Southern Byways

Thinking about arranging a quick getaway somewhere in the region this fall? Here are some deals to take a look at:

• The Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld is offering variety of packages that are good through the end of the year and the beginning of 2009.

• The deals are aplenty in Dahlonega, Ga. Forest Hills Mountain Resort’s “Fall in Love” package (good until December 31) includes an hour long couple’s massage and a picnic lunch. Lily Creek Lodge’s “Great Autumn Getaway” package (good until November 30) features fudge from the Dahlonega Fudge Factory and two tickets for wine tasting at one of the area’s wineries. Check out Long Mountain Lodge’s “Autumn Theatre” package with complimentary tickets for a performance at the historic Holly Theater. Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa’s “Fall Into Romance this Autumn” (good until October 31) includes an outdoor couple’s massage in the spa’s pavilion that overlooks the mountains and a box of gourmet chocolates from Paul Thomas Chocolates. Puda Vida USA Spa and Yoga Center is offering “Romance in the Mountains Getaway Weekend” (good through December 31). This includes two spa treatments as well as flowers, champagne and chocolate. The Smith House’s “Dahlonega Experience” package (good until October 31) features one admission for tubing the Chestatee River with Appalachian Outfitters, and dinner for one at the Smith House. The “Autumn Value” package (valid until November 15) through Town Creek Bed and Breakfast includes complimentary upgraded wine tasting and gold panning. Stay two-night stay Sunday  -Thursday at the Dahlonega Square Village and receive a bottle of wine from one of the local vineyards. The special is good through October 31. Families will enjoy the deal at Georgia Mountain Hideaways. Reserve a 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom cabin, or a 3-bedroom Treehouse and get $25 of the published rates for each night’s stay. This is good until November 2. At Yahoola Lodge, reserve two nights and get the third night free. Deal is valid through December 31.

• Casa Marina Hotel and Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, Fla., has announced their “FALL in Love” package. Stay two nights and enjoy a bottle of champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries on arrival. In the morning, indulge in the Casa’s Continental Beach Breakfast.

• Stay at Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District through October 30 and receive a Savvy Savings certificate. If you stay one night, you’ll receive a $50 savings certificate. A two night will earn you a $100 savings certificate.