🎄 CHRISTMAS IN SAVANNAH RIVERFRONT ESCAPE
DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS
🏨 JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District + 🎄 Festival of Trees + 🛍️ Christmas Market + 🚎 Holiday Lights + 🚋 Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah + 🍸 Welcome Reception + 🚌 Dedicated Lamers Transportation
$799 PER PERSON
Christmas in Savannah. Three Nights Right on the Riverfront.
🎄 THE EXPERIENCE
Savannah at Christmas. This Is Where You Want to Stay.
Join Departure Depot December 14–17, 2026 for a 4-day / 3-night Christmas getaway built around one of the best locations in Savannah:
JW MARRIOTT SAVANNAH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
You're not staying outside the action and being bused into Savannah every day.
You're staying right on the riverfront — in the middle of Christmas at Plant Riverside.
Spend three nights surrounded by holiday lights, restaurants, entertainment, the Festival of Trees, the Plant Riverside Christmas Market and Savannah's famous River Street.
We'll add a hosted Departure Depot Welcome Reception, Savannah's Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley, a full day of Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley access, daily breakfast and plenty of time to experience Savannah your way.
And our dedicated Lamers luxury motorcoach handles the drive from Wildwood and back.
No Driving. No Parking. No Planning Headaches.
Qualified Resort Preview Getaway guests receive our special $799 rate in exchange for attending one assigned 90-minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience on Wednesday.
Four Days. Three Nights. Christmas in Savannah.
💰 RESORT PREVIEW GETAWAY PRICING
👥 DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$799 PER PERSON
Two guests sharing one hotel room.
👤 QUALIFIED SOLO TRAVELER
$799
Private hotel accommodations.
Limited availability. Resort eligibility requirements apply.
🔥 LOOK WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your $799 isn't simply your hotel room.
It's the Complete Savannah Christmas Getaway.
🏨 3 Nights — JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
🍳 Daily Breakfast
🎄 Plant Riverside Festival of Trees
🛍️ Plant Riverside Christmas Market
🚎 Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley Experience
🚋 Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah Trolley Access
🍸 Private Departure Depot Welcome Reception
🚌 Roundtrip Dedicated Lamers Luxury Motorcoach
🧭 Full Departure Depot Trip Hosting & Logistics
That's a Lot of Savannah Packed Into Four Days.
🏨 YOUR SAVANNAH HOME
JW MARRIOTT SAVANNAH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
3 NIGHTS • DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
The hotel isn't an afterthought on this getaway.
It's Part of the Experience.
The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District occupies Savannah's historic former power plant, transformed into a luxury riverfront hotel and entertainment destination.
And during Christmas, Plant Riverside takes on an entirely different personality.
Step outside your room and you're surrounded by the sights, sounds and energy of Savannah during the holidays.
Right Outside Your Door:
🎄 Holiday lights and decorations
🎄 Festival of Trees
🛍️ Christmas Market
🌉 Savannah Riverwalk
🍽️ Restaurants and dining
🍸 Rooftop bars and lounges
🎶 Live music and entertainment
🛍️ River Street shopping
No Shuttle Required.
No Bus Required.
You're Staying There.
🎄 PLANT RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL OF TREES
Christmas Is Happening Inside Your Hotel.
One of Plant Riverside's signature holiday experiences is its spectacular:
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Stroll among beautifully decorated Christmas trees and seasonal displays throughout the property.
And here's the best part:
You're staying at the JW Marriott for three nights.
You don't have to squeeze the Festival of Trees into a one-hour excursion.
Enjoy it when you arrive.
Walk through after dinner.
Grab a coffee and see it in the morning.
Meet friends for a drink and wander through again.
It's Part of Your Stay.
🛍️ PLANT RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Step Outside and You're in the Middle of Christmas.
Plant Riverside's Christmas celebration brings seasonal shopping and holiday atmosphere directly to the riverfront.
Browse the:
PLANT RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS MARKET
Do a little Christmas shopping.
Grab a drink.
Walk along the river.
Enjoy the lights.
Listen to the music.
Meet up with other Departure Depot travelers.
