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Hi, I'm Chris. I work for Delta in Atlanta. I am a Staff Assistant in the Inside Sales department and I grew up here in Atlanta. So if there is anything that I can help you with in "Hot 'lanta" as it's affectionately known, just let me know.
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If you leave Atlanta's Hartsfield International airport and go south on I75 for an hour or so, you will come to Forsyth, GA. You can leave from there and take a short drive to Juliette, GA. Which is pretty much an old town that must have been abandoned for the most part until they used it for the filming of "Fried Green Tomatoes" with Jessica Tandy and Kathy Bates.
You can eat in the actual restaraunt used in the movie. The food was good but it was pretty pricey. They have a lot of photos and stories displayed about the movie.
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Chris; can you tell me the name of the hotels in LIM and SCL where the DL air crews stay?
Thanx, Chet
Sorry Chet. I don't have a clue. I would look on DLNet for you to see what I could find but I have lost my home access since I upgraded to Windows XP. You might want to try placing a new topic in the General Discussion or South America board. You might get a response from a crew member.
The Nonrev Portal has a link to <a href="http://www.aircrewlayover.com/" target="_blank">http://www.aircrewlayover.com/</A> . I tried it but it was not working but hopefully it's just a temporary probelm. You might want to give it a try later.
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<td width="50%"><a href="http://www.atlanta-airport.com/" target="_blank" name="Links"><font face="Arial" size="3">Hartsfield
Atlanta International Airport</font><font face="Arial" size="2">
</font></a><font face="Arial" size="2">Airport planners say Hartsfield, which
became the top passenger airport in the world with
73.5 million passengers last year.* Atlanta is the world's largest
airline hub. Delta and its connection carrier ASA serve 154 destinations
with 868 daily departures.</font>
<a href="http://www.stonemountainpark.org/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">Stone
Mountain</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">
This is a large park with several attractions. The center is a huge solid
granite mountain with a large carving. The park has a large lake with
fishing, boating and swimming. There are onsite hotels and camping. A very
good and popular laser show is displayed on the side of the mountain in
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<a href="http://www.accessatlanta.com/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">Access
Atlanta</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">
Most popular Atlanta area guide and online directory. Affiliated with the <a href="http://www.ajc.com/" target="_blank">local
newspaper</a>. </font></p>
<a href="http://www.sixflags.com/georgia/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">Six
Flags over Georgia</font><font size="2" face="Arial">
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</a><font size="2" face="Arial">West side - about 30-40 min. from house</font></p>
<a href="http://www.whitewaterpark.com/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">White
Water</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">
Huge water park on North side of Atlanta - 40 min. from home with good
traffic. </font></p>
<a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">Georgia
State Parks</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">
High Falls and Indian Springs are about 15-20 min. from house</font></p>
<a href="http://www.callawaygardens.com/" target="_blank"><font face="Arial" size="3">Callaway
Gardens</font></a><font size="2" face="Arial">
This would be a good day trip. I think the drive is about an hour.
Beautiful park with beach, butterfly facility and other attractions. If
you go in the spring when the dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom, it is
spectacular. Pine Mountain state park and the Little White House (FDR) are
close by. </font>
<font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.expedia.com/daily/slideshow/Atlanta/PTT.asp" target="_blank">Exploring
the best of "Hotlanta"</a></font>
<font face="Arial" size="2">"<font class="bodycopy">In 1996 Atlanta
enthusiastically brushed off its welcome mat for the Summer Olympic Games.
It managed a welcome so hospitable, in fact, that this longtime wooer of
businesses and conventions now enjoys a new status as a tourist
destination." (slide show and full article)** Expedia</font></font>
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<font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.lakelanier.org/" target="_blank">Lake
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<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://165.83.219.77/parksearch/State/statedetail.cfm?statevar=ga" target="_blank">National
Parks in GA</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3">GeorgiaTrails.com</font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.acvb.com/" target="_blank">Atlanta
Convention and Visitors Bureau</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3">Buckhead</font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/GAATLcoke.html" target="_blank">The
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<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.thekingcenter.com/" target="_blank">The
King Center</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.nps.gov/malu/" target="_blank">MLK
Jr. National Historic Site</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.underatl.com/" target="_blank">Underground
Atlanta</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.high.org/" target="_blank">High
Museum of Art</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta
Botanical Gardens</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.atlhist.org/" target="_blank">Atlanta
History Center</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"><a href="http://www.fernbank.edu/museum/" target="_blank">Fernbank
Museum of Natural History</a></font></p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.itsmarta.com/" target="_blank">MARTA
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Thanx Chris, I'll check this out.
I do know DL stays at the Sofitel in BOG///
I think DL is a codeshare carrier with South African Airways??? Anyway, does DL work SAA flts in Atlanta, or are there SAA employees there?
