may 1, 2009
Jan Gets a Blog!
I realized one of my long-time goals and launched my Girl on the Go blog covering travel-related news, events in Atlanta and relationships. Check out other blogs from travelgirl contributors here.
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Big Bang for July 4
I've been going to the Lenox Square fireworks in Atlanta since I was a child. Back then we could drive right up and just park ourselves on the long-gone grassy hillside. The most memorable year was when my best friend's 11-year-old brother got into the "Big People's Coke" at their annual 4th of July party, and after he woozily sat down, his scout master plunked himself right down next to him. I'm fairly certain there is no badge awarded for underage drinking. This year is the 50th anniversary of the largest fireworks show in the Southeast. Games and musical entertainment starts at 6:00 with fireworks scheduled for around 9:40. www.lenoxsquare.com
New Grand Canyon Tour
This new Pink Jeep Tour to the Grand Canyon is the only one allowed access to the remote Quartermaster Point. Travel from Las Vegas in the Tour Trekker, a new high-end vehicle, with stops at Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Dolon Springs along the way. Once at the West Rim, guests have the option of a 20-minute hike and can tour the Skywalk, the transparent 70-foot walkway. The tour lasts 9-10 hours and the cost is $224. www.pinkjeep.com
Win a Trip to Tahiti
Do you need or deserve a trip to Tahiti? Make a video about it and you may be one of six families to win a six-night trip on two of Tahiti's 118 islands, which includes breakfast and dinner daily and adventures such as swimming with sharks, picnic on a private islet or spa treatments. Air transportation will be provided by Air Tahiti Nui. Check out the details on the Invest in Your Love contest at www.investinyourlove.com
RentaBike
No need to cart your own bike cross-country on your next trip. Check out RentaBike, which offers bike rentals across North America through local bike shops. Go online and pick your desired location, time and type of bike you'd like. Once you complete it, you'll be a confirmation as well as local riding information. Some locations offer rentals by the hours while others are by the day. www.rentabikenow.com
pick of the week
Protect your feet and the planet when you travel by using these Biodegradable Travel Booties. Slip a pair in your carry-on and you'll never go barefoot through security again. Founded by two moms who share a passion for the planet and their children's future, ecoLiving Essentials is devoted to providing sustainable products for the travel and hospitality industries. The company also sells a Biodegradable Shower Cap that can be used multiple times. When you're done, you can recycle, compost or mix with the trash. The booties come two pairs in a package for $5.95 and the shower caps are three to a package for $5.95 www.ecolivingessentials.com