Or simply take in the atmosphere.
This Isn't an Excursion.
It's Where You're Staying.
🍸 DEPARTURE DEPOT WELCOME RECEPTION
We're Starting Savannah Together.
After arriving on Monday, December 14, settle into the JW Marriott and then join your fellow travelers for our hosted:
SAVANNAH WELCOME RECEPTION
Enjoy:
- Hosted cocktails
- Light bites
- Riverfront atmosphere
- Departure Depot hosts
- Time to meet your fellow travelers
Have a drink.
Meet some new people.
Then head out and enjoy your first evening along the riverfront.
Vacation Officially Starts Now.
Final reception timing and location will be provided prior to departure.
🚎 HOLIDAY SIGHTS & FESTIVE NIGHTS
See Savannah Dressed for Christmas.
Savannah is beautiful during the day.
But when the Christmas lights come on, the historic district becomes something entirely different.
You'll board the Holiday Sights & Festive Nights Trolley for a festive evening journey through Savannah's decorated squares, neighborhoods and historic district.
Enjoy holiday stories, music and Christmas traditions along the way.
🍸 AMERICAN PROHIBITION MUSEUM HOLIDAY STOP
Step back into the 1920s during a special holiday stop at the American Prohibition Museum and its recreated speakeasy.
Enjoy:
🥤 Complimentary holiday punch
🍪 Seasonal treats
🍸 Craft cocktails available for purchase
🎄 HISTORIC CITY MARKET
Enjoy Savannah's historic City Market dressed for Christmas.
Browse the shops.
See the decorations.
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
Then continue your festive evening through Savannah.
This Is Savannah After Dark — Christmas Edition.
🚋 HOP-ON HOP-OFF SAVANNAH
One Day. Savannah Your Way.
On Wednesday, December 16, you'll also receive access to Savannah's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley.
It's the perfect way to explore the city around your short Resort Preview Experience.
Hop off when something catches your eye.
Explore a historic square.
Visit an attraction.
Grab lunch.
Shop.
Walk River Street.
Then hop back aboard and continue exploring.
No Rigid Group Tour.
See What You Want. Stay As Long As You Want. Then Keep Going.
🚌 DEDICATED LAMERS LUXURY MOTORCOACH
Your Savannah getaway begins and ends at:
LAMERS BUS LINES
1410 Industrial Drive
Wildwood, FL 34785
Our dedicated Lamers luxury motorcoach provides roundtrip transportation to Savannah plus scheduled group transportation during the getaway when required.
Park Your Car in Wildwood and Let Us Handle the Rest.
No four-hour drive.
No downtown Savannah parking.
No holiday traffic headaches.
Just Get on the Bus.
🔥 ALL OF THIS FOR $799 PER PERSON
🏨 3 Nights at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
🍳 Daily Breakfast
🎄 Plant Riverside Festival of Trees
🛍️ Plant Riverside Christmas Market
🚎 Holiday Sights & Festive Nights
🚋 Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah
🍸 Departure Depot Welcome Reception
🚌 Dedicated Lamers Transportation
🧭 Hosted Departure Depot Experience
Four Days of Savannah at Christmas.
📅 YOUR GETAWAY
DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS
🚌 Monday, December 14 — Travel + Welcome Reception
🎄 Tuesday, December 15 — Savannah + Holiday Sights & Festive Nights
🚋 Wednesday, December 16 — Resort Preview + Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah
🚌 Thursday, December 17 — Final Morning + Return to Wildwood
🚌 DAY 1 — MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
WILDWOOD → SAVANNAH
Your getaway begins at:
LAMERS BUS LINES
1410 Industrial Drive
Wildwood, FL 34785
GUEST ARRIVAL & BOARDING
7:15–7:45 AM
🚌 8:00 AM — DEPART FOR SAVANNAH
Our Lamers luxury motorcoach departs promptly at 8:00 AM.
Complimentary parking is available at Lamers during the getaway.
Load the luggage.
Grab your seat.
Meet some fellow travelers.
And let us handle the drive.
Appropriate comfort and meal stops will be made along the way.
