Many people feel playing golf is one of the most splendid ways to vacation. Whether you are an amateur or an expert golfer, challenging golf courses never fail your enthusiasm and interest. And if you are one of those folks who dreams of a golfing vacation but hasn’t taken one due to the cost limitations, we can make your dream come true! For those dreaming of a golf vacation, The Villas at Cooswattee in the North Georgia Mountains is the place to realize your dreams! North Georgia has some of the most scenic golf courses and provides you with a variety of other activities for you and your family.

The Villas at Coosawattee in the Coosawattee River Resort offers affordable, spacious, and quaint accommodations in the North Georgia Mountains allowing you freedom to golf at courses such as Butternut Creek in Blairsville, Whitepath in Ellijay, or Brasstown Valley. Accommodations vary from one bedroom cabins, three bedroom A Frames & Villas to two & three bedroom Condos. The expansive and varied amenities are exhilarating reasons guests choose The Villas at Coosawattee. Throughout the property, amenities are easily accessible, ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, camp sites, river parks, exercise & weight room, game rooms, miniature golf, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and basketball courts.

Reserve your villa with The Villas at Coosawattee and enjoy unlimited use of all the location’s amenities while being only a short drive from scenic and leading golf courses. If your main goal is to be playing golf during your North Georgia vacation, then worrying about all the other available activities is unnecessary. But you may just be tempted to dabble in all the opportunities you will have before you. After all, North Georgia is home to the apple festival, scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, and breath-taking spring foliage.

Spring in the North Georgia Mountains begins early, bringing new life in March and as early as February. Enjoy North Georgia’s exquisite display of dogwoods, azaleas, wildflowers, and mountain laurels as butterflies and hummingbirds visit the colorful and fragrant flowers. Ellijay’s expansive apple orchards are blooming with aromatic and beautiful apple blossoms as the days become warmer and longer. The best thing to do is to take the time to plan before-hand for any miscellaneous activities you may have in mind.

Armenia is a land of both the old and the new. As the first Christian country of Europe and after more than 600 years of bondage to foreign powers, it is indeed one of the most exiting places to be aside from being one of the most historically rich countries in Europe. So if you want a vacation filled with culture, history, relaxation and fun, here are the ten most essential things to do in Armenia:

1. Ughtasar: How to get to this ancient fortress is even more daunting than its name as only a 4×4 combined with the summer climate can take tourists through the top of the mountainous plateau where it is located. Upon reaching the site, you will see more than 2000 petroglyphs left behind by ancient people depicting scenes of the hunt, ancient rituals and culture. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the view from this site is also terrific.

2. Erebuni Fortress: The Fortress of Erebuni also holds a treasure trove of artifacts. These artifacts date back to the millennium before Christ. The fortress has been converted into a museum and here you will find around 12,000 items belonging to the ancient civilization that thrived on the land.

3. Zvartnots Temple: This temple stands testament to Armenia as having the oldest national church in the world. This temple dates back more than 1700 years in the past and has only been recently excavated by a team of archaeologists. On the grounds, you will see not only the ancient church but a museum, cathedral and seminary as well. This place serves as the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

4. National Gallery: The national gallery serves to hold national treasures such as art from classical to modern times. Not only does it contain Armenian art but western art as well. It was founded on 1919 and has since served as the repository for the country’s cultural items.

5. Old Dilijan: This quaint country town as situated in the heart of the northern Armenian forest. The town boasts of having been the home of many famous artists, musicians, composers and others. This popular destination attracts tourists because of its early 20th century architecture and its displays of musical instruments and handicrafts.

6. Ararat Cognac Factory: This serves as the home base for the producer of the most famous brandy maker in the country. The brandy made from this place has become the favorite of people all around the world including the famous Winston Churchill. It is a must-see place.

7. Gaghard Cathedral: A Church made famous by the fact that it is literally hollowed out of solid rock, the Cathedral of Gaghard is indeed an example of this countries exemplary architecture. The name Geghard literally translates into spear. It is because of the fact that it has housed the spear that has pierced the body of Jesus during His crucifixion.

8. Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries: Located in the region of Lori and along the banks of river of Debed, these two famous monasteries are some of the World Heritage Sites of Unesco. These two sites serve to remind not just tourists but the people of the country itself of their rich cultural heritage and intellectual achievements. The two sites’ were constructed during the 10th century and has taken hundreds of years to finish.