The Atlanta Traveler

Inside CNN is a tour of the  CNN broadcasting tower, located at 100 CNN Center in Atlanta. First you take an 8-story escalator up to the an atrium area where you will hear facts about CNN. There, you will also have the opportunity to take a photo at a mock CNN newsroom desk. One person on the tour may read a teleprompter, simulating delivering a CNN broadcast. Although you may not take photos on the tour, you can buy photos of you at the mock CNN anchor desk.  The photos are $20 a package, sold in the gift shop after …read more

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I was recently invited to a luau at Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch. Lake Lanier is 26 miles long. Members of the Black Boaters Club shuttled myself and members of the 30+ meetup group to a private cove. Little did I realize that there are at least two marinas in the small town of Flowery Branch. Unfortunately, I ended up at the wrong marina! I was supposed to meet them at Aqualand Marina., said to be the largest inland marina in the United States. I ended up at Starboard Cove Marina, which was down the street, well down the street …read more

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Located at 190 Marietta Street, the Omni Hotel is a four diamond hotel in Atlanta. The hotel is centrally located near Atlanta attractions like the CNN Center, the Georgia Aquarium, the New World of Coca Cola, Phillips Arena, the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Park. In fact, the CNN Center is in the same plaza as the Omni. The Omni and the CNN broadcasting center, Phillips Area and the Georgia World Congress Center are connected. Most of the aforementioned attractions and venues are within walking distance, about 10 to 15 minutes away. By the way, the Omni is …read more

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This is how we cool off in Atlanta and with temperatures in the 90s. you now know one reason why Atlanta is called Hotlanta.  These children are participating in the traditional cool-off in the Olympic Rings fountain at Centennial Olympic Park. The water is synchronized and is programmed to spurt up or down. Centennial Olympic Park is a 21-acre, founded during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Synchronized water and music shows occur daily 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Music in Centennial Olympic Park
There’s also music, R&B, jazz, and/or reggae  from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and …read more

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Get an insider’s view of the Georgia Aquarium. Hey, the parking is easy at the aquarium, there is a parking garage on-site. Parking is $10 if you buy the ticket at the garage. You can save $1 and pay $9 by buying your parking ticket in advance here.  However, I found $3 all day parking on Luckie Street.

That’s an awesome deal, and it’s an easy walk to the Aquarium, Centennial Park of the New World of Coca Cola.
Remember, you can buy a City Pass for one free entrance to the Georgia Aquarium and six other attractions in …read more

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The New World of Coca Cola is located right next door to the Georgia Aquarium in midtown Atlanta. I got more than I bargained for during my trip there. I especially enjoyed the 4D theater. A 4D Theater incorporates the 3D visuals with other senses. At the New World of Coca Cola, the chairs bucked and jerked during the movie; water splashed on the audience, and at one point, it felt like was poking me in the back of my seat. The short movie (about 15 minutes long) was about a quest to find the secret ingredient to Coca Cola. …read more

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The Georgia Renaissance festival, held in Fairburn, Ga., ended on Sunday. The festival, which celebrates Medieval times, is held yearly in the spring.  So, here’s a look at what you can expect to see if you decide to go.
 

The royal court was around various times during the day for photo opportunities. They were a very interactive court. I actually became a part of their act.

These three young ladies were selling flower garlands from a wagon.

This was a glass blowing demonstration. He was heating the chemicals to make glass.

I ate a giant roasted turkey …read more

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I was just minding my own business on the last day of the Georgia Renaissance Festival on Sunday. The festival features costumed actors and actresses, food (I ate a giant turkey leg) demonstrations, and shopping. The festival lasts about a month, and I was surprised to see festival-goers wearing costumes. Anyway, I went to the festival alone, just to see what was going on and get some pictures for you all. I happened into one of the pavilions, and saw the royal court. I thought it would be neat to get pictures of them, so I started snapping away with …read more

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A review of Vilas Med Spa
Vilas MedSpa uses a combination of modern medicine and ancient Ayrvedic therapies to give clients a relaxing medical spa experience. The spa has customized treatments like a Visia Skin Analysis which measures your skin condition topically and under the surface to reveal sun damage, pores, wrinkles and pigmentation. This analysis allows helps pinpoint problem areas so that a custom treatments could then be used.
Unique to this med spa is a HydroCapsule, with a Vichy shower, steam heat, oxygen and light therapy. You don’t even have to stand up in the shower to wash off …read more

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I didn’t know anything about MedSpas until I visited Ageless Remedies. MedSpas are a little different from traditional spas because they usually have doctors who can prescribe medication. MedSpas have  prescription-grade products available to sell to clients.
Ageless Remedies, founded in 1999, is a MedSpas that offers skin treatments like microdermabraision, Botox and injectables which used to only be available in a doctor’s office. There are 15 Ageless Remedies locations in the U.S. I visited the Alpharetta location.
Some MedSpas have more of clinical feel, but Ageless Remedies, with soft, soothing music piping in the treatment rooms and the comfortable blankets on …read more

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