In a new for 2025 column, journalist Margaret Littman highlights unusual luxury travel experiences, particularly those that are an easy trip from Nashville.

Nicewonder. It’s not just a clever name. In fact, it was the actual last name of Don Nicewonder, a business executive and philanthropist who had the vision for what is now a luxury golf getaway in Bristol, Va. Nicewonder (the man) dreamt of having a PGA-worthy golf course in the Virginia Highlands. Over the years, he developed The Virginian Golf Club and Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, an adjacent destination for visitors. Read article