Atlanta Travel Forum

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!

I read that airlines jack up their fares in their hub cities. I confirmed this by checking air fare from LAX to ATL which is $320.00. If I search LAX to Charlotte, NC I'm routed through Atlanta and the fare is only $178.00. I would be on the exact same flights. I understand that I would not be able to check bags. I'm wondering if anyone had successfully traveled this way? Both directions require a change of planes. Getting off in Atlanta will be easy however I'm not sure if I can check-in (return flight) in Atlanta when my flight was to originate in Charlotte? Would love to hear any experiences or words of wisdon.

We are looking for a very early train/subway ride to the Atlanta Hartsfield
Jackson International Airport. Where is the exact time of the MARTA trains
running extremely early on Sundays? Is it true that all trains are very delayed just because it is Sunday? We are concerned about being at the airport two
hours early, or even earlier on Dec. 23rd just before Christmas! Our flight is
scheduled to depart at 7:25 A.M.!!!! Please help us to locate more info.
We are guessing that the long term parking lots would be full if we drove.:(
Thank you! Most Sincerely, Evie

Can I buy a marta pass(that's good for a month in Atlanta, GA) on-line? If so, how can I do it? If not, how can I buy one?

Howdy. :)

I'm flying home to Denmark from Utah this Christmas on Thursday the 20th, catching a connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline is the same, and the luggage will be checked through all the way. All the same, I only have an hour's layover - is that enough time to get from gate to gate? The terminal is the same - it's quite confusing because my itinerary says it's the Southern Terminal but according to what I read, the Atlanta terminals are labeled A-E? And I thought domestic/international flights were usually separated?

That question has been asked before, and I'm sure you're tired of answering it, but I'm wondering if it's really busy at Christmas-time and whether or not I can make it. As the last part of the question, can someone please explain to me how it works in Atlanta once I get off the plane from Salt Lake City... do I have to go through a huge security check again (is that the T-gate or main checkpoint), because I guess that's the only real thing hindering me from getting from gate to gate?

Thank y'all for taking the time to read this, I know this question is practically worthy of an FAQ, but it's vital that I make this flight, and I may have to re-book my flight..? Thanks again!

from the indian creek station to the ga dome .iwould like to know the running time.

I do not fly post 911...plain and simple. I plan to rent a car and drive to LA where I'll be working until August. Hotels have been booked along the way at a low cost of 25.00 a night for the 4 day trip. I need a dependable and trustworthy travel companion beginning Feb 8 of 2008 to share expense of rental car and gas. Overall the complete trip is very affordable for the right person.

Please contact Alan @ lifeinhifi@aol.com

Hiya! I am taking an American domestic flight through Atlanta then international to Manchester, England. I have never been to Atlanta's Airport and I am very nervous! I booked my flight through Expedia.com and My itinerary says that I will arrive in Terminal South from my domestic flight and leave Terminal South for my international. What processes will I have to go through EXACTLY when I arrive? I have a 2 hour layover. Will I have to pick up my bags when I get there or will they be forwarded to my international flight? Will I have to go through security again when I arrive in Atlanta? Will i have to check in again? If someone could answer these questions I'd REALLY appreciate it! Thanks so much!!!

-J

In the early 70s I remember entering the underground through s street level door thaat then went down a LONG staircase to an area near the calliope. Does this entrance still exist and where?

GTG

Hi there, I will be travelling back to south Africa and have a 8 hr layover in Atlanta..so wanted to head out and see some sites/shopping...I have been to Atlanta before, but dont'really remember how to get around....
If you could please send ideas of shopping etc to visit near the aiport...
Thanks

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hi im from england and im looking to move to marietta to live and take a music business course in athens.

im just unsure of how far they are apart (in miles?) and and of bus/marta/train services that go between the two

if anyone could help with this that would be a great help

thanks

Hi Everyone

I need urgent help!! I am flying from Dublin, Ireland to San Juan but have to get a connecting flight in Atlanta and the layover time is only 1 hour 35 mins. Is this enough time?? I have never flew to America before and am unsure as to their policies about security etc. Do i have to go through customs again?? Do i have to get my luggage and check in again?? I am just about to book the flight now but have been told this is the weekend before Thanksgiving and may be much more busy. Please help so i can book my flight and my lovely Soutern Caribbean Cruise.

Thanks!!!!

Can pets walk with their owners during a tour of the cemetary?

Hi,
I was hoping to surprise my girlfriend and pop the question while in Atlanta for our 6 year dating anniversary on Oct. 4th. i'm from just across the state line in alabama but we went on our first date to atlanta. my question is: Could Piedmont Park be a romantic spot for a proposal? maybe at the dock or gazebo or some other spot. something kinda' private. or does anyone have any other ideas of romantic spots around atlanta. we've visited the park on previous trips to atlanta but i'm sorta having second thoughts about the piedmont park idea. not sure. thanks for any help!

