Cozy carriage rides, walks along the sparkling river, historic and timeless architecture, elegant restaurants – you get the picture, Savannah is full of romance! Valentine’s Day allows couples to embrace every lovey-dovey, delightfully cheesy tradition under the sun. This year, instead of the run-of-the-mill Valentine’s gift, shop local! Savannah is filled with unique and high-quality products that will make your Valentine swoon. If your Valentine loves Savannah as much as we do, then they’ll love these great gift ideas.
Mint Julep Truffles. Photo by Visit Savannah.
Truffles from Chocolat by Adam Turoni
It’s basically an unwritten law: you must have chocolate on Valentine’s Day. And if you’re going to have chocolate – why not get the best of the best? This year, Turoni was named one of the top 10 chocolatiers in North America by the industry’s leader publication Dessert Professionals. His truffles range from classic favorites like the Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup to unique combinations like Habanero Carmel. These truffles look equally as good as they taste, so you might want to grab a couple for yourself, too.
Bath Fizzies. Photo by Visit Savannah
Give the gift of total relaxation – a scented bath fizzie from Nourish! They have an array of unique scents to choose from, like Red Clover Tea, Vanilla Raspberry, and Rosemary Mint. Bath fizzies will leave your Valentine’s skin feeling and smelling amazing, and the gift will give them a good excuse to slow down and relax in the tub. Nourish provides “environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable products that are good for our bodies and the earth.” In other words, they’re good for your body and the environment, and your Valentine will appreciate how much you care for him/her and the earth.
Butterducks wine. Photo by Visit Savannah.
Georgian Wine from the Salt Table
When people think of the Salt Table they think of, well, salt! But if you travel down to the Salt Table’s basement, you’ll find an array of local wines from all over Georgia. The Salt Table employees are knowledgeable about each wine’s origin and flavor profile, and can help you pick out the perfect wine for your lover’s palette. Soft music, dim lighting, and a great bottle of wine – it’s a classic recipe for romance!
Honeycomb necklace. Photo by Jess Brannen of Savannah Bee Co.
Honeycomb Jewelry from Savannah Bee Company
Savannah Bee Company has way more to offer than just delicious honey – like body butters, shampoos, mead, and jewelry. Give your Valentine an adorable honeycomb gold or silver necklace and say “bee mine!” Your honey will love the simple message, and will be able to wear the versatile and stylish necklace year-round. There are so many sweet puns that pair with this gift – you’ll have your Valentine buzzing with laughter!
Artwork by Tiffani Taylor.
Local Artwork
Artwork is the perfect way to show your Valentine your thoughtfulness. Picking out a piece for your Valentine shows that you know their decorative and artistic tastes very well. Stop by Tiffani Taylor Gallery for some genuine Savannah-themed artwork, or go to shopSCAD to get a piece from an up-and-coming student artist. Every time your Valentine sees the piece of art, they’ll be reminded of you and your amazing gift-giving ability.
Larissa Allen is Visit Savannah’s Social Media Coordinator. She received her BA in English and Professional Communications from Armstrong State University. Larissa is a Savannah native and thoroughly enjoys running, Scattergories, kittens, the Atlanta Braves, and the local music scene.
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