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Planning a trip to Atlanta?While there's something to do any time of the year in Atlanta, perhaps the best times of year to book cheap tickets to Atlanta are in the spring or autumn. During spring months, Atlanta lives up to Margaret Mitchell's fanciful descriptions from Gone With the Wind, with its pretty blossoming dogwoods and azaleas. And since the scorching heat doesn't come until mid- to late-summer, spring's more mild temperatures make this a great time of year to visit. Autumn is the perfect time to take a day trip from Atlanta to view Georgia's lovely fall foliage. Of course, winter is nice in the city too if your heart's not set on a white Christmas. Summer is hotbut that's why Atlanta's called Hot-lantaif you don't mind the heat, there's plenty to do during the summer and it's also a great time to take a day trip to Tybee Island, which is near Savannah, and cool off by the beach.
Atlanta's best shopping
A shopping mecca, Atlanta's Buckhead is one of the most touted shopping areas in the Southeast. From elegant boutiques and fine antiques shoppes to art galleries and outlet centers, Buckhead is a filled with plenty of upscale shopping centers. Trendsetters and classic lovers alike will adore updating their wardrobes at the more than 300 stores in Lenox Square, which is also known as Buckhead's Town Square. If that's not enough variety for you, there's also plenty of great shopping in some of Atlanta's most popular areas including Virginia-Highland, Decatur and Little Five Points. Tourists will find they have easy access to the Luckie Marietta District, which is located in downtown near many of the city's most popular sites. Take a break from hitting Atlanta's hot spots to shop in the Luckie Marietta District or in Atlanta's famous Underground Atlanta, which has plenty of food and bars in addition to fantastic shopping. If you've rented a car as part of your Atlanta travel bundle that also includes airplane tickets and hotel rooms, take time to explore Atlanta's suburbs to shop at places like Discover Mills and the Mall of Georgia.
Atlanta after dark
Atlanta sizzles at night just as much, if not more, than it does during the day. From ritzy Buckhead and artsy Little Five Points to laid-back Decatur and chic Midtown, the city's nightlife ranges from nightclubs and bars to late-night eateries and lounges that offer scrumptious specialty drinks, locally-brewed beers, delicious fare and live entertainment. Whether you want to dance 'til sunrise, savor a perfectly made martini or relax to some live jazz music, there's something for everyone after dark in Atlanta. Atlanta revelers can dance 'til the wee hours, enjoy sipping a sophisticated martini or sit back and enjoy a live show. Each area of the city has plenty of locations to hang out after dark, including live jazz and blues concerts, hilarious comedy shows or bouncing nightclubs. In addition to its bars and lounges, the city offers other evening activities including art tours, sporting events and theater, ballet or symphony productions. With so much to do in Hot-lanta, there's no reason to wait to purchase affordable Atlanta flights. Book yours now!
Green Atlanta vacations
When traveling, we can't forget Mother Earth and the impact that our travel has on her. Airplanes have high carbon emissions, but thankfully there are resources available to lessen the footprint left by these carbon emissions by contributing to programs that plant indigenous trees in designated areas. The easiest way to reduce our carbon footprint is to take advantage of programs that plant native trees on preserved land. There are travel companies on the Internet that make it simple for you to contribute to programs like these while purchasing your airline tickets. With just a click, you can get to a one-stop-shop that will help you plan an environmentally-friendly trip to Atlanta. In addition, these same companies can help you locate eco-friendly hotels and attractions in Atlanta and other locations, and can even help you book a hybrid rental car as part of a single vacation bundle. As a bonus, since your reservations are all online, there are a few more trees out that won't become paper.
