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Originally Posted by built4fun1  Ok! here goes 2nd post here I think in 2 years. I was threatened " Don't force me to whip you with a strand of caulerpa! " First I ordered my Tickets on Sept 28. 2007 and received a confirmation from Saltwater u that it was paid, The confirmation number I assume is my tickets or will there be actual physical tickets coming?
I booked a room at the Westin on 3/07/2008 for the 5th and 6th at the deal rate so as of the first part of the month there were still rooms available. I am wondering about parking, from what I can see parking at the westin is around 20.00 per day, is this correct or is there other parking some place else?
Is the conference being held at the Aquarium or will we need to purchase admission to the Aquarium other than the banquet?
Finally, wow I can not wait to get there! We will be on vacation for the week leading up to the conference and the week after. I am told that there is a good Aquarium in Gatlinburg also. Looking for the sight seeing info of you people who are from that area and surrounding states.
Sorry for the book but since I was threatened i figure I had best make this post productive, I understand that the bubble calerpa can leave welts! LoL  |
I can't answer your questions but I can help in the "Locals" arena! I'm from Western North Carolina (Blue Ridge Mountains) and would be glad to tell you about some sites around the area. I travel from Knoxville TN (about 40 minutes west of Gatlinburg) all the way to the coast of NC!
Gatlinburg does have a SWEET aquarium in the Ripley's area. That whole town area (Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge) is a BLAST! If you get up into NC we have TONS of things to see.. Ghost Town in Maggie Valley NC (about 10 miles from My office) is a HOOT! Maggive Valley is neat to see. If you get this close PLEASE come walk down Main Street Waynesville. It looks and feels like a town from many years ago. It's very friendly and happy. People all smile (well all but ME) and are just as friendly as can be.
I have a Near and DEAR friend who is a travel agent based out of Knoxville TN who I would be glad to hook you up with. She may have an "Inside" on some local attraction tickets. OH yeah.. after the aquarium go to Dollywood and the Dixie stampede! I thought it would be silly to go to that but after going (Sitting here with GOOSE BUMPS just talking about it) I plan on going back.. again and again! It's a show that's 2nd to none!!
Ok nuff about My mountains!! If you need anything please don't hesitate to drop me a PM!!