Jekyll Island, Georgia is known for being a respite from the larger beach towns in Florida, a quiet community for families. A few years ago, there were only a handful of hotels, rental houses, and the campgrounds, but on my most recent visit, I stayed at the newly opened Westin Resort Jekyll Island. Located next to the Jekyll Island Convention Center, the property had only been … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Westin Resort Jekyll Island
Golden Isles
Weekend Guide to Jekyll Island, Georgia
As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Jekyll Island is much quieter than its neighboring St. Simon's. Prior to a few years ago, there was no gas station on the island. There's also a toll to get onto the island that is $8 for a day. In recent years, the island has been used as a filming location for movies such as Glory, X-Men: First Class, The Legend of … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Jekyll Island, Georgia
Shrimp Boat Tour with Credle’s Adventures
Coastal Georgia has long relied on the seafood industry and the Shrimp Cruise with Credle's Adventures allows visitors to see where their food comes from. The Lady Jane is a Coast Guard-certified retired shrimping boat that has been transformed into an education encounter for all ages. The tours leave from nearby Brunswick, where you'll board the air conditioned cabin for … [Read more...] about Shrimp Boat Tour with Credle’s Adventures
Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
As one of Georgia's Golden Isles, Spanish moss-covered Jekyll Island was once the stomping grounds for the country's most powerful and elite, including the Rockefellers, Morgans and Vanderbilts. The Jekyll Island Club served as the social club and resort in the pre-war days where visitors could hunt, ride horses and play golf. It was here that the first transcontinental … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Jekyll Island, GA
Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
A former soldier turned struggling golfer, played by Matt Damon, meets a caddy with what seems like special powers, played by Will Smith, in The Legend of Bagger Vance. Charlize Theron also stars. Filmed In: Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia; Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island, South Carolina. If You Like: The Rookie, For the Love of … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
