A Review of a Guide to the Romantic City of Savannah, Georgia

The month of February, and Valentine's Day, seems a perfect time to talk about the romantic city of Savannah, Georgia and the charming interludes one can find in this 'Hostess City of the South'. 

Georgia R. Byrd has compiled a charming guidebook of romantic diversions in and around this southern city near the sea.  The book, “Romantic Days and Nights in Savannah” is filled with enchanting interludes of one to three days long for every taste and budget.

 

Romantic Days and Nights in Savannah: Romantic Diversions In and Around The City (Romantic Days and Nights Series)

This book contains a group of over 25 itineraries, complete with suggested prices, designed to create compact, cozy interludes for both sophisticated romance and playful adventure with a background of Southern hospitality in this beautiful cityscape called Savannah.

Experience the Romantic Charm of Savannah

Savannah, Georgia, Savannah River, Talmadge Bridge

There are suggestions for delightful accommodations from lavish, pampered elegance to an on-a-shoestring mischievous adventure, along with restaurants for every meal and appetite and a chance to partake of some excellent Southern cuisine.  Event dates and other activities are listed and described for one and two-day trips that can be enjoyed any day of the week in this all-day, every day, yearlong attraction called Savannah.  

Chippewa Square - Where Forest Gump was filmed

The famous orderly Squares of Savannah, found at regular intervals in this city founded in 1733 on a bluff overlooking the Savannah River, provide an intimate ambiance not found in any other American city.  Enjoy the horse-drawn carriages clicking past the squares, the walled gardens of nearby homes, museums and restaurants hinting at hidden delights, and the enticing atmosphere of park benches shaded by palm trees and live oaks laced with Spanish moss. These are just a few of the images offering a taste of Savannah's pleasures.

Some Other Ways to Inspire Romance in and Around Savannah:

• Hop aboard a carriage for a leisurely ride through Savannah's famous Squares in the Historic District at sunset

• Savor the sweet fragrances of the flowers in the fragrant garden at majestic Forsyth Park.

• Picnic under the shady live oak at pretty Daffin Park.

 

• Sip a late-night toddy at an intimate basement cafe.

 

• Stroll along River Street on the Savannah River where galleries, pubs, and restaurants abound.

Historic Savannah, Georgia

John Wesley Monument in Reynolds Square

Historic Savannah is described in detail throughout each section of this guidebook. From 'Love on the Docks' along the riverfront to 'Love by “the Book”  which includes places to visit made famous by the book and movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", to 'Divine Diversions' filled with the beautiful architecture of Savannah which has been preserved for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike, you'll find an itinerary that is perfect for your visit.

 

Other Romantic Diversions

Tybee Lighthouse, Tybee Island, GA

Day trips close to Savannah include a Taste of Tybee Island (located 18 miles east of Savannah on the Atlantic Ocean) where you can visit the Tybee Lighthouse. Or have Fun in the Sun on nearby Hilton Head Island, a short drive across the Savannah River into South Carolina, or visit the beaches of St. Simon Island located south of Savannah.




Don't forget the Ghost Tours of this quite haunted city, or the popular St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is the second largest in the country. Fourth of July brings fireworks on the riverfront and the beach at Tybee Island, and December brings Holiday Magic to Christmas in Savannah.

Come Visit the City called the "Hostess City of the South"

With a comfortable climate and year-round activities any time of year, picturesque Savannah, Georgia is definitely a city made for love.  And this delightful, fact-filled guidebook of romantic diversions in and around the city will charm you as you plan your lovers getaway.

For more romantic ideas, check out suggestions from other articles on Review This here.


*Book Review written by Wednesday Elf, a resident of Savannah, Georgia
*Written on 2/7/2015.  Updated 2/14/2022

+Some images in this article are personal photos of Wednesday Elf 

 

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