Satisfy your appetite with the
Taste of Savannah Weekend Vacation Package!

Get a Taste of Savannah on this weekend getaway! This two-night vacation should satisfy the appetite of any foodie. Sample southern treats at the haunted Pirate's House, discover the life of Paula Deen, and indulge in a delicious dinner aboard a Savannah Riverboat. The Taste of Savannah Weekend Vacation Package has it all!

You'll be staying at the beautiful Staybridge Suites in Historic Savannah. After checking in on Friday, you'll ride the "Haunted Trolley" through Savannah, then stop at the famous Pirate's House. Enjoy an amazing dinner there and tour the cellar - if you dare!

Saturday morning, learn all about Savannah's favorite cook, Paula Deen! Her best-selling cookbooks and hit show Paula's Home Cooking on the Food Network have made her name and face instantly recognizable. Discover the life of Paula Deen and eat lunch at her restaurant - Uncle Bubba's Oyster House!

You are in for another real treat on Saturday night when you board the Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise! Indulge in a delicious dinner featuring the finest southern fare, and the kick up your heels on-deck to the live entertainment. You'll love this Taste of Savannah Weekend Vacation Package!

Friday: Ghostly Trolley with Pirate's House Dinner - Explore the "spirited" side of Savannah! Your tour begins at 7:00 pm. Hotel pick up is not included, but you can meet the tour at one of the five trolley stops: Savannah Visitor's Center, Desoto Hilton, Massie School, Hampton Inn, or Hyatt Regency. This 2.5 hour tour will scare and entertain! Ride aboard the "Haunted Trolley" and shiver as you learn about the legends, myths, and hauntings. It's a frightfully fun experience! The guide will fill your imagination with ghoulish stories from the past and the present. Then it's time for dinner at Savannah's most intriguing restaurant, the Pirate's House. Since 1753, the Pirate's House has been welcoming visitors to Savannah with a bounty of delicious food, drink, and rousing good times. See where seamen drank their grog and discoursed in true sailor fashion about their exotic high seas adventures from Singapore to Bombay and from London to Port Said. It's the best way to start your Spirit of Savannah Weekend! WARNING: Due to the possible intensity of the tour of the Rum Cellar, it is not recommended for the faint of heart or children under the age of 18.

Saturday Morning: Paula Deen Tour - Peek into the life of famous southern cooking entrepreneur Paula Deen! The tour begins at 9:00 am and hotel pick up is available. You must call a number on your E-ticket at least 24 hours before the tour date to make pick-up arrangements. Paula's "Rags to Riches" story will both inspire and entertain you, and this exclusive tour includes lunch at Uncle Bubba's Oyster House! Visit shops that Paula frequented, and still showcases, on her way to establishing one of the most popular restaurants in Savannah - The Lady and Sons. Get to know Paula like Savannah knows Paula and sample some of the low country's best at Uncle Bubba's. The tour includes a few surprises and is sure to give you an appetite for more of the "Good Ole South" and Paula Deen. You'll go through the historic district and to the southside of Savannah where she started out. You'll even receive a gift bag full of goodies and - as a value-added bonus - an exclusive VIP Pass to the Lady and Sons restaurant available only to tour participants! Tour stops include the Byrd Cookie Company, Polk's Produce, Uncle Bubba's, and Bethesda. Please Note: The VIP Pass is a free value-added item and allows you to call and make priority seating arrangements for the Lady and Sons. However, priority seating cannot be guaranteed, and tour participants MUST call to make arrangements. They will try their best to accommodate your priority seating requests subject to availability. Also, note that occasionally due to prior arrangements at Uncle Bubba's, the lunch will be at another fine Savannah restaurant - such as Lady & Sons.

