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With gorgeous wreaths beautifying doors and stuffed stockings adorning fireplaces, the holiday season is in full effect. However, no Christmas is complete without a visit from Santa Claus. The jolly, big-bellied character is a must-see, and luckily, there are plenty of chances to spot him throughout the metro Atlanta area. Grab your cameras and dress in your most festive outfits for your photo-op with St. Nicholas. Make your way to southwest Atlanta for a glimpse of Greenbriar Mall’s "naturally bearded African-American Santa." Find out if you are on the naughty or nice list as you capture memorable moments with him.
Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also register online. Various hours through Dec. 24. Free admission, various prices for photo packages. Greenbriar Mall, 2841 Greenbriar Parkway SW, Atlanta. You can catch Santa tucked away in his cozy cottage on Winter Wonder Lane near Dillard’s. Share your wish list with him and take some photos. While reservations aren’t required, they are recommended. You can even skip the line by making a FastPass reservation. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 24. Free admission, various prices for photo packages. Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta. Bring your own camera for some holiday photo magic with Santa at the Tree Elves Lot on The Yard.
As you wait in line, you’ll be able to enjoy a rotating roster of choirs, musicians and other entertainers. Be sure to stick around for hot cocoa, cider and frozen pops from King of Pops and warm up around a fire pit. Every weekend through Dec. 24. Free admission. Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta. You can deliver your wish list directly to Mr. Claus during your trip. Mrs. Claus will be on-site, too, where you’ll be able to take pictures with the whole family. There are also plenty of other ways to bring in holiday cheer at Stone Mountain.
You can watch the tree lighting ceremony and Christmas parade nightly. 34.95 for all-attraction pass, free for children 3 and under. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. Come cheer on the Atlanta Falcons as they take on the Arizona Cardinals. But before you head into the stadium, look for Santa Rick, who will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots and taking free pictures with fans before the game. Gates open at 11 a.m. Toys for Tots representatives will be on-site for at least an hour before the 1 p.m. Dec. 16. Various prices for game tickets. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1414 Andrew Young International Blvd. There are several ways to see Santa at Avalon.
You can have breakfast with him and his jolly elves at Chick-fil-A. You’ll also be able to snap a few shots with him. You can even bring your furry friends for photos. Various hours through Dec. 24. Free admission, various prices for photo packages and breakfast. Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta. Named one of the best Christmas events in Georgia, Holiday in the Park at Six Flags is back for the fifth year. There are a variety of activities for family and friends of all ages. Check out S’mores Village for a roasted snack, take a ride on the Candlelight Carousel, or sing along to some Looney Tunes Christmas songs. And of course, there will be a chance to meet Santa. 49.99 for children under 48 inches tall. Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell. The Georgia Aquarium is transforming into a winter wonderland for the season.
Join Santa for a yummy morning meal provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering as whale sharks, manta rays and other sea animals swim by. Write a letter to Mr. Claus and bring your camera for some photos with him. 26.95 for members, free for children 2 and under. Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. Flash your best smile alongside St. Nicholas at Town Center at Cobb. The cheerful old man will be stationed in Center Court for photo opportunities. Not interested in standing in line? Skip it with Santa’s Fast Pass. Reserve your moment online or come in on a whim. Various hours through Dec. 24. Free admission, various prices for photo packages. Town Center at Cobb, 400 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW, Kennesaw. Locals will flood sidewalks to watch marching bands and floats parade the streets of Lawrenceville. The affair will also feature live reindeer, fun activities and much more. And don’t forget to stop by the Historic Courthouse Gazebo to visit St. Nick. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14. Free. Lawrenceville City Hall, 70 S. Clayton St., Lawrenceville.
The Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the European countries - these are a few of the most popular areas on Earth where vacationers congregate like ants on sugar. As a result, many travelers are missing out on the equally, if not more, stunning places in other parts of the globe. Admittedly, security concerns, accommodation issues and transportation problems make these places less popular as tourist spots. But if you want to have a unique, memorable and adventurous vacation, you can go off the beaten track and visit these unlikely places for travel and leisure. Naturally, we must caution against going to these countries without ample information on what to do, where to go and how to ask for help.
