http://www.ajc.com The latest headlines from AJC en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., AJC Sun, 5 Jul 2009 04:31:11 EDT Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/08/17/52/image_1352178.jpg http://www.ajc.com 5 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2009/06/28/honeymoon_0628.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2009/06/28/honeymoon_0628.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:02 EDT While plenty of newly married couples still choose to go out of the country for their honeymoons, there are myriad romantic destinations right in Southerners' backyards. Known for its mountains, its farmland and its beaches, the Southeast can make for a great escape. 1. Monmouth Plantation http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2009/06/21/july4th_0621.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2009/06/21/july4th_0621.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:51 EDT http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/03/12/trstpat2_0312.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/03/12/trstpat2_0312.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:55:50 EST Note: This story was originally published in March 2008. See sidebar for 2009 parade information.Get ready for St. Patrick's Day in Savannah! This year's parade begins at 10:15 a.m. on March 14. More than 400,000 people are expected to visit the city to help celebrate the second-largest St. Pat's parade in the United States. You'll notice that St. Patrick's Day falls on March 17 on the calendar. Why the change? Easter Sunday falls on March 23, which means St. Patrick's Day officially falls on the first day of Holy Week. To avoid the conflict, the Catholic Dioceses of Savannah moved the date for Savannah's most popular festival. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/otherdestinations/us_stories/2009/02/23/georgia_bulldogs_football_2009_travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/otherdestinations/us_stories/2009/02/23/georgia_bulldogs_football_2009_travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:33:08 EST Georgia Bulldog football fans are known for making the annual pilgrimage to The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party - a.k.a. the Georgia-Florida game - in Jacksonville each year but why limit yourself to the Sunshine State? Get out there and experience the best the SEC's college towns (and non-conference foes) have to offer when the action moves Beyond The Hedges. Here are some of the highlights on this season's schedule. Oklahoma State University, Sept. 5, Stillwater Okla. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ms_stories/2008/03/20/trcivil_0320.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ms_stories/2008/03/20/trcivil_0320.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:28:10 EST JACKSON, Miss. — The $73 million National Civil Rights Museum will be located on a 9-acre site at Tougaloo College in north Jackson, but not everyone is happy about it. A commission set up by Gov. Haley Barbour voted 22-9 in favor of the location on March 11. Opponents argued that downtown Jackson would be a more viable site for the museum, which is expected to draw 125,000 visitors a year. Along with several other museums and tourist attractions, proponents say downtown Jackson was at the heart of the civil rights movement in Mississippi. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/01/24/TRseromance_0127.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/01/24/TRseromance_0127.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:58:04 EST http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/va_stories/0114crookedroad.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/va_stories/0114crookedroad.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:51:45 EST • What to know if you go Fries, Va. — Wade Petty's fiddling hums and thumps, driving along the weekly gathering of local musicians at Shaylyn's New River Trail Cafe. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/articles/stories/2006/11/23/1126airtravel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/articles/stories/2006/11/23/1126airtravel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:41:25 EST Infrequent travelers might have a few questions as they pack for holiday flights. Here are the answers. Q: Can I still bring a carry-on bag on the plane? A: Yes. You can bring a carry-on bag (9 by 14 by 22 inches) plus one personal item such as a purse or a laptop on flights within the United States. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/08/28/Helen_Georgia_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/08/28/Helen_Georgia_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:52:58 EDT Helen — There's more to "Alpine" Helen than bratwurst, beer and cuckoo clocks. Base yourselves in the kitschy Bavaria-in-the-Blue Ridge, and your one-tank trip can take you through nearly 200 years of Georgia mountain folk pottery. You can shop for Swedish farmers' cheese and just-ground grits and cornmeal, hike to waterfalls, picnic by Georgia's smallest covered bridge, explore one of our premier state parks, and end the day doing the "Chicken Dance" at Oktoberfest. Don't miss http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/09/28/appalachian_spas_southeast.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/09/28/appalachian_spas_southeast.