Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in one of the Most Wonderful Cities in America

/PRNewswire/ -- Holidays are the perfect time to visit Atlanta. Holiday travelers are invited to enjoy the holiday lights, ice skate in Centennial Olympic Park, save on Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Nutcracker tickets and so much more, with this special Atlanta vacation package.

Whether you're planning on traveling to Atlanta for the holidays or thinking about visiting The Big Peach throughout the coming months, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel is eager to host guests during the most wonderful time of the year.

Celebrate Atlanta's signature holiday magic for as low at $129 per room, per night through December 28, 2009. The Holiday in the City rates are available from 11/22/09 to 11/29/09 and 12/18/09 to 12/28/09, and include:

-- Deluxe downtown Atlanta accommodations for one night
-- Access to $10 off select Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets at
the Fox Theatre 11/19 to 12/6
-- Purchase Atlanta City Pass (includes admission to six attractions) for
$69
-- Purchase tickets in Atlanta's outdoor ice skating rink at Centennial
Olympic Park
-- Purchase 20% off Atlanta Ballets Nutcracker tickets showing at the Fox
Theatre 12/11 to 12/27


For package details, terms and conditions, visit http://marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/atlmq.

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Find Halloween Haunting? Get Out of Town for a Fun Brasstown Valley Mystery Weekend

/PRNewswire/ -- For a little more than the price of Halloween candy and costumes you can treat yourself and take the boo-hoo out of Halloween. Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, located in the North Georgia Mountains, is offering a fun Halloween weekend getaway that includes adult-style entertainment. Take part in the weekend's Big Mystery - a real 'who dun-it,' called Deadwood Saloon. Dress up, act out, and have fun as you help solve the 'murder mystery." All this and there is still time to enjoy championship golf, a relaxing spa visit, horseback riding, hiking, or just kick back and relax in the beautiful mountain autumn scenery.

The Halloween Haunting Weekend Package includes one night accommodations for two - either Friday, October 23 thru Saturday October 24, or Friday October 30 thru Saturday, October 31, participation in the Deadwood Saloon Murder Mystery, and a full buffet breakfast for two. The package is priced from $219 per couple and an extra night can be added. For reservations and information visit www.BrasstownValley.com or call 800.201.3205.

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Georgia State Park Lodges Offer Businesses an Affordable Alternative for Meetings in Tough Times

/PRNewswire/ -- In today's challenging economic times, cutting corporate budgets doesn't have to mean giving up the annual executive golf outing or sales retreat. It just might mean rethinking the venue. Georgia State Park's seven lodges are ideal venues for meetings and corporate retreats. The modern accommodations, scenic environments and unparalleled recreational opportunities provide groups the perfect blend of business and pleasure at an affordable cost.

"Many businesses don't realize the tremendous resources our state parks offer in terms of corporate meetings, retreats and team building," said Vickie Slack, regional director of sales for Georgia State Park Lodges. "Our seven lodge facilities located throughout the state are the perfect blend of technology and nature, which is ideal for planning a relaxing and productive meeting."

Diverse Facilities & Recreational Offerings for Custom Experiences

Facilities for group meetings at Georgia State Park Lodges range from cozy lodge meeting rooms perfect for small groups of 5 to 28, to larger meeting room and convention space to accommodate up to 475 people. And, each of the lodges features wireless Internet service and the latest audiovisual equipment necessary for conducting successful meetings.

After the business of the day is done, the parks offer boundless recreational opportunities to fit every interest and fitness level. For hiking and biking enthusiasts there are miles of secluded trails with breathtaking views of mountainous peaks, waterfalls, and secluded lakes and streams. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy championship golf and fishing enthusiasts will appreciate some of the finest trout steams in the Southeast. The on-site coordinators are also available at each lodge to customize retreats to include special workshops, nature programs, entertainment and team-building exercises designed to challenge participants by taking advantage of the natural environment.

Convenient Locations and Packages Makes Planning a Breeze

Georgia State Park Lodges offer seven locations from the north Georgia mountains to secluded coastal areas; there is a lodge convenient to all major southeastern cities.

The "Breath of Fresh Air" meeting package includes overnight guest room, meeting facilities, meals (dinner upon arrival, breakfast the next morning and lunch the day of departure), morning and afternoon breaks, basic audio/visual equipment and all gratuities. Package prices range from $130 to $170 per night, based on time of year. Rates are based on single occupancy, with a 2-night minimum stay required on weekends. Taxes are applicable. This package is available at all of the lodges except The Lodge at Smithgall Woods and The Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island, due to the intimate setting of these properties.

