Having left Enterprise, we made our way down towards Mobile, Alabama for five nights. Rather than staying in Mobile, we booked a room at the Country Inn & Suites Saraland. Saraland is a city just outside of Mobile, so it was a convenient location for everything in the … [Read more...] about Review: Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Alabama
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Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Shae and I recently visited Enterprise, Alabama for its 25th annual World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade. While there, we stayed at the Hampton Inn Enterprise - a great hotel and an even better bargain when using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a full review of our … [Read more...] about Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Review: Quality Inn Medical Center Area, Augusta, Georgia
For our three night stay in Augusta, Georgia, we booked ourselves in at the Quality Inn Medical Center Area. That's because it looked like our best option when comparing location and price. The hotel seemed to be close to downtown and within walking distance of the canal and … [Read more...] about Review: Quality Inn Medical Center Area, Augusta, Georgia
Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners
After visiting Helton Creek Falls in the morning, we drove down to Atlanta where we were staying for ten nights. We'd booked the Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners (one of Marriott's brands) as it was a great deal when using points (more on that later). The … [Read more...] about Review: Residence Inn Atlanta Norcross Peachtree Corners
10 Reasons To Use Airbnb When Traveling
It's amazing to think that Airbnb turned 10 years old in August 2018. From humble beginnings, they've grown into a company that was valued at $31 billion in 2017. The other day I shared seven ways you can save money when booking on Airbnb. However, I realized that that's not … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Use Airbnb When Traveling
7 Ways You Can Save Money On Airbnb Stays
Before setting off on our 50 state road trip, I'd been expecting we'd stay most frequently in hotels. Although that's been the case, it's surprised me how often we've ended up staying at Airbnb properties thanks to their great location and/or low cost. That's meant I've … [Read more...] about 7 Ways You Can Save Money On Airbnb Stays
Review: Comfort Inn, Greenville SC
For our six night stay in Greenville, South Carolina we stayed at the Comfort Inn & Suites at 831 Congaree Rd (there's another Comfort Inn further up Congaree Rd.) This was our first time staying at a Comfort Inn and the hotel itself was a pleasant surprise. Some of the … [Read more...] about Review: Comfort Inn, Greenville SC
Review: Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island
After leaving Charleston, South Carolina, we made our way down to Hilton Head Island for three nights. There weren't any hotel options that were cheap points-wise, while most of the paid rates were more expensive than I expected given that it was off-season. Our options … [Read more...] about Review: Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island
Review: Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
After leaving Columbia SC, we made our way down to Charleston. We originally had a reservation at the Aloft Charleston Airport, but cancelled that as they'd recently had several bad reviews. Thankfully at that same time, Hyatt had a short-lived sale on Points + Cash rates … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay
The first stop on our 5 year, 50 state road trip was Columbia, South Carolina. We visited in January 2018 during a cold snap when there were freezing temperatures on several days. That meant we didn't get to do as many outdoor activities as we might've liked. Having said … [Read more...] about Columbia SC: Things To Do, Places To Eat & Where To Stay