Fairs & festivals near me & you Raise your hand if you are like me and asking, “Where are the best fairs, pumpkin patches, and festivals near me this year in October and November?” Fall events get me all nostalgic and take me back to my childhood when our towns had more community and small-town…
Southerners can be downright secretive when they find amazing family vacation spots that haven’t been discovered yet. That’s why you may not have heard of this “secret island” tucked in along the Georgia coast and just five hours south of Atlanta. Jekyll Island has maintained its fascinating island charm partly because of law protection against…
I fondly shared about a paradise island with roaming wild horses that I visited as a young girl in part #1 of our fun family trip to Cumberland Island, Georgia. I kept a promise to myself to take my own family one day because I knew it would be one of the best family vacation…
The first time I visited Cumberland Island Georgia as a young girl, it was unlike anything I’d ever seen in my life. I’d been on many family vacays, but this trip with my friend’s family was unique. We happily wandered on foot around this paradise island – encountering wild horses – especially on the beaches! …
It can be challenging to find family vacation destinations everyone will enjoy when kids are older. Recently though, we discovered eight things to do on St Simons Island that the entire family was ecstatic about – especially our teenager. This post is part #2 of a series about a special, Georgia beach town and one luxury resort that…
How would you like to escape from the reality of daily life to a luxury beach resort with mild, subtropical weather almost year ’round? But wait, what if you also want or need to take the whole family too? We were invited to one of these places and I’m dishing the real truth because it’s…
Ah, what’s not to love about heading out on a road trip to a secluded island?! If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to have an RV vacation on Jekyll Island, Georgia, then look no further. I have fabulous photography, video, and helpful tips to get you in the mood for packing your own trip –…
Day 2 at the Westin Jekyll Island Hotel is turning out to be the perfect spot for a quick getaway. Everything is so convenient! (I spoke yesterday about day #1 of our Jekyll Island getaway). This hotel has it all AND is adjacent to the Jekyll Island Beach Village. Our first full day is filled with…
We made it to our destination of a quick Jekyll Island getaway. Thanks for the Westin Jekyll Island for hosting our family on this trip. I’m excited to feature this amazing Coastal Georgia paradise from the perspective of this gorgeous hotel. [Hosting provided by the brand mentioned but as always, it’s 100% my own Southern opinion!]…
We all need a family getaway that involves nothing more than island frolicking, relaxation, and sand between your toes. One piece of this fantasy is a cozy cottage close to the shore for a great price. It’s not a fantasy, y’all. Here are the highlights of our perfect family getaway near the sea at a…
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