I don’t know how I feel about “oozing Southern charm” — or how I feel about “oozing” anything — but I’m still pretty impressed with this travel article in the Boston Globe: Three days in Savannah, Ga.
The piece by Necee Regis is part of an ongoing series in the Globe about destinations with direct flights to and from Boston. That means this glowing feature is likely a result of Jet Blue’s arrival in the Savannah market.
I like the piece because, while it gets plenty corny at times, it contains some really credible suggestions for experiencing some of the finer culture of the city.
From the piece:
With its tree-filled squares and parks, well-preserved architecture, historic sites, cultural attractions, and residents oozing Southern charm, Savannah is an easy city to love. From the wide and lazy Savannah River to cemeteries on the outskirts of town, there is plenty for visitors to see and do. More than 40 companies offer guided tours on themes including architecture, African-American heritage, gardens, military history, food, ghosts, nature, and more. Students at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) add a vibrant layer of enthusiasm to the community, as do the many restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops. Georgia’s first planned city may be rich with history but it is not stuck in the past.
The suggestions include drinks and dinner at 22 Square at the Andaz — still an under-the-radar spot for many.
Architectural Tours of Savannah gets a nice plug.
And the detailed suggestions begin with a carriage tour followed by lunch at the Jepson Cafe and visits to all three Telfair properties — the Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Academy, and Owens-Thomas House.
The itinerary hits City Market briefly and River Street both day and night (with dinner at Vic’s), but it doesn’t treat those more touristy areas as the foundation of a visit. And even in talking about the River Street stroll on the final morning, the piece mentions less obvious shops like Books on Bay and Fiesta & More.
And there’s no mention of the Girl Scouts, or Mercer House, or Midnight, or Paula Deen, or St. Patrick’s Day, or a host of other topics that typically are mentioned in travel articles like this one.
There’s lots more in the piece than I have mentioned here. It’s well worth a read.
