CHARLESTON, SC

History, coastal views, delicious food, and friendly people put gorgeous Charleston on the map as one of the most popular places to vacation in the Southeast.  Spend your days shopping along King Street or traipsing down the beautiful, historic Battery, and spend your nights wining and dining in some of the best restaurants and bars around. Only a short five hours away you'll find your low country oasis.  Visit www.charlestoncvb.com for more information.

ASHEVILLE, NC

Nestled in the Blueridge Mountains just 3 and a half hours north of Atlanta is a gold mine of fun family activities.  If you enjoy a relaxed, funky atmosphere Asheville, NC is the town for you.  Known as "Paris for the South" Asheville has a wonderful blend of outdoor cafes and art galleries that make strolling the downtown streets an essential part of your evenings.  With music and art festivals, farmer's markets, and outdoor activities like hiking, whitewater rafting, and natural waterslides, people of all ages will find ways to fill their days.  For more information visit www.exploreasheville.com

SAVANNAH, GA

Just a mere 4 hours south of Atlanta the port city of Savannah graces the golden coast of Georgia.  The oldest city in Georgia is known for its historic ghost tours, Spanish moss draped oak trees, and of course Paula Deen.   Catch a concert in the square, stroll along Riverwalk, or head out to the beaches of Tybee Island.  Don't overlook  beautiful Savannah when planning your summer vacations.  For more information visit www.savannahvisit.com. 

CHATEAU ELAN

If luxury is a little more your style, Chateau Elan is the getaway destination for you.  Forty minutes north of Atlanta in Braselton, GA you will surrender yourself to the warm hospitality of a full- service spa where you will be waited on hand and foot.  Enjoy a glass of wine sourced from the property's vineyards, while sitting in your room overlooking the north Georgia foothills, or play a round of golf on their scenic course after a day of pampering yourself with their world- class spa treatments.  This relaxing getaway is perfect for a girls weekend or a calm break from the kids.  For more information visit www.chateauelan.com.

CUMBERLAND ISLAND, GA

Cumberland Island is an environmentalist dream!  The island's shoreline in nationally protected and can only be accessed by boat or ferry.  With barely any inhabitants, restaurants, or shops you are guaranteed a peaceful getaway where you can kayak, hike, bike, fish, or watch the wild horses and hogs who roam the island freely.  The single hotel on the island, The Greyfield Inn, used to be a home to the Carnegies, but you can rough it on many of the island's scenic campsites.  For more information visit  www.exploregeorgia.org or www.greyfieldinn.com.