When making vacation plans, it's easy to forget the many attractions located in your backyard. The metro Atlanta area offers an endless array of fun activities, ranging from world-famous attractions and water parks to educational opportunities. Consider taking a day or weekend trip to one of our favorite Atlanta staycation destinations to entertain kids, visiting family or for a personal[...]
Thinking about taking a vacation this summer? Consider a staycation instead! In a recent list from WalletHub, entitled “2014’s Best and Worst Cities for Staycations,” Atlanta ranked No. 15 of 100. The list was further broken down into rankings based on Recreation Activities, Food and Entertainment, Rest and Relaxation and Weather. Of the four categories, Atlanta fared highest in Recreation[...]
Last semester my friend’s mom flew down from New York for a college visit. The mother/daughter pair toured campus, met the boyfriend and even had time to see the Tallahassee sights like the football stadium, the capitol building and the football stadium. My friend called me two days into the visit needing something…anything to keep mom occupied. I had a[...]
Summer in the city sends many to the mountains, but I find there’s so much to do here in your own backyard. How about a weekend-long downtown staycation? First order of business is where to stay. Check out the iconic Westin Peachtree Plaza, offering clear views through 6,350 new windows replaced last year as part of the largest window replacement project[...]