Ring in the New Year in the North Georgia Mountains

Want a peaceful and relaxing place to welcome the New Year? Perhaps you’re seeking a romantic setting to ring in the New Year? How about trying something new this New Year’s Eve? We have just the place for you!

The Villas at Coosawattee in the Coosawattee River Resort has many unique, memorable, AND affordable options for your New Years Eve. Count down the New Year in the warmth and relaxation of your hot tub… or perhaps you’d like to ring in the New Year next to a roaring campfire at one of the six river parks… or maybe toasting your tootsies in front of a roaring fire in your cabin is your ideal way of welcoming 2010 … or possibly venturing out to one of the local establishments for some dinner and drinks is more your style.

Whatever setting you prefer, the Villas has one, two, and three bedroom accommodations along with resort amenities to suit everyone’s preferences! Each accommodation option is reasonably priced starting around $95.00 per night with comfortable, clean, and complete features. Accommodations also include use of the resort’s amenities: heated indoor pool, fitness center, game room, tennis courts, putt putt golf, six river parks, and the Coosawattee Library-- just to name a few.

Just a short ride north of Atlanta, experience the perfect place to kick back, relax, and welcome in the start of your new year. And what is a more ideal way to spend New Years Day than in the North Georgia Mountains. Enjoy some peace and quiet in this close to nature’s retreat: read a book, swim, exercise, picnic by a river, fish from the water bank, walk in the park, cookout on an open fire, explore all the functions of your digital camera, bond with family members, hunt for antiques, take a train ride, go horseback riding, see a movie at a drive-in, play tennis, go golfing, or do some other things you've been wanting to explore.

For more information about accommodation and resort features,
visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com

Single Parent Vacationing with Children

Traveling as a single parent with your child or children can feel like a daunting task, but remember that you are not alone! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 13 million single parents are in the United States. With a little planning and a well-rounded destination suitable for all ages and interests, you will be off on your traveling adventure without a hitch.

Speaking of the well-rounded destination, we have the perfect suggestion for you and your brood: The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in the northwest part of Georgia and nestled in the woods, The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers some of the most spectacular views of the mountains, river, and nature. The destination also offers a wide-variety of amenities to suit everyone in your entourage’s fancy: swimming, tennis, putt putt golf, weight-room, Teen Center, game room, WiFi connections, fishing, hiking, kayaking, tubing, and much more!

So, the first rule of traveling as a single parent is not to schedule every moment of your trip. Sleeping in, hanging out by a pool, and taking a spontaneous stroll with your kids are excellent vacation activities, especially if you don't see your children every day. The Villas at Coosawattee offers all of these options—and more than you can imagine! Often, it's the unplanned moments that become the family memories.

Second, a relaxed and happy parent is usually a better parent. So, take advantage of kid-friendly facilities and activities so that you can relax and soak in the enjoyment of your surroundings. The Villas at Coosawattee offers a Teen Center and a Recreation Center that offer just that.

While the facility carries the name “Teen Center”, don’t be fooled; it really is more family friendly with kids from one to one hundred enjoying the sun and fun. The Teen Center features a beautiful outdoor pool, and kiddie pool is also available for toddlers and babies. Picnic tables are a perfect spot for pool-side dining, and a park is only a short walk across the Coosawattee River over the swinging suspension bridge.

The Recreation Center is the highlight of the Coosawattee River Resort which includes two indoor & heated pools (Junior Olympic and kiddie), Fitness Center, game room, satellite TV, tennis courts, 18-hole miniature golf course, and a basketball court. For those parents desiring a more sedate entertainment, the center also has a wide-screen television available in the lobby along with WiFi capabilities while the kids go play in the game room.

Third, outdoorsy trips are easy on the budget yet offer lots of family activities and programs for all ages. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers accommodations with reasonable and friendly prices. The amenities and usage of the six parks are all included in the price of the rental, and the wide range of natural attractions such as hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wading in the river are compliments of Mother Nature.

Tubing (and kayaking) is offered by The Coosawattee River Tubing Company located just outside the Eagles Mountain Gate. A fun-filled 2-1/2 hour inner tube float down the Coosawattee River in the North Georgia Mountains is a relaxing yet invigorating way of spending the afternoon with your kids. Floating down the river is a great way to reduce stress and enjoy the peace and serenity of the North Georgia Mountains! Maybe spending the night under the stars is in your agenda? The Villas at Coosawattee offers three tent camping parks (Indian Fish Trap Park, East Park, North Park). Each park offers restrooms, charcoal grills, & fire-pits, and Indian Fish Trap Park and East Park offer playgrounds too! Keep in mind that the tubing, kayaking, and camping each incur a small fee.

The Villas at Coosawattee is just 75 miles north of Atlanta in Ellijay, Georgia (Off of Highway 515, turn onto Old State Route 5. Take a right towards Historic Downtown Ellijay for approximately 4 miles, and then take a left onto GA Hwy 382 / Green’s Country Store. Travel up the hill for .6 miles, and take a right into the main entrance of The Coosawattee River Resort). Accommodations start at $95.00 per night. For more information about a single parent travel adventure that is relaxed, kid-friendly, easy on the budget, and full of fun for everyone, visit The Villas at Coosawattee’s website (http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com) or call (706) 276-1075.