Georgia Vacation Deals

If you’re planning a trip to Savannah and looking for a little adventure to get your heart pumping you might consider a haunted tour.  There are a number of different options.  The Ghost Talk, Ghost Walk tour gives you a little history as well as some spooky stories.  Here is a blog post written by someone who has recently gone on one of the tours.

I’m looking forward to hitting the beach this summer and Georgia has some great ones!  When you’re going to the beach for a getaway you want to find a place to stay that is near the beach.  I found this post by USA Today where they discuss three different Jekyll Island Oceanfront Hotels.   Click here to read the post.

The development of Georgia has always had churches at the center.  Christ Church is a historic church near Fort Frederica on St. Simons Island.  One of the oldest churches in Georgia, Christ Church was founded in 1808 following the Revolutionary war.  The original building was constructed in 1820 but was badly damaged during the Civil war.  In 1884 the church was rebuilt.

Today services are still held in the gothic style building.  Visitors are welcome to attend services and the church building is open to the public from 2-5 daily for tours.  The grounds include a cemetery with the oldest grave dating back to 1803.

The beautiful weather and The Masters has golf on a lot of our minds lately.  Georgia is quite the state for golf, whether it’s beautiful views of the ocean or the mountains Georgia golf beckons with beautiful images.  Before heading to Georgia for your golf vacation, check out a few of these golf packages so you’re sure to get a great deal.

IGLS Golf Packages with Golf

Innsbruck Resort is located just 75 minutes from Altanta, Georgia, is surrounded by beautiful mountains, and has an 18-hole championship golf course.  Their golf package includes a 2 or 3 night stay as well as rounds of golf.  Prices begin at $228.  Call 706-878-2400 for more information.

Royal Golf Vacation Package

The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simons Island offers this golf package starting at $289 per night now through May 27, 2010.  The package includes your choice of accommodations, greens fees for two each day, cart rental daily, and range balls for the driving range.  Call 800-342-0212 for more information.

Night Golf

Chateau Elan has a golf package that is offered for April 24^th, 2010.  This includes accommodations, golf for two in the Night Tournament, and glow in the dark balls, flagsticks, and accessories.  Prices begin at $199.  Call 678-425-0900 x41 for more information.

Golf Package

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris has a golf package that includes accommodations, greens and cart fees, and use of the driving and practice ranges.  Call 706-379-9900 for more information.

If you’re looking for an outdoor adventurous Georgia vacation then click here.  A group will be kayaking St. Simons Island, GA from June 21^st to June 26^th 2010 and will spend their nights camping out.  Sounds like quite the adventure.  RSVP ASAP!

If you are planning an unforgettable meeting or business conference in Georgia then consider a beautiful destination such as The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort.  The resort offers event space and amenities that will enhance any business meeting or conference.    Meeting outside of the normal walls of business helps to stir up more creative thinking and also helps to boost moral.

The conference and meeting facilities can accommodate 20 to 350 attendees.  Full catering services are available.  The King and Prince has meeting planners and conference coordinators on staff to help with all of your conference and Georgia meeting needs.

On Sunday March 28, 2010 in St. Simons Island you won’t want to miss The Taste of Glynn from 5-8 pm at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort.  The event is held annually at The King and Prince Resort and benefits the Glynn Community Crisis Center as well as the Amity House and Hope House – all helping battered women.  The event features foods from area restaurants and caterers and there are a number of items up for silent auction.  There are also several contests and prizes during the event.  For more information read the Jacksonville News article here.

Georgia has a number of historic sites one of which is Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island and cared for by the National Park Service.  The fort is named after Frederick, Prince of Wales and is located on the bend of the Frederica River which gave it a good defensive position.  The Fort was inhabited by 800-100 people from 1736 – 1758.  Fort Frederica was the location of the Bloody Marsh, the 1742 battle in which General Oglethorpe’s soldiers defeated the Spanish forces.  There is a cemetery located on the Fort’s grounds with an unknown number of people buried there.

A visit to the historic location will allow you a peek back in time.  There are park ranger led tours and living history programs throughout the year.  The park also features exhibits and an orientation film.  For more information call 912-638-3639.

Georgia is a beautiful place to be in the spring and April brings with it a few great Georgia vacation deals.  Here are some of the best April deals I found:

Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia offers a “Celebrate Spring Package”.   This deal includes accommodations, golf, bike rental, boat rental, tennis court time, and admission to the Garden.  Rates begin at $119.  The package runs from March 20, 2010 through April 24, 2010.  Call 1-800-225-5292 for reservations.

Reynold’s Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia has several package deals available.  One is “The Azalea Masters Week Package” which starts at $459 per person per night.  The package includes accommodations, a round of golf, and a breakfast buffet.  Call 877-809-3324 to book reservations.

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia has the “April Beach Get-Away”  package.  This package offers a special room rate of $180 per night for April 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15, 2010.  The deal includes a free room upgrade to Ocean Front and for staying 3 nights or more you receive a $50 resort card which can be used at a resort restaurant, the golf course, or The Royal Treatment Cottage.

Marriott Atlanta Marquis has a “Spring Breakaway in Atlanta, GA” package which runs through April 11, 2010.  If you stay 3 consecutive nights you can save up to 25%.  Rates begin at $159 per night.

Check Priceline.com for April flight deals to get you to Georgia!

I just learned about another Georgia business falling into money troubles and this one could impact some Georgia vacationers travel plans.  Apparently the Sea Island Co., owners of Sea Island The Cloister & The Lodge on St. Simons Island, is in debt.  The article from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says:

The company’s downward spiral is a stunning tale of over-borrowing and over-expansion that collided with the worst recession since World War II, a downturn that has pummeled the luxury resort market across the nation.

However, if you do have vacation plans at Sea Island the article says the resort is still open.  To read the entire article click here.