Georgia Travel Forum

Greetings:

Anyone have a suggestion or two on where to eat in Brunswick, Ga? (Local Fish?) We are just blowing through on 95, stopping at Holliday Express off 95..........Thanks for any and all help................Lastrun

Do anyone know about Lithonia,Ga? Restuarants, Hotels, etc. Something close to the Stonecrest Mall.

Hi! I'm going back to Atlanta for a month August 23, after 13 years! Has much changed and are there any VT meets I could attend? I'll be staying in Emory area, near the CDC which I'll be visiting (the purpose of my visit, actually!).

Cheers! :-)

My step son plays Prof Baseball and we used to make several trips to Atl.. but he moved to American League and so haven't been in a few years..
As my husband takes off to Pittsburgh to watch him with the guys..I'm in the mood for Baseball so I'm driving to Atl for the weekend in about two weeks. I've booked a room at Westin..I think that's where we stayed before.. and I remember the cab ride was only like 6 or 7.00 to the field.. Also..we didn't venture out of the "baseball realm" while there with the team.. Can anyone tell me what would be close to Westin..such as places to eat/shop??? I get my cities confused during baseball season and they kind of all run together..I remember a nice mall but it was quite a drive away..I'm looking for some places close since I'll be by myself..don't want to wander out too far..

I'm working on releasing a coffee table book on Savannah by mid or the end 2009 through National Geographic Books. I've finished the first portion of the photos, but will be returning to take more in the near future. This time around I want to concentrate on the food, people, possibly the industries of fishing and handcrafts and back roads. This isn't going to be a tourist guide, but a book about Savannah's since of place. I would love to hear your thoughts on this project, but I can't give too much information away. I'm always interested in hearing stories and getting input on new ideas to include in book. I'm also happy to give credit in the acknowledgments to the stories and ideas that I use. Some of the photos are posted on my website under travel at www.johnstonphotos.org. I look forward to hearing from you and your ideas.

I am looking for a nice, clean hotel in or near Los Angeles that is not too expensive. I will need it for 3 or 4 nights from July 30, 2008 for 2 people. Can anyone recommend one?

Thank you.

We were recently in Savannah and took one of the tours. The guide pointed out a "dog" on point as we drove past a square. Half of our party thinks the dog was real, the other half thinks it was a statue. If it is a statue can anyone confirm that and tell me in which square it is located. A lunch out is riding on the info. Thanks.

My husband and I are travelling from Australia and will be picking up a motorhome from Conyers. We would like to know the best way to travel to Conyers from the airport and a rough idea on the time it would take us?

My nephew is traveling alone for the first time, and he will be transfering in Atlanta to continue on to Portland, Or. My question is, if someone out there can help me, is where do we find on the web if possible, what gate he will be coming into and what gate he will be departing from. Also, what the terminal layout is so he will know where he is going and how long he has to get to his next gate. I wish it would be as simple as coming in one gate and leaving out the in the neighboring gate, but as one who has traveled a few times, I know that is not the way it will be. Can someone please help us make this journey for him easier? Thankyou

Hi all!

I'm headed down to Atlanta for a wedding in July. I'm flying into ATL, and will need to rent a car for a couple days. Rental costs at the airport are close to double what I've found at non-airport car places...but I'm not sure how I'd get there.

Are there any rental car companies accessible by MARTA that aren't aiport locales? I'm going to be hit with the under-25 fees as it is, so if I can save $30/day renting a few miles away, that would be really nice.

Thanks so much!

My son-in-law is in the Army National Guard and he just received orders to participate in training at Ft Stewart, GA. Since he is in the reserves and not active duty, he has to provide his own housing. ANY help or suggestions greatly appreciated. He's supposed to be there tonight, so I'm sure he will have to do a hotel for a few nights, but can't stay in one for a month. I'll keep watch here, but if you have any ideas feel free to call my cell phone 4232802464. THANKS, Fred!

I wonder if you could help me find out how to comment on a person who went over and above the necessary help when we arrived at our destination on the Marta from Hartsfield?Jackson airport last week. I would like her recognized for it if possible. I can't find the right spor for my comment. Thank you Mrs Landstrom

I am flying to Europe for the first time(Paris,Spain and Portugal).I am feeling a little intimidated about what course of action I should take when arriving at Hartsfield.I am open to any tips as I am desperate to have a clue.Thanks!

what can i do in the african savannah?

Hello,
I'll be flying through Atlanta on my way to and from Europe. On the way home from Italy to the US, I have a choice of either a 2 hour layover or a 4 hour layover in Atlanta. Could someone with experience flying through Atlanta advise me which might be preferable? I'll need to collect my bag, go through immigration & customs (I'm a US citizen, if that makes any difference timewise), recheck bag, and go the the gate to catch my connecting flight. Is 2 hours enough, or would 4 be better?
Thank you

Hi,
We're traveling to Atlanta to visit the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain. We would like to find a hotel that is at the mid point to both of these locations. Ideally we would like something in the way of a suite since we are a family of four traveling together. Any suggestions would be great.

Also does anyone know how what area of Atlanta Buford Hwy is in? Thanks much!

