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Believe it or not, Christmas is only a breath away and the celebrations are beginning to take form. One of the best is the Wonderland-type event being held in Savannah, Georgia, November 27 and 28. This wonderment will feature:

-A snowy area for playing in Reynolds Square
-A skating rink for the young and young at heart on Broughton between Lincoln & Abercorn
-Food and musical performances at the intersection of  Bull & Broughton
-Shopping, browsing and spending money with our great downtown shops and local artists
-Holiday movies at the Lucas Theater and on the fascia of Il Pasticcio

Each area will have merchants and activities that complement them. Holiday music will play throughout the day and a  of holiday movies will be screened in the Lucas Theater.  For more information go to www.savannahhollydays.com.

Parking. It’s always an issue, especially in Savannah and on Tybee Island. Only about 2 x 3 miles, Tybee Island just doesn’t have gobs of room for cars. We do our best to accommodate our guests, but it’s tough. The basic thing to know is that all parking on Tybee must be paid for, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 365 days a year. You must find a Pay-&-Display station, buy your parking receipt and put it in your window. This way, if you move around the island, your parking will be paid no matter where you go.

Here are the details concerning parking on Tybee.

Parking Paradigm in Paradise

Since parking is so important to keeping the island in good condition for your next visit, there are no free, public parking spaces on Tybee, and parking fees are enforced 8AM – 8PM, 365 days a year! A few spots still have meters, though most parking places are converted to Pay-&-Display parking.

When you park, be sure to find the nearest Pay-&-Display station, purchase time at the station, and place your receipt Continue Reading »

There’s no reason why you can’t do your fitness routines even when on vacation. Here is a list of opportunities around the area.

11/08/09 – 11th Annual World Run Day – USA Runners – all cities throughout the US
11/08/09 – Tybee to Savannah Trailblazers Bike Ride – Tybee Island, GA
11/14/09 – Rivertown Half Marathon – Conway South Carolina
11/14/09 – 19th Annual NAASTI Cup – Hilton Head, SC
11/14/09 – 15th Annual Cruisin’ in the Country – Claxton, GA
11/21/09 – Rose Dhu Creek 5K & 10K Trail Runs – Bluffton, SC
11/26/09 – Ten Can Run at Savannah Christian Church/FCA – Savannah, GA
11/26/09 – 1St Annual United Way Turkey Trot presented by SouthCoast – Savannah, GA
12/05/09 – 2009 Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run – Savannah, GA
12/19/09 – Hilton Head Jingle Jingle 5K (Pinckney Colony) – Bluffton, SC
12/31/09 – FCA Endurance Golf Course Race Series 09 Finale – Savannah, GA Continue Reading »

More than 90 years old, the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens is the site of bamboo’s introduction to the Savannah area. Over the years it’s been used to research potentially profitable plants, but it also remains a peaceful spot for visitors to  see collections of the Japanese-native bamboo, lotus and other beautiful greenery.

Under the auspices of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the farm offers an array of special events throughout the year. In May, the strawberry picking season begins and then progresses to the blackberry picking Continue Reading »

Recently this Tybee girl went to the wine country of Sonoma, CA–that’s clear across the country to the West coast. What a treat! We stayed in a wonderful 100 year old home called the Hidden Oak. The amenities were fabulous and the hostess was a concierge, cook, “library” and wine sommelier all in one. She put together a wonderful package for us which included a tour through the wine country, sampling the wines of four different wineries; a horseback ride through the wine country; and a card admitting us to some 20 wineries for free tastings. The entire trip was spectacular. We ate at Le Haye, one of Sonoma’s best, and had quick bites to eat at Murphy’s Pub, the Red Grape and The Cave. Most wineries had cheese with their tastings, and they were as delectable as the wines.

We booked the Napa Wine Train and Continue Reading »