booming with new construction, restaurants, and businesses. It's also a real estate hotspot, so it's no surprise HGTV picked Palmetto Bluff as the location for their 2018 Smart Home! Today I'm sharing my favorite vacation rentals in Bluffton, so you can come for a … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to River Street in Savannah GA
River Street in Savannah is by far the most well known street in the city! It’s adjacent to the Savannah River, where it’s fun to sit and watch massive cargo ships sail into one of the busiest ports along the East Coast. The area is also famous for hosting one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country. If you're headed to the waterfront and wondering what to do on River Street, don't worry -- I've got you covered with the most comprehensive guide on the … [Read more...]
How to Rent a Vacation Home You’ll Absolutely Love
I'm often surprised when friends tell me they think a vacation home costs more than a hotel, because I save money when I rent a home -- and often a significant amount! For example, on one recent trip, I had trouble finding hotel accommodations for less than $400/night due to a major local event that coincided with my trip. I hopped onto my home rental apps and within minutes found a fantastic home for less than $150/night! Once there, I was able to grocery … [Read more...]
River Street Sweets: The South’s Most Nostalgic Candy Shop
In my post, The Ultimate Guide to Visiting River Street in Savannah, GA, I mention that my first stop when visiting Savannah is always to River Street Sweets. In fact, in 20+ years of annual trips to Savannah growing up, I never once missed a visit to my favorite famous candy shop! It embodies Southern charm, and that's just one of the many reasons this little candy store is my top stop along the river. An oversized antique candy display … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a Gruene Christmas
Sure, I could be dreaming of a white Christmas right about now -- but it's so much more fun to think Gruene! After all, what could be better than Christmas in Gruene? It's one of my favorite small towns in Texas. I'm currently working on a very detailed guide that will be posted on Thanksgiving day (tomorrow, for non U.S. readers). I'm also working on a post about the famous Gruene Hall and a Gruene shopping guide. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a sneak peek of this small town … [Read more...]