Where to stay: The Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC

I kicked off my Southern Tour with the FeedFeed and The Luxury Collection in Charlotte, North Carolina. My home while in town was The Ballantyne, a beautiful hotel with luxe accommodations. Located just south of Charlotte, the Ballantyne property is expansive, lush, and, well, gorgeous.

Where to stay: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City

I planned a rather last minute solo trip to Quebec City at the end of 2018. I was really obsessed with going to Quebec City in the winter and had the motivation for one last trip before the new year.

I had this picture in my head: snowy cobblestone streets, eating French Onion soup in a cozy bistro, curling up in a castle for a few days to relax before returning to work. I needed all of that, and the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac was just the place for me to stay during my little getaway to Quebec City.

Where to stay: Gurney’s in Newport, RI

Newport is quickly becoming one of my favorite places in New England. It’s a quick trip from Boston, there’s so much to do year-round, and the food scene isn’t too bad either. Even though Newport is small in size, finding a larger hotel that’s close to Thames Street is key. I love a small bed and breakfast, but sometimes you want the amenities of a resort. Luckily, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina made its debut on Goat Island in 2017 and has been a welcome addition to the Newport hotel scene.