Thursday, March 8, 2007

Greetings Traveler,

Spring is just two weeks away! Say goodbye to the cold nights of Winter and start making plans to enjoy warmer weather, longer days and more activities! Springtime provides great opportunities for outdoor festivals and celebrations. The warm, sunny days are also a great excuse to go to the beach or visit your favorite vacation spot!


Speaking of great festivals, this year's Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans was a huge success! Loyal revelers took to the streets in a 3 week celebration that filled the French Quarter with crowds, parades and good times! Many of the restaurants and businesses in New Orleans are back and better than ever, giving locals and visitors all the more reason to celebrate and enjoy New Orleans for the great city that it is. Take a look at our Mardi Gras 2007 photos to see exactly how much fun Mardi Gras can be!

Spring Break has just begun in Panama City Beach and Key West! Students from all over the world will enjoy a week of no school and non-stop parties at the two biggest Spring Break destinations in the USA! See it take place live on our Panama City Beach LIVE CAMS! TripSmarter.Com and Beach TV will be right in the middle of the party, so check often for updates! We'll be posting photos and videos to our Spring Break galleries daily! And, if you're going to PCB for Spring Break, don't forget about our Spring Break Photo Contest!

Atlanta, Myrtle Beach, Destin, and Pensacola will also kick off Springtime with festivals and celebrations of all kinds! Check out the Upcoming Special Events for more info!

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  Florida Keys
Atlantic Shores Resort
Atlantic Shores Resort is Key West’s, most affordable and ONLY oceanfront, adult, alternative resort and one of the most exciting and diverse entertainment complexes on the island.
Westin Key West Resort and Marina
The Westin Key West Resort & Marina is situated in a spectacular setting at the West End of Key West and beautiful Sunset Pier. Just outside the resort's front door, guests can stroll along the waterfront promenade that is lined with charming boutiques and cafes. The hotel is in the heart of historic ''Old Town'' and is walking distance to famous Duval Street.
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We have vacation rental town homes, and estate-style vacation rental single family homes with private pools. Live in luxury in the quiet heart of busy old-town Key West. We are the exclusive on-site rental agency for the Truman Annex and Key West Golf Club. Our staff of professional, licensed Realtors® is here to accommodate your needs whether you are vacationing, in need of temporary housing or are looking for a permanent home. Please Email us or call us at 800-884-RENT for all of your rental needs. Please look over our list of Key West Weekly Vacation Rentals and our Monthly Vacation Rentals for the vacation home or condo of your choice.






  Destin & The Beaches of South Walton
Dolphin Developers
Complete and instant vacation rental service. Specializing in beach front vacation homes and condos on beautiful Highway 30-A, at the Beaches of South Walton.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Located along Floridas Emerald Coast, the Hilton Sandestin is situated on a 2,400-acre playground overlooking the most beautiful beaches in the world.






  Panama City Beach, Florida
Bay Point Marriott Resort
Nestled on a 1,100 acre wildlife sanctuary, overlooking beautiful St. Andrews Bay, this resort offers everything under the sun... 356 Newly Renovated Deluxe Guest Rooms including 78 one and two bedroom Golf Villas.
Beach Tower Resort Motel
Located in the heart of the Miracle Strip, Beach Tower Resort offers the ultimate vacation. We have 48 rooms, all of which are directly beach front with their own private balconies.
Boardwalk Beach Resort
Newest luxury condominium overlooking the gulf of mexico. 230 units-1,2 & 3 bedrooms, daily maid service, gulf front dining at Under the Boardwalk Grille & Bar, fitness center with sauna and steam room.
Chateau Motel
Enjoy the worlds most beautiful beaches and sparkling, emerald green Gulf waters. Relax around our lagoon-style, Gulf side pool. Take a leisurely stroll at sunset or relax on your balcony.
Edgewater Beach Resort
With 36 chellenging holes of golf, 11 tennis courts and a new fitness center with state of the art equipment, active vacationers keep busy with energizing activities, while sun worshippers choose from 12 pools.
Plaza Motel
An affordable family owned motel where the pool never closes and the fun never ends!! Great for Spring Break and the whole family, featuring poolside cookouts. .






  Grand Strand, South Carolina
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Kingston Plantation features a 20-story, oceanfront Embassy Suites hotel. Each of the hotel's 255 two-room suites features sweeping Atlantic Ocean vistas, comfortable living areas and luxurious appointments.
Marriott's Ocean Watch Villas at Grande Dunes
Prestigious oceanfront vacation ownership resort by Marriott Vacation Club. International featuring 2 bedroom villas, pools, fitness center, activities department, and marketplace express convenience store.






  Atlanta, Georgia
Four Seasons
CLASSIC and Beloved!!! The Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta. With business, shopping and the arts at your door and service that lends new distinction to Southern hospitality, Four Seasons is dynamic Atlanta's premier hotel address – offering mid-town views, ultra-spacious rooms and peerless meeting space and dining.
Hilton Atlanta
Experience Southern hospitality in an elegant setting at the Hilton Atlanta, located in downtown Atlanta. Both the Georgia World Congress Center and Atlanta Civic Center are within walking distance.
InterContinental Buckhead Hotel
NEW!!!! The InterContinental Buckhead Hotel is within walking distance of Atlanta's Buckhead business district. This new Atlanta luxury hotel is located on Peachtree Road, in the center of Buckhead and is minutes away from trendy restaurants, nightlife and the Southeast's finest shopping including Georgia's famous Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza.
Renaissance Concourse Hotel
Superior service, extraordinary surroundings...At this AAA 4 Diamond/Mobil 3 Star hotel, meeting attendees enjoy the best of both worlds: the convenience of an airport hotel, and the superior quality of one of the world's most respected hotels.



