Gotta Do This…Murder Mystery Weekend at Long Mountain Lodge B&B in Dahlonega, Ga.

Posted by on December 22nd 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, Festivals, Fairs, and Events, Gotta Do This, Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia
Gotta Do This…Murder Mystery Weekend at Long Mountain Lodge B&B in Dahlonega, Ga.

Was it her or maybe it was him? That person over there looks guilty as well. But wait just a minute, where were you when it happened? Hmmm…the plot has thickened.
Are you ready for a exciting weekend of whodunit where you can be part of the action too? The Long Mountain Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Dahlonega, Ga., is hosting Murder Mystery Weekends on January 2-4, February 27-29 and April 3-5.
The brainchild of the owners’ daughter, Colleen Green, who introduced the weekend in November with Death is a Cabernet Ol’ Chum and the lodge was booked within days.
“We …read more

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Saving Money: Travel Deals in Dahlonega

Posted by on May 22nd 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, Let's Go to the Mountains, Saving Money, Small Towns to Visit, Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia, road trip
Saving Money: Travel Deals in Dahlonega

Head to Dahlonega, located in the North Georgia mountains, for a quick getaway this summer. Find a package from various bed and breakfasts and inns that matches your interest, such as touring the Dahlonega Gold Museum as part of the Summer Package for Families offered by Forrest Hills Mountain Resort,or indulging in the Summer Spa Package offered by Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa.
 
 
 
Photo credits: (top left) Dahlonega, Georgia, flickr, creative commons by jwinfred; (bottom right) Dahlonega Gold Museum, flickr, creative commons by Possum1500.

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News and Happenings Around the Region

Posted by on April 30th 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, Eco-friendly travel, News and Happenings, Saving Money, Small Towns to Visit, Southern Byways, Things to See in Arkansas, Things to See in DC, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Louisiana, Things to See in South Carolina, Things to See in Texas
News and Happenings Around the Region

TripAdvisor has recently come out with its list of the 2008 Travelers’ Choice Destinations Awards. This highlights the 100 best destinations in the world from users’ recommendations. Four southern cities made the cut: New Orleans, La. at #6, Charleston, S.C. at #18, Austin, Texas at #24, and Washington D.C. at #25.

 

And speaking about Charleston, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is offering a GasNGo package. Book two or more nights and receive a $25 gas card to help battle the pain at the pump. Another bonus of staying here is that you can leave your car parked for the duration and …read more

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News and Happenings Around the Region

Posted by on February 15th 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, News and Happenings, Southern Byways, Things to See in DC, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in North Carolina, barbecue, cake
News and Happenings Around the Region

Are you really surprised that Orlando ranked number one in ASTA’s Top Ten Domestic Hot Spots for Summer 2008, and Florida ranked as the top state? Also in the top 10 was Miami at number 5, and D.C. at 10.

 

Speaking of D.C., it’s not too soon to make reservations for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 29 – April 13. Numerous hotels are offering packages that are available March 1-30.

 

And while on the subject of cherry blossoms, Macon, Ga.’s Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 28 – April 6.

 

Just pucker up and blow at the 46th Annual Conch Shell …read more

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News and Happenings Around the Region

Posted by on February 09th 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, Southern Byways, Southern Food, Things to See in Alabama, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Maryland, Things to See in South Carolina, black history month
News and Happenings Around the Region

ILoveInns.com came out with their list of romantic inns and two from the South made the cut. They were the Red Horse Inn in Landrum, S.C., and the Lake Point Inn in McHenry, Md.

 

It’s okay to admit that you plan your vacation around your meals. Alabama Tourism is going to help you accomplish this when you visit the state. They have come out with a brochure featuring “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.” There is also a website devoted to the state’s many culinary treasures.

 

Key West, Fla., is celebrating Black History Month on February 15 and …read more

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Places to See and Things to Do During Black History Month

Posted by on January 26th 2008 to Bed and Breakfasts, History, Museums, Things to See in Alabama, Things to See in Florida, Things to See in Maryland, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in Virginia, black history month
Places to See and Things to Do During Black History Month

Celebrate Black History month during February by visiting some of the historical sites around the South:
 

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, in Tuskegee, Ala., was the site of the "Tuskegee Experience," where African-American pilots were trained for War World II.

 

She was probably best known for helping slaves escape to their freedom through the Underground Railroad. Learn more about Harriet Tubman, who was called the "Black Moses". The Harriet Tubman Museum in Cambridge, Md., details her life and work.

 

See the longest running African-American newspaper in America. Based in Baltimore, Md., tours  of the Afro-American Newspapers are given by appointment.

 

Take a self-guided driving …read more

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Wintering in Bed and Breakfasts and Inns

Posted by on January 14th 2008 to Accomodation, Bed and Breakfasts, Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia, Things to See in North Carolina, Things to See in Tennessee, Vacation
Wintering in Bed and Breakfasts and Inns

T.S. Elliott said that April was the cruelest month, but then again, perhaps he had both January and February off, unlike us. Yes, those two months have to be the cruelest of all.
However, before you head back to bed refusing to come out, remember this: the weekends are still yours, and there is no better way to get rid of those winter doldrums than a change of scenery. Even if you are pressed for time, you can still get away from it all without getting away too far at a bed and breakfast and inn.
Here are just a few to …read more

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