Savannah is known as the Hostess City, and we’re eager to show you why. It oozes Southern enchantment—from the open-arms attitude of the locals to the Spanish moss dripping from canopies of live oaks. Cobblestone streets pass by historic homes in pastel shades and lead through a charming downtown grid that features 22 verdant squares. Jazz, blues and a Gullah dialect are frequently heard around town. Shrimp and grits, biscuits, and a host of other low country specials fill restaurant tables. It’s an old city with a sprightly, insouciant soul. 

We’re going to the places and meeting the people specially selected by Beverly Willett, a NextTriber and author who wants you to see her city not as a tourist, but as a friend. 

"I hope you'll fall in love with Savannah the way I have," Beverly shares. "It's like having all the cultural richness of New York nestled in the natural beauty and gentle climate of the South. It is colorful and quirky, with pockets of old-world gentility."

We’ll be there in early March when it’s not too hot, not too cold. Just right. 

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Please note that this is a sample itinerary. Accommodations and activities may change but we will always replace them with something of equal or better value.

1. Get in the Southern Gothic Mood
   Join a captivating walking tour dedicated to Savannah's remarkable women—finally giving the gals their due. Then gather for spellbinding storytelling at the hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery, immortalized on the cover of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

2. Kiss Some Grits
   Roll up your sleeves for an intimate cooking class with the city’s most dynamic chef. You'll master the art of authentic Lowcountry cuisine.

3. Get Into the Blues 
   Dive into Savannah's indigo heritage with a hands-on dyeing workshop. Learn the fascinating history of this commodity while crafting your own unique keepsake.

4. Escape to Wild Beauty
   Spend an afternoon at Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge, where pristine salt marshes and untouched beaches await. It's the perfect antidote to city life—pure, coastal magic.

5. Connect with Creative Spirits
   Enjoy an exclusive authors' lunch in a lovely downtown home, where you'll meet inspiring women writers who've found their muse in this literary haven. Feel the creative energy that has drawn artists to Savannah for generations.

   
   

Ellesor is an avid hiker, outdoor adventurer, and fitness enthusiast. Some of her highlights include biking the island of Bali, working in Australia, parachuting for her 60th birthday and completing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (with NextTribe.) Her love of exploration and adventure includes her home state of South Carolina and its coast. Ellesor’s more personal adventures include her husband and daughter with ski trips out west and tropical get-aways to the Florida Keys.

Kick off the weekend with stories you won't hear anywhere else—tales of the remarkable women who shaped this city, from Juliet Gordon Low to Flannery O'Connor. We'll wrap up with sunset views from one of Savannah's best rooftop bars, then head to The Grey for dinner. This acclaimed woman-owned restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal that sparkles with its original charm.

Discover the story of indigo, once a major cash crop in Georgia's Lowcountry alongside rice. Enslaved Africans brought invaluable knowledge of indigo cultivation and dye-making techniques that shaped the region's history. At the Beach Institute—Savannah's premier African-American museum—you'll learn this fascinating history through a hands-on dyeing workshop.

Later, we'll take to the water for an afternoon exploring the barrier islands and tidal marshes. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, sea turtles, and osprey as we visit pristine beaches accessible only by boat—perfect for beachcombing and soaking in the natural beauty.

Dinner awaits at another fantastic woman-owned restaurant.

Start the morning in Bonaventure Cemetery with a master storyteller who'll weave tales of notable residents, stunning funerary art, and the legends that made this "garden of good and evil" famous worldwide.

For lunch, author Beverly Willett opens her home to us for an intimate gathering where local writers will share their work and talk about what makes Savannah so special to them.

The day ends with a hands-on cooking class led by an entertaining local chef. Together, we'll create a delicious Lowcountry feast—then sit down to enjoy it family-style. Because the best meals are shared with new friends.

We'll say our goodbyes over a leisurely brunch at a beloved local spot known for specialties like fried green tomato and crab cake benedict—plus those essential Southern staples: fluffy biscuits and creamy grits. The perfect comfort food send-off for your journey home.