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Upcoming Special Events

Atlanta
3/17 St. Patrick's Day
4/19 - 4/28 Atlanta Film Festival
Throughout May Atlanta Jazz Festival
5/11 - 5/13 Sweet Auburn Spring Fest
7/20 - 7/29 National Black Arts Festival
More Events for Atlanta


Destin
3/30 - 4/1 Emerald Coast Dealers Boat Show
4/13 - 4/15 Seabreeze Jazz Festival
4/19 - 4/22 Sandestin Wine Festival
6/19 - 6/24 Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic
8/18 Emerald Coast Poker Run
More Events for Destin


Key West
Throughout March Spring Break 2007 in Key West
4/17 - 4/21World Sailfish Championship
4/20 - 4/29 Conch Republic Independence Festival
6/10 - 6/17 Cuban-American Heritage Festival
More Events for Key West


Myrtle Beach
3/8 - 3/10 National Shag Dance Competition
3/10 - 3/18 Canadian-American Days Festival
4/21 Blues & Jazz Fest
5/24 - 5/28 Atlantic Beach Bikefest
5/31 - 6/4 Sun Fun Festival
More Events for Myrtle Beach


  New Orleans
3/16 St. Patrick's Day Festival
3/28 - 4/1 Tennessee Williams Literary Festival
4/13 - 4/15 French Quarter Festival
4/27 - 4/29 & 5/4 - 5/6 New Orleans Jazz Fest
7/5 - 7/7 Essence Music Festival
More Events for New Orleans


Panama City Beach
March - April Spring Break 2007!!!
5/3 - 5/6 Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally!!!
5/4 - 5/6 Spring Festival of the Arts
5/10 - 5/12 Gulf Coast Triathlon
5/24 - 5/28 Memorial Day Weekend
More Events for Panama City


Pensacola
3/16 - 3/18 Stars Show
3/31 - 4/1 Pensacola Jazz Fest
4/21 Earth Day Pensacola
5/4 - 5/6 Crawfish Creole Fiesta
6/1 Fiesta of Five Flags
More Events for Pensacola



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Destin, FL

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Key West, FL

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Myrtle Beach, SC
 
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New Orleans, LA

  Beach TV
Panama City Beach, FL

  Beach TV
Pensacola, FL


   







Latest Forum Posts:

St. Patrick's Day Festival at Underground Atlanta
"Whether enjoying free, live entertainment or the fabulous food and vendor market, the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Underground Atlanta has something for everyone. The four-day festival kicks off on Thursday, March 15 and will run through Sunday, March 18, 2007. The festival will be packed with Irish entertainment featuring live music..."


Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill

"THE place to go for live music. Featuring the best band on the beach, "Black Eyed Blonde." Playing modern rock along with great dance music. Locally owned and operated. Serving seafood, steaks and sandwiches. Offers great kid's menu with playgrounds at both locations in Destin and Okaloosa Island..."


Sushi Siam, new in Destin Commons and nice!
"We tried the new Sushi Siam that took the old Bogwalk digs in Destin Commons and we were really impressed with the place.
..."

Destin During Spring Break??
"I was just curious what Destin is like during spring break? I know Panama City Beach is considered the premier spot in Florida for spring break fun but it is just too crowded for me and I am looking for some place else to go. I've heard differing opinions over whether Destin during spring break is for families or college age students.
..."

Spring Break 2007 in Key West, Florida!
"We just finished updating our Key West Spring Break '07 section... check it out to see updated college break dates, recommended hotels, activities, nightlife and more!"

Kenny Chesney
"Well if any of you are gonna be in KW this coming weekend, Kenny Chesney will be playing a free show at Hogsbreath on Saturday 3rd at 4 pm. They will be doing a sound check at 9 am that morning..."

Drunken Parrot
"I saw a post somewhere about a relatively new bar near Sloppy Joes called the Drunken Parrot.
Anyone know about this place? Where exactly is it and what did it used to be? Is it any good?"

How does Myrtle Beach Spring Break compare?
"Anyone been to Spring Break in Myrtle Beach? How does it compare to PCB, Cancun, South Padre?"

If you like seafood...
"I used to vacation in Myrtle Beach every year for 12 years. I'll be going back in a month after not having been there for 2 years and I can say that I do indeed miss it. Especially the seafood!! Since I like to share the wealth, I'll let you know the two best seafood buffets I have found in Myrtle Beach..."

The Pavilion?!?
"well i went to the beach with my family last summer and i didnt go to the pavilion which i should of, and now its closed? So is there gonna be anything else built on that property?"

Mardi Gras was AWESOME!
"First time I've been here through the WHOLE thing! Every day was better than the last, and Mardi Gras day was just the CRAZIEST thing EVER.... I loved it..."

Sting and the Police at the New Orleans Arena!
"June 30, 2007... mark the date on your calendar! It will be one of the COOLEST and GREATEST events in the Southeast. Sting comes back to New Orleans ... ROXANNNNNNE!!!!!!"

Post a pic and introduce yourself for Spring Break 2007!
"Ths has been done in years past and always ends up being a good thread here in the forums..."

Spring Break Photo Contest - Win Spinnaker Express Entry Passes!!!
"Okay guys & girls - here's the photo scavenger hunt we promised! Take some pics during your Spring Break in PCB, send them to us while you're still here (via cell phone, email, whatever) and we'll hook you up with Free Express Entry Passes to Spinnaker Beach Club! Save a few bucks and look like a VIP with these passes as you skip the mile-long line and won't have to pay the nightly cover charge! We'll put all the submissions online..."

More Panama City Beach SPRING BREAK '07 Threads!
"Our Spring Break Forums are attracting thousands of visitors each day, prompting some really great questions and answers! Join the fun and plan your Spring Break NOW!!!


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