See what the experts are saying about Atlanta. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Planning a trip
Here you'll find practical information that will help you make travel arrangements, pick a time to visit, find local resources for specialized needs, and even access tons of useful information on the Internet. Destination: Atlanta -- Red A... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The Buckhead office, across from the Westin Buckhead near Lenox Square, provides travel services and currency exchange (tel. 404/262-7561). Area Codes -- In metro Atlanta, you must dial the area code (404, 770, or 678)... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
As soon as you know you're going to Atlanta, write or call the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30303 (tel. 800/ATLANTA or 404/222-6688). They'll send you a copy of Atlanta Heritage Gu... Continue reading »
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When to go
Although there is no high season for tourism here, Atlanta is a major convention and trade-show destination. Before choosing travel dates, it's wise to ask the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) or your travel agent what major events... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Note: Some events, such as the Georgia Renaissance Festival and the Georgia Shakespeare Festival, begin in one month and continue for several months thereafter. These are listed under the month in which they start, so do look back and ahead a... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (tel. 404/768-4100; www.atlanta-airport.com), 10 miles south of downtown, is the world's largest and busiest passenger airport and transfer hub, accommodating 78 million passengers... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Before you start your search for the lowest airfare, you may want to consider booking your flight as part of a travel package. Package tours are not the same thing as escorted tours. They are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, a... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get es... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" page of the U.S. Department of State website at http://travel.state.gov. Interna... Continue reading »
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Money
ATMs Nationwide, the easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM (automated teller machine), sometimes referred to as a "cash machine" or "cashpoint." The Cirrus (tel. 800/424-7787; www.mastercard.com) and PLUS (tel. 800... Continue reading »
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Recommended reading
Many books have been written -- both fiction and nonfiction -- about this beloved city. And while most nonfiction can be taken for fact, many natives will tell you that a lot of the fiction holds nearly as many truths (and some not-so-secret... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your children out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But as any veteran family vacationer will assure you, a trip with the kids can... Continue reading »
Atlanta Travel Experiences
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This is the End...Beautiful Friend...The End
Amsterdam. It marks the last spot on our travel, finalizing Plan B. We have chased our dream to conclusion, and have tra... Continue reading »
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Leaving Home
Leaving home was pretty hard - but I knew that it would be. I love family so much and am sad that I will miss so much of the kids l... Continue reading »
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The all American experience
We arrived in Atlanta on the 11th July. It took 3 hours to get out of the airport, as we picked up our luggage, went through baggage chec... Continue reading »
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Springtime in Atlanta
I lived in Atlanta for two and a half years. This is my second visit back as a 'tourist'. I like to go in April. The weather has been so... Continue reading »
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Secret's in the sauce
Well, we left Savannah this morning and traveled across the state to Macon, and then ventured off onto State Highway 23 (our magic number... Continue reading »
Popular Atlanta Hotels
- Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Atlanta W-Hill GA
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- The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
- Marriott Suites Midtown
- Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter
- Courtyard by Marriott Perimeter Center
- Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center
