Endless Holiday

Savannah is an outstanding city with wonderful attractions, spectacular lodging and dining options, and a seductive beauty that’s remained untouched through the centuries. A creative, flourishing community offering alternatives to the typical tourist destinations, this engaging city is a satisfying balance of the past, present, and future.

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Famous for its history, Savannah also has a modern edge, and you can spend an afternoon in Starland if you want to explore its creative side. Located a few blocks South of the Historic District, this one time industrial area is full of cafes, shops, independent boutiques, studios, galleries, and small museums.

If you’re searching for a bucolic getaway around the marshlands, consider Wassaw Island or White Marsh Island. White Marsh offers tranquil, picturesque scenery and is one of the most convenient places to go for a quick dose of Mother Nature. Palmetto forests featuring dense oaks and hiking and biking trails galore pepper the island, and you’ll find yourself wondering how all this could be a mere 15 minutes from the city. Wassaw Island is perfect for solitude, and offers boat tours with companies such as Sundial Charters, and guided visits to the Wassaw Islands Wildlife Refuse. Here, you’re more likely to encounter critters than people, and whether you want to follow wooded trails or while away the afternoon on a beautiful beach, this Island has you covered.

If you’re wondering about cuisine, Savannah is widely recognized as a great “foodie” town, with everything from southern classics to regional favorites and dishes with international flair. Whether you’re looking for oysters Rockefeller, shrimp and grits, or Korean meatball band hi with sweet potatoes, Savannah has you covered. From Israeli salads to Mediterranean staples or traditional southern fare, you can’t go wrong with establishments like Savoy Society, Shuk, or Common Threads.

Savannah also offers many options regarding accommodations, such as the Hotel Bardo, a 19th century mansion that sits on the edge of Forsyth Park. It boasts a beautiful restaurant and the service for both the hotel and the eatery is unrivaled. Featuring a beautiful aesthetic of 1960s coastal fantasy, you’ll feel like you’re in your own little world should you choose this establishment.

If you’re searching for a modern Savannah riverfront lodge with a boisterous nightlife, consider Thompson Savannah, and you’ll see it is an experience all by itself. This hotel is adorned with fossils and other curiosities, giving it an art deco feel, and it’s neon bathed lobby and Bar Julian only add to its appeal.

Looking for old Savannah? The Drayton Hotel has no competition. Featuring 50 rooms full of vintage furniture against an earth tone backdrop, friendly employees, and an onsite restaurant and lounge, it feels more like a full service bed and breakfast than a hotel.

Savannah is beautiful year-round, but September, October and November, as well as March and April offer are ideal for a memorable getaway. The city is not overwhelmed with tourists during those times, but everything is open, up and running. If you’re considering a weekend getaway or even a longer vacation, you can’t go wrong with lovely savannah Georgia.