I will be coming to atlanta to see the braves play the reds on friday may 2nd. where should I stay to it will be easy to get to the game. are there any shuttles or busses that take you to the park. I am leaving on saturday may 3rd from Atlanta airport. any suggestions would be helpful

Dave from canada

Which is the best trolley tour company to use in Savannah. We are looking for one we can get on and off of and has fairly frequent service.
Thanks you

Is this a good central location to stay?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=148+Whitaker+St,+Savannah,+GA+31401&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=28.749334,59.765625&ie=UTF8&ll=32.079084,-81.093714&spn=0.007491,0.014591&z=16&iwloc=addr

I've been reading up on the "bad" areas of Savannah - and though this is right in the District, one of the bed areas seems to be nearby - at West Oglethorpe (just west of MLK Jr. Blvd? Any thoughts?

Thanks!

We found a few private homes to stay at in different locations. Can you look at the locations and let me know what you think is the better? We want to be able to walk to everything!

Please tell me if you think certain locations are too far south, too far north, too far east or just perfect. I am interested to know if the places around the park are too far south and whether staying on River or Broughton is too far north. Thanks!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=208+W+Park+Ave,+Savannah,+GA+31401&daddr=513+tattnall+street,+savannah,+ga+to:418+E+Taylor+St,+Savannah,+GA+31401+to:556+east+liberty+street+savannah+to:west+liberty+street+and+whitaker+street+savannah+to:129+houston+street+savannah,+ga+to:224+E+Bolton+St,+Savannah,+GA+31401+to:101+East+Broughton+Street,+Savannah,+GA+31401+to:east+river+street,+savannah+ga&mra=pe&mrcr=7&sll=32.07915,-81.098405&sspn=0.030108,0.058365&ie=UTF8&ll=32.069847,-81.09189&spn=0.030111,0.058365&z=14

Hi Everyone!

There are 4 of us traveling to Savannah for a long weekend and I was hoping you could answer a couple of questions for us?

First, we are deciding between 4th of July weekend and Columbus Day weekend in October. Do you have any suggestions as to which would be more pleasant, weather and crowd wise?

Second, we are planning on renting a private home/condo for our stay. We know that downtown is basically bordered by the Park on the South, the River on the North, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. on the West and East Broad St on the East. Those boundaries seem to be about a mile in each direction, such that staying anywhere in between the boundaries is pretty ideal and convenient for access to the park, River St, Boughton St., restaurants and major attractions.

That being said, is there an area within the 1 mile district that is MORE ideal? Some are right at the Park area, either slightly southeast or southwest of the park, some are directly on Boughton Street (loft like condos), others are smack dab in the middle and others are further north near or on River Street.

Our preferences are super flexible, but we would 100% like to be near and convenient to everything. We like everything, from off the beaten path (BUT still close to everything (walking)) OR in the middle of all the action!

What do you think? Looking for an insiders opinion.

Hope you can help us out. Thanks so much!

Kristina

Hello everyone,

I'm planning to be in Atlanta downtown (aquarium) this Friday. I'll be driving from Knoxville, TN and will get there around 1pm. My questions are:

1. Should I park downtown or should I park at one of the Marta's stations and just take subway? If I'll take Marta, which station should I park at and how would I get there? I'll be driving to Douglousville after seeing Aquarium.

2.Could anyone recommend good places, within walking distance from Aquarium, for lunch and dinner?

3. How safe is Atlanta's downtown for a young woman?

Thank you

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

How easy is it to get to?

I am not familiar with Atlanta and hope to take my first trip.

Howdy folks, I'm looking for some info. I'm traveling from the UK to Atlanta, I need to get from Atlanta to Peachtree city.

I can't see if there is a bus service or a train there. So I presume it will have to be a taxi, does anyone know roughly how much a taxi would cost from atlanta roughly airport area to peachtree city.

Much appreciated

Hi I am in Atlanta for Spring break My husband and I have to babysit our two grandkids aged 7 and 8.whilst their parents go on holiday. We would like to know of anything that may interest them around Atlanta. We don't mind taking them away for a few days either in a R.V. or motel if there is an area that they may like.I know they have done Atlanta to death. Much obliged for any help you can give

where is the best place to park?

Hey Fellow Atlantans! A VT'er on her first solo trip out of England will be visiting on the weekend of March 15th and 16th and wants to get together with some of the local VT'ers on this side of the pond.

The link to her forum posting is: http://members.virtualtourist.com/f/p/60d98/

This is the link to the meetings page: http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4195-1-0-765807-Atlanta---meeting.html

Let's get together and meet some fellow Atlantans and greet a new traveler on her new travels! Rex Vaughan or I will get further details and post them. Looking forward to seeing some local VT'ers again!

Does anyone know a good place to hire a RV OR Motorhome hire in atlanta, close to airport?
Im an under 25 driver but over 21.
We are looking to take it into North Carolina as well.
Has anyone got any ideas on how much the price can be?
Thanks
Rachel

Hi!

I'm looking for a hotel in Savannah and I found this Homewood Suites 4 miles from the city center.

5820 White Bluff Road

Is that a good neighborhood?