How far is the temple at Lilburn(Rockbridge rd) from the Hilton hotel at Courtland. Are there any buses thatgo there? How much will a taxi cost?

I am turing 21 in October and I was curious to know whether Buckhead or VA Hightlands would be the best bet. I have done the whole Moondogs thing, but I want to do something that I will probably not do again, or not on a regular basis. I am definitly a bar person and do not like the club scene as much. I have about 30 people planning to come and they are all my age and older(college students from Kennesaw). So any suggestions would be fantastic! I am up for all of them!! Thanks soooo much!

Ok, 10 hours in Atlanta on Saturday, November 3. What to do for a first time visitor? Assuming my Delta flights are on time, I arrive at 5:20am and depart at 3:30pm from the Atlanta Airport. What shall I do? Any ideas?

What time does marta stop running? There is a concert on saturday and it ends at eleven. They are encouraging people to only drive to the nearest marta station and take the train to piedmont park. So I am wondering if the concert ends at eleven or twelve will the trains still be running or are thousands of people going to be stuck without a ride?

im thinking of moving to chattanooga tennessee very soon and i also look forward to going to atlanta and checking out the underground atlanta mall just from reading about it seem very fun to shop and just having a good time.....

Hi, we will be routing through Atlanta next month and we have a long ( 10 hour) stopover before flying on to Eurpoe.

We are flying with 2 different airlines which means we'll have to collect our luggage then check it in again, with the new airline.

With such a long stopover I was thinking of exploring Atlanta a little but of course that gives us the problem of what to do with our luggage. Are there any facilities for storing luggage at Atlanta, or is that a thing of the past?

Would the second airline ( Delta) allow us to check our luggage in really early for the onward Atlanta/Paris leg?

Hi everyone,

I have a 24-hour stopover in Atlanta in August, and was thinking of booking myself into a city centre hotel for the night, so that I can walk around town and do some sightseeing before going back to the airport in the afternoon.

Can anyone recommend a hotel in the centre of town, which isn't too expensive?

Thanks!

Birgit

My boyfriend is coming from the London area for three months in February to visit. He doesn't want to stay in a hotel and can't stay with me. I was wondering if any on you know about any vacation rentals. I found some for about 1400 but was hoping I could knock it down to 1000. We are looking for something in the Atlanta area although anything in the Clayton/Henry area would be fine too, as long as it's safe.

I WILL BE FLYING INTO Atlanta for a DR'S Appt. at Emory UNIV. Med. CENTER. COULD YOU HELP MR OUT? WHERE AT THE AIRPORT DO I BOARD THE MARTA TRAIN? WHERE DO I TRANSFER? WHERE DO I GET OFF?

MORRIS BROWN-VT

Hi everyone - I'm going to be a first time traveller to Georgia at the beginning of September, coming from an English summer - and I use the term loosely - what sort of clothing should I think of bringing?

I will have a 5-hour layover at the Atlanta airport on my way to Germany. I wanted to get in some shopping for friends in Germany. Is there a Target store adjacent to or really close to the airport?

Thanks!

Hello all,

I will be making a trip for a couple nights in Atlanta, in about 2 weeks from now. I have a new member of the family, by way of an adopted Jack Russell. Anyone familiar with the area where IKEA is located, and know of any decent hotels in the very near vicinity, which are likely to be pet friendly? I could use some help here. Or if you don't know the answer to this question, perhaps you know the name of that neighborhood.

Hi!

Just a question about transfering flights in Atlanta. I am flying from San Franscico to Barcelona via Atlanta, and I'm a bit upset because I just have one hour to change flights (luckily I don't have to check-in again). I know atlanta is an enormous airport, so I'd like to ask whether someone around here in the forum knows a bit more about the airport and could tell me how far the boarding areas can be. I imagine flgihts to Europe must be boarded in different area. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks!

we are gonna be in Atlanta the beginning of Aug. we know we can park by the dome, but if there is way for us to find FREE parking even if its alittle walking that would be COOL.
Also need some fresh ideas of how to kill about 5 hrs. been to atlanta 3 times b/4... sites are getting old.
Can you help PLEASE?

i'm coming to atlanta from charleston around the 20th of june for a few days and wondered if anyone's into getting together to play "tourist guide"? actually i used to live in atlanta back in the late 80s and early 90s but it has changed so much! i was in atlanta over the memorial day weekend for the first time since then and i couldn't believe it. ooooh the growing pains!
i'd like to maybe meet up with someone who knows about photography and can help/advise me on taking some pics. i know pretty much what i want to photograph but need help in finding good locations to shoot from and parking space help. hey, lunch and or dinner on me. william

i'm going to atlanta this 17 june for some meeting and will be there for 5 days. the meeting will almost everyday most likely to be till 4 or 5 pm. what can i do after that hour and the transportation should be easy rite? I'll be staying at the hyatt regency and, this is my 1st trip to the US. Oh, and is the citypass thing good?