Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Savannah's NASA Space Station Sightings

A graphic on the NASA Space Station Web site suggests, "Host a star party." Here's a link to track when the Space Station passes over Savannah, Georgia ... "Human Space Flight (HSF) - Orbital Tracking.

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 6:04 AM  

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

TurnerSouth Features Savannah Historic Inns

Watch TurnerSouth to see highlights of Savannah's historic inns.

Liars & Legends' Savannah Haunted Inns, Sea Monster, Hampton Lillibridge Exorcism features Marshall House, The Lady In White at the Kehoe House, to five Hamilton children at the Hamilton-Turner Inn.
Episode Link:
http://www.turnersouth.com/network/shows/liars-and-legends/episodes/article/0,,1269,00.html
Video Links:
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,43,00.html
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,4511,00.html
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,4411,00.html

Lodge Skillet, a Southern Living Presents episode, features The Ballastone Inn.
Episode Link: http://www.turnersouth.com/network/shows/southern-living-presents/episodes/article/0,,4776,00.html

Midnight In the Garden features the Hamilton-Turner Inn in its listing of Savannah places featured in the novel Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.
Article Link:
http://www.turnersouth.com/travel-and-events/destinations/article/1,,1047,00.html
Video Links:
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,418,00.html
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,417,00.html

Three-day weekend features the Foley House Inn.
Episode Link:
http://www.turnersouth.com/network/shows/3-day-weekend/episodes/article/0,,1848,00.html
Video Links:
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,3130,00.html
http://www.turnersouth.com/video/player/0,,312911,00.html

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 6:16 AM  

Monday, July 18, 2005

Wish for an "Oh-So Savannah" Winter Holiday

The outdoor winter temperature is mild, city sidewalks beckon a "let's walk," old Savannah shops deliver a chic international flare, and the historic district park squares are glorious decorated for Christmas. All this, and there's something abuzz for a grand holiday season of shopping, heartfelt yuletide entertainment and an authentic "Oh-So Savannah" Holiday -- Thanksgiving weekend through New Year's Day.

Stay tuned....

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 6:05 AM  

Storytime in Savannah

In tune with the South's reputation for storytelling, libraries and book stores are featuring storytelling for children. Recent finds include:
- "Olivia and the Missing Toy" by Ian Falconer, 7 p.m. July 29, and "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka, 11 a.m. July 30, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Oglethorpe Mall. Call 353-9231.
- "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl, 2 p.m. July 28, South Effingham Branch Library, Rincon. Recommended for ages 5-12. Call 826-2222.
- "The Orphan Boy and the Circus King" featuring storyteller and musician Sean Driscoll, 3 p.m. July 28, Islands Branch Library. Call 897-6233.

Live Oak Public Library
Main Branch: Bull Street @ 37th Street 912-652-3600
There are 15 branches throughout Chatham County.

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 5:53 AM  

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Cobblestone: Jamaican-themed River Street Dining

The Cobblestone Conch House, a venture by the same folks who bring us Tubby's Tankhouse, et al, stormed ashore at the former W.G. Shuckers, gutted the building and put back an elegant, Jamaican-themed restaurant that is outfitted with both style and an expertly executed menu.

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., bar open until 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., bar open until midnight., Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bar open 12:30 p.m.-midnight Sunday. Address: 225 W. River St.
Telephone: 232-5551
Reservations: Yes
Credit Cards: Yes
Bar: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Dinner for two, without wine: $70-$90
Ambience: A+, Service: A, Food: A+
Source: Pete Lamb of SavannahNow.com

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 3:30 PM  

Monday, May 02, 2005

"Artful Hospitality, Intimate Lodging"
Bus Ad Begins

With the flair of a genteel southern social invitation, the Association of Historic Inns of Savannah launches its first advertising – a reminder to indulge in the authentic Savannah style of the historic mansions and small boutique hotels. Encompassing artist Mitchell Smith’s recent Forsyth Park fountain painting entitled “Showtime in Forsyth,” the Historic Inns association drives home their message, literally, via Chatham Area Transit bus #3031 on its Barnard Street downtown route. The moving billboard is targeted to reach tourists and professionals in the business district with an enticing message -- "Artful hospitality. Intimate lodging. Indulge."

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 8:00 AM  

Monday, March 07, 2005

Savannah Fitness Forecast: Best times to run and exercise

Link to daily fitness forecast, which provides best times to run and exercise in Savannah. Year around average temperatures for Savannah follow.
Jan: Low 38 :: High 60
Feb: Low 41 :: High 64
Mar: Low 47 :: High 71
Apr: Low 53 :: High 78
May: Low 61 :: High 84
Jun: Low 68 :: High 90
Jul: Low 72 :: High 92
Aug: Low 71 :: High 90
Sep: Low 67 :: High 86
Oct: Low 56 :: High 78
Nov: Low 47 :: High 71
Dec: Low 40 :: High 63

Source: Weather.com

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 8:21 AM  

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

June 2005 American Eagle begins non-stop service Savanah from Dallas/Ft. Worth

USATODAY reports on June 9, 2005, American Eagle begins non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Savannah, Ga. There will be three daily round-trip flights on that route using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145s.

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 7:43 AM  

Thursday, December 02, 2004

Off the Press

Best-selling author John Jakes has a new historical novel that's sure to put Savannah back in the spotlight. The novel, "SAVANNAH (or) A Gift For Mr. Lincoln," is now on sale. The September/October issue of SAVANNAH Magazine features Mr. Jakes' perspectives: "HOW A CITY INSPIRED A NOVEL."

The New York Times Book Review says of Mr. Jakes, "He is quite simply, a master of the ancient art of storytelling."
Mr. Jakes and his wife, the former Rachel Ann Payne of Danville, Illinois, divide their time between homes in South Carolina and Florida. A link to contact Mr. Jakes.

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 11:29 AM  

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Haunted City

Event: Oct 24. Travel Channel’s “Weird Travels Week” features “America's Most Haunted Places – Savannah.” A history of violent and bloody death, including the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, devastating fires, and three yellow fever epidemics, have earned this city the title of "America's Most Haunted". Meet the ghosts who walk Savannah's cobblestone streets. Airing Oct 24, 8PM and 11PM.

Event: Oct 28 and Oct 31. Savannah is featured on the Travel Channel Weird Travels Week, “Spirits of the South. A murdered steamboat captain leaves more than steam floating in the air in the Big Easy. A desperate woman fills the air with terrifying visions in a Savannah cemetery. From the Civil War to epidemics, Dixie's spirits have seen their fair share of tragedy. Airing Oct 28 8PM and 11PM; Oct 31 2PM.

Event: Oct 30. Marshall House is featured on Travel Channel’s Haunted Hotels: The Uninvited “Haunted Hotels: The Uninvited” Scarred by a harrowing night in a cemetery, a spirit returns to haunt her old plantation home; the ghost of a bride roams the Connecticut inn where she died on her wedding day; and a murderous English highwayman returns from the dead to kill again. Airing Oct 30, 11PM; Oct 31 1AM, Oct 31 2AM

posted by Historic Inns of Savannah at 10:37 AM  

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