experience the charming cities of the south
September 11-18, 2024
8 days / 7 nights
Overall Trip Highlights
- Savannah Carriage Tour: Explore the historic district, featuring cobblestone streets, antebellum architecture, and lush gardens.
- Savannah River Boat Cruise: Cruise along the scenic Savannah River, enjoying views of the historic waterfront.
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Visit this Gothic-style cathedral, known for its stunning stained-glass windows and rich history.
- Forsyth Park Stroll: Walk through Savannah’s largest park, famous for its beautiful fountain and shaded pathways.
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center: Located on Jekyll Island, this center focuses on sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation education.
- Historic Trolley Tour on Jekyll Island: Discover Jekyll Island’s historic district, including the Jekyll Island Club, once a private retreat for America’s wealthiest families.
- Jekyll Island Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Observe dolphins against the backdrop of a stunning coastal sunset.
- Driftwood Beach Walk: Explore the unique Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island, known for its weathered trees and serene atmosphere.
- St. Augustine Trolley Tour: Visit historic sites in the nation’s oldest city, including Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
- Airboat Adventure Tour: Glide through the waters of the St. Johns River, spotting alligators, manatees, and other wildlife.
September 11-18, 2024
8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Size: 12-14 Guests and 2 hosts
| Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
| $5,122 | $4,273 |
| Private Room with Private Bath | Shared Room, Separate Beds, Shared Bath |
| Deposit Due at Time of Booking: $250 for Domestic/$500 for International |
Deposit Due at Time of Booking: $250 for Domestic/$500 for International |
| Sold Out – Click for Waitlist | Book Double Occupancy |
Beatrice Bradley Experiences are All Inclusive. What does that mean?
- Airport Group Transfers: Seamless airport pickups and drop-offs by our friendly hostesses, ensuring a smooth start and end to your adventure.
- Dedicated BB Hostess: Travel with peace of mind knowing a dedicated Beatrice Bradley hostess will be with you throughout the trip, ensuring every aspect of your journey is unforgettable.
- Full Dining: Enjoy 2-3 daily meals carefully selected to reflect the local cuisine, inclusive of all tips. Whether it’s a quick breakfast or a sumptuous dinner, we’ve got it all covered.
- Unique Accommodations: Stay in boutique hotels or unique properties that are handpicked for their charm and comfort, providing an authentic and intimate experience.
- Curated Activities: We find the BEST of the best tours. Making the absolute most out of our time.
- Included Gratuities: Tips for tour guides, meals, and transportation are all taken care of. We ensure that those who make your trip special are rewarded, without you needing to worry about the details.
- Transportation: All transportation is included throughout the experience, from airport pickup to your final drop-off.
- You won’t see “Free Days” on our itineraries: Our trips are made for a balanced experience. We carve out time to bond, laugh, shop and explore but we will never just send you out on your own and say “good luck” we do everything together or smaller group breakouts.
With Beatrice Bradley, every detail is meticulously planned to ensure you have a memorable and carefree travel experience. Join us and discover the joy of true hassle-free travel!
We Offer Flex-Pay! What is that?
Flexible Payments at Your Fingertips: You can use your invoice to pay any amount you choose, as frequently as you wish, until the full payment deadline.
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Pay Your Way: You can adjust the payment amount by selecting “Edit Amount,” allowing you to manage your budget flexibly.
Final Countdown: Ensure everything is paid up 60 days prior to your trip for domestic and 90 days prior for international. Don’t worry, we’ll send you reminders! If there’s any remaining balance, we’ll automatically process it, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your upcoming adventure!
| Arrival Information | Departing Information |
| *2 Different Airports** Fly In: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport SAV Fly Out: Jacksonville International Airport |
*2 Different Airports** Fly In: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport SAV Fly Out: Jacksonville International Airport |
| September 11, 2024 | September 18, 2024 |
| Pick Up Times: Pick up times will vary | Drop off Times: 10AM *Flight to be after 12:00 PM |
Activities include leisurely walks, guided tours, and boat cruises, ensuring a comfortable pace. The trip involves light to moderate physical activity, such as strolling through parks, walking on beaches, and enjoying carriage and trolley tours. The focus is on experiencing the cultural and natural beauty of each location in a relaxed and enjoyable manner, without requiring strenuous physical effort.
As your hostesses, we understand that traveling solo can be intimidating, but rest assured, making you feel welcomed and comfortable is our top priority. Our experiences are designed for building new and lasting friendships in a warm and welcoming environment.
From the moment you arrive until we bid you farewell, we’ll be right by your side. We meticulously handle all the details and manage the logistics seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring your journey is truly unique and worry-free. While we aren’t local experts or tour guides, we work with a network of local professionals carefully selected for each location to enrich your experience.
