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Real Estate Blog for the Golden Isles of GA including St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick, GA.

Do you have plans for the 4th of July yet?

Jun. 13, 2008

Categorized in: Just for Fun!

Tagged with: 4th of july, family fun, holiday, vacation

The Golden Isles of GA would be a great destination for fun, fireworks and an old fashioned 4^th of July holiday celebration. Fireworks displays are held on Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island and on the mainland in downtown Brunswick. The annual Sunshine Festival is always a winner held in Neptune Park at the Pier/Village on St. Simons and begins on July 3^rd with food and entertainment and runs thru Sunday. A annual and much anticipated tradition is the Arts and Craft Festival which features over a 100 local and Southeast artists displaying their wares. Bring your beach chairs or blanket and sit under the stars with friends and enjoy the fabulous firework display off the end of the pier.

Summer is my very favorite season on St. Simons and I feel very fortunate to call this delightful place HOME.

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Local St. Simons Island and Sea Island, GA Resorts rate HIGH!

Feb. 7, 2008

Categorized in: General Information

Tagged with: destinations, holiday, hotels, resorts, spas, vacation

Only 41 hotels and 17 restaurants in the United States met Mobil’s criteria to earn the coveted five-star standard this year and only 125 hotels made the four-star mark. The Lodge at Sea Island located on St. Simons Island and the Georgian Room restaurant at The Cloister both were awarded 5 stars in the 2008 Mobil Travel Guild ranking. In addition The Cloister Hotel and the new Spa at Sea Island were honored with a 4-star rating for this year.

Three other facilities in the Golden Isles earned 3-star ratings: The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel on Jekyll Island and the Lodge on Little St. Simons Island.

For the full listing of Mobil rankings and comments of reviewers, you may go to

http://mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com/

The Golden Isles of GA is definitely a premier destination and I personally hope you will look me up at Beachcomber Properties in the heart of the Village on St. Simons Island when you visit.

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Are you coming yet?

Sep. 28, 2007

Categorized in: Just for Fun!

Tagged with: fall, fun, glynn county, holiday, nature, south ga, vacation

Whether you are a sports enthusiast, golfer, racing fan, naturalist, shopper, and music & arts enthusiast or simply enjoy relaxation, the Golden Isles offer activities and events to entertain you and natural beauty to captivate you. The small town charm mixed with modern luxuries will suit even the most discriminating visitor. Look over just a small sampling of what's coming up the last quarter of this year & plan to come see us:

· 10/6/07 CoastFest

Hosted by the GA Dept. of Natural Resources, COASTFEST takes place @ Conservation Way in Brunswick right under the Lanier Bridge. From 10 - 4, the event has many educational & interactive components such as tours of a DNR Research Vessel, hands on visits with sea critters in touch tanks, snakes & other wildlife, historical interpreters & cannon firing demonstrations, natural trails & marsh walks. Entertaining programs, skits puppets and dancers are a favorite of children. Admission & Parking are FREE.

http://crd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaynavigation.asp?TopCategory=251

· 10/13/07 Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee

See my 7/20/07 Post on this event in Downtown Brunswick for great family fun. Brunswick Stew competition, pooch parade, antique cars, 5K race, arts & antique vendors. Culminates with an evening concert featuring the Neville Brothers!

www.brunswickstewbilee.com

· 10/12 - 10/14/07 Birding & Nature Festival

5^th annual festival on Jekyll Island offers a variety of entertainment & educational activities. Seminars & field trips highlight coastal GA's abundant natural beauty & wildlife. Unique pontoon & kayak trips, beach excursions & more should give birders an opportunity to enjoy this important regional bird area. Some free programs & events open to public. www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org

· 10/27/07 GA/FL Football Game in Jacksonville, FL

See my 8/31/07 post that highlights this annual event. BullDawg fans from all over the nation congregate on St. Simons Island and the mainland to enjoy the company of other loyal fans of GA's favorite college team. Tour busses depart to the game on Sat. & even if you don't care to attend the game, the team spirit is contagious. If you've never seen a grown man drop on all fours & bark like a dog, this is your opportunity. No kidding!

· Fall Crazy Golf Days - Coastal I-95 GA Golf Trail

Golfers who stay @ participating hotels on Jekyll, St. Simons & in Brunswick can play 8 different courses for the same reduced rate. Your passport ticket is good for cart & green fees @ area fine courses. If golf is your thing don't miss this opportunity to sample the best. www.coastalgeorgiagolf.com/specials.html

· 11/18/07 Concert One of the Season

Brunswick Community Concert Assn. starts off the season with the Harry James Orchestra. Broadway, ballet, chamber music and more will be covered in the association's season selections. Go to www.brunswickcommunityconcert.org to review the concert dates.

· 11/24/07 Community Tree Lighting in the Historic Village, Jekyll Island

The Holiday season is kicked off with festive music, Santa's arrival on a fire truck,

horse drawn hayrides, storytelling, a field of "snow" for children to play in, food & vendors and the lighting of an enormous Christmas tree. The light display alone is worth a trip to Jekyll. www.jekyllisland.com

· Fall Car Racing Golden Isles Speedway

This dirt track is located approximately 12 miles from exit 29, I-95 on the Glynn/Brantley County line. If racing gets your motor running, go to www.goldenislesspeedway.com and look it over.

The Golden Isles of GA is a fabulous place and the Fall and Winter weather make for year-round enjoyment. If you have any questions or need further information, please give me a call or shoot me an email.

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Holidays in the Southeast

Dec. 30, 2006

Categorized in: Just for Fun!

Tagged with: holiday, island, vacation

I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of year! I'm sitting in our real estate office which we share with the buggy rental shop. A family from Long Island just rented two buggies for two hours... don't they know that it's raining? This day has amazed me... it's been raining on and off all day, but that hasn't stopped the tourists from coming in steadily to rent our open air electric cars. The temperature is mild (mid 60's), and the Village is full. Most of these people don't have a clue that this is our winter - when we southerners stay at home, and maybe even build a fire!

I love living in an area that others love to visit. Not only is it good for our economy, but it's equally good for our spirit. This activity reminds us that we're fortunate to call this "home" year 'round. It's been a good week for us in real estate, too; 3 contracts, one listing, and I'm scheduled to show property this evening. While most of America is vacationing, we're in one of our busy time. I love the holidays, and I especially love what the holidays mean for our area!

I hope everyone has a safe and prosperous 2007.

Happy New Year!

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