Happy Friday everyone!
So today I wanted to share with you, a last minute trip to Asheville, NC with me and the family in tow! We had am easy going trip for the weekend and hung around the local areas of downtown Asheville, and then headed towards Lake Lure & Chimney Rock for some mountain-esque down time. The sights were amazing -- and so was our stay at Crowne Plaza Resort!
But none of this would have been possible if it weren't for Last Minute Travel!
I tend to be a last minute traveler myself, and hate having the hassel of searching for good deals for hotels, but thankfully I was contacted by Last Minute Travel to see just how easy their services are when it comes to booking hotels! It's an absolute breeze!
Scroll below to read about our stay and trip, and to see just how easy it is to use (and save) with Last Minute Travel:
-------
WHERE TO STAY
We spent the weekend at the Crowne Plaza Resort, and it was probably the most convenient place to stay because it's minutes to downtown and has a lot of amenities to offer!
Settling in and already taking it easy!
We were able to spend a late afternoon by the pool, which is one of Ryleigh's favorite things to do -- swim!
WHAT TO DO IN ASHEVILLE:
There's tons to do in Asheville! From local eats and shops, to near by historic buildings and mountain trails in the Blue Ridge.
We walked around downtown Asheville and enjoyed a stop to a local coffee shop to enjoy a cool (or in my case, hot) drink. We eventually made our way to a popular lunch spot, Corner Kitchen, for a delicious burger! Yummm! There's also a lot of foot traffic in that area, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes while you make your way from shop to shop!
If you're wanting to step out of the hustle and bustle and tap into nature, you can always take a day trip to Chimney Rock, The Pisgah National Forest, or even hike a trail in the Blue Ridge Parkway! We ended up spending the day at Chimney Rock & Lake Lure. We definitely enjoyed some family time seeing the scenery from down below, and then making our way down to the river that's located just outside of the C.R. entrance.
We had such a great experience and travel to Asheville, NC and would love to visit again soon!
Where to stay:
-Crowne Plaza Resort
Where to eat:
-Corner Kitchen
-High 5 Coffee
-White Duck Taco Shop
-Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
-Twisted Laurel
What to do:
-The Biltmore
-Biltmore Village (shops)
-Downtown Asheville (shops/eateries)
-Take A Pub Cycle Tour
-Explore different Breweries
-Pisgah National Forest
-Blue Ridge Parkway
-Chimney Rock (day trip)
------
So if you're like me, and get the sudden urge for a weekend getaway - whether it's local or further away - you want to be sure that you're getting what you're looking for in a hotel/flight/cruise/etc. all while at the same time saving some costs. They offer discounts and other deals for your hotel accommodations. They also have the Last Minute Travel Club which provides extra benefits on hotels, and even has a point system that can earn you future travel stays! To join, it is $50, BUT if you use my promotional code: COURTNEYBFF the fee is waived and you get to join the membership for free! See more details on their membership HERE
