Show your kids around during spring break

Spring break is quickly approaching, so residents will have five extra days to entertain their children. Have you figured out how your kids are going to spend their time off from school?

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If you're a member of AAA, you can get discount tickets to the following Atlanta attractions, according to AAA Auto Club South:

- Georgia Aquarium: Save more than $3 per person.

For adult tickets (ages 13-64), the cost for a one-day ticket through AAA is $21.95. The gate price is $25.

For a one-day premium ticket (includes 4D Theater), the cost through AAA is $25.95. The regular price is $29.17.

AAA members can save $1 for the Planet Shark Exhibit upgrade. They will pay $6.41. An annual pass (includes Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow) is $55.95 for AAA members. The gate price is $60.18.

- Six Flags Over Georgia: Save $15.

A one-day ticket is $29.95 for AAA members. The gate price is $44.99.

AAA members save only 50 cents for a season pass, however. They pay $49.49 instead of the regular gate price of $49.99.

- World of Coca-Cola: For adult tickets (13 and older), AAA members pay $11.95. The price at the gate is $13.89. For children (ages 3 to 12), AAA members can purchase tickets for $7.95. The gate price is $9.26.

- Fernbank Museum of Natural History: AAA members can save $4 on the museum/IMAX value pass.

While in Atlanta, AAA members also get discounts at restaurants, including 10 percent off at Hard Rock Cafe.

If you'd like to head to Florida for spring break, try the AAA discounts at Walt Disney World Resort, Busch Gardens and Sea World and Universal Orlando.

More spring break ideas:

Consider Jekyll Island, Ga., as a vacation retreat. The Days Inn & Suites has several packages.

The Treasure Island package includes two nights with deluxe continental breakfast each morning, Jekyll Island Historic Tour, Emerald Princess dinner and gambling cruise (must be 21 years old), an island treasure placed in your room before your arrival, two theme T-shirts and all taxes paid.

The package also includes a $50 voucher for dinner for two at an island restaurant.

The following prices are valid through May 27: islandside room, $339.95; oceanfront room, $369.95; oceanside one-bedroom suite, $499.95; extra person, $65.

The Land and Sea package is a two-night deal based on two people to the room, a 90-minute, guided dolphin cruise along the intracoastal waters of Jekyll Island, four hours of bike rental for two (choice of two bikes or a surrey), dinner voucher for $50 at Latitude 31, Sea Turtle Center tour and all taxes included.

The following prices are valid through May 27: islandside room, $309.95; oceanfront room, $359.95; oceanside one-bedroom suite, $475.95; extra person, $75.

For more information, contact the hotel at (888) 635-3003.

COUPON OF THE WEEK

Today's edition of The Augusta Chronicle has $2,105.60 in coupon savings.

That includes the following: Harbor Freight Tools, $1,933; RedPlum, $32.35; Rite Aid, $20; SmartSource, $73.25; Sports Authority, $25; and Walgreens, $22.

In the RedPlum book, you'll find a coupon for $1 off any Tylenol Sinus product. The coupon expires June 12.

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Here are some highlights from The Pinch blog last week:

P.I. Bar & Grill: During March, P.I. Bar & Grill is giving 15 percent off dinner each night of the week. Reservations are recommended.

The restaurant specializes in contemporary Southern food. P.I. Bar & Grill is at 2110 Walton Way.

AAA MEMBER DISCOUNTS: If so, you can save 10 percent on food and non-alcoholic beverages at the following Augusta restaurants: The Boll Weevil, 10 Ninth St., and La Maison on Telfair, 404 Telfair St.