A delightful getaway awaits at Virginia’s newest winery hotel, just north of the twin city of Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, which straddles the state line. The long, curvy drive into the 450-acre Nicewonder estate opens from wooded hills to rolling pastures and vineyards, with the main inn and fine-dining restaurant Hickory as the hub. Read more at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Little Rock lives up to Arkansas’s moniker “the natural state,” with a keen focus on exploring nature and outdoor recreation. The capital city is also home to many outstanding attractions including The William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum, Little Rock Zoo and the acclaimed Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. In addition to these well-known stops on visitor itineraries, I noted during my recent visit many impressive…Read more in Chattanoogan.com
A few years ago, I began a tradition of taking a renewal retreat in January, justifiably as my birthday month and to jumpstart healthy New Year intentions. While a cozy mountain escape to the Smokies suits me well, warm and sunny destinations have a bit more getaway appeal in winter. This year, my daughter joined me at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas, known for its small resort feel and big slate of wellness activities. Read more at Chattanoogan.com
As home to Washington & Lee University (WLU) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington, Virginia is best known as a college town. It frequently garners a spot on lists of “Best Small Towns” and deservedly so, as it thrives on the rich cultural and historical aspects of the two institutions, and much more. Lexington’s charming… read more in Chattanoogan.com
A tropical island escape can be ever so refreshing during the cold, gray, rainy seasons back home. My daughter and I found a new take on January blues with an easy trip to the Bahamas – a two-hour flight from Atlanta to Nassau, with toes in the sand by noon! Brilliant hues from sea to sky greeted us as we happily traded winter blahs for a warm, Bahamian island vibe. Read more in Chattanoogan.com
Ann Yungmeyer 