2010 Georgia Turner Group Media Tours

SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE ON THESE GREAT TOURS:
 
Daytona Beach, FL: "Beyond the Beach ... The Great Outdoors!"
November 15-19, 2010

Of course we're known for the 23 miles of gorgeous beaches and the famous Daytona International Speedway, but more and more visitors are discovering another side of Daytona Beach when they come here -- the Great Outdoors! The fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year and we'll show you some things you might not expect -- windsurfing lessons on the Halifax River, horseback riding at Shenandoah Stables, sailing instruction on the Eagle Yacht, canoeing and kayaking on the pristine Tomoka River and/or Spruce Creek, as well as spectacular birding at our own "Fountain of Youth," DeLeon Springs State Park.  The area's Aqua Safari, led by a marine biologist, provides an up-close, hands-on overview of the region's ecosystem.  Tours of the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (Florida's tallest lighthouse) and the Marine Science Center (specializing in sea turtle and seabird rehabilitation) are also included. There will also be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beach and to experience the new spas and dining in town when the adventures end!
 

THESE TOURS ARE NOW FULL
October 6-10, 2010 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
Albany, GA: "Taste the Adventure"
Treat your taste buds to Albany's emerging culinary scene: The upscale Henry Campbell's The Steakhouse; The Catch, trendy New Age seafood place with quality wines and martinis; grits-and-gravy Pearly's; Jimmie's Hot Dogs; Southern-style Cafe 230; Riverfront Bar-B-Q -- this is the South, after all; pub-style Harvest Moon, with evening musical entertainment served on the side; and Blackbeard's for a slice of pecan pie in the "Pecan Capital of the World."  With a lively lineup of attractions -- Chehaw where you can mingle with the meerkats; Thronateeska Heritage Center with Wetherbee Planetarium, Science Discovery Center and Museum of History; Flint RiverQuarium and Imagination Theater; Albany Civil Rights Institute and Freedom Singers -- Albany is made for family and multigenerational travelers -- and is fast becoming a hot spot for groups. We'll sample Albany's food and attractions, then take a day to tour Thomasville, Georgia, home to Pebble Hill Plantation and a vibrant historic downtown.
 
October 19-23, 2010 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL
"Explore Southwest Louisiana's Gumbo Pot: Cajuns, Cowboys and the Coast "
 Put a little SPICE in your life with succulent crawfish, crabs, gumbo and seafood. A culinary tourism press trip to Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana is sure satisfy your cravings for all things spicy and leave you begging for more. You'll experience boudin, a meat and rice delicacy in these parts, as you travel the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail and Cajun dining at its best while you tap your toe to the rhythmic beat of Cajun and Zydeco music. Taste offerings from authentic Cajun, French and Mediterranean restaurants in the area, where only the best handed-down secret recipes are used to make your mouth water. Experience fine dining through wine dinners, served by people who take pride in their history and offer up southern hospitality at its best. Learn from area chefs what makes Louisiana food so delightful.  If you're a writer who likes tongue-twisters, then we challenge you to order boudin, jambalaya, or catfish courtboullion!  No matter how you say it, you won't go home hungry. Vegetarians need not apply!
 
November 4-8, 2010 - THIS TOUR IS NOW FULL

Corinth, MS: “Shedding a Light on the Civil War Campaign”

In 1862, Corinth’s railroad crossings were considered to be the 16 most important square feet in the South by many leaders of both Union and Confederacy.  On this tour, we will investigate why this small town in Northeast Mississippi was so vitally important to the success of the cause.  Not only will you get an in-depth look at the Battle of Shiloh, the Siege and Battle of Corinth, the Battle of Iuka, and the Battle of Davis Bridge as evidenced through National Park Service sites; the best-preserved earthworks in the nation;  artifact-laden museums; and monuments and markers dedicated to times past. You will also get a sense of the human-aspect of the War with visits to the Corinth Contraband Camp and battlefield cemeteries.  Be a part of Corinth’s Grand Illumination festivities by lighting a candle for each of the 12,000 soldiers who lost their lives during the Siege and Battle.  Luminaries stretch from the Civil War Interpretive Center through Downtown and to the Contraband Camp.  Reenactors are also on hand with living history programs, and a Civil War era concert will serve as the finale for the tour.