Travel
Atlanta’s modern charm
03.12.10
Atlanta may possess plenty of Old Southern charm, but there’s no denying the city’s ultramodern look and feel, too.
After all, Atlanta boasts three different skylines and one of the world’s busiest airports. Atlanta-Midtown, in particular, has emerged as the sprawling city’s trendy district, with tall skyscrapers and a bustling nightlife scene.
At the .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) in Midtown, the 21-story boutique hotel is an ideal stay for visitors. Featuring 304 rooms, the stylish Kimpton hotel is located just a few blocks from Georgia Tech. The rooms are appointed with oversized bathrooms, Fuji soak tubs and the beds are outfitted in luxurious Frette linens. Rooms start at $210 a night.
For a lovers’ getaway, consider Hotel Palomar’s “The Art of Romance” package, which includes: champagne and a sweet treat from the hotel’s pastry chef, a $75 dinner credit at Pacci Ristorante and a $30 breakfast credit. This package also includes an in-room 60-minute couples’ massage.
To book a room, go to http://www.hotelpalomar-atlantamidtown.com or call 866.945.6285
Explore the Great Barrier Reef
02.07.10
For you undersea adventure enthusiasts, head to Australia to explore the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef! Known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is home to the world’s largest coral reef system teeming with abundant sea life. From sea turtles and whales to dolphins and more than 1,000 kinds of fish, travelers can book a wide array of reef tours about chartered yachts or catamarans for spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving adventures.
Stay at the Pumpkin Island Eco Retreat. Nestled within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Pumpkin Island boasts five eco-friendly and stylish cottages powered by wind and sun, overlooking a pristine beach. The stand-alone beach cottages can accommodate between four and six guests (with a maximum of 30), and features a fully-equipped modern kitchen, private bathrooms and double size beds and single beds. The cottages offer comfortable furnishings for both indoor and outdoor, along with: solar lights, drinkable rain water, gas hot water showers, gas cooking, gas refrigerator/freezer and a gas BBQ on the deck. Cottages start at $300 a night.
Travelzoo (one of our favorite travel deal sites!) is reporting that flights from L.A. to Cairns on Qantas Airways are $449 each way based on roundtrip travel. The fare also includes a bonus flight to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. Valid travel dates: May 1 - June 8 or July 24 - Sept. 21. The sale ends Feb.23.
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