As the first planned city in the United States, Savannah, Georgia is flush with abundant parks, pristine fountains and Spanish moss. Twenty-two impressive town squares are dispersed in a grid style throughout Savannah so there?s always plenty of opportunity to sit down, learn about the statue or fountain at the center of it all, and watch one of Savannah?s historic trolleys or carriage tours roll by.
While this may seem all prim and trim, Savannah is also home to a vibrant, young artistic community?many of whom were drawn to the town thanks to the presence and vision of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In this travel guide, we?ll explore a destination at the confluence of Southern hospitality and collegiate creativity.

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The Alida, a Tribute Portfolio hotel, sits at this precise junction of budding creativity meets professional hospitality. Pantone, the color gurus of the world, even set up their experimental pop-up Pantone Pantry this year at The Alida to celebrate their 2019 Color of the Year: Living Coral.
Pantone Products at the Keep Shop in The Alida. Photography courtesy of SCAD.
Keep Shop in The Alida. Photography courtesy of SCAD.
In the pantry are coral jewelry and designer items by SCAD alumni artists Jocelyn DeSisto, Amiri Farris and Will Penny; coral designs flow into the hotel?s main lobby where they can be purchased from the Alida’s 24-hour design emporium, Keep Shop.
Pantone Pantry at The Alida. Photography courtesy of SCAD.
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