Southern Byways

Are you starting to think where to go this holiday season?If you are looking for some deals, consider the following:  

• Ellis Hotel, located in downtown Atlanta, Ga., is offering the “Hip for the Holiday” special rate, good through November 21 - December 26. When you call 866/841-8822, be sure to request the “Hip for the Holiday” special rate.
• The TradeWinds Island Resorts (the Island Grand Resort and the Sandpiper Suites) in St. Pete Beach, Fla.,has the “Thanksgiving Togetherness” package, available at only the Island Grand. The package includes three night accommodations, two tickets to the Thanksgiving buffet and a value book with over $250 savings, among other amenities.
• Steinhatchee Landing Resort in Steinhatchee, Fla., says happy holidays with their special for the season. Book three nights and receive you fourth night free. And the savings don’t end there - you’ll also receive a $50 fuel credit and 25 percent off a return visit. These savings are good through December 30.
• Stay a minimum of three nights at Universal Orlando Resort’s Loews Hotels (Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort or Hard Rock Hotel)between November 30 - December 18. During their special, you can receive a Universal Orlando Resort Savings Guide that offers $150 in food and merchandise discounts good throughout the resort and a $25 Universal Orlando gift card. In addition, other perks include complimentary valet parking at The Mall at Millenia, a $20 Starbucks gift card and gift wrapping for all purchases. To make reservations, call 800/Be A Star and ask for the “Extra Value Weeks” promotion
• If you stay at any of the participating accommodations at Lake Oconee/Greene County, Ga., between November 29 - January 31 and receive a $50 gas rebate card.
• Light up Your Life with St. Augustine’s Inns of Elegance’s holiday package. Stay a minimum of two nights (Sunday -Thursday) at any one of the six inns November 23 - January 28, and be gifted with an exclusive private ride aboard the St. Augustine Sightseeing Train and a complimentary beverage at the Tini Martini Bar.

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