Your travel agent and embassy will be of considerable assistance in this matter. Yes, you read that right - Afghanistan. We recommend the Band-e-Amir National Park, the country's first ever. Your efforts in getting there will be rewarded with views of five ultra-beautiful lakes, which is a study in peace, solitude and grandeur - a far cry from the conventional images of the country. As many foreign tourists are becoming aware of its natural beauty, the area is expected to become safer with the local government taking the necessary measure for relative peace and security. We are, of course, talking about the sovereign Eurasian state formerly part of the Soviet Union.
Despite the wars that have been wages in the country, it is a beautiful nation with equally beautiful people. One of its foremost attractions is the Shio-Mgvime Monastery, home of the largest monastic congregation in the country since the 6th century. But it is not just the monastery that attracts an increasing number of visitors to the country. You have the wonders of the Grand and Little Caucasus, beautiful mountain resorts, picturesque historical monuments and the Black Sea's wonderful coastline to visit as well. The country may have suffered from a devastating earthquake especially in and around the capital but the countryside is as beautiful as ever. You can visit Labadie, which is undoubtedly one of the safest places to travel in the country. You can book a cruise to Labadie.
Since the resort community has high walls and security forces patrolling it around the clock, you and your family will be safe. The waters are so clean, the facilities so modern and the staff so nice that you will often forget that you are in one of the world's poorest countries. Yes, the country has been torn apart by civil wars but there are pockets of places away from the capital of Mogadishu, both in terms of geography and of atmosphere. You may think of these places as sane while the rest of the country can be quite mad. We recommend Bosaso City on the northern part of the country, which just so happens to be a bustling port rapidly growing in importance in the region. You can enjoy a cosmopolitan experience in the city, thanks to its pristine beaches rivaling the Caribbean, the beautiful Lake Laag and the swinging nightlife venues. You can even have an Amsterdam-like experience with the khat, which is a local amphetamine served in coffee shops.
Eighty-five percent of Georgia residents live within a 60-minute drive of a commercial airport, but some of the smaller facilities struggle to attract flights and passengers, according to a new study by the Georgia Department of Transportation. "Having access to an airport with scheduled commercial airline service is important for Georgia’s economy," says the GDOT study. But there’s "just a tremendous number of obstacles to small community air service," said the agency’s intermodal director Carol Comer during a presentation at an Urban and Regional Air Mobility workshop in Atlanta. With Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as the only hub airport in the state, the reality is that Georgia residents "routinely drive more than three hours to depart on a commercial flight from the airport," the study says.
The findings are part of GDOT’s statewide aviation system plan, which is updated every 10 to 15 years and aims to "identify the deficiencies in Georgia’s aviation system," according to the agency. The January 2019 report was prepared by Jviation Inc. for GDOT, and follows a 2003 update. The 85 percent measure includes people who live within an hour’s drive of commercial airports in Georgia and in surrounding states. Georgia’s commercial airports include Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Albany, Valdosta and Brunswick — as well as Athens, which is a commercial airport but doesn’t currently have airline service. "Some of those small communities really struggle" with few flights and low passenger counts, Comer said. Other airports within an hour’s drive of Georgia include Dothan, Ala.; Tallahassee, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; and Greenville, S.C.
GDOT’s objective is to have all of Georgia within a 60-minute drive of a commercial airport or a 45-minute drive of a general aviation airport with significant ability to handle business aircraft. The vast majority of the state is covered, but not all of it. A commercial airport is certified for airline service, while a general aviation airport serves private planes and business aircraft. There is a coverage gap in the growing Dawson/Forsyth county area north of Atlanta, according to the study. "As development continues to push north out of the Atlanta metro area, opportunities for securing the acreage needed to support an airport capable of supporting business needs are becoming more scarce," the report says. In some other parts of the state, airport demand is low because of a "lack of population and employment," according to the report. And there are geographical challenges, such as the Okefenokee Swamp and the North Georgia mountains, Comer said. "I don’t know that we’ll ever be at 100 percent," she said. An airport represents the ability of a business person "to travel somewhere else and meet face-to-face and establish trust," Rasker said. The GDOT report noted that travelers "may be willing to drive more than 60 minutes" to a commercial airport.
