THE BLUISH HAZE IS SO VIBRANT IN THIS NECK OF THE WOODS THAT THE LANDSCAPE LOOKS AS IF IT’S BEEN PAINTED BY SMURFS. IT’S A TRULY MARVELOUS SIGHT TO BEHOLD. NOW, IMAGINE THAT ALREADY-MAJESTIC CANVAS WITH THICK, VIBRANT GREENERY, MEANDERING STREAMS AND WILD DEER SPECKLED ABOUT. THAT’S THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS,
AND THE SNAPSHOT OF PARADISE IS ONLY A 90-MINUTE DRIVE FROM ATLANTA.
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few things are thought to come standard with honeymoons: an intimate setting, tasty food and some fun outdoor activities. Intricate lessons in botanical sciences, however, aren’t on most itineraries. But when newlyweds venture into North Georgia’s magical Blue Ridge Mountains, that’s precisely what they get on top of all the usual vacation goodies. An isoprene is an organic compound some trees release into the atmosphere. The bluish haze is so vibrant in this neck of the woods that the landscape looks as if it’s been painted by Smurfs. It’s a truly marvelous sight to behold. Now, imagine that already-majestic canvas with thick, vibrant greenery, meandering streams and wild deer speckled about. That’s the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the snapshot of paradise is only a 90-minute drive from Atlanta. In-the-know city slickers have adored these mountains for decades. Some come up for the views. Others come for the fishing and the great antiquing. And with thousands of rental cabins and vacation homes readily available, many choose not to go home. Why would they? There are spaces for groups, scout troops and your everyday, hard-working couple who just needs to recoup from the bustle of the city. For Mountain Top Cabin Rentals, it’s newlyweds who get the royal treatment. Like wedding coordinators with an affinity for bait and tackle over bridal cake and Tiffany’s, Mountain Top can set you up
with a getaway that’s super relaxing or one that requires a life vest. From start to finish, your wish is their wood-scented command. Just by nature, cabins and canoodling go hand in hand. Cozy fireplaces. Rocking chairs. S’mores by the fire pit. It’s all just so darn inviting. Mountain Top’s numerous properties are no exception. Numbers like the “Just the Two of Us” cabin are charming chalets. “Absolutely Fab-View-Us” offers jawdropping sunrises. Still, it’s the precious “Sadbe” that may prove the most magical out of the whole lot. Three stories of cedar-planked luxury await in this rental. There are three bedrooms and three baths. It has a pool table and hot tub too. And on top of all of that, the wraparound porch offers all the isoprene your eyes can stand. You’ll come for a five-day honeymoon. You’ll want to stay until the seasons change. But do you recall how we said Mountain Top knew how to charm the wooly socks off newlyweds? We weren’t merely talking about the romantic views or bottles of chilled Moscato in the kitchen. The company also has two friends with very distinct skills—massages and cooking. TeaTrees Boutique Spa handles the former. For $95 a person, the Blue Ridge-based outfit will send two masseuses to your cabin, transform your temporary home into a woodsy oasis and give you a 50-minute rubdown you never knew could happen at a 4,000-feet altitude.
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