Monthly Archives: May 2013

Feeling the “Ah” in Kiawah.

Posted on May 25, 2013 by polloplayer

Most travelers go directly from Savannah to Charleston, but we had the luxury of time and while planning our trip I was intrigued by the Sea Islands that stretch in a golden chain from Florida up to South Carolina. Sea … Continue reading →

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Savoring Savannah.

Posted on May 18, 2013 by polloplayer

Two nights in Savannah would give you time to see it, but three nights allows you to better savor it in all its verdant mystery. We chose to go at escargot pace and loved every minute of it! I went … Continue reading →

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Squares in Savannah

Posted on May 11, 2013 by polloplayer

It’s hip to be square in Savannah. (And yes, we qualify!) Well, at least it’s hip to do squares in Savannah. General James Oglethorpe, the most revered gentleman in the state of Georgia (with the possible exception of Uga, the … Continue reading →

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History Lesson: Ft. King George

Posted on May 7, 2013 by polloplayer

Before this trip, words that came to mind when I heard the word Georgia: Peaches Peanuts “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” “Midnight Train” a la Gladys Knight Words that never ever came to mind: King George II. … Continue reading →

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Tourists in Wonderland: The Cloister at Sea Island

Posted on May 4, 2013 by polloplayer

“Just get through Orlando as fast as you can,” said Mark, as we left Sarasota to begin our road trip. We needed to travel from Florida’s Gulf coast to the Atlantic coast to be on course for our first stop … Continue reading →

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