If you have a mother coming to visit or just want an excuse for a STAYCATION this weekend, Savannah has got amazing places to STAY for Mother’s Day!  Many of Savannah’s bed and breakfasts and hotels are offering some great deals for this weekend so book now!

The Staybridge Suites in historic downtown (301 East Bay Street) is a beautiful place to get away from it all, while being right in the middle of everything! Call 721-9000 for rates and information. Mention this blog and score two complimentary tickets to a wine tasting at Shannon’s Vineyard on Congress Street.

The Mansion at Forsyth Park (700 Drayton Street) is always a favorite. Shop their website www.mansiononforsythpark.com for special packages and mom could find herself relaxing at the spa, enjoying a cooking class, or being swept around town in a horse-drawn carriage. See the site for more information or call 238-5158.

The President’s Quarters Inn at 225 East President’s Street is offering a “Sunday in Savannah” deal if you book three nights, Sunday night is 1/2 off. And Mother’s Day, after all, is one of the most important Sundays of the year! Check out their special Mother’s Day Walking Tour as well. Call 800-233-1776 or visit www.presidentsquarters.com for more info.

You really can’t go wrong with a Savannah Bed & Breakfast experience. Choose from any of the dozens of B&Bs listed in thesouthmag.com’s STAY guide on southmagazine.com.

A bouquet of flowers and a handmade card always makes a mother smile. But maybe this year you think Mom deserves a little something extra. And, trust us, she does! To make it a little easier on you, SOUTH is giving you a whole collection of suggestions to treat the mother in your life to the happiest Mother’s Day ever. Because remember: If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.

First things first, mom does not want to cook on her special day. Although, she would probably enjoy a homemade dinner from her little darlings, what she’ll really love is to EAT a beautiful meal out on the town.

Il Pasticcio at 2 East Broughton Street is always a great place to splurge on someone you love. Make reservations by calling 912.231.8888.

Congratulations to all of our winners of South’s first annual Great Staycation Giveaway.  Thanks to all the great  hotels, restaurants, shops and businesses that helped make this possible!  Check out what they won!

WEEK SEVEN WINNER: Katie Kellog, Savannah, GA

STAY: 1 night stay Marshall House
EAT: Dinner for 2 at 700 Drayton
PLAY: 4 Free passes to Savannah Fun Tours Scavenger Hunt
SHOP: $50 Gift Certificate to See Jane

WEEK 6: Drawing 5/20/10

STAY: 2 night stay Desoto Hotel Tybee
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Cafe Locos
PLAY: 1/2 day tour with Sea Kayak Georgia
SHOP: $75 Gift Certificate to Sea Side Sisters

Congratulations to all of our winners so far! Here’s what they won:

WEEK 1: Amy Brock, Savannah GA

STAY: 2 night stay at the Mansion on Forsyth
EAT: Dinner for 2 at 700 Drayton
PLAY: 2 Tickets to The Wailin Jennys concert April 16th from Lucas
Theatre
SHOP: $75 gift certificate 24e

WEEK 2: Chris Lambecht, Platte City MO

STAY: 2 nights stay Staybridge Inn Suites Historic District
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Il Pasticio
PLAY: 2 passes on Savannah Movie Tours
SHOP: $75 at La Belle Sorelle

WEEK 3: Paula Kreissler, Savannah GA

STAY: 2 night stay at Avia Hotel
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Molly McPhersons
PLAY: Half-day Trip for 2 with Savannah Fun Tours Scavenger Hunt
SHOP: $75 gift certificate at 24e

Week 4: Regina Bryan, Savannah GA

STAY: 1 night stay at Westin Savannah Harbor Resort and Spa
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Bayou Café on River Street
PLAY: Round of Golf or Heavenly Spa by Westin @Westin
SHOP: Free Verizon Wireless smartphone

WEEK FIVE WINNER: Steve Hall, Melbourne,FL

STAY: 2 night stay Hyatt Hotel
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Belfords for up to $100
PLAY: 2 Free passes to Savannah Foody Tours
SHOP: $40 Gift Certificate to Savannah Bee Company

WEEK SIX WINNER: Michelle Sill, Savannah GA

STAY: 2 night stay Desoto Hotel Tybee
EAT: Dinner for 2 at Cafe Locos
PLAY: 1/2 day tour with Sea Kayak Georgia
SHOP: $75 Gift Certificate to Sea Side Sisters

The DeSoto Beach Bed & Breakfast is located on Tybee Island and is close to the beach. It is adjacent to the Award Winning DeSoto Beach Hotel and only steps from Tybee Island’s beautiful shores.

The DeSoto Beach B&B has 2 queen rooms & 2 suites. The Tybee Honeymoon Suite, The Butler Room, The Atlantic Room and on the ground level, The Nautical Suite. They are all filled with selected furniture authentic to the period of construction.

Savannah welcomes thousands of visitors each year for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It has become one of Savannah’s biggest and most anticipated events of the year, and this year is no exception. Whether you’re looking to live in the lap of luxury or just need somewhere to crash on a budget, Savannah has the best places to STAY. With hundreds of hotels, most of them located near the area of the festivities, you will find that Savannah is nothing short of a visitor’s resort.

Located in the heart of Downtown Savannah, the Hyatt Hotel offers an array of accommodations, including two dining areas, a lounge, internet access, a concierge, baby services, a heated 2,000 sq ft indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and room service.

The Mansion, a member of the Kessler family of hotels, is located one street over from the parade route. They offer grand amenities, like their St. Patrick’s Day Package, which includes hotel accommodations, breakfast for two at 700 Drayton, and 2 cocktails in Casimir’s Lounge.

At today’s DeSoto Beach Hotel, we strive to recreate for every guest that same experience that the old DeSoto Beach Club was to generations of travelers and Tybee Island, GA locals. The buildings and amenities at Tybee’s only beachfront hotel may have been renewed and updated, but our soul remains the same.