Coast or inland. Just want some ideas to get away Thanksgiving Day weekend not too far a drive from Orlando. Pet friendly would be a bonus.

Did you check the helpful replies people have been supplying to your first post with the same question two days ago?

If Callaway Gardens is too far north in Georgia, then it would be helpful tell these folks on one thread so people won't continue to make suggestions on your other thread that you aren't going to consider.

Author: thorspecken
Date: 11/20/2008, 11:16 pm
We're from Orlando and want to get away Thanksgiving Day weekend. We've been to Savannah and basically just want to get away somewhere with nice countryside to just read, relax and hike a little but not drive too far. Any ideas?



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Author: starrs
Date: 11/21/2008, 12:48 am
One idea outside of Atlanta is Serenbe -
http://www.serenbe.com/

"hiking" makes me think of the N GA mountains, but I don't know if you want to go that far.

My favorite getaway is Jekyll Island. Very simple but wonderful. Not a lot of "hiking" but you can walk the beach, kayak, bike, etc.

If you can splurge a bit, drive to Amelia Island and take the ferry over to the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island. THAT would be my #1 choice, if it fits your pocketbook.

http://www.greyfieldinn.com/



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Author: cnelmor
Date: 11/21/2008, 01:39 am
I highly recommend the Pine Mountain Club Chalets in Pine Mountain, GA. www.pmccresort.com. Callaway Gardens is less than two miles away and it truly is heaven on earth. The Festival of Lights is magnificent. And I'm a cynical grown up. You can rent bikes and ride part or all of 27 miles of bike trails. Beautiful lake. Birds of Prey show and butterfly house. I have traveled all around the world and I can't say I've enjoyed anything more than a long weekend at the chalets. We own a chalet and it's in the rental program but I'll be there all next week. BTW, there is easy interstate access and it's only an hour from Atlanta. Warm Springs, where FDR came for the healing mineral baths, is about 20 minutes away. The "Little White House," where he spent a lot of time during his presidency, has been kept exactly the way it was the day he died there while having his portrait painted. There are scratches on the door where Falla, his Scottie, scratched to be let out and the toilet paper is still on the rolls. The introductory film is great. On the way back to Pine Mountain you can stop at Dowdell's knotch, an outlook where FDR used to have barbecues. A truly breathtaking vista. You won't believe your in Georgia.



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Author: starrs
Date: 11/21/2008, 01:54 am
The spa at the new Lodge at Callaway is nice. The cottages are very nice.



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Author: padams421
Date: 11/21/2008, 09:41 am
Ritz Carlton at Lake Oconee or Serenbe as mentioned above

Actually for some reason my first post doesn't come up for me. I could have sworn I posted but can't see it, just this one. We'd like to get away for the week of Christmas too so you kind folks who posted for me before, would you mind giving me your advice again?

To find your previous posts, click on your own screen name.

Thanks KY. I never knew you could find all your posts that way! I like the idea of Jeckyll Island. The Jecklyll Island Club Hotel looks interesting. Any thoughts from anyone on this as a place to stay. We don't want to spend more than $200 a night. Then we can work our way up into the mountains.