Georgia State Park Lodges include the following:

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, Dawsonville, Georgia

Inspiration and environment go hand-in-hand at Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, a 56-room mountain retreat within earshot of one the Southeast's highest waterfall. Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge offers an ideal meeting facility for up to 200, along with all the unique amenities of an Appalachian location - miles of hiking trails, trout streams, and one of the seven wonders of Georgia, Amicalola Falls. The lodge features 3,074 square feet of meeting space that includes four spacious conference rooms and ballroom capabilities. For pre-function gatherings, receptions and other group activities, guests enjoy the conference lobby with its huge stone fireplace and stone verandah overlooking the mountain valley more than 1,000 feet below.

Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge, Cartersville, Georgia

Located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge incorporates the best of business and recreation, including hiking on 12 miles of trails, swimming, tennis, boating, fishing and interpretive programs. The 33-room lodge features four meeting rooms totaling 2,500 square feet of functional space. Additional space is also available in the two group shelters that accommodate from 100 to 250 attendees.

The Lodge at Smithgall Woods, Helen, Georgia

Nestled on 5,600 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Lodge at Smithgall Woods is the centerpiece of this upscale Georgia Heritage Preserve and executive retreat, which provides corporate and private groups extensive outdoor recreation, elegant accommodations and exquisite culinary delights. All of these amenities are offered with the rustic charm only the secluded Blue Ridge Mountains can provide. Amidst melodious songbird calls, rustling leaves and complete privacy, groups of up to 28 guests may reserve The Lodge at Smithgall Woods for exclusive-use. Exclusive-use reservations require a 10-room minimum and include accommodations, three delicious meals per day and all on-site activities.

Unicoi State Park & Lodge, Helen, Georgia

Perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains just two miles northeast of the Alpine Village of Helen, Unicoi State Park & Lodge offers groups the perfect rustic retreat to test those important team-building skills. With team building programming, guests may participate in their choice of activities designed especially for their group. The lodge features spacious meeting rooms, which accommodate 5 to 475 people. The exclusive Beach House, overlooking a 53-acre lake, offers a relaxed atmosphere for meetings and events.

George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge, Fort Gaines, Georgia

Surrounded by 700 acres of quiet forest, a 48,000-acre lake and a Willard Byrd designed, links-style golf course, George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge in southwest Georgia is the perfect location for conferences, receptions and other group functions. An expanded 3,867-square-foot conference center has meeting and banquet space for up to 200 guests. The 60-room lodge also features a full-service restaurant with lake view and catering for meals and receptions.

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge, McRae, Georgia

Showcasing 1,277 acres of natural grandeur within Georgia's inland coastal region, Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge is ideal for group getaways. The 60-room lodge features a 3,867-square-foot conference center that will accommodate up to 210 people. Guests can enjoy nature's wonders as the park offers miles of hiking and nature trails, 18 holes of championship golf and a 265-acre lake.

The Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island, Georgia

The Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island is a charming 6,110-acre getaway accessible only by ferry for uniquely successful retreats. Accommodating up to 29 guests in 13 bedrooms, the mansion brims with turn-of-the-century ambiance, architecture and art. Meetings and retreats are the house specialty at The Reynolds Mansion. Groups will enjoy the ornately decorated Circus Room that features the wild animal murals of famed artist, Athos Meneboni, whose work appears throughout the house.

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From Air Credits to Complimentary Nights to Pre-Loaded Debit Cards, 'Best of Barbados 2009' Offers the Ultimate Caribbean Spring & Fall Travel Package

/PRNewswire/ -- The Best of Barbados package is back with even bigger savings and more hotel partners, making 2009 the perfect year for travel to Barbados. From March 1 to April 1, 2009 and June 8 to July 3, 2009, Barbados is offering the chance to book an authentic Caribbean experience for travel during either Spring (May 1 - July 15, 2009) or Fall (September 1 - December 18, 2009). The 2009 Best of Barbados package is guaranteed to leave memories that last a lifetime at a rate that won't break the bank. For more information, www.visitbarbados.org.

The special Best of Barbados program invites visitors to customize vacations directly with their travel agent, selecting options from a full range of the very best hotels, attractions and activities available on island. Best of Barbados offers a truly unforgettable Caribbean experience at an exceptionally low rate, proving there has never been a better time to visit Barbados.

