By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell Savannah is an outdoor-centric city—everyone wants to hang out in the 22 squares, stroll the cobblestone streets, and enjoy the rooftop and terrace dining and drinking that abound in our Southern city. Luckily for dog lovers, most of these same outdoor culinary locales welcome furry friends, too. Here’s how to [...]
14 Jun
So, I am a sucker for a the great outdoors! And Savannah, with its pristine coastal waterways, pine forests and marsh views, is a great place to get back to nature. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER One of the best places for families to experience “natural” Savannah is the Oatland Island Wildlife Center, located just a [...]
11 Jun
By Guest Blogger, Lanise Featherstone Savannah is so rich with art, food, fun, people, and history; it’s hard to not love Ms. Savannah. The aura of Savannah sucks you in. And all it takes is visiting one time, you’ll keep coming back. I know firsthand. No matter where I say I want to visit, all [...]
10 Jun
By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell So you have three days to unwind with your best girlfriends? You’re in luck—Savannah is chockfull of female-friendly fun that will make you pinky swear as a group that you’ll return to Savannah for a well-deserved annual retreat. Friday/Day 1 If I have girlfriends in town, I like to start [...]
31 May
Now that the kids are out of school, get the family out of town for some quality time in Savannah! Here are some tips for the whole crew when you explore Savannah’s famous and beautiful River Street: Catch of the Day: Walking down cobblestones, checking out monuments and dipping in and out of shops can [...]
28 May
By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell Foxy Loxy Cafe Savannah was once heralded as a “Coffee City” by Travel + Leisure in 2011, and that was before two local favorites opened their doors in 2011 and 2012—Foxy Loxy Print Gallery and Cafe and its sister spot, The Coffee Fox. Foxy is the more laid-back and larger [...]
28 May
07 May
By Guest Blogger, Shawndra Russell Remember when you were a kid and your mom would say, “Go outside and play!” Well, that advice is still worth following, especially in Savannah. We’ve got an abundance of rooftop, patio and outdoor bistro seating that allows you to enjoy the sun, sights, food and libations simultaneously. Here’s a [...]
02 May
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil or “The Book” as locals refer to it was released into theaters in November of 1997. This panoramic tale of Savannah’s eccentricities focuses on a murder and the subsequent trial of Jim Williams: self made man, art collector, antiques dealer, bon vivant and semi-closeted homosexual. John [...]
29 Apr
BY ANNA DAVIES, Guest Blogger You could hunker down in your hotel room or home—or you could head out and soak up the city while getting some work done. Here, the best public WiFi spots that’ll make it a pleasure doing business. Gallery Espresso: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., this Bull Street café [...]
18 Jun