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Traveling Louvre exhibit, re-furbished Coke museum, upscale spa await

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Hotel packages for a traveling Louvre exhibit, a re-furbished Coca-Cola museum, and an upscale spa await you in Atlanta, starting from $185 a night.
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The Marriott Atlanta Marquis, from $185 per night
The New World of Coca-Cola package includes a weekend-night stay at this 1,569-room property in the heart of the city, breakfast by room service, free valet parking, and two un-timed tickets to see the New World of Coca-Cola, a museum dedicated to the pop brand. At the museum, you enter through a giant ice cube and leave with a bottle of Coke, freshly made, learning about the company's history — complete with dancing polar bears.

When: Until Dec. 30, 2007. Blackout dates may apply.

Details: Based on double occupancy. Tax of 14 percent is additional.

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Contact: 800/834-7015, marriott.com (use promotion code EW4)

The W Atlanta Perimeter Center, from $209 per night
The Live Well With Spa Sydell package includes a $100 gift certificate for services at Spa Sydell, Atlanta's most successful day spa, a weekend-night stay at the hotel, a car service to and from Spa Sydell, two fruit smoothies in your choice of flavors, and a silk lavender aromatherapy eye mask. Rates are for single or double occupancy. If you want to book a girlfriend getaway with more than two adults in a room, you will need to pay an additional charge.

When: Through Dec. 30, 2007; based on availability.

Details: Book and stay by Sept. 30, 2007. For Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night stays. Taxes not included.

Contact: 770/396-6800, starwoodhotels.com/whotels.

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The Four Seasons, from $305 per night
The Louvre Atlanta package includes a weekend-night stay at this luxurious property next to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. The package also includes two VIP tickets to the Louvre Atlanta exhibition at the High Museum, plus audio guides and coupons for 10 percent off purchases in the museum gift shop. Valet parking is included, which is a roughly $30 a night value. Rates start at $305 per night for a 450-square foot room with one king or two twin beds and a marble bathroom.

When:
Through Dec. 31, 2007. Some blackout dates may apply.

Details: Based on double occupancy; tax of 14 percent is additional.

Contact: 404/881-9898; fourseasons.com

This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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