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Delicious, Romantic, Southern Charm – Yes, please! Visit Greenville, South Carolina

Delicious, romantic, southern charm – Yes, please! Visit Greenville, South Carolina.

You’re looking for a new trip?

…A great foodie adventure?

…Big city perks

…But a mix of quaint and calm.

…inspiring scenery

…maybe a full-on spa weekend?

And let’s be honest, it needs to be easy to get to.

Not too much to ask for, right?  LOL

 

Southern Charm at Greenville, South Carolina

Southern Charm at Greenville, South Carolina

Well, Greenville South Carolina hits all of those spots and more!

 

Southern charm with big city amenities. From flavor to fun to flirty.

Greenville, South Carolina is Southern charm with big city amenities.

Greenville, South Carolina is Southern charm with big city amenities.

 

The right amount of outdoors, arts, charming people watching and of course food.  Different flavors and lots of it!

That’s Greenville.  Plenty of South Carolina Southern Hospitality with a kick of sass and did we mention the food?

 

Fun Days and Starry-Filled Nights in Greenville South Carolina

 

From March through July, the town square stays busy with free concerts twice a week and at night catch a movie in the park.

Fun days in Greenville South Carolina

Fun days in Greenville South Carolina

The center of town is just a short walk from most hotels, where you can wander Main St. and window shop at artisanal stores, book stores and coffee shops on the way to your next meal.

Reedy River

After a light bite, take a stroll along the park at Reedy River.  Their new development is gorgeous and cozy.  Several great spots for Instagram-worthy selfies.

 

Love a tasty cocktail?  

 

Kinda curious how the whole whiskey process works?

Highly recommend Six and Twenty Distillery’s tour and tasting experience.

Six and Twenty Distillery’s tour and tasting experience in Greenville South Carolina

Six and Twenty Distillery’s tour

From malting to mashing to distillation.  You can even pose for pictures with their giant pot still and become instagram famous.  

It’s a fascinating process, but even more – meet the team.  These folks love their work and it shows!

If you’re lucky enough to get a tour from Owner David Raad, he’ll help you fall in love with their process as they create just the right flavor for you.

And speaking of flavor.

You should get a tasting.

If Benjamin Balaban is behind the bar, you’re in for a treat.  Curious drinkers,  ask about the flavors, the garnishes, how his mixes are so balanced and flavorful. 

Six and Twenty Distillery’s tasting experience in Greenville South Carolina

Six and Twenty Distillery’s tasting experience

 

Keep the Flavors Coming with Oil & Vinegar

 

Stop in and say hello to Oil & Vinegar on Main St. Owner Chef Veera Gaul who will introduce you to the flavors, aromas and blends of oilsl like you’ve never realized before.

Oil & Vinegar on Main St. Owner Chef Veera Gaul

Oil & Vinegar on Main St. Owner Chef Veera Gaul

As a dipping sauce.

As a salad dressing.

In your health shake.

There’s a lot of ways to enjoy olive oil. 

Taste through:  The fruity and robust Nocellara EVOO.  The deliciously oily Puglia.  The vibrant Basil EVOO.  The perfect to mix Mango Vinegar.

And that’s why visiting Oil & Vinegar on Main St. is so fun.  

Oil & Vinegar on Main St. Greenville SC

Oil & Vinegar on Main St. Greenville SC

Their tasting helps you fall in love with the magic and find a new flavor to take home with you.  

 

From Family Fun to Romantic – Greenville’s Dinner Options

 

Greenville offers a feast of foodie options from down home to innovative chefs and world-class menus. 

With more than 110 restaurants in downtown alone, and more than 1,000 throughout the County, Greenville, South Carolina’s abundant and tasty restaurant scene is garnering national attention. 

Nose Dive

Nose Dive

Nose Dive is an innovative gastropub were their chefs to craft dishes that are both delicious and exciting. The culinary team is dedicated to inventive fare and attention to detail to create an eating experience.

Antonino Bertolo's Pizza

Antonino Bertolo’s Pizza

Right next to the NOMA plaza on Downtown’s North Main Street in downtown, Antonino Bertolo’s Pizza is one of the city’s most popular pizza parlors, serves up authentic NY style pizza and Italian cuisine. 

Foothill Foodie Tours is a one of a kind foodie experience in Greenville with a chance to experience a wide selection of curated tours designed with you in mind. 

 

Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant

Better Than Sex – A Dessert Restaurant

Enjoy the rimmed signature drinks and house made cordials at Better Than Sex – A Dessert Restaurant that re-imagines what intimate dining can be. All with desserts as the main event.

