Nine Years, a New Chapter and What’s Next for Dixie Travels

Nine years ago, when I first became an independent contractor in the travel industry, I had a pretty simple vision for what this little adventure might look like. I thought it would be something fun to do part-time. Maybe I’d make enough money to buy myself a new dress every now and then or treat… Read More

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes {Complete Resort Guide}

I’ve been visiting, touring and booking The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for clients for years, but after Honey and I recently spent a long weekend here ourselves, I came home loving this resort more than ever. Orlando obviously does theme parks exceptionally well, but The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a wonderful reminder that there is so… Read More

Ritz-Carlton Orlando {A Reminder That Orlando Can Look Like This}

Just a reminder that Orlando can look like this. Not a theme park in sight. Ritz Carlton Orlando Resort Guide Honey and I slipped away for a long weekend at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, and after years of visiting Orlando for work, family vacations and, of course, Disney and Universal, I was reminded all… Read More

Montage Palmetto Bluff {A Complete Resort Guide}

I first visited Montage Palmetto Bluff with my family several years ago, and I left that trip completely smitten with this beautiful slice of the Lowcountry. After recently returning for a girls’ weekend, I can confidently say I love it every bit as much today. Perhaps even more. The two trips could not have been… Read More

Montage Palmetto Bluff {Muumuus & Mahjong}

It finally made it out of the group text! Three of my travel besties. One weekend away. A house full of muumuus, mahjong and bubbles, with one of my favorite Lowcountry destinations as our backdrop. I had been looking forward to returning to Montage Palmetto Bluff for ages. We first visited with our family, staying… Read More

NYC Travel Diaries {W New York Union Square}

Choosing the right hotel in New York City can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of options, each with its own personality, neighborhood and price point. For this trip, our priority was simple. We wanted to be close to Sister and her family. The W Union Square ended up being the perfect home base. We liked… Read More

NYC Travel Diaries {Day 2: Sister Shopping Day}

I was up at the crack of dawn for coffee and a little quiet time before our big Sister shopping day! My first event of the day was walking CeeCee to the American Ballet Theatre studios for her summer intensive classes. After dropping her off, my sister and I headed to Tompkins Square Bagels for… Read More