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Home » Destinations » USA » Georgia

15 of the best restaurants in St. Simons Island, GA

August 26, 2020 by Karen Dawkins 5 Comments

When looking for the best restaurants on St. Simons Island, there’s no shortage of places to choose from. With so many tasty options, from burgers to seafood, from quick bites to five course dinners, there’s a great choice for everyone. But the absolute best restaurants on St. Simons Island? Start with this guide to the […]

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25 Savannah travel tips you need before you go

August 20, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 16 Comments

Savannah, Georgia, founded in 1733, was the first planned city in America. The city’s unique design offers 22 historic squares (of the 24 original) surrounded by historic homes, inns, churches and monuments and so much more. Live Oak trees, branches heavy with spanish moss, quietly guard the city’s historic district. Savannah’s welcoming, “Slow-vannah” pace offers […]

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Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island, Georgia

June 21, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 11 Comments

Palm tree in foreground with blue sky, clouds and the Atlantic coast beyond

A trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia is a vacation dream come true. With stunning views of the ocean, great restaurants, activities for every interest and a variety of lodging options, St. Simons Island, GA has something for everyone. I took a vacation to St. Simons Island, GA as a hosted guest of the King […]

Filed Under: Georgia, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic

King and Prince Resort: Where FUN is the royal decree!

June 1, 2018 by Karen Dawkins

The King and Prince Resort on the beach at St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Sounds swanky, doesn’t it? I sure thought so! I first heard of The King and Prince Resort about five years ago and knew I needed to visit someday. I thought it might be good for a romantic getaway with my husband, where […]

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Best places to eat in Savannah

April 16, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

Updated April 2018! Planning a visit to historic Savannah, Georgia, means you also have to decide which of the many top restaurants in Savannah should make your “must do” list! When visiting the Savannah historic district, you’ll see impressive architecture set amid centuries old live oak trees draped in Spanish moss. No doubt, you’ll tour […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Food, Georgia, Georgia, Interests, USA

Jekyll Island Club tours, not just for the rich and famous!

May 17, 2017 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

One hundred years ago, Jekyll Island Club was the beach island playground of America’s tycoons. The Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and Morgans — big names in banking and industry — escaped cold northern winters here where they hunted, fished and partied. Today, the island welcomes families, tycoon status not required, to play year-round. When we visited, we […]

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Magical Driftwood Beach: A must see!

April 17, 2017 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

I grew up just a few houses away from my elementary school. In summer, my friends and I spent countless hours climbing the jungle gym. Some days we became Olympic gymnasts — winning the gold, of course. Other days, we’d climb to the tippy top (not allowed during school recess), hang upside down and talk the […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Destinations, Georgia

Jekyll Island Family Vacation Guide

March 24, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

Jekyll Island, once the winter playground of the American elite like the Rockefellers, the Vanderbilts, J.P. Morgan and Joseph Pulitzer, has become a playground for everyday people, like you and me. Jekyll Island was developed to give these rich industrialists a place to escape harsh northern winters. They enjoyed hunting, lawn games and whatever else it is […]

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Get your geek on at the Atlanta History Center

December 6, 2016 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

First, a confession — Atlanta is usually a drive-through for me. So, when I got the chance to explore with #SITSum (a conference for travel and social media influencers), I jumped at it. Our trip kicked off at the Atlanta History Center, a place I’d never heard of before. When we arrived, I knew instantly […]

Filed Under: Georgia, History, Interests

Art on the Atlanta Beltline

November 13, 2016 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

What happens when you transform historic rail lines into walking trails connecting neighborhoods, shopping and restaurants? What if you add art to those trails? Well, you end up with the Atlanta Beltline, a 22 mile loop around Atlanta’s city center. (I know, the title kind of gave it away.) About the Atlanta Beltline The concept was birthed in […]

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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