 

Next Day Get Inspired By Greenville’s Nature

 

Greenville is all about scenic beauty.  Five gorgeous state parks perfect for a stroll or to break a sweat.

The 22-mile Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is one of Greenville’s most popular. There’s Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville’s downtown green space, waterfalls, flowers, and walkways.  Cleveland Park, the city’s largest park and home of the 14-acre Greenville Zoo 

Want even more?  Greenville’s got it!

Over 60 outdoor obstacles and ziplines, Treetop Quest Greenville’s aerial adventure park will thrill you.  Paris Mountain State Park’s Four lakes, a swimming area (complete with kayaks, canoes and pedal-boats for rent), playground, 15 miles of hiking and biking.

Lake Jocassee

Lake Jocassee

Head north to stop at Marci Jo’s Olde Mountain Store, a quaint local spot between Jones Gap and Caesars Head State Parks 

Wildcat Branch Falls near Greenville SC

Wildcat Branch Falls near Greenville SC

There’s over a 100 more parks within just a few hours’  drive.

 

Speaking of Serene.  Looking for a retreat?

Greenville’s Grand Bohemian

Greenville’s Grand Bohemian

Greenville’s Grand Bohemian is a luxurious boutique hotel perched along the Reedy River.  Whether you’re stopping by for a handcrafted cocktail, spending the night in one of their suites or attending a conference, it’s sure to be a cozy delight. 

 

Dripping with Southern Charm 

 

Hotel Hartness near Greenville SC

Hotel Hartness near Greenville SC

Hotel Hartness is the luxurious destination just outside the city.

Spa weekend?  Dream wedding?    Elegant event space.  The extraordinarily intimate experience of 69 suites in the main hotel and 4 spa suites.

You’re looking for a new trip.

A great foodie adventure?

With a mix of big city with quaint and calm and mountains of inspiring scenery

And it’s easy to get to.

Greenville is a must-visit destination that makes visiting easy, delicious and memorable.  From food to local culture, exercise, romance and calm vibes that the South is best known.

 

Red Caboose Motel Drives Home a Nostalgic Night of Rest

Red Caboose Motel drives home a nostalgic night of rest in Ronks, Pennsylvania.

This landmark motel lets you spend the night in a historic caboose that’s been remodeled to serve as a retreat for couples and families.


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While many of the caboose rooms sleep two, three or four people, the Large Family Caboose and Baggage Car sleep six guests, plus there is a refrigerator and microwave.

Previous guests say they were impressed with the hotel’s unique room types and family-friendly atmosphere.

Address: 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, PA 17572


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Shop Lancaster, the Antiques Capital of the U.S.

Shop Lancaster, the Antiques Capital of the U.S. a treasure trove for those who love vintage furniture, decor and other wares from a time gone by.

While you’ll find antique dealers throughout the entire region, the best shops line the streets of Adamstown, known as the Antiques Capital of the U.S.


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The “Adamstown Antique Mile”

runs along state Route 272 in northeastern Lancaster County and features roughly 5,000 antique dealers, with even more offered during Antiques Extravaganza Weekends.

Renningers Antique Market is especially popular, with more than 500 vendors alone. Previous visitors of Renningers rave about their experiences, noting that it’s open on Sundays only.


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The Settlers Inn near Poconos offers Romantic Getaway with Gardens, Wildlife

The Settlers Inn near Poconos offers Romantic Getaway with Gardens, Wildlife

The Settlers Inn is an ideal location for a romantic getaway for two.

The resort’s exposed wood beams, antique furnishings, and magnificent gardens, set in a restored Arts and Crafts-style lodge, add to the romantic atmosphere, while the helpful staff makes guests feel at ease. They can choose the Starry-Eyed Romance Package to make their visit as romantic as they imagined. During summer, visitors can rent bikes or walk along the stunning river.

  • Location: 4 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428, United States of America.
  • Cost: $149 per night for two adults in a queen room.

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Traveler Comfort and Convenience at Candlewood Suites in Bethlehem

Candlewood Suites in Bethlehem

Enjoy their suite hotel in Bethlehem with in-room kitchens.

Stay at Extended Stay Bethlehem, PA hotel near Lehigh University. 

The Candlewood Suites® Bethlehem hotel offers the utmost in comfort and exceptional service for your business trip or Pennsylvania vacation.

Conveniently located off I-78 and only 8 miles from the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). Imagine having all the necessary business tools right at your fingertips.

Located inside the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII, near many local businesses including Axium Plastics and Ideal Image.

Each suite offers free high-speed Internet access and a spacious work area, so you can have a productive stay while in Bethlehem, PA.

