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Still looking for that perfect place to take your loved one this Valentine's Day? Consider these packages from The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is offering a delicious "Countdown to Valentine's" Calendar inspired by rich chocolate in creative variations, giving guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead stylish ways to celebrate romance in February.

From candy-making classes for couples, to chocolate Spa treatments to cocktails, desserts and more, chocolate lovers are on notice to mark their calendars for rich, delectable experiences. Here is a list of what you can take part in from now through Valentine's Day.

Wednesday February 8 – Pairing Chocolate with Port and Aperitifs
Sommelier Linda Torres Alarcon guides Club Level guests in an informal tasting of rich chocolates paired with her very special selections: Quinta do Noval, Tawny Port, "10 Yr Old", Douro, Portugaland Cocchi, Barolo Chinato, Piedmont, Italy. The Club Lounge from 8 to 9 pm.

Thursday February 9 – "Haute Fashion, Haute Chocolate"
Neiman Marcus presents informal modeling of the season's "haute-est" fashions during Chocolate Afternoon Tea. All fashions and accessories are red or pink—the colors of the moment! The Lobby Lounge, 2:30 to 4 pm, $34 Read more

Last week we told you about the Orbitz 48-Hour Mexico sale. This week's Orbitz 48-Hour Sale (ends Wed) offers savings up to 50% on hotels in Orbitz's Top 20 Spring Break destinations: Orlando (#1), Los Angeles (#9), Atlanta (#16) and hidden spot Myrtle Beach.

Why should you take advantage of these kid-friendly vacation spots? Here are just some reasons:

• Orlando: Two words. Disney World! Stay just two miles from the park and save 35% off at the 4-star Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa, a Sky Hotel & Resort.
• Los Angeles: A chance to play with celebrities' kids and a short drive to Anaheim's Disneyland are both great reasons to stay at the 4-star Los Angeles Athletic Club, with 25% in savings.
• Atlanta: Take your kids to the world's largest aquarium and save 30% off at the 4-star Melia Atlanta where you kids can play "aquarium" in Melia's great pool.
• Myrtle Beach: Although a hidden spot on Orbitz' Top 20 list, Children's Museum of Southern Carolina is where many tourists around the world come for a fun family vacation. Check out the Barefoot Yacht Club and Resort and save 30% on this 4-star hotel, and don't forget to check out their weekly fireworks display and dolphin tours, too.

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Beginning Dec. 17, 2009 visitors to Key West can take advantage of AirTran Airways' nonstop jet service between Orlando and the island city. This will be the first scheduled service to Key West by a major low-cost carrier.

The AirTran flights will be available four times per week. Flights are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Departures from Orlando International Airport are set for 11:30 a.m. with arrivals at Key West International Airport at 12:40 p.m. Return flights to Orlando are scheduled to depart Key West at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Orlando at 2:40 p.m. The airline plans to use 137-passenger Boeing 737-700 aircraft for the route.

As well as nonstop Orlando flights, AirTran will offer direct same-plane service from Atlanta and connections in Orlando and Atlanta to destinations around the AirTran Airways network.

One-way coach fares between Key West and Orlando are to begin at $119 per person plus taxes and fees.

For more information and to book a flight, visit www.airtran.com.

Treat your mom to a relaxing weekend getaway for Mother's Day, with the Just for Her Atlanta Vacation Package at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

Surprise your mother (or wife) with a spa weekend, allowing her to relax and unwind with beautiful skyline views, or experience some the many attractions surrounding the hotel. The Just for Her package includes:

• Deluxe overnight guestroom
• 50-minute Swedish massage at The Spa
• Express Cranberry Pomegranate Mini Facial (30 minutes)
• Express Manicure (30 minutes)
• Rates from $319 per room, per night
• Valid through May 31, 2009

Be sure that the promotional code SIJK appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for promotional code SIJK. For more information for the spa, call 404-586-6022. For more information, package terms and conditions, visit www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/atlmq-atlanta-marriott-marquis/.