For a taste of southern hospitality, your next vacation must include Atlanta on its itinerary. With all the charm of the “Old South”, Atlanta is also quickly gaining a reputation as being one of the more modern and progressive cities in the US as well. Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport holds the distinction of being the world's busiest airport and naturally there are extensive connections all over the US, as well as worldwide. Upon arriving take in the sights and smells of the south, as it has some of the finest historical and modern architecture and taste the famous cuisines offered in the region. The world headquarters of Coca-Cola and CNN are also located in the heart of Atlanta and have become popular tourist destinations. The city is also home to a number of professional sports teams including the Braves (baseball), the Falcons (football), the Hawks (basketball) and the Thrashers (ice hockey).

Georgia was one of the original 13 American Colonies and boasts a wealth of tradition and history. Located in the southeastern US, it experiences generally hot, sometimes humid summers and cooler, rainy winters. The state has a large number of universities, colleges and other institutes of higher education and has long been thought of as the cultural epicenter of the south. With one of the quickest growing populations in the country, Georgia is certainly going to remain an important part of the USA.