Places To Stay

Mrytles Plantation

How To Spend a Day in St. Francisville, Louisiana

St. Francisville, Louisiana, a tiny town with a big history, lives up to its motto, “A little bit of heaven here on earth.” Located 30 miles from Baton Rouge, time moves at an unhurried pace here. The relaxed atmosphere and small-town charm provide a respite from the hustle and bustle […]

American Queen Steamboat Company

The American Queen Steamboat Cruise

The muddy Mississippi River stretches before us, flowing as “smooth as a Southern drawl.” Our 8-day journey along the lower Mississippi-sailing upriver from New Orleans to Memphis aboard the American Queen Steamboat-is about to begin. Thanks to the American QueenSteamboat Company for hosting me.  All opinions are my own. American […]