Hotlanta
Just spent 4 days in Atlanta. A little weekend vaca with my sister, niece, mom and the kids. Remember when vacations used to be relaxing? Yeah, me neither. Everybody has their own agenda, things they would like to do, and compromise just isn't part of a kid's vocabulary.
Still, we had ambitious plans ... and reservations ... and CityPasses, so off we went.
So, you'd like to know, how was it?
HOT!!!
And crowded.
Note to self: Never go to Atlanta during a heat wave. Or take Marta. Remember, Atlanta is not a pedestrian friendly town. And parking is cheap in comparison.
But we did love the Aquarium (although, personally, I could have done without the Broadway imitation of the Little Mermaid that is the Dolphin Tales). And the World of Coke is always a favorite, especially Taste It! where you get to try all the disgusting sodas that they for some God-forsaken reason love in Asia.
Blah!
So, if you're planning a trip to Atlanta remember these trip-friendly tips:
-Stay in a hotel outside the downtown area and drive everywhere. It's worth it and traffic isn't that bad.
-Definitely buy City Passes. You'll save money on tickets to the Aquarium, the World of Coke, the CNN tour, the Museum of Natural History and a few others. Plus, you'll get expedited entry which is great when it's 100+ outside and everybody and their second cousin's wife decides to come on the same day as you.
-Don't eat in malls... or at any attractions. It's the same bad food as at home. Except it costs more. Pack snacks instead and go to the Cheescake Factory when you're through playing tourist for the day.
-Rent an oversized vehicle if you plan on going with at least 2 other women who like to shop. Otherwise, you'll spend the entire trip back in the only 1 X 4 foot cranny not occupied by bags from Neiman Marcus, the Container Store, IKEA and every other store that doesn't exist back where you're from.
-And lastly, regardless of how hot it is, how long the lines are, and how cranky the kids become, HAVE FUN! You know, National Lampoon Vacation fun. Clark W. Griswald kind of fun. The "I'm-gonna-have-fun,-and-you're-gonna-have-fun!-We're-all-gonna-have-so-much-fu**ing-fun-we'll-need-plastic-surgery-to-remove-our-Goddamn-smiles!-You'll-be-whistlin- Zip-a-dee-doo-da-out-of-your-a**holes!" kind of fun!!!
So, don't forget your sense of humor.
And some extra underwear ..... just in case.
So, you'd like to know, how was it?
HOT!!!
And crowded.
Note to self: Never go to Atlanta during a heat wave. Or take Marta. Remember, Atlanta is not a pedestrian friendly town. And parking is cheap in comparison.
But we did love the Aquarium (although, personally, I could have done without the Broadway imitation of the Little Mermaid that is the Dolphin Tales). And the World of Coke is always a favorite, especially Taste It! where you get to try all the disgusting sodas that they for some God-forsaken reason love in Asia.
Blah!
So, if you're planning a trip to Atlanta remember these trip-friendly tips:
-Stay in a hotel outside the downtown area and drive everywhere. It's worth it and traffic isn't that bad.
-Definitely buy City Passes. You'll save money on tickets to the Aquarium, the World of Coke, the CNN tour, the Museum of Natural History and a few others. Plus, you'll get expedited entry which is great when it's 100+ outside and everybody and their second cousin's wife decides to come on the same day as you.
-Don't eat in malls... or at any attractions. It's the same bad food as at home. Except it costs more. Pack snacks instead and go to the Cheescake Factory when you're through playing tourist for the day.
-Rent an oversized vehicle if you plan on going with at least 2 other women who like to shop. Otherwise, you'll spend the entire trip back in the only 1 X 4 foot cranny not occupied by bags from Neiman Marcus, the Container Store, IKEA and every other store that doesn't exist back where you're from.
-And lastly, regardless of how hot it is, how long the lines are, and how cranky the kids become, HAVE FUN! You know, National Lampoon Vacation fun. Clark W. Griswald kind of fun. The "I'm-gonna-have-fun,-and-you're-gonna-have-fun!-We're-all-gonna-have-so-much-fu**ing-fun-we'll-need-plastic-surgery-to-remove-our-Goddamn-smiles!-You'll-be-whistlin- Zip-a-dee-doo-da-out-of-your-a**holes!" kind of fun!!!
So, don't forget your sense of humor.
And some extra underwear ..... just in case.
