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The Georgia Aquarium and Downtown Atlanta

The opening of the Georgia Aquarium elicited such excitement and intrigue as the new one in Atlanta did in 2006. The $250 million (£162 million) gift of Bernard Marcus to the city where his company, Home Depot, began, it is the world’s largest aquarium. Located in downtown Atlanta, traditionally the domain of office workers, not tourists, it is a nine-acre state-of-the-art facility with a staggering eight million gallons of both fresh and salt water that contains more than 100,000 different animals, representing over 500 of the planet’s marine species.

California Vineyards Robert Mondavi

California has a long and storied vineyard history. Despite the emergence of successful, smaller vineyards on the East Coast of the United States as far north as the finger lakes area of New York, California wine country, primarily Napa Valley and Sonoma, remain the heart of the U.S. wine industry in terms of production and popular understanding.

The Hotel Indigo an elegant Chelsea New York City hotel

The Hotel Indigo is tucked in the heart of New York City’s charming Chelsea Flower District, Hotel Indigo is anchored in organic design and personalized service. A newcomer with its own sense of style, this Manhattan retreat offers fine dining, elegant guest rooms with spa-inspired bathrooms, 24-hour health and fitness center and a short stroll to Chelsea’s art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife.

Bentley Hotel New York City

Located in Manhattan, the Bentley Hotel is a stone’s throw away from Mount Vernon Hotel Museum. Just a short walk from Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center, it offers trendy rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and free Wif-Fi access. The Bentley Hotel’s terrace offers panoramic views of the bridge, the city and the river. Business facilities include a business centre and a secretarial service. Additional features include a 24 hour reception, a lift and a concierge.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, Louisiana itt’s culinary delights, soulful music, high rolling gaming and the great outdoors. It’s good company and quiet reflections, cultural ambience and luxurious accommodations. It’s a sub-tropical climate and scores of recreational opportunities. Are You Game?