Thanks,
Shona
Yes. DL does codeshare but I know that SA flies their own plane into Hartsfield. I've seen in on approach so I think they most likely have their on personell in ATL as well.
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Chris, I am not familiar with ATL to much and dont know where this is. Do you know how far away from the airport the World of Coke is and what is the best way to get there? I would like to bring my family down for a tour.
Thanks,
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Hi Evan,
The World of Coke is in the heart of downtown Atlanta just next to Underground Atlanta. You should be able to ride Marta directly out of the airport and to a Marta station that is right across the street from it. Downtown is only 10-15 minutes from the airport. You should be able to find all the information for routing at www.itsmarta.com/ . I don't go downtown much so if I ever drive down, I always have to wander around a bit to find it so I can't give you precise directions. I do know that there is a large parking garage adjacent to it. I would park there. One time I parked in a lot several blocks away and didn't feel that safe with the area that I had to walk through. You should be fine though for a trip with your family in the day. I wouldn't recommend that anyone go down there alone at night.
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Chris,
Stopped by Plains GA on our trip up north. Wondered if you have ever been there.
Jimmy Carters compound is bigger then the town. If you go the museum, at the high school will tell you when he will teach in the local church. The only problem is that Plains is in the middle of no-where. At 2 hours from ATL, doubt I would make a special trip.
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Nope... never been to Plains. Sounds interesting. I have some family in Americus which I think is down that way. It's not in my list to visit. Though I respect President Carter, I've never been a big fan.
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Hi Chris!
My! Thanks for your friendly/open invite for questions! Here I go...
We two gals are in Hotlanta for only 2 days (I know, not enuf!) -- and you can liberally shovel whatever terrific ideas you have for us to get a nice whetting of an appetite for your city! Here are some of our thoughts:
We plan on covering the Foxhall Flower Show one morning. It's s'posed to snow again this week in Minnesota -- so if we intend to escape the oppression...!
What are the MUST SEES for history buffs on a tight schedule?
Also: we have up to $100/nite to blow on lodging. Do you mind sharing what properties are among your 4 or 5 star "faves" (to try and see if we can snare in a resulting Priceline bid)?
And: we are a couple of 40-ish gals who'd welcome sipping on mint juleps somewhere--perhaps with magnolias tantalizing our noses and/or whatever beautiful aesthetics available! Do you have any fave eateries? Outdoor dining/cocktails? Live music? Delightful bars/lounges (but no meat market action, plz!)
Thanks for any advice you can give, Chris!
Like I said, "shovel away"!!!!
Sincerely yours,
Shttp://www.nonrev.net/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifNNY in Minneapolis
My apologies. I assume you've completed your ATL trip by now. I saw your post and meant to come back to it and it totally slipped my mind.
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Chris I know you're extremely busy down there in Atlanta, but you could have mentioned those new Delta planes flying out of Atlanta. Look like real people moooo-vers. http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/roflmao.gif
Keep'em flying
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Here's some good Atlanta/GA sites I came across recently:
Atlanta travel portal:
<a href="http://www.atlanta.net/" target="_blank">http://www.atlanta.net/</A>
Lookout Mountan Hang Gliding (North GA). Learn how. Ride tandem with a professional. They also have trikes:
<a href="http://www.hanglide.com/" target="_blank">http://www.hanglide.com/</A>
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad (North GA):
<a href="http://www.brscenic.com/" target="_blank">http://www.brscenic.com/</A>
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Chris,
Is it possible that a 'posters' airline code could be added to the bottom 'info line' ( i.e. the one that contains Posts: 65 | From: USA | Registered: September 13, 2002 etc ). There are many occasions where advice about tickets/travel is solicited but the poster does not mention their airline and so you first of all have to find this out. If it was in the info bar then this would make things easier and more appropriate advice could be given.
Cheers
Paul
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Paul,
That's a great idea. I don't think that's a customizable option but I'll check into it and make sure.
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High Falls,
There is a nice state park about 30 miles or so south of Hartsfield ATL Intl Airport. You just take 75S and look for the brown state park signs. You'll pass Stockbridge and McDonough and a large Tanger Outlet mall. You'll see the signs a few exits past the mall. Go past the sign that says Indian Springs and exit for High Falls. Turn left and it's just a couple of miles down the road. On one side of the highway is a lake with some falls that go over a dam. On the other side of the highway are nature trails and a series of natural falls. The park has picnic grounds, a public pool and even boat rentals.
For more information, go to:
<a href="http://gastateparks.org/info.asp?id=31&linkval=highfall&siteid=5" target="_blank">http://gastateparks.org/info.asp?id=31&lin...ghfall&siteid=5</A>
Here's a shot of one of the natural falls I took:
Calling Chris! Your presence is required on the forum!