2009: Savannah, Georgia
April 15-18, 2009
www.SavannahVisit.com
Welcome to Savannah, the sultry and mysterious “Belle” of the Southeastern coast. Savannah draws visitors who are in search of history, art, architecture and tradition. Tours depart from various points of the city and can focus on the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Negro Heritage, Ghosts, Civil War, Nature and Bird Watching. River cruises and horse-drawn carriage tours add to the mix.
But to sample the true charisma of Savannah one must walk the city streets and visit our squares. Massive oaks, their branches veiled in Spanish moss announce you are in the true South. Though beautiful year round, our grassy commons explode with a breathtaking show of azalea blossoms in the spring.
If it’s entertainment you seek, almost 200 city festivals a year offer thrilling activities for all. From jazz to art to the charms of the coast, there is never a moment lacking opportunity.
The Southside of Savannah is home to two malls and a blend of shopping plazas with your choice of national brands. In the Historic District, the cobblestones that line River Street are ready for visitors to explore the candy shops, art galleries, nautical-themed shops and many other gift stores. Move a couple of blocks south from River Street to City market where art studios, galleries and specialty shops fill the two-block space. Discover Broughton and Bull streets, the heart of Savannah’s antique district, where treasures of old are awaiting your unearthing.
Explore every nook and cranny because you are her guest and Savannah loves sharing her treasures with your.
2010: Portland, Oregon
April 14-17, 2010
www.travelportland.com
Welcome to Portland – City of Roses – City of Fountains – City of Bridges – River City – Rip City. It is a hub of international trade, and the gateway to a natural wonderland.
Portland’s downtown area is scaled to human dimensions. It is “foot friendly” and was recently named among the Top 10 American Walking Cities by Walking Magazine. The visitor who explores downtown Portland is never overwhelmed, but rather intrigued and amused. The blocks are short – just 200 feet long. Cafes, restaurants, bookstores, galleries and specialty stores are waiting around every corner. Words of wisdom from famous thinkers are carved in the brickwork under one’s feet. Bronze sea lions and bear cubs frolic among award-winning architecture. Green-suited concierges known as “Portland Guides” walk through downtown streets day and night answering questions and helping with directions.
Portland does not have everything you have come to expect in a major metropolis – sales tax, gridlock, smog. It is a large city that has managed to maintain its small town charm. Packed into a convenient natural environment, Portland is accessible and complete.
Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Portland sits squarely between the Pacific Ocean (90 minutes by car) and the 10,000 plus foot tops of the Cascade Mountain Range (Mt. Hood is 1 hour by car).
You can literally go clamming at the beach, have dinner in Portland that night, and go snow skiing in the mountains the next day. A 45 minute drive east from town on Interstate 84 places you smack dab in the middle of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, a place of breathtaking beauty which includes 620-foot Multnomah Falls.
2011: Location TBA
April 13-16, 2011
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