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Archive for January 2008

January 31st, 2008

Atlanta’s Romantic Bed and Breakfast Retreats

There’s nothing like a stay at cozy bed and breakfast for heating up a romantic night. Tea Cakes at 1003 Lena Street is an Atlanta luxury bed and breakfast, offering chocolates, flowers and fruit. You can also have a romantic picnic at a local park (if it’s not too cold out) or book an appointment at a nearby […]

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January 30th, 2008

Great Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Atlanta InterContinental

The restaurant in the Atlanta InterContinental Hotel has a tasty treat this Valentine’s Day. Imagine eating a scrumptious meal in a romantic restaurant enjoying the following:  Lobster Salad with Vanilla Beurre Blanc Roasted Scallops with Celery Puree and Black Olive Tepenade, Port and Truffle Sauce Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin over Potato, perfumed in Duck Marinate […]

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January 28th, 2008

Delta May Charge a Baggage fee for Curbside Check-In

Delta at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta may charge around $2 per bag for people who decide to check in at the curb rather than checking in inside the airport,  according to an article by the AJC.com. Currently there is no fee for this Delta service in Atlanta; travelers are expected to tip skycap personnel. Apparently, Delta is planning to outsource […]

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January 27th, 2008

Watch the NFL in Atlanta

Ready to get some NFL fever? Here are some of the hottest places around town to get your NFL on.
 ESPN Zone, 3030 Peachtree Road, in Buckhead will be the place to be for the Superbowl. Hey, they have a 16-foot high definition screen. Need I say more? Seeing is believing. Take a virtual tour of ESPN Zone to […]

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January 26th, 2008

Five Things to Love About The Georgia Aquarium

I love the Georgia Aquarium. I can’t get enough of it. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s indoors and it’s cold outside. Anyway I can pinpoint five good reasons to visit the Georgia Aquarium, especially if you are single.
1. It’s easy to park. You don’t have to drive around searching for a parking space. You do need […]

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January 24th, 2008

Patti LaBelle and John Legend are Coming

Guess what popped in my e-mail today? Ok. I suppose that my headline spoiled it. Yep. Tickets for the Patti LaBelle/John Legend Concert are on sale. There is a special half off sale if you buy a $127 ticket, and 60% of the ticket price is tax deductable.  Tickets benefit Hands On Atlanta, a charity that provides tutoring and other […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Sophisticated Ladies at the Alliance Theater

Experience a night in Harlem while in Atlanta. A theater production simulating Harlem’s famous Cotton Club and featuring the jazz tunes of Duke Ellington is now playing in the Alliance Theater through Feb. 10. Tickets are $25-$55. Expect to see glamorous ladies wearing colorful, extravagant gowns, fine gentlemen, and show-stopping dance routines. You certainly don’t want to miss this […]

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January 22nd, 2008

It’s cold and rainy in the ATL!

Most areas of the city of Atlanta are experiencing rain and temperatures in the low 30s. The weather  in Atlanta is not low enough for the rain to freeze, but of course, the way we drive there are issues on the highways during rush hour. Why is it that we get about a half inch […]

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January 21st, 2008

Happy King Day!

Hello everyone. I am Claudine, the new Atlanta Travel blogger. I’m glad to be aboard and sharing the King holiday with you.
I just wanted to let you know that Martin Luther King’s birth home at 501 Auburn Ave. will be open until 6 p.m. tonight. Those of you who are in Atlanta must note, that […]

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