Savannah

Savannah is just charming and a joy to visit! This much-celebrated destination has been enticing visitors with her sultry ambiance, Low-Country cuisine, striking beauty and old-world charm for centuries. Perhaps one of the better Christmas gifts, Savannah was given to President Lincoln by General Sherman in 1864. Along with her world-class reputation for hospitality and grace, Savannah will draw you in with her romantic ambiance and capture your heart.

Very much a walking city, Savannah has 22 beautiful and historic squares laid out in the 1700s by General James Oglethorpe, glorious moss draped trees and cobblestone streets. One of the most famous is Chippewa Square, where scenes from Forrest Gump were filmed; the bench where he waited for the bus is now in the Savannah History Museum.

River Street was once cotton warehouses but now houses some of Savannah’s best shops, restaurants and hotels. Take a river cruise on a sternwheeler or just sit and watch the enormous ships come and go into one of the US’s busiest ports. A foodie city to savour, there is little better than enjoying a nice cold glass of wine or Georgia iced peach tea on the water front as the sun sets. There is also a surprising number of rooftop bars and restaurants tucked away throughout the city offering views of the cobblestone streets and historic landmarks.