🎄 WELCOME TO SAVANNAH
Upon arrival, we'll head directly to:
JW MARRIOTT SAVANNAH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
Check in.
Get settled.
Then walk outside and start exploring.
River Street.
Plant Riverside.
Festival of Trees.
Christmas Market.
Restaurants.
Bars.
The riverfront.
You're Already Where You Want to Be.
🍸 MONDAY NIGHT — WELCOME RECEPTION
Tonight we're bringing everyone together for our:
DEPARTURE DEPOT SAVANNAH WELCOME RECEPTION
Enjoy:
🍸 Hosted Cocktails
🥂 Light Bites
🌉 Riverfront Atmosphere
🤝 Meet Your Fellow Travelers
🧭 Departure Depot Hosts
Welcome to Savannah.
Afterward, the night is yours.
Final reception timing and location will be provided prior to departure.
🎄 DAY 2 — TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
CHRISTMAS IN SAVANNAH
Today Is About Savannah.
Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel.
Then enjoy Savannah at your own pace.
Walk River Street.
Explore the historic squares.
Shop City Market.
Enjoy the Plant Riverside Christmas Market.
Visit the Festival of Trees.
Find a great lunch.
Grab a cocktail.
Explore.
Relax.
No Resort Preview Today.
Just Savannah.
🚎 TUESDAY EVENING
HOLIDAY SIGHTS & FESTIVE NIGHTS
Tonight the group comes back together for one of Savannah's signature Christmas experiences.
Board the trolley and experience the historic district illuminated for the holidays.
🎄 Decorated Historic Savannah
🎶 Holiday Stories & Entertainment
🍸 American Prohibition Museum Holiday Stop
🛍️ Historic City Market
✨ Christmas Lights & Decorations
See Savannah Dressed for Christmas.
Final trolley and transportation times will be provided prior to departure.
🚋 DAY 3 — WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
HOP-ON HOP-OFF SAVANNAH + RESORT PREVIEW
Explore Savannah Your Way.
Today combines a short 90-minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience with access to Savannah's Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley.
🚋 HOP-ON HOP-OFF ACCESS INCLUDED TODAY
Use the trolley to explore Savannah before or after your assigned Resort Preview session.
Hop off.
Explore.
Have lunch.
Shop.
Visit an attraction.
Hop back on.
Keep going.
Your Day. Your Savannah.
⭐ YOUR HOSTED RESORT PREVIEW EXPERIENCE
Resort Preview Getaway guests attend one assigned:
90-MINUTE HOSTED RESORT PREVIEW EXPERIENCE
Think of it as a brief introduction to our resort partner, its destinations, vacation options and travel benefits.
Two session groups are scheduled:
10:00 AM
OR
1:00 PM
SESSION TIMES ARE ASSIGNED BY OUR RESORT PARTNERS
Guests do not select their session time.
Each qualifying reservation will be assigned to either the 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM group based on resort operations and availability.
90 Minutes
Both Qualified Guests Traveling Together Attend
No Obligation to Purchase
Final session assignment, location and reporting instructions will be provided prior to departure.
☀️ THE REST OF THE DAY IS SAVANNAH
That's the beauty of putting the Resort Preview on your Hop-On Hop-Off day.
10:00 AM Session?
Finish your preview and spend the afternoon exploring Savannah.
1:00 PM Session?
Explore during the morning, attend your preview, then continue enjoying Savannah afterward.
Either way:
The Resort Preview Is 90 Minutes.
Savannah Gets the Rest of Your Day.
🎄 FESTIVAL OF TREES + CHRISTMAS MARKET
Don't forget that some of Savannah's best Christmas atmosphere is waiting for you back at the JW Marriott.
Spend part of the afternoon or evening enjoying:
🎄 Plant Riverside Festival of Trees
🛍️ Plant Riverside Christmas Market
✨ Holiday Lights & Decorations
🎶 Entertainment
🍽️ Restaurants
🍸 Bars & Rooftop Venues
🌉 Savannah Riverfront
And You Don't Need Transportation to Get There.
You're Staying There.
