Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

THE SOUTHERN EPICUREAN & LUXURY TOUR


It's hard to believe that it was only a week ago that I was traveling through the south with the Feedfeed and the Luxury Collection eating our way through three cities in style. We had some unforgettable meals and stayed in some veryyy luxurious hotels. I am completely floored by this experience, happy to have made some new friends and truly in awe of the Southern hospitality. It *is* a thing. 


// CHARLOTTE //  The Ballantyne


Our first stop in Charlotte was so delightful and memorable. I was completely enamored by the beauty of the grounds and impressed by their attention to detail and service at the Ballantyne.

Highlights include:
  • a delicious walking food tour in the NoDa district
  • indulgent breakfasts at the hotel
  • a stunning nature-y tabletop dinner also at the hotel
  • morning strolls exploring the grounds 
  • a coin toss at the fountain 
  • a visit to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
  • Chef Garrett explaining that luxurious cuisine is now heading towards plant based diets. "Cruciferous" vegetables - that have a nutritional density
  • a super fun wine blending class


























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// ATLANTA // The Whitley Hotel


We then traversed our way west to Atlanta where we were greeted with a gorgeous cheese spread and of course a toast of champagne at The Whitley Hotel.

Highlights include:
  • visiting the Fox Theatre
  • a beautiful Chef's Tasting dinner at Trade Root
  • a walk around the Ponce City Market
  • s'mores by the balcony
  • a lovely and cozy breakfast in bed
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// SAVANNAH // The Perry Lane Hotel


Our final stop in Savannah couldn't be anymore perfect. Perry Lane Hotel surprised us with a gorgeous epicurean picnic in Forsyth Park. What a way to close out this beautiful southern tour!

Highlights include:
  • surprise picnic at Forsyth Park
  • dinner at The Grey
  • pumpkin painting
  • happy hour on the rooftop
  • lunch like a local at Mrs. Wilkes
  • an unforgettable Chef's Tasting Dinner at their Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market
  • a spooky taxicab ride to dinner on Halloween






 







TRAVEL AWAY: INDIA

Every visit to India is a reset button. Not sure if it's the lack of a strong wi-fi connection or not having everyday comforts readily available but I always come back feeling focused and refreshed. One of the moments I've longed to relive was arriving on a remote island in Kerala by way of a canoe! We hauled all our luggage on the boat and took to our new destination. Here's to finally cataloging a quiet moment in the backwaters of Kerala with Away luggage. 





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SNAPSHOTS FROM THAILAND


From the crystal clear waters in south Ko Lanta to the downtown flare of Chiang Mai, my week in Thailand blew me away. We snorkeled, drove around on motorbikes, shopped at the night market and took one too many ferry boats for our liking. Some cities we visited: Ko Lanta, Krabi, Ao Nang, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Easily one of my favorite trips ever.