Tag Archives: Georgia

A French Country Chateau in North Georgia?

Posted on December 1, 2007 by julianam

A French country chateau in north Georgia? “Sure, why the hell not,” thought an Irish pharmaceutical mogul. He combined his love of wine and his wife’s love of pampering and has come up with quite a place: Chateau Elan. Once … Continue reading →

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Live like a Robber Baron

Posted on November 23, 2007 by mitchems

The names include J.P. Morgan, Vanderbilt, Rockefeller and Pulitzer… these families got together in 1886 and founded a hunting club on the Georgia’s faraway Jekyll Island. This club is the Jekyll Island Club, on of the most prominent resorts on … Continue reading →

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The 1842 Inn – Macon, GA USA

Posted on June 4, 2007 by mitchems

Although we had often heard of the 1842 Inn as being romantic and comfortable, my first thought was, “Macon? Yuck. Hot, sticky, yuck.” Macon had always been to me a place to have fast food and get gas on the … Continue reading →

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The Foley House – Savannah, GA USA

Posted on June 3, 2007 by mitchems

If you read my review on The Gastonian, you might wonder what is a good alternative in Savannah? The answer is The Foley House. Rated one of the ten most romantic Inns by Vacation Magazine (I would second that rating!), … Continue reading →

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The Gastonian – Savannah, GA USA

Posted on May 3, 2007 by mitchems

Located on Gaston street in downtown Savannah, The Gastionian is the place that we spent our actual wedding night. The Inn itself is rather formal and has beautiful sitting rooms and furnishings. Drinks and snacks are served in the evening … Continue reading →

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