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Atlanta:
Polka 'N Party |
Remember
the Twilight Zone? You might think you've entered it when you
first come upon Helen, Georgia... tucked into the north Georgia
mountains is an Alpine village in the midst of a seemingly endless
Oktoberfest!
"The first thing visitors will probably notice is the Festhalle,"
Kay Mathena, Executive Director of the Helen Chamber of Commerce
told us. "The entire town is in Oktoberfest
mode, but the Festhalle is huge - it holds up to 1100 people!"...
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Emerald Coast:
Shopping Destin |
Destin
is world famous as a deep-sea fishing mecca, and of course the
succulent seafood prepared in local restaurants is equally well
known. Lately though, Destin has been gaining a reputation for
its extensive shopping opportunities.
From quirky little boutiques to sprawling outlet shops to uniquely
original resort shopping destinations, there's a shop in Destin
with whatever you need... or want!... more
on this article
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Key West:
Fantasy Fest 2002 |
"Get
out your headgear, get out your costumes, and get out of the
house - the season is here!" Marjorie Paul Shook, Key TV's
General Manager, can only be talking about one thing - Fantasy
Fest!
There's only one party in America more outrageous, more over-the-top,
more original than Mardi Gras... and that's Fantasy Fest....
more
on this article
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Myrtle Beach:
Golf the Grand Strand |
Fall
is arguably the single best time to golf Myrtle Beach. The days
are still long enough for eighteen holes, cool breezes make
getting outside a pleasure, and many of the courses and resorts
have fall specials.
This is a town that takes its golfing seriously. How seriously?
Myrtle Beach has spent decades becoming the "Golf Capital
of the World," and with over 120 courses and climbing,
the title seems likely to remain with the Grand Strand for some
time... more
on this article
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New Orleans:
Haunted New Orleans |
New
Orleans is famous for the wild times at Mardi Gras, but not
everyone knows that New Orleans throws the howlingest Halloween
celebration in the country!
Halloween is on Thursday this year, but there's plenty going
on before and after the 31st... the ghastly goings-on promise
to be thrilling enough to wake the dead!... more
on this article
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Panama
City Beach:
Outrageously Frightful! |
Ghouls
and goblins everywhere, a frightfully sexy fashion show, and
a hair-raising costumed Ball... Panama City Beach really gets
into the "spirit" of things for Halloween!
Several of the larger Beach clubs are throwing parties, contests
and balls to make the most of the one holiday when everyone's
encouraged to dress outlandishly and act the fool... more
on this article
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