Category Archives: Travel

You’ve decided where you want to go – now is the fun part: planning where to sleep, what to look at and how to stuff your face. Hopefully, these Essential Bits will lead you to the unmissable bits to any place you venture for the first time or the twentieth.

10 Charming Towns in the US South You’ll Love

The American South is full of small towns bursting with charm, history, and soul. From [...]

10 Retro Roadside Motels Still Open Today

Once a staple of the Great American Road Trip, classic roadside motels are having a [...]

12 Gorgeous Lake Towns in the USA

Dreaming of a summer escape filled with sparkling water, quaint shops, and postcard-worthy views? These [...]

Top 10 U.S. Hotels for Food and Drink

Every year, Food & Wine‘s Global Tastemakers list highlights the destinations, experiences, and hotels setting [...]

10 Oldest Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. You Need to Visit

There’s something magical about stepping into an old-school ice cream shop—the clink of metal scoops, [...]

The Heart of the Hotel: Four Seasons Florence

Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the [...]