About Savannah

Savannah welcomes visitors with true Southern hospitality, as it has since 1733. Savannah has amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries, and rich history along with global sophistication, funky nightlife and fabulous food. History resonates into the present day. The pace of Georgia's "First City," with its 24 Spanish moss-adorned squares, is very much in line with the Slow Travel philosophy. Savannah offers uniquely historical B&B's, Inn's and hotels in addition to a wide assortment of fabulous restaurants, antique shops, nightclubs and taverns. An added bonus is Savannah's proximity to Charleston, Hilton Head, and Beaufort, SC for daytrips.

The Great Slow Travel Gathering 2008

A Great Slow Travel Gathering in Savannah would be designed to take full advantage of the city's offerings. There are a variety of accommodations ranging from large upscale hotels on the riverfront, less expensive chain hotels outside the historic district, and many B&Bs and inns in unique historic buildings. We could potentially select a main venue (a hotel or smaller inn) and utilize several nearby accommodations. We could also hold some group activities or meals in different locations.

Climate in March/April

Savannah has mild temperatures in the Spring ranging from an average low of 54F to a high of 77F. Rainfall is low in April, averaging about 2.4 inches.

Getting There

By Air: The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport connects with 16 non-stop destinations on 11 different airlines. For more information, visit www.savannahairport.com/airlines.php. Shuttles are available from the airport to Historic District hotels for approx $15 1-way and $25 round-trip.

By Car: If you drive, you can get to Savannah via Interstate 95 (north/south Exit 99A/B to I-16) or Interstate 16 (east/west Exit 167A) all the way into the downtown Historic District.

Getting Around: It's possible to spend days simply strolling the nation's largest Landmark Historic District with its 24 squares, River Street, Factor’s Walk and Forsyth Park. But with so much to see, other transportation is also appealing: scooters, trolleys, buses, taxis or horse-drawn carriages.

Dining

With award-winning restaurants and nationally known chefs, Savannah is becoming as famous for food as it is for its history. Enjoy low-country classics like creamy she-crab soup, or cosmopolitan offerings like delicate scored flounder with apricot glaze. Or, try old-time soul food like a crispy plate of fried chicken and fresh collard greens. If your tastes are more international, there are authentic Italian, Asian, Southwestern, Caribbean, French, English, Irish, Greek and Moroccan restaurants, too.

Activities

There’s so much fun to be had in Savannah, it can almost be overwhelming. Dolphin cruise or carriage ride? Golf or a ghost tour? Shell collecting or shopping? A variety of bus and carriage tours are offered, including “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” tours and after-dark tours. Many historic houses are open to visitors.

When a city is a work of art, it's not surprising to find it filled with art and culture. One of the nation's oldest public museums, the Telfair Museum of Art, now includes a dazzling new complex facing Telfair Square and is surrounded by fabulous historical offerings. Also within walking distance are scores of art galleries.

History buffs can re-live colonial days at Wormsloe Historic Site and track 19th century battles at Old Fort Jackson, Fort Screven & Fort Pulaski. The Atlantic Coast is just a few miles east, including the popular beaches at Tybee Island.

Savannah also offers a very active night life.

Informational Links

Savannah Happenings: www.savannahshappenings.com/
Savannah Tourism: www.savannah-online.com/section.cfm?sect=TourismMain
Visit Savannah: www.savannah-visit.com/visitors.asp
Savannah Dining: www.savannahonline.com/section.cfm?sect=TourismDining
Savannah Off-the-Beaten-Path: www.savannahoffthebeatenpath.com/
Telfair Museum: www.telfair.org/
Savannah's Historic Squares: www.officialsavannahguide.com/article_8.shtml
Tybee Island: www.tybeevisit.com/
Wormsloe State Historic Site: www.wormsloe.org/content/georgia/parks/wormsloe/

Kathy,

Is there a way to amend the survey once taken? I didn't realize until I was done that perhaps I should have indicated my FIRST choice in some way and not just those that would be acceptable.

Since I didn't, for what it's worth, I'll do it here:
Savannah.

Ann

For other airline options including Southwest, maybe Jacksonville would work for going to Savannah? It's reportedly a 2-hour drive.

well i cannot go but to give my 5cents worth/
excellent choice in Savannah.
use to drive by there every year and many time stay and ate there. nice place:good choice.
jacksonville is close like Andrew said and has a nice easy airport off I95

This sounds good to me also

Savannah is a wonderful choice and I would look forward to seeing this city. It must be lovely as my friends mother travelled all the way from South Africa to be there when she passed away. A city that has that kind of hold on a person must be special...