Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Greetings Traveler,
Happy New Year from TripSmarter.Com and Tourist Network! There's plenty going on in the Great Southeast this time of year, so let's get right to it...

Over 100,000 football fans will descend upon New Orleans for the
2005 Nokia Sugar Bowl as the Auburn Tigers and Virginia Tech Hokies battle it out in the Louisiana Superdome. Most fans will make a week of their trip as they'll celebrate New Year's Eve in N'awlins just a few days before the big game!

Speaking of New Year's celebrations, Underground Atlanta will be hosting the 16th Annual Peach Drop to celebrate New Year's Eve. The Peach Drop has become the Southeast’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration and keeps getting bigger and better every year! And don't miss the Miami Hurricanes vs. the Florida Gators in the Chik-Fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve!

Folks in Key West will be ringing in the New Year Conch-Style! New Orleans is preparing for Mardi Gras 2005. Panama City Beach is looking forward to another great Spring Break. And Myrtle Beach is gearing up for more GOLF!

By the way... our Destin Live Cam from beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is back online (it was down due to damage by Hurricane Ivan)! Check out the view and see why the Emerald Coast of Florida is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world!

This issue's HOT Travel Deals include a Key West Getaway, a Mardi Gras package, and great rates at Bay Point Marriott Resort and Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach! Enjoy!

- The TripSmarter.Com Team

Key West Key West Escape Package Little Palm Isalnd Resort & Spa - You are cordially invited to spend three nights in paradise. Includes champagne, Spa treatments, and culinary delights! All the resort’s water sport amenities will be at your disposal for the duration of your stay, including boat rentals. You’ll find that this island getaway offers everything you’d expect from paradise: authentic thatched-roof bungalows complete with sweeping ocean views, white sand beach adorned with gently swaying palm trees, and of course, the occasional hammock!

New Orleans Mardi Gras Mambo Package Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans - The décor of the Ritz reflects that of the carnival season with subtle hues of purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). Rex, the King of Carnival, chose these colors and their symbolic powers more than a century ago. Today, the colors represent that of the city known as the host to the “world’s biggest party”, Mardi Gras. Includes "Go Cup", Mardi Gras Beads, Mardi Gras Mambo CD, and drink vouchers. From $275 per night. February 6th -9th only. For more information and reservations, contact the toll free reservations number 800-241-3333.

Panama City Beach Try us now... you'll love us even more later! Bay Point Marriott Resort - The Bay Point Marriott Resort is changing... with a new name, new facilities, and exciting new experiences. We want you to sample the newest change. The Spa is open September 1st offering a complete menu of great services to relax, rejoice, and renew. Package includes accommodations, champagne, breakfast for two, choice of Swedish massage or one round of golf, including greens fees, cart, and lunch. From $99 per night. Per person, double occupancy. Does not include taxes, fees or gratuities. Subject to availability. Blackout days may apply.

Panama City Beach TripSmarter.Com EXCLUSIVE Package Edgewater Beach Resort - Edgewater Beach Resort is offering TripSmarter.Com visitors $99 per night for a one-bedroom standard gulf-front suite. On top of that, if you book this offer, you'll receive unlimited golf for two on our executive 9-hole golf course and unlimited free court time for a tennis match on any of our 11 plexicushion tennis courts. Now thru 12/31/04.

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