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Each year chefs from the area and around the state come to Jekyll Island to compete in the professional cooking competition for shrimp and grits. This is all part of the Georgia Wild Shrimp Festival. On September 21st, Doc Bill and his partner Jerome (Georgia Coastal...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Center for Disease Control & Protection (CDC) will initiate screening on arrival to five US airports. The first airport to start arrival screening will be New York’s John F. Kennedy, Saturday Oct. 11th. Screening will...
Nestled in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia is Montaluce Winery and Estates. This vineyard grows a variety of grapes for lovely white and red wines; plus a surprise - great tasting meads too. Whether you visit in the spring or summer, winter or fall there is always...
Brenau University – the Gainesville Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker” with performances: (Dec. 5) at 7:30 pm, Saturday Dec. 6 at 2pm & 7:30pm and Sunday Dec. 7 at 2pm, in the Pearce Auditorium on Brenau’s campus. Atlanta - Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony...
The unmistakable aroma of BBQ crowds the air with familiar smells of smoked and grilled delights. I am in Los Angeles, but my senses say I’m back in Georgia. One thing I know is good BBQ and with mouth-watering curiosity I head straight toward the recognizable scent...
What’s In Your Carry On Annita’s Carry On Bag Right now my favorite “personal item” carry on bag is an oversized canvas bag, easy to fold and pack, and large enough to over stuff with a ton of items. With an outsize pocket, sturdy handles and a lot of style, this bag...
Packing For Down Under You’ve been planning and preparing for your trip, now it’s time to pack. With an empty suitcase sitting on the bed, packing for a long trip like Australia can seem daunting. So, let’s take it one step at a time. Regardless of the destination,...
By Annita Thomas, on-air radio host of Travel Bags With Annita & Friends (Disclosure: The trip described in the article below was sponsored by Cancun CVB and the businesses listed in the article. However, their sponsorship does not influence the honesty of...
Travel bags aren’t just for adults. The Travel Goods Association has compiled new products designed for young travelers. Whether these products serve as companions during holiday travel or as gifts for an aspiring adventurer, they offer something for every budget and...
Food road rules! The smell of cinnamon and spice infuses the air creating happiness and anticipation for a great pumpkin pie. It is holiday time and “what’s for dinner” is the question you hear everyone asking. I’m a southern girl and etiquette states when...
Hit the road for the holidays and take the easy route. No need to stew over things you can plan ahead. Once you decide, "yes, we are driving to mom and dad's for the holiday", it's time to start getting organized from top to bottom or rather hood to trunk! Our tips:...
Staycations are real vacation too! Plan a weekend or vacation around your city and state. There are many attractions that bring tourists to your area each year! Often we skip hometown for more exotic destinations - an home is begging you to click your heels and say...
Do you dream of traveling stress-free with your dog? Ever wondered how you can make things easier on the road with your fur baby? Tracey Schowalter is a dog training and behavioral consultant and knows all about getting prepared for a happy trip for everyone. Here is...
The internet has changed the way travel’s done. In the old days travelers actually had to go through travel agents to book airfare tickets and travel packages. That changed in the late 1990′s when Delta made a decision to stop paying airfare commissions to travel...
1. How much time do I need for connecting flights? This can depend, based on the airlines, airport and if you are switching airlines (airlines may be in different concourses – some may require taking a train (such as Atlanta) to go between and change...
As a little girl growing up, flying around the world as a female pilot never felt like a career option. Far away and exotic destinations with cultural traditions so very different from my own, created a fascination to know and experience more – what would it be like...
