Southern Byways

 Does the economy stress you out? Are you ready to pull your hair out? Why not spend time next week pampering yourself? Now is the time to indulge in Spa Week 2008. Taking place from October 13-19, participating spas will offer spa treatments for only $50. Whether you are in Washington D.C., Florida or Georgia, you will be sure to find a new treatment that will brush your worries away.
Take a look at some of the options:
In Florida:

The Contour Day Spa at the Seminole Hard Rock in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers a 50-minute Loofah Salt Glow and Seaweed Body Masque.
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When you think about the South, what comes to your mind? Perhaps good food, humidity and football -at least those are a few things that come to my mind when someone asks about this region. It is doubtful that you think exotic animals when someone is talking about Georgia.
Oh, but the South is full of surprises. Here’s a quick list of places along the Georgia mountains where you can see all types of animals without having to take your passport along.
Did you know that The Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville is home to the largest collection of kangaroos outside …read more

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Train rides just may be one of the best ways to experience the mountains, especially if you want to see as much as you can in a short amount of time.
In Georgia, hop aboard for a trip on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad . Departing from Blue Ridge, this three- and-a-half hour ride includes a layover stop in McCaysville, Ga., that provides enough time to explore the town as well as nearby Copperhill, Tenn.
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Dillsboro and Bryson City offers a number of trips throughout the year, many are scenic, such as Fontana Trestle and Nantahala …read more

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Did you know that gold was discovered in Dahlonega, Ga.,  about 20 years before California’s boom? You can still pan for gold here during the Gold Rush Days, held typically on the third week in October. Maybe I’ll unearth some old pictures of me at 12-years-old feverishly panning away, hoping to strike a fortune, but walking away with gold flakes and a lot of garnets.
Anyway, Dahlonega is located a little over an hour from that daily traffic jam we tend to refer to as Atlanta. It’s everything you would expect from a quaint mountain town. There are ample bed and breakfasts, as …read more

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Now here is one souvenir that I can say… go for. While most of us are careful of what we eat most of the year, while on holiday, we tend to “fall off the wagon” so to speak. And just one look at that plate of fudge will help you see why! And for all of those family members that you left at home… this would make a great little gift item! That is… if it makes it home!
“Established in 1982, The Fudge Factory is now a second-generation family-owned candy business, specializing in homemade confections. Starting out …read more

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There is just something haunting about trees draped in Spanish Moss!! Apparently the road leads to the ruins of an old plantation. Now that’s what I want my driveway to look like leading up my house. It looks as if I’m going to have to move!
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Anyone feeling lucky these days?? Any dreams of winning it big? Just in case, I looked to see what Casinos I could find in Georgia. Here’s my preliminary list!
Diamond Casino
Diamond Casino is in Savannah, Georgia and is open Mon-Tue from 7:00pm, Wed-Sun from noon and 7pm (Spring and Summer). The casino cruise’s gaming space features 220 gaming machines and twenty table and poker games. The property has one restaurant.
8010 US Highway 80 East
Wilmington Island
Savannah, Georgia 31410
Emerald Princess II Casino
Enjoy day and evening cruises. Let the action ride and play the highest quality gaming action in the …read more

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For some reason, not all people like to shop during their vacation. Don’t ask me why… but it seems that some people would rather visit sites like this. Just kidding. Fort Pulaski looks as if it would be a great place to visit if you are in South Carolina. Actually, there is something for everyone, including me!!
The kids can become Junior Rangers. It takes about an hour to complete the requirements… and they will have fun doing it and won’t even realize that they are learning stuff!!
For those of you who would simply like to kick back and do …read more

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If you thought that the manufacturing of moonshine was something from the distant past in the south, you would be wrong. Apparently it is still a popular pastime.

Four charged in North Georgia moonshine case

One of the men charged in a federal moonshine bust said Saturday he’s quit drinking the high-octane, illegal liquor known as “white lightning.” But when he was a steady customer for more than 50 years, he preferred moonshine made in Georgia over the kind made in his native South Carolina.
 
It seems that Kelly Standridge, simply thinks that it tastes a lot …read more

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Okay, this is the house that I want. No doubt about it!! There is just something about a staircase that looks like that and I can picture us sipping Mint Julips on the verandah. But, unfortunately, the house isn’t for sale. It was was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974, so that makes it kind of difficult to claim it for our own.
“The 18,000-square-foot mansion spans four levels and is crowned by a three-story cupola. Commissioned by imaginative owners and constructed by the most skillful workers of the time, its technological amenities were unsurpassed …read more

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