Tybee Island and Savannah – Sat./Sun. Nov. 11-12

We had been told we should make sure we see Savannah and while searching there web site I found out about an art fair nearby on Tybee Island.  There were also festivals going on in Savannah.

The drive into Savannah was not what I expected.  A very high bridge and since it is a port, many huge cranes and ships.  Not the quaint entrance I expected.  When we got to the town a parade was just starting and the town was packed with cars and people.  We just drove through.  I would be surprised if we make another visit back there.  Tybee Island was more my style.

Tybee Island is about 20 miles from Savannah and is  barrier island. A charming town of about 4000 and it’s main purpose today seems to be as a laid back resort with many 2 story resorts and charming little condos and homes.  The art fair was about 40 little tents with a few people wandering through.  The weather was absolutely perfect.  We sat by the beach for awhile and then asked the locals where a good place for lunch was.  The photos are on a disposable camera so it will be awhile before they get posted.  The restauant was packed and let’s say “it had character”.  It was probably about 60 years old, by the beach (which you can’t see because of the sand dunes) and I think I am really happy I could not see the kitchen but the crab cakes were delicious and we really had fun watching the people come and go.

Near the restaurant is a light house and a fort so quite an interesting history to the island.  Check out the link above.

We had a bit of a surprise when we saw our hotel bill.  We were charged for about $50 of mini bar items which we did not consume.  I called the desk and they immediately removed the charge but kind of makes me wonder why we were charged in the first place.  Like many beach hotels there are a bunch of extra taxes and fees so that added another $25 a night to the bill.  If we had used the in room internet connection that would have been another $11 a day, but wireless in the lobby was free.  Really irritating.  At a cheap hotel you get no extra fees, free internet access and breakfast is included.  Go figure. 

I forgot to mention that this Westin does take pets up to 40 pounds and we saw a few really cute little dogs.  Tanya stayed at home but we missed her.