Holiday Overview
A self drive through some of the most historic cities and beautiful beaches of South East USA. This road trip offers Charleston & Savannah, two famous colonial and civil war towns. Next is beautiful Jekyll Island, with its haunting driftwood beach and the iconic Jekyll Island Club, once a private retreat for America's wealthy elite, now a boutique hotel. Continue Southwards via the Florida Coastline and the Space Center of Cape Canveral to Miami with it's vibrant art deco southbeach area. If this isn't enough, we can offer an extension through to the Florida Keys....
Historic Cities and Coasts of the South includes:
- International Flights
- 12 nights Accommodation
- Car Hire
Day 1 - Atlanta
Arrive in this gateway to the South. Collect your rental car and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Hilton Atlanta
Day 2 - Atlanta
Explore the city at your own pace, perhaps visit the World of Coca-Cola, The Atlanta History Centre or the National Centre for Human Rights. Piedmont park in the downtown area is perfect for a stroll, or visit one of Atlanta’s many neighbourhoods for some great southern cuisine and hospitality.
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Hilton Atlanta
Day 3 - Charleston
Take the drive from Atlanta to neighbouring Charleston, one of the USA’s most historic and beautiful cities.
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Francis Marion Hotel
Day 4 - Charleston
Spend the day discovering Charleston, with its well-preserved architecture, beautiful gardens and wonderful shopping.
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Francis Marion Hotel
Day 5 - Savannah
Cross back into Georgia and the Southern Belle of Savannah. This charming riverside city is sure to beguile.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District
Day 6 - Savannah
The Historic trolley tour is a great way to see the many beautiful areas of this town and Is definitely recommended. Alternatively, you may wish to wander along the riverside or through some of the beautiful squares, strewn with live oaks in the historic quarter.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District
Day 7 - Jekyll Island
Venture South to the historic state park of Jekyll Island, one of the beautiful “Golden Islands” of the region. En route we suggest stopping off at the Wormsloe Historic Site, with it’s postcard perfect oak Alley and perhaps take lunch in the charming seaside town of St Simmons
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Jekyll Island Club
Day 8 - Jekyll Island
Choices abound, visit the eerie sight of driftwood beach, or the turtle centre. History buffs will enjoy Mosaic, the Jekyll Island Museum and the Landmark Trolley tour, offering an insight into the heyday of the Island Club. Alternatively, just relax on one of the many virtually deserted beaches.
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Jekyll Island Club
Day 9 - Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach
Cross into Florida with todays destination being Cape Canaveral, with its long sandy beaches and close proximity to the famous space center.
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Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel and Suites
Day 10 - Cape Canaveral / Cocoa Beach
Options today include visiting the iconic space centre or relaxing on the beach. If theme parks are more to your liking, Orlando lies just 1 hour inland with its famous parks and malls.
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Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel and Suites
Day 11 - Miami
Cruise down the east coast to Miami, a city that needs very little introduction.
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Ocean Five Hotel
Day 12 - Miami
A full day of leisure, enjoy some downtime or visit some of Miami’s exciting neighbourhoods such as Little Cuba
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Ocean Five Hotel
Day 13 - Miami
Return your rental vehicle at the airport and catch your homeward flight.
Francis Marion Hotel
Named for Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion (the “Swamp Fox”), the Francis Marion Hotel became an instant Charleston landmark when it opened in 1924. Rising 12 stories above the Historic District, the hotel offers spectacular views of Charleston’s church steeples, historic mansions, and famous harbor, providing easy access to the wealth of Charleston’s attractions.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District
Find this charming hotel in downtown Savannah, between iconic River Street and City Market. Less than a mile from Telfair Museums, Forsyth Park, and Savannah Historic District. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum is six minutes away and Wormsloe Historic Site is 20 minutes.
Jekyll Island Club
Housed in the famed clubhouse dating back to 1888, Jekyll Island Club boasts a rich history and a reputation for creating remarkable vacations. Today, the resort welcomes guests with late-19th Century charm, historically inspired accommodations, a wealth of dining venues, a variety of activities, as well as direct access to the National Landmark Jekyll Island Historic District. The award-winning Georgia resort also houses a sun-soaked swimming pool with a fire pit surrounded by lounges chairs and umbrellas. Special events and curated programming, as well as a complimentary shuttle to the ocean shores round out the magical resort experience.
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Savanah - Townhouse
Cape Canaveral - Beach
Savanah - River
Charleston South Carolina
Savannah - Live Oak Alley
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island - Beach
Atlanta
Cape Canaveral
Art Deco Miami
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