Saturday Night: Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise - Set sail Saturday evening aboard the Savannah Riverboat! Hotel pick up is not included, so you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to the boarding dock, just a short distance from the hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner, live entertainment, and unforgettable views of Savannah aboard this fabulous Riverboat Dinner Cruise. The dinner menu includes Signature River Queen Seafood au gratin, a carving station with beef top sirloin & almond-crusted boneless pork loin, peel & eat shrimp display, herb roasted chicken, seasonal vegetables, assorted fresh salads, and a fresh fruit display. Don't forget to save room for a delicious "Southern" dessert! After dinner, a riverboat entertainer will play tunes from the 1950s to the 1980s. Dance the night away as you cruise the Savannah River!

Accommodations

Staybridge Suites Historic Savannah - The Staybridge Suites on Bay Street is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Savannah, within walking distance to every downtown attraction and a 20 minute drive to Tybee Island. This hotel features fully equipped suites to make your stay in Savannah just a little more comfortable. No need for a car either, since the location provides you a great starting point for touring Savannah by foot. Enjoy the "home away from home" atmosphere. All suites are equipped with full kitchens including a full size refrigerator, microwave, sink, dishwasher, coffee maker and stove. Click here to see hotel amenities

Please Note
~ Check-in begins at 3:00 pm on Friday; check-out is at 12:00 noon on Sunday.
~ Hotel pick-up is NOT provided for the Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise; you are responsible for providing your own transportation to the boarding location nearby in the downtown area.
~ Hotel pick-up is NOT provided for the Ghostly Trolley with Pirate's House Dinner, but there are five trolley stops and you may meet the tour at any of the stops - all of which are within a few blocks of the hotel.
~ The VIP Pass from the Paula Deen Tour is a free value-added item and allows you to call and make priority seating arrangements for the Lady and Sons. However, priority seating cannot be guaranteed, and tour participants MUST call to make arrangements. They will try their best to accommodate your priority seating requests subject to availability.
~ Occasionally due to prior arrangements at Uncle Bubba's, the lunch will be at another fine Savannah restaurant - such as Lady & Sons - for the Paula Deen Tour
~ You will be receiving 4 individual E-tickets, one for each component of this package. If you have more than one hotel room, you will receive an E-ticket for each room.
~ The Staybridge Suites Historic District is a non-smoking facility.
~ Pet Friendly Hotel (see below)

If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-653-6045.

Pet Policy

Pets are allowed, but there is a nonrefundable fee of $75.00 for 1-6 nights and $150.00 for 7+ nights. Pets must weigh less than 80 lbs. and a pet agreement must be signed at check-in. Guests must provide a record of complete and up-to-date vaccinations for their pets.

~Service animals required for disabled guests are exempt from the fee.

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Amenities

Room Amenities
~ Cable/Satellite TV
~ Color TV
~ Stereo
~ Full Kitchen
~ Full Size Refrigerator with Icemaker
~ Microwave Oven
~ Plates/Glassware/Silverware
~ Pots/Pans/Serving Dishes
~ Stove
~ Coffee Maker
~ Dishwasher
~ Toaster
~ High-speed Internet Access
~ Wireless Data Connection
~ Phone with Voice Mail
~ Free Local Phone Calls
~ Hairdryer
~ Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
~ Iron/Ironing Board
~ Crib (Upon Request)

Hotel Amenities
~ Complimentary Breakfast
~ Complimentary Parking - Lighted Lot
~ Complimentary use of 24-Hour Business Center
~ Complimentary On-Site Fitness Center
~ On-site Guest Self-Laundry Facilities (washer/dryer)
~ In-Hotel Convenience Store
~ Concierge Services

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MINIMUM 8 DAYS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. PLEASE NOTE: you will be receiving 4 separate E-tickets for this package: one for the hotel room, one for the Ghostly Trolley with Pirate's House Dinner, one for the Paula Deen Tour, and one for the Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise. If you have any children in your party, if your party is greater than 4 people, if you are requesting more than one room per night, or if you would like additional nights or tours/activities please call 888-653-6045. Rates include 13% tax and $1.00 per room per night occupancy tax. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-653-6045.