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Don’t just tour The South, Experience The South
Every Beatrice Bradley trip is crafted to maximize the experiences had during the trip.
The itineraries are specially made to allow time for engaging in conversation and having belly laughs with a new friend. We hope that the activities and experiences may allow you to come out of your comfort zone and to try new or unique things.
These trips are made to replicate a ‘friends get-away trip’.
Day One: Welcome to Savannah, GA
As you step into the heart of Southern hospitality, you’ll be greeted by the warm embrace of new friends and the promise of an unforgettable adventure. We’ll pick you up from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and whisk you away to our charming downtown Savannah hotel. Did you know that Savannah’s historic district is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States? The evening begins with a delightful welcome dinner, where specialty drinks flow and laughter fills the air, setting the stage for the incredible journey ahead.
- Highlights:
- Airport Pickup: Fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).
- Check-In: Settle into our charming downtown Savannah hotel.
- Fun Fact: Savannah’s historic district is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the U.S.
- Welcome Dinner: Enjoy a delightful dinner together, featuring specialty drinks to start our adventure on a high note.
Day Two: Explore the Enchanting Streets and Waters of Savannah
Start your day with a refreshing breakfast and hot coffee at the hotel’s restaurant. Our adventure begins with a serene horse-drawn carriage tour through Savannah’s historic squares, where the clip-clop of hooves accompanies the rich narration of the city’s past, including stories of its founding in 1733. You’ll see beautiful antebellum architecture, lush gardens, and historic landmarks such as the Owens-Thomas House and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. The afternoon brings a historic Savannah River Boat cruise, revealing tales of the bustling port and scenic views of Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest standing brick fortifications on the East Coast. Did you know that Savannah was one of the first planned cities in America, with its grid layout and numerous public squares? End the day with a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant.
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Savannah’s historic squares and landmarks, learning about its founding in 1733.
- Scenic Views: Admire antebellum architecture, lush gardens, and landmarks like the Owens-Thomas House and Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace.
- Savannah River Boat Cruise: Hear intriguing tales and historic facts, visit Old Fort Jackson, one of the oldest brick fortifications on the East Coast.
- Fun Fact: Savannah was one of the first planned cities in America, known for its grid layout and numerous public squares.
- Dinner: Return to the hotel for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day Three: Discover Savannah’s Iconic Sites and Jekyll Island
Wake up and enjoy breakfast together before packing up for a 10 AM checkout. Our first stop is the magnificent Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, renowned for its French Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows, originally built in 1876. Next, we’ll stroll through Forsyth Park, established in the 1840s, famous for its picturesque fountain and beautiful gardens. After grabbing a late morning coffee and snack at a nearby café, we’ll head out to Jekyll Island, known for its historic district and stunning natural beauty. We’ll check into our hotel and regroup for dinner.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Breakfast and 10 AM checkout.
- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Tour the French Gothic cathedral with intricate stained glass windows, originally built in 1876.
- Forsyth Park: Stroll through the park, established in the 1840s, and admire the iconic fountain and lush gardens.
- Coffee Break: Enjoy a late morning coffee and snack at a café near Forsyth Park.
- Travel to Jekyll Island: Journey to the island, known for its historic district and stunning natural beauty.
- Hotel Check-In: Settle into our Jekyll Island hotel.
- Dinner: Regroup and enjoy dinner together.
- Fun Fact: Jekyll Island was once an exclusive retreat for America’s wealthiest families, including the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts.
Day Four: Exploring Jekyll Island – Baby Sea Turtles, Historic Trolley Tour, and Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Wake up and enjoy breakfast together before heading to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, the state’s only sea turtle education and rehabilitation facility. Learn about sea turtles and see rehabilitation in action. Jekyll Island is famous for its sea turtle nesting season, and we’ve even adopted a baby sea turtle named Lady Liberty! Afterward, embark on a historic trolley tour to explore the island’s layout and history, including the Jekyll Island Club, once an exclusive retreat for America’s wealthiest families. In the evening, enjoy a sunset dolphin cruise along Jekyll Island’s scenic waterways, spotting dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Breakfast together.
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center: Learn about sea turtles and their rehabilitation.
- Sea Turtle Nesting: Opportunity to see sea turtle nests along the beaches.
- Historic Trolley Tour: Discover Jekyll Island’s landmarks, including the Jekyll Island Club, the Horton House ruins, and Driftwood Beach.
- Early Dinner: Enjoy dinner together before the evening adventure.
- Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Travel the scenic waterways to observe bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife.
