We've stayed in Andaz Liverpool Street, London, and Andaz Wall Street, New York. All are fabulous - great staff, beautiful furnishings and relatively spacious rooms, free wi-fi and minibar (non alcoholic).
Dinner was at the Sapphire Grill, recommended by the concierge. Fabulous service, ambience and food.
This morning we set out along the cobbled waterfront, under beautiful blue skies, watching the ships move around the port and checking out the souvenir shops.
Wandering the streets under huge Live Oaks dripping with Spanish moss, we saw beautiful southern colonial architecture at its best. There was a square every few blocks, with a fountain or statue and garden benches to rest upon.
We came across the Colonial Park Cemetery and read the old headstones, surrounded by the breathy perfume of white magnolias.
There were some magnificent vintage shops in town, seriously underpriced by Australian standards (to the order of 10!) with beautiful clothes, crockery, cameras, and almost everything else imaginable.
We had to change our car over as it was indicating that it needed an oil change. Alamo at the airport gave us a Chevy Tahoe, which is very comfortable as well.
On the way back to town we stopped at the famous Bonadventure Cemetery at the edge if town, to find it closed for the evening.
Dom located a joint called 'Beers of the World', a laid back Yard House, and tried some local beers. He also spotted a great tapas joint for dinner.
'Sage' had excellent staff and tasty tapas at a very good price. $20 bottles of Californian wine and $10 dishes - we had a taste extravaganza.
I've found that I respond to excellent hosts to draw me in, and to staff who ooze enthusiasm for their tasks. I know that waiting on people has its moments, but great staff are worth spending time with.
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