After spending the first few weeks of 2020 in Mississippi, Shae, Truffles and I headed one state over to Louisiana. Our first stop was Baton Rouge, Louisiana's state capital. We had a few accommodation options, including a category 1 Hyatt Place that would've only cost 5,000 … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Siegen Lane, Louisiana
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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
Hotel Review: Hilton Nashville Airport, Tennessee
When planning out our time in Tennessee, I was in two minds as to whether to book us in for 10 nights in Memphis and 5 night in Nashville or vice versa. In the end, I went with 10 nights in Nashville as it looked like we had more places listed that we might want to visit in its … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hilton Nashville Airport, Tennessee
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Memphis/Primacy Parkway, Tennessee
When looking at our accommodation options for Memphis, we didn't have many potential choices that fit our budget cash-wise. Thankfully Hyatt came to the rescue with three Hyatt Place properties in Memphis that were all only 5,000 points per night. It looked like they were all … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Memphis/Primacy Parkway, Tennessee
Hotel Review: Country Inn & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
After spending Thanksgiving back in Hampton Roads, VA to spend time with family, Shae, Truffles and I headed to the 17th state (18th if you include Washington D.C.) on our 50 state road trip - Tennessee. Our first stop was Chattanooga, a city in the southeast corner of the … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Country Inn & Suites Chattanooga-Lookout Mountain, Tennessee