Earn Four Times Faster​

Register for 4X points​
Stay and start earning towards 4X points beginning on your second night. Register now, then book and stay through August 31, 2022.​

Summer Break Getaway

Book Your Staycation Now
Close to downtown Bethlehem with restaurants and shopping. Indoor pool and onsite snack shop. Book your getaway today.

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Corporate Relocation

Long Term Rates Available
Relocating with your existing company or a new company?
Theyoffer special rates, fully equipped kitchens, Wi-Fi, and onsite complimentary laundry.

Enjoy a Luxury Escape and Designer Shopping at Wind Creek in Bethlehem Hotel

Wind Creek in Bethlehem Hotel

Every resort room and suite is designed to provide you with a luxury escape.

Their AAA Four-Diamond hotel features 281 rooms with premier bedding, personalized toiletries, FREE high-speed internet and concierge services.

Plus, enjoy upscale shopping at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem.

Plus, Wind Creek Bethlehem is excited to begin construction on the expansion of their property—which includes a new hotel tower, expanded convention space and some really exciting amenities

DELUXE QUEEN

400 Square Feet* | 2 Plush Queen-Size Pillow-top Beds | 4 Guests

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of their Deluxe Queen rooms, complete with two queen pillow-top beds. Plus, media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all rooms.

DELUXE KING

400 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-Size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Rest easy and rest assured. Their Deluxe King rooms feature a king-size pillow-top bed, media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout.


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EXECUTIVE SUITE

800 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Stretch out in style in their Executive Suite.

A separate living area gives you space to relax, work or entertain during your stay. The spacious master bath offers both a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower, complete with a rainforest showerhead. Media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all of their rooms.

 

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1,200 Square Feet* | 1 Plush King-size Pillow-top Bed | 2 Guests

Take advantage of a full entertaining area complete with a dry bar and dining space for eight. A separate bedroom offers the ultimate comfort of a king-size pillow-top bed.

The master bath is complete with a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower with a rainforest showerhead. Media hubs, complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room remote checkout are standard in all of their rooms.

Celebrate the Second Annual #WomeninWine Day March 25 with Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery

Celebrate the Second Annual #WomeninWine Day March 25 with Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery

The social initiative, founded by Sonoma County winery, tells stories of women shaping the wine industry.


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The second annual National Women in Wine Day, a social initiative founded by a California winery that was co-created, and is co-owned, by two women, will take place on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Following the success of the inaugural event last year, and inspired by International Women’s History Month which takes place annually in March, National Women in Wine Day celebrates women in wine.


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The mission of #WomeninWineDay, is to support women in wine, while also providing empowerment and resources for those seeking to enter the business.

National Women in Wine Day founders Renae Perry and Yolanda Papapietro are two of the owners of Papapietro Perry Winery in Sonoma County, California.

Each as been involved in the creation, production and operation of the winery for decades and have always aimed to support the careers, opportunities and contributions of women in the wine industry.

 

“We began telling the stories of women in wine last year,

as part of Women’s History Month.

Our National Women in Wine Day social initiative has grown dramatically as we continually tell the varied stories of women in wine,”

said Renae Perry.


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“Along with other participating wineries, we share a common goal of establishing a scholarship fund that benefits women within, or pursuing, education or career advancement in the wine industry,” Yolanda Papapietro added.

Papapietro Perry Winery is recognizing women in wine at WomenInWineDay.com, and welcoming suggestions of women to be honored and added to that site. Women are featured on social media platforms using hashtags #WomenInWineDay and #NationalWomenInWineDay. Individuals are encouraged to visit the National Women in Wine Day donations and scholarships page to support a worthy organization that empowers women in wine or to apply for eligible scholarships in wine education.

Papapietro Perry Winery is a boutique, family-owned winery located in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, which specializes in making remarkable, classic Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, as well as a small selection of other varietals such as Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Rosé. Committed to quality for more than twenty years, owners Ben and Yolanda Papapietro and Renae Perry, who began making wine as a hobby in a San Francisco basement along with the late Bruce Perry in 1980, produce small lots of award-winning, critically-acclaimed wines, handmade from harvest to punch down.

For more information, to plan a visit to the winery or to purchase wine visit Papapietro-Perry.com, call (707) 433-0422 or send an email to orders@papapietro-perry.com.

 

Boutique and affordable: Allentown Park Hotel an Ascend Collection by Choice

Allentown Park Hotel an Ascend Collection by Choice

An Allentown hotel offering boutique accommodations

Get a taste of local flavor during your stay at Allentown Park Hotel, Ascend Hotel® Collection.