When you're in the process of planning your honeymoon, your top priority will likely be to make the experience extra special for yourself and your soon-to-be spouse. To make the most of your first vacation as a married couple, look into honeymoon packages in Atlanta, GA. When you take advantage of this offer and stay at a Georgia lodge, you can enjoy the following activities. When you decide to opt for honeymoon packages in Atlanta, GA, you can kick off your time together by exploring the amazing Butterfly Center. This incredible venue is a favorite of Georgians, and you'll be able to share this beautiful experience together. If you both enjoy being out in nature, this option will be an excellent choice. If you're looking for adventure, you can't go wrong with the exhilaration of a zip line.
With the stress of wedding planning behind you, take your spouse to one of the legendary zip line locations in the Atlanta area. Adrenaline-pumping zip line options are located nearby the Callaway Gardens lodge, so you won't have to travel too far from your room. When you're interested in a romantic getaway, nothing compares to a couples' massage. The time spent leading up to the wedding is stressful for many couples, as there are so many details to keep track of before getting hitched. To relax and spoil yourselves before it's time to return to your normal routine, visit the spa at your hotel. When you purchase honeymoon packages in Atlanta and stay for several nights, you'll have the opportunity to visit the spa every day for a massage or other treatment.
If the bride is tired of extravagant wedding nails and would like something a little more light-hearted, most spas provide excellent manicures and pedicures. If you and your partner love to spend time outdoors, hit the hike and bike trails near your lodge. Whether you'd like to keep it short or walk for miles, the trails near Callaway Gardens won't disappoint. With beautiful scenery and well-maintained pathways, you two will be able to enjoy a meandering walk together. Planning your honeymoon is an exciting endeavor. When you're hoping to make this getaway truly special, explore the possibilities of honeymoon packages in Atlanta, GA. This beautiful part of the country is ideal for a romantic vacation, and offers lots of fun opportunities.
Recently I spent the night in the Atlanta airport. I've done this before. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, a major connecting hub, is considered one of the world's busiest passenger airports. Therefore, when bad weather hits Atlanta, flights are grounded and hundreds of people end up stuck at the airport. The plane I was to take from Wichita to Atlanta (at 11:30 a.m.) was delayed seven hours because of bad weather in Atlanta. By the time I got to Atlanta, there was bad weather in New York City, my final destination. Therefore, no planes were leaving for New York City that evening.
When it was finally my turn to ask the airline customer service agent how I would get home, I was told I had been booked on a flight that would leave the next morning at 6:45 a.m. New York City. I was offered a discount coupon for a local hotel. I asked if I could get my checked bag back. I was told I could not. I figured since I was going to have to spend the night in my clothes and without my toiletries anyway, why go to a hotel? It was about 9:30 p.m. I scouted the airport for what seemed like a reasonably comfortable chair.
I figured out a way to keep my tote bag and computer bag straps wrapped around me while using both bags as a pillow. After I closed my eyes, every ten minutes I heard a recorded announcement. I timed it. Every ten minutes a recorded voice would say, "The Homeland Security code is orange. We are on orange alert." Then the recording would say something about being cautious about people and packages around you. Now, I don't watch television, especially late night news, because I don't want to hear about negative and disturbing events that I cannot control. I had discovered this practice of avoiding hearing about negative events when I was recovering from many years of depression.
Hearing that we were on orange alert and hearing that I had to be more cautious about people and packages around me was not what I wanted to hear as I tried to fall asleep that evening. Listening to podcasts and tunes on my iPod helped for a while, but soon the battery power was too low. I'm sure that someone decided to play the orange alert tape every ten minutes out of genuine concern for our safety. However, hearing it repeatedly was not serving me well at this particular time. So I thought to myself, how can I make this work for me?
I decided to play a game. Whenever I heard the announcer say "orange," I would associate the color with something that I could relate to in a more pleasing and empowering way. Therefore, I would substitute the word "love" for the word "orange." However corny this may sound, it worked for me. All through the night, "we were on 'love' alert." The mind is a powerful tool, and you can fool the psyche into believing anything you want it to believe. I decided that orange means love. Yes, we were on the security "love" level. I figured that's really the most important thing we can do when we hear orange alert. We need to love. Love ourselves. Love our neighbors.
