Chris Watson, “Dolphin Jumping in Wake” April 14, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

As part of our Savannah Cheap Hotels Guide we are featuring local attractions, one of which is Dolphin Magic. Amy was king enough to answer some questions for us…

What can a visitor expect to see on their Dolphin Magic experience?

Visitors can expect to see historical sights such as Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, the Cockspur Island Lighthouse, Tybee Island, and the Tybee Island Lighthouse. The route does change depending on weather conditions and the dolphin location. The goal of the trip is to find a dolphin, so when we find a pod of dolphins, we stay with them the remainder of the trip and follow them along the waterways. The dolphins often jump behind the boat, or at times, they will even come up to the boat. I guess the wonderful thing about the trip is the beauty of coastal Georgia’s barrier islands and the variety of wildlife to be seen. Not only do we see dolphins, but we also see a variety of birds from pelicans to bald eagles. We see occasional alligators, whales, and manatees. And you never know what animals may even be crossing the rivers. We have seen bobcats, deer, and even rattlesnakes cross the wide Savannah River. I guess you could expect to see the unexpected.

Is Dolphin Magic open throughout the year or at certain seasons?

Dolphin Magic conducts tours daily from March through November leaving from the historic district of downtown Savannah. During the winter months, we offer tours from Tybee Island.

How long do the boat rides last?

Trips last approximately 2 hours.

What happens if it rains?

In the event of bad weather, passengers who have purchased their tickets would receive a refund. We monitor the radar, so at times, we will change the schedule to accommodate for rain systems. We do recommend reservations, so if there is a problem with the weather, we can contact our visitors.

Where are you guys located?

We are located in downtown Savannah on Riverstreet. We ask that passengers check in at our ticket booth located at 101 East River Street (in front of Wet Willies…a block and a half to the east of the Hyatt Hotel and City Hall).

Thank you Amy! Dolphin Magic is one of the premier attractions in Savannah!

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As part of our Savannah Cheap Hotels Guide, we are featuring local attractions. Jennifer McKenzie, Innkeeper of Savannah’s Bed and Breakfast Inn was king enough to answer some questions for us.

What does the Savannah Bed & Breakfast Inn offer to out of town visitors?

Out of town visitors can get a true sense of Savannah history because the Bed & Breakfast Inn is nestled on historic Gordon Row, circa 1853. Guests can either stay in a room in the main house or in one of our converted carriage houses. Our staff loves to play hosts and hostesses to visitors and they are experts on getting around town, sites to see, and places to eat. We even offer a guided walking tour on weekend mornings customized to what our guests would like to see.

What’s the difference between a night with you and a night with a typical hotel?

Walking into the Bed & Breakfast Inn feels more like walking into a home where guests are greeted with afternoon tea and lemonade and given a personal tour of the Inn. Every night our staff bakes up homemade chocolate chip cookies served straight from the oven with ice cold milk. Our chef gets up early to cook breakfast to order. Guest have a choice of being served at our main tables in the parlor or at private tables outside overlooking the courtyard. Guests are welcome to interact with other guests and staff as much or as little as they would like.

Where are you guys located in relation to surrounding attractions?

Located on the Southern, quieter end of the Historic District, Savannah’s Bed & Breakfast Inn is walking distance to all Savannah attractions. River Street is a 15-20 minute walk. The Mercer Williams House, Forsyth Park, Mrs. Wilkes House are favorite attractions less than 3 minute walk. Most guests park their car (which we cover the expense) and don’t use it again until they leave.

What are your rates like?
Our regular rates are some of the lowest of Savannah B&Bs and even less than many of the hotels. Typically, rates start around $129 during the week and $149 Friday and Saturday. During the summer and winter months we often offer an off-season discount. Spring and Fall are the most popular times to visit.

Thank you Amy! If you are looking for a place to stay in Savannah, Savannah’s Bed and Breakfast Inn is certainly worth checking out!

Josh Hallett, “Downtown Savannah at Night” May 21, 2006 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

If you are looking for Savannah cheap hotels, you’ve come to the right place. I’m not going to give you a “top 10″ list of cheap hotels in Savannah, I’m going to show you how you find them by yourself. With all the travel sites out there, you might be a little confused as to where to start your search. Here are your options:

1. Use Priceline’s Name Your Own Price Service. I tell you how to use it in Using Priceline to Find Cheap Hotels in Savannah.

2. Use Hotwire. I explain the differences between Hotwire and Priceline in Hotwire vs Priceline: A Comparison.

3. Find a cheap hotel in Savannah GA using some combination of travel sites, metasearch sites, hotel booking sites, websites from hotels themselves, and call to the hotel. Unfortunately there is no one “best” way to book your hotel, which always gives the best price. Hotel prices do not vary wildly and there is a price floor which they settle down at. Because hotel prices change all the time, do 10 minutes or so of homework and book a hotel. You might not be getting the best deal, but you’ll be getting a deal that is good enough. Even though Metasearch sites gather hotel data from all of the hotel booking sites, they are not miracle makers, as I discuss in Chattanooga Cheap Hotels Guide.

Price Match Guarantees of the Major Booking Sites: If prices do change, wouldn’t it make sense to book with the one, which has the best price assurance policy?

Orbitz.com=Cheaptickets.com and Hotels.com=Expedia.com?: Save yourself some time. These sites are like two pairs of identical twins.

Omaha Hotels Case Study: Here I tried to see which booking site had the best prices. I found that Hotels.com and Orbitz.com lead the way. However, for the Savannah area, other hotel sites can have better prices. Often I see that one particular website has very good prices for one area, but not for another.

Colorado Springs Hotels Case Study: Here, I found out that low price has a lot to do with cancellation policies.

Local Attractions (more to come!):

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Our interview with Jennifer McKenzie, Innkeeper of Savannah’s Bed and Breakfast Inn

Chris Watson, “Dolphin Jumping in Wake” April 14, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

Our interview with Amy of Dolphin Magic