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Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel: Charlotte, North Carolina First Impression Even though I have spent more years living in Charlotte, North Carolina than anywhere else in the world, my hometown still surprises me from time to time! One of the most recent surprises was my stay at Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel. Although it...

200 Main: Highlands, North Carolina First Impression Last year, I had the great fortune to stay in the magnificent Old Edwards Inn and Spa and it was an experience I will never forget.  I was so excited when I was informed that they had recently opened a sister property right down the street.  At...

The Omni Grove Park Inn: Asheville, North Carolina First Impression The Omni Grove Park Inn is one of South’s most beloved resorts.  Built in 1913, with granite stones mined from the very same mountain it is built upon, you do not have to check in to enjoy its history, ambiance, and world-class amenities, although...

Banner Elk Winery & Villa: Banner Elk, North Carolina First Impression Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains lays the Banner Elk Winery & Villa; a Tuscan inspired three-story house surrounded by rolling vineyards, landscaped gardens, and a blueberry orchard.  This bed and breakfast was designed so...

Palmetto Bluff: Bluffton, South Carolina First Impression It is impossible to imagine a more romantic Southern getaway than Palmetto Bluff.  This luxurious property, which is a part of the prestigious Auberge Resorts collection, literally takes your breath away from the moment you arrive at its private entrance.  Once you have checked...