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:26:53 EDT For centuries, the tranquil foothills and mountains of the southeastern United States have provided the perfect setting for world-class spas. From a soothing view of a soaring vista to the simple sounds of wind chimes blowing in the cool mountain breeze, higher-elevation spas in the region can be pleasingly peaceful. "As many vacationers are planning trips around the spa experience, the mountains of the Southeast make for a tranquil getaway," says Lynne McNees, president of the International SPA Association. "The beautiful scenery allows spa-goers to relax, reflect and revitalize while reducing stress." Whether for a quick weekend away or a weeklong spa vacation designed to take overall well-being to new heights, this overview of options focuses on resorts in the region's mountains and foothills that offer top spas on-property or nearby. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/tn_stories/2008/08/31/Tennessee_Food_Tour.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/tn_stories/2008/08/31/Tennessee_Food_Tour.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 14:48:10 EDT From Delano to Cleveland, Tenn. — Green hills roll to gray-blue mountains, nearly invisible in midsummer's haze. Corn grows lush. Farm stands dot yards. Tail-wagging dogs loll in the cool dirt under black walnut trees. Southeast Tennessee is in my bones — literally. I grew up nearby, eating corn, okra, strawberries and string beans from this rich soil. Even after 20 years away, Tennessee tomatoes taste better than any others. Today, agricultural traditions here have grown into agri-tourism. From award-winning wines to apples to hams cured the old-fashioned way, travel through southeast Tennessee has something for every palate. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/la_stories/2008/08/29/Gustav_Airlines_Flight_Changes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/la_stories/2008/08/29/Gustav_Airlines_Flight_Changes.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:48:48 EDT Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways encouraged travelers whose flights may be affected by Hurricane Gustav to check their flight status, and the carriers are waiving certain fees for those who change plans. Atlanta-based Delta said those whose flights are canceled or significantly delayed can get a refund. The airline is waiving certain change fees for those traveling to, from or through Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Gulf Port, Miss.; Louisiana; Mobile, Ala.; Panama City, Fla. and Pensacola through Sept. 3 who want to change plans with a new travel start date by Sept. 8. Delta also is waiving certain change fees for travel to, from or through the Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman and Jamaica through Sept. 1. However, passengers must pay for any increase in fare. AirTran, which is based in Orlando and has its main hub in Atlanta, is waiving certain change fees and fare adjustments for passengers with flights booked to or from Gulfport/Biloxi, Miss.; New Orleans and Pensacola through Sept. 1 who change their plans to another date within seven days of the original travel date. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/al_stories/2008/08/24/Magnolia_Springs_Ala_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/al_stories/2008/08/24/Magnolia_Springs_Ala_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:52:18 EDT Magnolia Springs, Ala. — Nobody can say Michael Cuccia has a fear of commitment. He just married the love of his life, Pamelia. He does, however, have a fear of heights, which makes one wonder why he chose to indulge his bride with a hot-air balloon ride on their honeymoon. Ahhh ... the things we do for love. When the Baton Rouge, La., couple started searching online for a honeymoon destination close to home, they discovered the Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast, a 19th-century plantation house in the Gulf Shores region. No doubt many guests choose Magnolia Springs because Gulf Shores' Orange Beach is only 9 miles south or because Bellingrath Gardens is 40 miles to the west, but what caught Pamelia's attention was the hot-air balloon ride package. http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/08/24/Family_Golf_Resorts.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/ga_stories/2008/08/24/Family_Golf_Resorts.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:19:11 EDT Scott Campbell's yearly golf trip started a decade ago as a getaway, a few rounds with an old buddy. Both of them had preteen sons, and Campbell left 10-year-old Joe back home in Lawrenceville with the rest of the family. But as his boy grew up and got interested in golf, Campbell realized how little time he had left with Joe. The same thing was dawning on his old golf buddy regarding his son. But would Joe get bored on the golf trip? Would having two boys along ruin the guy experience? Would it be an expensive bust? http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/sc_stories/2008/08/24/Myrtle_Beach_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 http://www.ajc.com/services/content/travel/southeast/sc_stories/2008/08/24/Myrtle_Beach_Travel.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=23 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:55:37 EDT From great golf to great grub, Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand area continues to evolve — a grand destination for golfers and non-golfers alike. IF YOU GO