🌙 WEDNESDAY NIGHT — YOUR WAY
It's your final night in Savannah.
Make it yours.
Have dinner with another couple.
Find a rooftop.
Explore River Street.
Shop the Christmas Market.
Grab a cocktail.
Walk through the Festival of Trees one more time.
Or simply sit along the river and enjoy Savannah.
One Last Night on the Riverfront.
🚌 DAY 4 — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
SAVANNAH → WILDWOOD
Enjoy breakfast and one final morning in Savannah.
Grab a coffee.
Take a final riverfront walk.
Pick up a Christmas gift.
Enjoy Plant Riverside one last time.
Then it's time to head home.
Guests should have luggage packed and be ready for our scheduled departure.
FINAL BOARDING & DEPARTURE TIME
Will Be Provided Prior to Departure
Our Lamers luxury motorcoach returns directly to Lamers Bus Lines in Wildwood.
Appropriate comfort and meal stops will be made along the way.
Sit back.
Relax.
Enjoy the ride home.
Four Days. Three Nights. Christmas in Savannah.
That's a Departure Depot Getaway.
⭐ RESORT PREVIEW EXPERIENCE INFORMATION
The Hosted Resort Preview Experience is required for guests traveling under the special $799 Resort Preview Getaway rate.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2026
Two sessions are scheduled:
10:00 AM
OR
1:00 PM
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- 90-Minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience
- Introduction to Our Resort Partner
- Destinations, Vacation Options & Travel Benefits
- Assigned Session Time
- Both Qualified Guests Traveling Together Attend
- No Obligation to Purchase
IMPORTANT — SESSION TIMES ARE ASSIGNED
Individual session assignments are determined by our resort partners.
Guests cannot select the 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM session based on personal preference.
Assignments are based on resort operations and availability.
Final session assignments, location and reporting instructions will be provided prior to departure.
Participation in the Hosted Resort Preview Experience is part of how the special promotional getaway rate is made available.
🔓 CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Whether you select our Resort Preview Getaway or Full Flex Experience, you'll enjoy the same Savannah Christmas getaway.
The Difference Is Simple.
Participate in one assigned 90-minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience and receive our special Resort Preview Getaway rate.
Or choose Full Flex and skip the preview.
⭐ RESORT PREVIEW GETAWAY
👥 TWO TRAVELERS
$799 PER PERSON
Two guests sharing one hotel room.
Includes participation in the assigned 90-minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience on Wednesday, December 16.
👤 QUALIFIED SOLO TRAVELER
$799
Private hotel accommodations.
Limited availability. Resort eligibility requirements apply.
🔓 FULL FLEX EXPERIENCE
Prefer complete flexibility with:
NO RESORT PREVIEW REQUIREMENT?
Choose:
$1,299 PER PERSON
You'll enjoy the same:
🏨 3 nights at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
🍳 Daily breakfast
🎄 Plant Riverside Festival of Trees
🛍️ Plant Riverside Christmas Market
🚎 Holiday Sights & Festive Nights
🚋 Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah
🍸 Departure Depot Welcome Reception
🚌 Lamers transportation
🧭 Hosted Departure Depot experience
with:
NO RESORT PREVIEW REQUIREMENT
Same Hotel. Same Savannah. Same Christmas Getaway.
You Choose How You Travel.
🚌 YOUR LAMERS TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
7:15–7:45 AM — Guest Arrival & Boarding
8:00 AM — LAMERS/WILDWOOD → SAVANNAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
🚎 Holiday Sights & Festive Nights
Scheduled group transportation as required.
Final times will be provided prior to departure.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
🚋 Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah + Resort Preview
10:00 AM — Resort Preview Group 1
1:00 PM — Resort Preview Group 2
Individual Session Times Assigned by Our Resort Partners
Transportation to the Resort Preview will be coordinated as required.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
JW Marriott Savannah → Lamers/Wildwood
Final boarding and departure time will be provided prior to departure.
🧳 DEPARTURE DEPOT GUEST EXPECTATIONS & TRAVEL STYLE
Departure Depot trips are designed for socially active, flexible, experience-focused travelers who value convenience, exceptional experiences and curated group travel.