- Wildlife Sightings: Look for dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, and osprey.
- Fun Fact: Jekyll Island was purchased in 1886 for $125,000 to create a private hunting club for the wealthy elite.
Day Five: Famous Driftwood Beach and Journey to St. Augustine, FL
Start your day with breakfast together before joining an experienced guide for a walk through Jekyll Island’s breathtaking Driftwood Beach, maritime forests, and salt marshes. Driftwood Beach is known for its hauntingly beautiful, sun-bleached trees, perfect for stunning photo opportunities. After exploring, we’ll check out and drive to St. Augustine, founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers. St. Augustine is rich in history, with Spanish colonial architecture and landmarks such as the Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century fortress. After checking in at our St. Augustine hotel, we’ll regroup for dinner.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Breakfast together.
- Guided Walk: Explore Driftwood Beach, maritime forests, and salt marshes with an experienced guide.
- Driftwood Beach: Known for its striking, sun-bleached tree remnants and stunning photo opportunities.
- Maritime Forests and Salt Marshes: Discover diverse ecosystems and coastal wildlife.
- Travel to St. Augustine: Scenic 2-hour drive to the historic city.
- Hotel Check-In: Settle into our St. Augustine hotel.
- Dinner: Regroup and enjoy dinner together.
- Fun Fact: St. Augustine, founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States.
- Historic St. Augustine: Explore the oldest masonry fort, Castillo de San Marcos, and the historic district with Spanish colonial architecture, narrow streets, the Plaza de la Constitución, and landmarks like the Lightner Museum, housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built by Henry Flagler.
- Additional Attractions: Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, and the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, a site claimed to be the landing spot of Ponce de León in 1513.
Day Six: Lovely St. Augustine
Begin your day with breakfast together before embarking on a guided trolley tour of Old Town St. Augustine. This tour includes significant landmarks such as the Historic Castillo de San Marcos, a Spanish colonial fort and national monument; Flagler College, known for its stunning architecture; Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church; and the Cathedral Basilica, the oldest Catholic Church in the city. Enjoy free time exploring historic St. George Street, filled with shops, restaurants, and historical sites. Later, visit the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, a site claiming the legendary landing of Ponce de León in 1513. End the day with a delightful dinner together.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Breakfast together.
- Guided Trolley Tour: Explore Old Town St. Augustine, including:
- Castillo de San Marcos: Spanish colonial fort and national monument.
- Flagler College: Known for its stunning Spanish Renaissance architecture, originally the Ponce de León Hotel built by Henry Flagler.
- Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church: Built by Henry Flagler in memory of his daughter.
- Cathedral Basilica: The oldest Catholic Church in the city, featuring beautiful Spanish colonial architecture.
- Free Time: Explore historic St. George Street, known for its vibrant shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park: Visit the site claiming the legendary landing of Ponce de León in 1513.
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner together to cap off the day.
- Fun Fact: St. Augustine is home to the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the U.S., located on St. George Street.
Day Seven: Adventurous Side of St. Augustine – Come See Alligators!
Begin with breakfast together, then decide as a group how to best spend the morning in St. Augustine. Enjoy lunch together before heading off to experience a thrilling ride on the Airboat Adventure Tour. This high-performance airboat tour offers an opportunity to explore the Old Florida flora and fauna of the freshwater creeks in NE Florida. Expect to see American alligators, turtles, reptiles, and possibly manatees. Return to the hotel before enjoying a farewell dinner together.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Breakfast and group decision on morning activities.
- Lunch: Enjoy a meal together.
- Airboat Adventure Tour: Thrilling ride exploring Old Florida’s freshwater creeks.
- Wildlife Sightings: Look for American alligators, turtles, reptiles, and manatees.
- Hotel Return: Relax and prepare for the evening.
- Farewell Dinner: Enjoy a final dinner together.
- Fun Fact: St. Augustine’s freshwater creeks provide a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife, making it a prime location for airboat tours.
Day Eight: Departure Day – Fly out of Jacksonville Airport
As our adventure comes to a close, we’ll ensure a smooth departure for all guests. We will arrive at Jacksonville Airport by 10:00 AM, so please schedule your flights to depart after 12:00 PM. If you need to arrange an earlier flight, while transportation won’t be provided, we will gladly assist in setting up alternative arrangements. Reflect on the wonderful memories and new friendships made during this unforgettable journey.
- Highlights:
- Morning: Early arrival at Jacksonville Airport by 10:00 AM.
- Flight Timing: Schedule departures for after 12:00 PM.
- Assistance: Help with arranging alternative transportation for earlier flights.
- Farewell: Cherish the memories and new friends made on this adventure.
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