Upcoming Travel Events July 12, 2008
Posted by Tomira L. Rosser in Fun, Metro Atlanta, The Coast.Tags: Day travel, Saturday Fun
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Fun stuff to do today, July 12th! If you and your family are the spontaneous type, check out these happenings that are going on today. It is a beautiful day out today. Get your fun done early, because you know how crazy our “popcorn” showers can be. Have fun and be safe, and tell them that Georgia Family Fun Ideas (GFFI) sent you! 
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July 12: Time Travel – Life on the Southern Home Front
What: Time Travel – Life on the Southern Home Front
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (times and future dates below)
Where: Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Gather the family and join us at our 1850’s log cabin. Learn the ways pioneers settled this region and the lifelong struggles and hardships they had to endure. See open hearth cooking, farming practices and clothing styles. Cost is $1.75 – $3. For more information, please call 770-443-7850 or visit http://pickettsmillpark.org.
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July 12: Nature Hike & Aquatic Creatures at High Falls State Park
What: Nature Hike & Aquatic Creatures at High Falls State Park
Friday, Saturday, July 12, 2008; (see times below)
Where: High Falls State Park, Jackson, GA
Nature Hike
Starts at 9:30 a.m.
Join this ranger-led hike of the Towaliga River Falls Trail and learn about the unique ecological, biological and geological diversity of the park. Admission is 5 plus $3 for parking. For more information, please call 478-993-3053 or visit High Falls State Park.
Aquatic Creatures:
Starts at 2 p.m.
Bring your wading shoes for this program based on the biologic criteria of Georgia’s Adopt-a-Stream program. Participants will discover what kind of creatures call the Towaliga River home, and what these creatures tell us about the quality of the water. Admission is $5 plus $3 for parking. For more information, please call 478-993-3053 or visit High Falls State Park.
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July 12-13: Tune in to Music on the Plaza and Candlelight Jazz in Augusta
What: Music on the Plaza and Candlight Jazz
When: Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2008
Where: Augusta, GA
The City of Augusta hosts two great musical events this weekend. Venue Location and Time:
8th St. Plaza: 7p.m.-10p.m.
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July 12: A Great Escape – Olde Jail Museum Tour in Conyers
What: Olde Jail Museum Tour in Conyers
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Olde Town Conyers, Conyers, GA
The museum serves to educate the public about the history of Conyers & Rockdale County through a series of collections, documents, and displays. Housed in the former (1897) Rockdale County Jail, the Olde Jail is open on the first Saturday of every month by the Rockdale County Historical Society. In addition to the downstairs museum, visitors may explore the upstairs cells where prisoners were once incarcerated. There is no charge for admission or parking. For more information, please call 770-602-2606 or visit Olde Town Conyers
And for next Saturday… Stay Tuned
Romantic Spots In Georgia July 11, 2008
Posted by Tomira L. Rosser in Metro Atlanta, Romantic.Tags: Atlanta, Romantic getaway
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In our fast paced world, romance can get edged out by the daily rush of life. Romantic destinations in Georgia offer a chance to recapture that spark that started long ago.
Romantic Spots In Georgia
Georgia is known as the “Peach State”, but another good nickname for it might be the “Romance State”. While Georgia may not be what you think of when you are planning that honeymoon or special anniversary trip, romantic spots in Georgia can be wonderful and special. Georgia has a romance and charm that is uniquely Southern, and staying here with someone you love will be an experience you won’t soon forget.
The charm and beauty of a Southern plantation cannot be underestimated. A stay at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation will make all your dreams of romance come true. This resort, located 60 minutes from Atlanta in Greensboro, Georgia, is both a spa and golf resort (81 holes available for play) with service and style to make any couple fall more in love. Weddings are frequently held here because of the exquisite grounds, and the restaurants and other eateries are known to be delicious. Honeymoon and romance packages are available for those in the mood to be alone. Private verandas and other amenities like a private beach draw many couples to this spot.
Of course, there are other places for romantic spots in Georgia. If you would prefer to feel like you are on an old French estate instead of a plantation, the Chateau Elan can definitely suit your needs. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this winery and resort combination feels more like you are in the south of France than in the South. A spa is also on the premises for those who want to truly relax, and there are romantic packages planned out just for you. The two night Chateau Romantic Retreat, for instance, offers amenities such as a rose petal covered bed, breakfasts, dinners, and a bottle of the wineries own vintage delivered to your room. Also available are other bed and breakfast packages and spa treatments that can bring you and your loved one even closer together.
Georgia’s many resorts and romantic retreats are as diverse as the people and terrain in the state. If you enjoy great food, great atmosphere and Southern hospitality, romantic spots in Georgia provide you with a stay that fits the bill. Whether in a city or small town, on the beach or in the mountains, a trip to Georgia will bring out the romance in any couple. Try a Georgia destination for your next vacation for two!
Richard Rspad is with ResortSpaDestinations.com – reviews and articles on spa resorts.
