Travel

Unexpected Summer Escapes

Beyond the usual destinations, summer lingers in unexpected places worth discovering. Article by Wendy Edwards Long summer days stretch time itself, inviting us to slow down and savor life more deeply. Moonlight over a quiet lake, wine at a century-old vineyard, or music drifting through historic streets; summer brings places fully to life. Still, it’s easy to default to familiar escapes like 30A, mountain cabins, or beach towns outside Atlanta. Yet, beyond America’s major cities are smaller...

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Mainsail Hideaway

Five friends, one charming cottage, and a long weekend of sun, laughter, and Gulf breezes Article by Karyn Slovin Five great friends, sun-warmed days, and the soothing sounds of the Gulf created the perfect backdrop for a much-needed escape to the Gulf Coast. With a short stroll from the white sugar sand, the charming cottage at 54 Mailsail Drive offered the kind of coastal escape that instantly slows life down. When planning our girlfriends’ trip, we relied on Newman-Dailey Resort Properties...

Life + Culture

A Brotherhood Built on the Water

Veterans find healing, camaraderie and connection through their shared love of fly fishing. Article by Wendy Edwards War is h*ll. The adrenaline rush that fills your ears and gives you super hero abilities dulls after battle and you are left with a mixture of relief, exhilaration, exhaustion and a guilty nausea that doesn’t leave. Battle after battle it builds. Like a stack of books, it builds higher and higher until, one day, a slight disturbance or a passing breeze in the auto parts aisle at...

Life + Culture

The Backyard Escape

No passport required - designing a destination-worthy outdoor oasis. Article by Wendy Edwards Emails, texts, social media, and the constant noise surrounding us can slowly wear us down. Our souls long for spaces where we can exhale, quiet the mind, and reconnect with the present moment alone or with the ones we love. Whimsical summer gatherings beneath ornamental trees and blooming flowers, paired with exceptional food can create the kind of memories that stay with us through our twilight...