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Where To Go Next for Wednesday, December 24

12-24-2008

Eco-friendly LEDs Light Up Gatlinburg

Here's the question facing Gatlinburg, Tennessee's town fathers: what can we do to improve upon our already-famous annual four-month long citywide winter lights spectacular?

Their Winter Magic transformation of city streets into lighting displays reminiscent of winter forests, evergreens and romance, an endeavor which has grown in popularity every year since its inception in 1989, deserved a new look. But how to change an attraction that's pleased hundreds of thousands of visitors annually?

Floats in the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade generate the imagination needed to fully appreciate the marvels of the Winter Magic spectacular.

Why, start over, of course, with more than a million dollars worth of imagination and an eye on protecting our environment with the use of LED (light emitting diode) bulbs.

With the 100 percent conversion of Gatlinburg Winter Magic from incandescent to LED, the City has launched a milestone transformation to a new era of winter-long visual entertainment for its must-see collection of bright, colorful lights and favorite winter scenes.

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Today is Where To Go Next's last edition in 2008. Publication of the e-newsletter will resume on January 2, 2009. The staff of Where To Go Next wishes you a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

Accommodations

Algodon Wine Estates' Cabernet Sauvignon scored high marks at a recent wine tasting conducted by Wines of Argentina, announced Scott Mathis, founder of Algodon Wine Estates and Algodon Mansion. The event, titled the "U.S. Master Sommelier Trip", took place Nov 30-Dec 2 and featured Master Sommeliers visiting Argentina from the United States. ...More

The Merrion in Dublin is the perfect backdrop for all things romantic in the heart of a city where none other than St. Valentine found his final resting place. Created within four Georgian townhouses, one of which was the birthplace of the Duke of Wellington, The Merrion has intimate drawing rooms, working fireplaces, a very private 18th-century style garden, an extensive art collection and a two-Michelin star restaurant. ...More

Cruises/Tours

Take a break from the cold and stress of the holiday season with last minute deals from eCruises.com. Families, couples and friends who book a cruise to Mexico or the Caribbean with eCruises.com this winter can save hundreds of dollars. In addition, eCruises.com customers receive FREE travel protection on all cruise deals, so there's no better time to cruise. ...More

Events

Five national touring bands are to gather in the Lower Florida Keys Sunday, Jan. 11, for afternoon and evening waterfront performances featuring a variety of blues, rock, jazz, soul and island music selections. ...More

The year 2009 marks the 144th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War. To commemorate the Second Battle of Fort Fisher (the largest land-sea battle of the Civil War), the Fort Fisher State Historic Site will stage "Fort Fisher Then and Now," an all-day event on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 10:00am until 4:00pm. This year's program explores historic Fort Fisher through the lens of Civil War photography. ...More

Recreation/Adventure

A recent Ohio's Golf Magazine poll asked readers and area residents to pick their favorite golf course in the Buckeye State and in resounding fashion Longaberger Golf Club led the way. ...More

Briefly

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the discovery of Ruby Falls on Tuesday, December 30th! On "Discovery Day" at the Ruby Falls Cavern Castle, the first 80 guests will get in for the original ticket price of $2 per person.

Turtle Bay Resort has been ranked by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the Top 500 Hotels in the World for 2009. This is the first time that the resort has made the list.

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