Visitors on the Best of Barbados program can take advantage of the following:

-- Air credit of up to US $300 per person
-- First night free
-- Complimentary breakfast daily
-- Buy one ground activity and receive second at half price for
participating ground activities
-- 7 night minimum stay at European Plan hotels
-- 5 night minimum stay at all-inclusive hotels
-- One US$25 Oistins Fish Fry voucher per booking
-- One Barbados Gourmet Card, which offers 25 percent off at
participating restaurants per booking
-- One US$100 pre-loaded debit card for spending in Barbados per booking


For those that book September 2009 travel dates during the March 1 - April 1 reservation period, a September Special will be applied to their package, adding one additional free night of accommodation to stays of seven nights or more.

Further information on the 2009 Best of Barbados package and a list of participating hotels, restaurants and attractions can be found at www.visitbarbados.org or by calling the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1(800) 221-9831. For reservations and package prices, consumers should contact their preferred travel agent.

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Put Some Spring In Your Step and Take Advantage of Colorado's Spring Break Deals and Events

/PRNewswire/ -- Colorado's sunny days, legendary spring skiing, festivals and special events make it an ideal spring break vacation destination. This year, Colorado's resorts are offering deals like never before. Below are just a few ways to enjoy spring in Colorado. For a complete list of packages, visit www.colorado.com/deals

Dynamite Deals

-- Head to Telluride and save big with the Spring Ski & Stay Package.
This includes a four-nights stay at select hotel and condominium
properties and a three-day lift ticket starting at just $119 per
person, per night. www.visittelluride.com
-- Durango Mountain Resort and Frontier Airlines have teamed up to
provide air-inclusive spring ski packages. Three-day/three-night
air-inclusive packages, including round-trip flights, lift tickets and
lodging start at just $425 per person. 800-525-0892,
www.durangomountainresort.com
-- Crested Butte is offering an outstanding "Friends and Family Fly Free"
program. When visitors book a Crested Butte vacation for three or more
people, every third airline ticket is free. Air fare, lodging and lift
ticket packages start as low as $584 per person. Valid through April
5, 2009 with restrictions. www.skicb.com
-- Thanks to Colorado Springs' mild-climate, golf enthusiasts can hit the
greens nearly any day of the year. The Broadmoor's Winter Spa & Golf
Getaway includes accommodations, a 70-minute deep tissue massage, a
round of golf, range balls and more. Package start at $405 per person,
per night. Available through April, 2009. www.broadmoor.com
-- Skiing Stimulus Package: Hayden Lodge and Capital Peak Lodge at
Snowmass' new Base Village. Snowmass Base Village, Hayden Lodge and
Capitol Peak Lodge are extending discounts of up to 75-percent off
during the 2008/2009 ski season. The new lodges - the first new
accommodations built in Snowmass in more than 20 years - boast nearly
100 residences with ski-in/ski-out access to the Elk Camp Gondola and
the Village Express chairlift, and are steps from the Treehouse Kids'
Adventure Center, as well as new restaurants and shops.
www.aspensnowmasshospitality.com
-- Winter Park's "4th Night Free" package. Guests will receive the fourth
night of lodging free when they book a three-night stay at Fraser
Crossing and Founders Pointe. This lodging deal is available all
season long and as a bonus guests will receive a free children's lift
ticket with the purchase of any adult lift ticket.
www.skiwinterpark.com
-- Keystone's Daylight Savings. Book Keystone's ski free, stay free
package from $283 for three nights of lodging slope-side at the River
Run Village and three days of sunset skiing or riding, and get free
activities like yoga classes and a GPS treasure hunt, plus coupons
worth more than $100. www.keystoneresort.com
-- Half-Off Vail for Spring. Save 50 percent on lodging at Sun Vail -
prices start at $235 per night from March 28-April 19 for a
two-bedroom condominium with a two-night minimum stay. www.vail.com.


Hot Happenings

-- Skijoring & The Crystal Carnival - March 7-8, 2009. Watch skiers,
pulled by riders on horseback, compete over a series of snow-packed
jumps through downtown Leadville. www.leadville.com
-- Head to Aspen/Snowmass for the 9th Annual Bud Light Spring Jam. The
Bud Light Spring Jam is two weekends of new-school competitions and
downtown concerts held March 20-22 and 27-29, 2009. For a complete
listing of activities, visit www.aspensnowmass.com
-- River Run's Blues & Barbecue Festival in Keystone, March 28, 2009.
Enjoy dynamic live music and lip-smacking brews. www.keystone.snow.com
-- Spring Massive in Breckenridge, April 1-19, 2009. An interactive event
including music, family fun and on-hill competitions. Events include
the Bite of Breckenridge, Massive Comedy Nights, Massive Brewfest,
Massive Competition Weekend and the ever-popular season finale -
Massive Music Weekend. www.breckenridge.snow.com

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