Hotel Bardo Savannah
I was recently able to spend a night at the newly opened Hotel Bardo in Savannah, Georgia. Located along iconic Forsyth Park, Hotel Bardo epitomizes 1960s Italian glamour with a twist of southern hospitality.
The pool is an incredible addition to the Savannah hospitality scene and features pool-side service from Bar Bibi. Inside, Saint Bibiana is the on-site restaurant for guests to enjoy breakfast and dinner and features coastal Italian cuisine.
The Swag
Perched almost a mile above sea level, The Swag combines authentic hospitality with natural beauty, as you experience the great outdoors in the Great Smokey Mountains. With only 18 rooms, The Swag is an intimate experience that creates a sense of family and a true feeling of staying at your “home away from home.”
Each room at The Swag is unique, and we were lucky enough to stay in Hideaway, which features a steam, sauna, fireplace, and soaking tub. These features were perfect for our time in the mountains since it snowed and the temperatures dropped quite a bit.
Alila Ventana Big Sur
To cap off my time in California, we made a road trip to Napa Valley to Big Sur. The final part of the drive was beautiful as we were on Highway 1 and got to see the coastline. After a stop to see Bixby Bridge, we were on our way to check into Alila Ventana Big Sur.
Alila Ventana Big Sur is a rustically romantic, adults-only resort that is situated on 160 acres of redwood forests and meadows. Every accommodation has a private balcony or patio, and a Big Sur Spa Suite has a private hot tub to enjoy.