A Romantic Retreat in Serene Savannah

Anyone seeking a romantic destination would be hard pressed to find a more suitable location than the historical city of Savannah in America’s “Deep South”. Here you can find the beauty and “old south” charm and hospitality comfortably married to modern living in the form of renovated cotton warehouses which have been converted to bistros and small stores along the river side. The main historic remnants of the city can be found in the Garden District. Here you will find beautiful homes and parks that capture the imagination and soon have you picturing the Southern Belles holding court with their beaux – not to mention Sherman marching his troops through the streets as they traversed Georgia.

After checking into your accommodation, why not start your weekend of romance with a horse and carriage ride? Experience life in the slow lane and let the relaxed pace life synonymous with the Southern States seep through your soul as you listen to the gentle clip-clop of the horse’s hooves, and the locals exchanging pleasantries as you and your partner travel by. Perhaps your driver will entertain you with a commentary about the various buildings you pass, or a general history of this fascinating city. For example, you may be surprised to learn that one of the fine looking Christian churches is actually a Jewish Synagogue – the story of how that came to be is an interesting insight into the way that Savannah was settled.

All the fresh air in the carriage will make you hungry and so supper must be next on the itinerary. How much more romantic can it get than to step back in time with a dinner and entertainment cruise on the Savannah River with the Savannah Riverboat Cruise company. Enjoy the freshly prepared supper buffet and the sounds of live entertainment under the stars. Visit their website at http://www.savannah-riverboat.com/cruise... for prices and reservations information. Check out the Savannah dining selection of the VacationUSA, Georgia links section for other ideas of places to eat.

Next morning, take a trolley ride for a little more of Savannah’s cultural and historic past, or perhaps take to the water again on the Dolphin Magic dolphin watching cruise. Alternatively you could spend the day wandering through the City Market – a four block courtyard comprising shops, galleries and restaurants. The afternoon might be a great time for a visit to Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, or alternatively the birthplace of the Girl Scount founder Juliette Gordon Low. Sporting couples may prefer to spend their day playing a relaxing round of golf, or fishing for snapper or bass.

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