Thursday, July 6, 2006

Greetings Traveler,

Summer has officially begun, and it's time to get out and enjoy a vacation! The warmer weather and longer days are perfect for spending a day at the Beach or exploring your favorite city.

If you find yourself near Atlanta, you could catch a Braves game or visit the Heritage Arts Festival. New Orleans celebrates the "father of jazz" this summer at Satchmo Summerfest! Destin hosts the annual Emerald Coast Boat Week. Anglers from all over the world will be fishing for the "big one" in the Key West Marlin Tournament. Myrtle Beach welcomes one of the largest Golf tournaments in the country. And summer just wouldn't be summer without Panama City Beach's Bay Point Billfish Invitational... sure to be one of the largest events
of the year.

So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and enjoy a great summer vacation in the Southeast!

Don't forget to check our Favorite Hotels when making your
vacation plans!

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Margit's Top Five: Top Emerald Coast Restaurants for Family Dining
Wayne's Weather: It's HOT!
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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.
Hilton Key West Resort and Marina
The Hilton 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.
Key West Vacation Rentals &
Key West Real Estate, Compass Realty

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
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.
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Spoil yourself with 2,400 acres of sugar-white beach and pristine bayfront. Enjoy four golf courses, 98-slip marina, 15 tennis courts, 30 market shops, waterfront dining and more.
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.






  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.






  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.






  New Orleans, Louisiana
Renaissance Arts Hotel
This New Orleans luxury hotel, located in a historic 1910 warehouse, provides a unique and artistic choice in the heart of the Arts District of New Orleans. Located 3 blocks from the convention center and 6 blocks from the historic New Orleans French Quarter, the Renaissance Arts Hotel is the perfect choice for a memorable New Orleans hotel experience.



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Upcoming Special Events

Atlanta
7/15 Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
7/15 - 7/16 Atlanta Bike Fest
7/14 - 7/23 National Black Arts Festival
7/15 - 7/24 Heritage Arts Festival
More Events for Atlanta



Destin
Tuesdays in July Mini-Gras @ The Village
7/13 Bastille Day Celebration
8/12 - 8/19 Emerald Coast Boat Week
More Events for Destin



Key West
7/8 Underwater Music Festival (video)
7/19 - 7/22 Key West Marlin Tournament (video)
7/20 - 7/23 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
7/23 - 7/30 Reef Awareness Week
More Events for Key West


  Myrtle Beach
7/22 Summer Parrott Head Festival @ La Belle Amie
8/12 Dog Days Blues & Jazz @ La Belle Amie
8/27 - 9/1 World Amateur Handicap Championship
More Events for Myrtle Beach


New Orleans
7/19 - 7/23 Tales of the Cocktail
7/21 - 7/22 Folk Festival
8/3 - 8/6 Satchmo SummerFest (video)
8/5 White Linen Nights
More Events for New Orleans


Panama City Beach
7/12 - 7/16 Bay Point Billfish Invitational Tournament
7/10 - 7/15 USFA World Series "B"
7/17 - 7/22 USFA World Series "A"
More Events for Panama City


Pensacola
7/14 - 7/15 Blue Angels Air Show
8/4 - 8/6 Bushwacker & Music Festival
9/22 - 9/24 Pensacola Seafood Festival
More Events for Pensacola



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    NEW! Featured Editorials!
Latest Forum Posts:

Places to eat in Midtown Atlanta
"We travel to Atlanta every so often on business and stay in Midtown. Since driving in Atlanta can be a real hassle, we've explored most of Midtown on foot and found some really cool places to eat. Here are a few suggestions..."

Snapperhead's and other places to eat near Destin
"Okay, for all us that love the Emerald Coast. I found a cool, chillin beach bar... Snapperheads, food us great, HUGE PORTIONS. My husband loved it, the kids loved it... And the prices are WONDERFUL..."

Sarabeth's in Key West
"Just want to share my experience at Sarabeth Restaurant with anyone going to Key West. What a great place and should not be missed. Did lunch and dinner there, and the meals were probably the best I have had in S. Florida. Definitely try it..."

Pawley's Island (Myrtle Beach)
"Just a short drive south, and a different world. Pawley's Island has LOTS of great eating places, and I've only just begun to sample them. For fine dining, Louis's at Pawley Island is special. He's THE lowcountry cooking genius in the business..."

Where to Stay in Panama City Beach
"A great little bed & breakfast? A suite for your family? A room with a view? There are thousands of options... make the most of your vacation - find the best possible accommodations by networking with people who have been there..."

General Discussions about Panama City Beach
"Discuss your trips and travels... make suggestions or ask a question. A place to give and find advice about PCB..."






Top 5 Restaurants on the Emerald Coast for Family Dining

By Margit Bisztray,
Food Critic

I love early summer. In Florida, it’s when the water makes the most sense, and it’s the perfect temperature. You lie on the beach until you can’t stand it anymore, and then the blue welcome of the Gulf. And no matter how nice it is all year around in this state, where we have sunshine in February, it’s still different to barbecue in the summer, or grill up some burgers by the pool or the water. Summer equals barbecue, no matter where you are.

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It's HOT!
By Wayne Gentry,
Meteorologist

Talk about beach weather! If I make a big deal out of how HOT it's going to be, I figure it's only fair to compare the temperature to what we think of as normal. As I look at our stations in the Southeast, we are seeing many record high temperatures to have occurred from the 1990's right up to the present. Scientists will continue to argue about how much influence man has on our changing climate, but it doesn't take a weatherman to know IT'S HOT!

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Summer Season is Here....
By Randy Peterson,
Host of Club Hour

It's not a rare email to see...."YOUR ARTICLE IS LATE" and usually I have no excuse, but it's that time of year in the Southeast...that time of year in all of our wonderful vacation oriented markets....Summer!!! That's right, school is out, families no longer have to wait, vacation time is here and in everyone of our markets we are seeing packed restaurants, packed roads, and towns packed with smiles!

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