And yes, love those who might want to harm us. I don't love what they do. However, I have learned that when I'm consumed with hate and fear I destroy myself-I give away my power-and I'm not going to do that anymore. When I hear the announcement about an orange alert, I think of love. I am alert, and I love. I had a lot of time on my hands that evening. Except for Chick-fil-a, all the other food places, bookstores and magazine concessions were closed. Therefore, I gave new meaning to all of the colors in the Homeland Security Advisory System. I gave each color a word that meant something special to me.
For instance, red is faith. I figured that if we ever get to red, which is the highest and most severe security threat, we are going to need faith. We are going to have to remember everything we've ever been taught about belief in a higher power and belief in ourselves. We are going to have to remember everything we've ever been taught about our own strength and the power within us. From everything I've read, no one is really sure what will happen if that day ever comes. That is why faith is so important. Red means go deep inside and remember that you're not alone in this universe.
Red means remember that you are loved. Remember that we are in this world, but not of it. Red means courage. Red means knowing that whatever happens, each of us has the ability to overcome it and to rise above. Level red to me is the level of faith. That night in Atlanta, at about two o'clock in the morning, I went back down the scale, and I started with green. To me, green represents peace. Green represents new beginnings-the greatest joy. Green is happiness and an ideal state of being. At level green, we all understand that we are all one from one divine source. The next level is blue. Blue is the color of the never-ending sky and the vast ocean. Blue is possibilities. Blue is amazing.
Blue represents adventure and potential. Blue represents the everyday challenges that force us to grow and to learn lessons whether we are ready to learn them or not. Blue is travel and a new idea. Level blue is the level of possibilities. Yellow is radiant energy. I think of the sun. Yellow is innovative. Yellow is "yes, I can." Yellow is divine health and divine wealth. Yellow is laughter and smiles that can't be hidden. And that brings us back to orange-love-and red-faith . I finally felt secure with the Homeland Security color-coded advisory system. And that is what I did the last time I spent the night in the Atlanta airport. What did you do?
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There are many benefits of online booking and one of that is getting the cheapest flight rates that you may have never imagined from your local travel agent. With the new trends and lifestyle habits traveling is increasingly gaining popularity among the people because of its various positive effects. And in this scenario internet is playing the role of your ticketing manager. Keep yourself updated for the latest information on the airfares, traveling packages and other airlines news headlines so that you can reap out the benefits of the available opportunity. Latest news headlines, magazines and newspapers are not enough for this purpose.
You have to keep an eye on the websites of traveling companies and other airlines. If you are planning a tour for Atlanta then you can search among the American and leading international Airlines. At initial stage you can find it a time consuming task and due to the lack of experience you may not be able to get the desired results. However there are some websites that are providing the online assistance to its new users. You can register yourself for this service. If you are looking for some big discounts then you have to be flexible with your traveling specifications. If you can schedule your traveling plan for the mid-weeks such as Wednesdays or Tuesdays, then you will be able to find the cheap flights. Also, if you try to get the tickets for late night flights or early morning schedule then you can be benefited largely.
If you're looking for a fun-filled family vacation with something that everyone will enjoy, look no further than Callaway Gardens! This hot Georgia destination has been drawing the crowds for years. With so many exciting things to do, it's no wonder that people all over the world have been making this their favorite vacation spot. If you are starting to think about your next summer getaway, there are plenty of reasons to make this the location. From their famous TreeTop Adventure course in Atlanta to the water sports, here are a few reasons Callaway Gardens will quickly become your family's favorite.
The various activities. Callaway Gardens was designed for fun. Their TreeTop Adventure course includes 10 zip lines ranging from 44 to 700 feet long! Each stretch of line is matched with different challenges, wires, logs, and other suspended surfaces, making it fun for the whole family. For a more mellow activity, consider geocaching or canoeing through one of the many bodies of water nearby. Festivals and workshops. The annual Balloon Festival features hundreds of hot air balloons floating through the air. There are also master's tournaments, fitness series, and educational workshops to ensure that everyone is kept entertained throughout your time here.
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