Hotels, Travel

Why Roanoke Is the Blue Ridge Mountain Escape Every Girlfriend Group Needs

Whether you are looking for an action-packed outdoor adventure with your tribe or a leisurely gal pal weekend in nature, Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge makes the perfect basecamp for a fantastic girls’ weekend. On a recent trip with four adventure-loving gals, I paddled, hiked and pedaled my way through a fantastic weekend. We sampled… Continue reading Why Roanoke Is the Blue Ridge Mountain Escape Every Girlfriend Group Needs

Hotels, Travel

I Stayed There: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Vibe Opened in 1882, the Hotel Roanoke is a designated National Historic Landmark. The impressive Tudor-style building perched above the city center welcomes guests into 327 luxurious guestrooms. Historic touches like old city maps and murals celebrate the hotel’s past. I enjoyed finding original Czech crystal chandeliers, an old-fashioned telephone booth and hand-carved Virginia limestone used… Continue reading I Stayed There: The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton