Voted one of the 10 Most Beautiful Places in America by USA Weekend Magazine, Savannah’s main charm is its historic district, with more than 1,200 restored buildings of architectural or historical significance linked by the squares and parks that have become its icons. One of the most visited is the Forsyth Park Fountain, designed to resemble the grand fountain in Paris at the Place de La Concorde.

Now, you can feel very cosmopolitan with a stay at The Mansion on Forsyth Park. The eclectic, luxury hotel incorporates the exterior architecture and design of an original 18,000-sq. ft. Victorian Georgian mansion, now home to its restaurant, cocktail lounge, wine cellar and cooking school, with a new 126-room hotel. While there’s plenty of mahogany and marble, the interior mixes animal prints and bright colors that imbue a sense of fun and add a light motif. If you desire a more private outdoor escape than the popular 30-acre park, retreat to the hotel’s enclosed Marble Garden poolside courtyard and waterfall. – Christine Born