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Pack Your Bag, Honey

Indulge your Valentine with an overnight stay at any of these Athens hotels.

When you feel like a box of chocolates just isn't sufficient for your Valentine, a one night getaway may be what you're looking for. If you want to really add some spice to the holiday, many Athens hotels are offering romance packages to help you sweep your sweetheart off his or her feet. And Athens is less than two hours away from Cumming.

The Colonels Bed & Breakfast-Enjoy a romantic two-night weekend getaway package that includes champagne or Belgian beer, fresh flowers, and snacks in a lovely setting by candlelight.  Start your morning with a "Tête à Tête Breakfast" with The Colonel's finest Wedgwood china, Bohemian crystal and French chateau silverware.  $500 per couple for two nights. Offered the weekend before and after Valentin's Day 2012. Call (706) 559-9595 to make your reservation.

Foundry Park Inn- For $245, you will get Deluxe accommodations at the Foundry Park Inn & Spa hotel, plus dinner and a showThe Valentines Dinner gratuity will be included. You get two Tickets to a Melting Point show with Francine Reed on Valentine's night and a four course Valentines Dinner for two prepared by Executive Chef Martin Smetana. You also have the option to add the "Lovers Package" and receive chocolate covered strawberries, champagne on ice, rose pedals, and dozen red roses for an extra $74.00. Make your reservation on-line.

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Hilton Garden Inn-This downtown Hotel is offering a "Romance Package" that includes a bottle of champagne sent to your room. The price is $144 plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling 706-353-6800.

Holiday Inn Athens-Take advantage of their "Heart to Heart Package" and you will receive a bottle of champagne, a box of chocolates, and breakfast in the morning. The deluxe executive suite is $124 plus tax and a standard room is $104 plus tax. Call 706-549-4433 to book your package.

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Hotel Indigo-Your Valentine will feel spoiled at this awesome hotel. Offered are suites for $127.50 a night and Presidential Suites for $399 a night! These rates are only available on February 13-14, and can only be booked by phone at (706)546-0430.

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