Our departures combine premium accommodations, special experiences, hosted activities and specially negotiated pricing to create vacations that would often cost substantially more if booked independently.
Guests who are flexible, positive and excited to experience something special consistently have the best trips.
Group travel occasionally requires flexibility.
Transportation schedules, resort operations, attraction schedules, restaurant arrangements, weather, traffic and other circumstances may require adjustments to the itinerary.
Departure Depot will make reasonable adjustments when necessary to keep the experience running smoothly.
🧭 MOBILITY & TRAVEL READINESS
Savannah is a historic city.
Guests should be comfortable:
- Boarding and exiting a motorcoach independently
- Boarding and exiting trolleys
- Walking moderate distances
- Navigating hotels and attractions without personal assistance
- Walking historic streets and riverfront areas
- Navigating cobblestone and uneven surfaces
Departure Depot getaways are professionally hosted but are not assisted-travel programs.
🛡️ TRIP PROTECTION REQUIREMENT
Trip Protection is required for this vacation package and is automatically included during checkout.
Guests who decline Trip Protection remain responsible for applicable room-block recovery fees, cancellation provisions and nonrecoverable supplier costs.
Guests should review all Trip Protection coverage documents and Departure Depot cancellation terms before booking.
🏨 ACCOMMODATIONS & RESORT PARTNERS
Accommodations are provided through third-party hospitality and resort partners.
For this getaway, accommodations are scheduled at:
JW MARRIOTT SAVANNAH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
3 NIGHTS
Room layouts, bedding configurations, views, furnishings, décor and hotel locations may vary based on property configuration and availability.
Photos used in marketing materials are representative of the overall hotel and destination experience and may not reflect every individual room assignment.
❌ WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Meals except those specifically listed as included
- Alcoholic beverages except during specifically included hosted functions
- Personal expenses
- Transportation outside scheduled Lamers motorcoach service or included trolley access
- Ride share or alternate transportation
- Activities not specifically listed as included
- Optional purchases during free time
ℹ️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- Travel dates are December 14–17, 2026.
- This getaway includes 4 days and 3 nights.
- Lamers motorcoach departs Wildwood at 8:00 AM on Monday, December 14.
- Resort Preview eligibility requirements apply to the $799 promotional rate.
- The Hosted Resort Preview Experience is 90 minutes.
- Both qualified guests traveling together are required to participate in their complete assigned Resort Preview Experience.
- Resort Preview sessions are scheduled for 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 16.
- Session assignments are made by our resort partners and cannot be selected by guests.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley access is included on Wednesday, December 16.
- Festival of Trees and Christmas Market experiences are featured at Plant Riverside during the getaway.
- Motorcoach times are subject to traffic and operational conditions.
- Holiday attractions, markets, trolley schedules and operating details may change based on supplier operations.
- Final itinerary details, Resort Preview assignments and transportation instructions will be provided approximately 7–10 days prior to departure.
🎄 CHRISTMAS IN SAVANNAH
DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
4 DAYS • 3 NIGHTS
🏨 3 NIGHTS — JW MARRIOTT SAVANNAH PLANT RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
🎄 FESTIVAL OF TREES
🛍️ PLANT RIVERSIDE CHRISTMAS MARKET
🚎 HOLIDAY SIGHTS & FESTIVE NIGHTS
🚋 HOP-ON HOP-OFF SAVANNAH
🍸 DEPARTURE DEPOT WELCOME RECEPTION
🍳 DAILY BREAKFAST
🚌 DEDICATED LAMERS TRANSPORTATION
⭐ RESORT PREVIEW GETAWAY
$799 PP DOUBLE
$799 QUALIFIED SOLO
One 90-Minute Hosted Resort Preview Experience
OR
🔓 FULL FLEX
$1,299 PER PERSON
No Resort Preview Required
Christmas in Savannah.
Three Nights Right on the Riverfront.
Four Days to Enjoy It.
DECEMBER 14–17, 2026
Space Is Extremely Limited.
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