Shae and I kicked off 2020 by spending 3.5 weeks in Mississippi. We'd never visited the Magnolia State before, so we weren't too sure what to expect. Having said that, our impression of Mississippi before visiting wasn't great, but by the end of our time there it had gone up … [Read more...] about Here’s Our Best & Worst Things From Mississippi
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Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
When we mentioned we were planning to spend 3.5 weeks in Mississippi, everyone said they thought it was 3 weeks too long. I definitely wish we'd spent 10 days in Biloxi instead of Jackson. With only a week in Biloxi, it just wasn't enough. I couldn't get enough of the beach, … [Read more...] about Our Week In Biloxi, Mississippi (Spoiler Alert: It was Awesome!)
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
After spending 10 nights in Jackson, our final stop in Mississippi was Biloxi. We'd never visited Mississippi before and the only thing I knew of Biloxi was that there were several casinos. I was therefore picturing it being tacky, but Shae and I actually loved it … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Biloxi, Mississippi
10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
After spending the first week of 2020 in New Albany, MS, Shae and I made our way south to the Jackson/Ridgeland area of central Mississippi. We booked a 10 night stay there to maximize our points while staying at the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland (read our review here). We … [Read more...] about 10 Days In Central Mississippi: Here’s What We Got Up To
Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
After leaving New Albany, our second stop in Mississippi on our 50 state road trip was the state capital - Jackson. We actually stayed in Ridgeland which is just to the north of Jackson as the Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland was excellent value when using points which turned … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Jackson Ridgeland, Mississippi
Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
While staying in New Albany, Shae and I looked for somewhere to go for a short hike. It didn't seem like we had too many options in north Mississippi, but we spotted Wall Doxey State Park while looking on Google Maps and decided to take a trip there. Wall Doxey State Park is … [Read more...] about Visiting Wall Doxey State Park In Holly Springs, Mississippi
Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express New Albany, Mississippi
After seeing out 2019 in Tennessee, our first state of 2020 was Mississippi. Our first stop was New Albany, a city in the north of the state that's halfway between Oxford and Tupelo, the latter of which was Elvis Presley's birthplace. I found a good rate at the Holiday Inn … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express New Albany, Mississippi
4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?
When planning out where we'll be staying on our road trip, I like to start looking at our accommodation options about 6-8 weeks ahead of time, even if I don't book them immediately. Well, I've gotten a little behind on that in recent months due to how busy things have been. … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks In Mississippi: What Should We Do?