may 29, 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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Simple Summer Sipper
I've never laughed so hard at a media dinner as I did at the Don Julio tequila dinner at the awesome Repast in Atlanta … but then again, they were serving tequila. Mixologist Kysha Cyrus created some cocktails especially for the occasion, and now you can too. Here is her recipe for a Tokyo Sunrise, for one drink.
1 1/2 ounces Tequila Don Julio Añejo
1 ounce fresh-squeezed limejuice
Maraschino liqueur
Brandied cherry for garnish
Rinse martini glass with Maraschino liqueur, leaving a dash behind at bottom of glass. Combine Tequila Don Julio Añejo, fresh lime juice and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake well. Strain ingredients into martini glass and garnish with brandied cherry. www.repastrestaurant.com
Attention Book Lovers!
Love this idea – Lake Austin Spa Resort is launching a "For the Love of Books Club," a series featuring bestselling authors, informal reading classes, web chats, cooking demonstrations and writing classes. Dates for the Book Club run from June to December and feature authors that include Brunonia Barry (The Lace Reader), Kate Jacobs (The Friday Night Knitting Club), Chris Bohjalian (Skeletons at the Feast), Annie Barrows (The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society), Jill Connor Browne/The Sweet Potato Queen (American Thighs) and Ron Hall (Same Kind of Different as Me). The resort has 40 lakeside rooms, three gourmet meals daily and a killer spa. www.lakeaustin.com
Better in Bermuda
Stay four nights and get the fifth free with the "Free Nights of Summer" promotion at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, from June 15 to December 31. And in celebration of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, guests also get a credit of $400 if you stay more than four nights by August 21, 2009. This resort has 94 rooms in pink cottages, each with a private terrace or patio. Visit http://www.cambridgebeaches.com or call 1-800-468-7300.
Above it All in Orlando
Grande Lakes Orlando has added an Adventure Course that has poles, cables and platforms with 25 climbing and traversing elements. Guests choose their own level of challenge on the course, which includes climbing, zip lining and a 40-foot giant swing. Different packages are available, including an Open Session, a private Friends and Family Adventure and a Climbing and Rappelling class. Packages start at $60. Reserve by calling 407-393-4007, www.grandelakes.com
pick of the week
As God is my witness, I'll never go thirsty again! I haven't been as excited about a purchase in a long time – and it was only $3. See, I finally found the perfect water bottle. I'm not a fan of the metal ones, as they taste like you're drinking out of the hose and I have too many grass-in-my-teeth memories to find that appealing, and many of the others are too big to fit in my car. I never go anywhere without water and always fill up before going to work out. These 20-ounce bottles from Rubbermaid are perfect – just the right size, they fit in my car cup holder, the drinking spout is comfortable to drink out of and they are machine washable. I bought four so I'll always have a clean one. www.rubbermaid.com for store locations.