Whether traveling for business or vacation, the boutique hotel’s location, modern rooms and upscale amenities will help make your trip a memorable one.

Located off Routes 78 and 100, the hotel’s proximity to local points of interest gives guests access to a true Allentown experience.

About 10 miles from the Liberty Bell Museum, where you can take a trip back in time to the days of the American Revolution.

Sports fans can enjoy a lively baseball game at Coca-Cola Park or an ice hockey game at PPL Center.

In warmer weather, you’ll appreciate their proximity to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, as the amusement and water park is about 10 minutes away.

After a day of exploring Allentown, they can help you relax.

Take a dip in their heated indoor pool or squeeze in a quick workout in their fitness center. If you have some work to catch up on, the business center is equipped with free WiFi.

When you’re ready, retreat to their beautiful guest rooms.

You’ll find essentials such as a microwave and hair dryer. But additions such as tea and a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels like HBO will help you unwind.

Poconos’ Mountain Spring Lake Resort Delights with Cottages and Cabins

Poconos’ Mountain Spring Lake Resort Delights with Cottages and Cabins

This beautiful resort is a famous event and wedding location, but it’s also an excellent spot for a romantic weekend retreat for two. There are splendid cottage and cabin rentals available. Guests will have access to a substantial calm land and a fantastic private mile-long lake when they stay here. In the summertime, they can enjoy a walk around it or ride in a rowboat for an exceptional experience.

  • Location: 1246 Mountain Springs Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, United States of America.
  • Cost: $471 per night for two adults in a king suite.

Wedding Packages

The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake Resort is an intimate wedding venue situated amid the splendor of the Pocono Mountains. Whether you prefer a traditional elegant wedding, rustic chic wedding, or a magical romantic wedding, the Lodge is the perfect location to make your wedding dreams come true.

On-site wedding planners will help you choose the perfect all-inclusive mountain wedding package for an unforgettable wedding!

The Lodge stands out as one of the best wedding venues in the Poconos,  due to amazing accommodations and wellthoughtout, all-inclusive wedding packages that make your wedding planning easier and your big day even more special.

Privacy & Exclusivity
They cater to one event at a time, ensuring that your wedding is truly yours.

The exclusive use of The Verandah Reception Room, Historic Inn, Gathering Suite, Cocktail Courtyard & surrounding grounds provide unparalleled privacy for you & your guests throughout your wedding at The Lodge.

Complimentary Pre-Wedding Photo Opportunities
You and your chosen photographer are welcome to our gorgeous 325-acre private estate for unforgettable photo memories. Winding country roads, sun-kissed meadows, lush mountain backdrops, sparkling waters, old-fashioned rowboats, and sandy beaches – the possibilities are endless.

Exceptional Cuisine & Service
The Lodge culinary team has over 60 years of combined experience and will execute your selected menu flawlessly.

Courteous, professional, attentive staff see to each and every detail of your gathering to ensure that your special Poconos wedding day will be unforgettable.

Wedding Planning & Coordinating
Experienced, professional team of planners and coordinators will guide you through every detail for a stress-free wedding day.

When you choose The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake as your wedding venue, you’ll be able to select from several wedding packages that will make the planning phase of your wedding that much easier and enjoyable.

Pocono’s Cove Haven Couples-Only resort Perfect for pleasure and relaxation

Pocono’s Cove Haven Couples-Only resort Perfect for pleasure and relaxation

As the second-largest lake in the region, it’s hard to believe it’s man-made – but its lakeside pastimes could easily fill a week’s vacation time.

Cove Haven is a couples-only resort in the Poconos.


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It’s located on the coast of Lake Wallenpaupack and is ideal for both pleasure and relaxation. Its spa offers several services, including wraps and massages. Exclusively for couples, a champagne glass whirlpool spa for two was built with Cupid’s Corner for drinks. Moreover, every night, live entertainment is available, alternating from DJs to comedians.

  • Available activities: tennis, horseback riding, golf, speed boat trips, swimming.
  • Location: 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville, PA 18438, United States of America.
  • Cost: $279 per night for two adults in the Harbor Tower suite.

Poconos adults only resorts welcome you to relax and renew.

Imagine sinking into a soothing spa bath or curling up, undisturbed, beside a crackling fire. Our adult-only properties provide a range of amenities from the rejuvenating to the romantic.

Whether you’re hitting the town on a girlfriend getaway, hitting the links on a summer golf trip, or rekindling romance on a quiet vacation for two, you’ll find ideal adult-only accommodations below, including adults only all-inclusive resorts, in the Pocono Mountains.

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