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 […]
25 Savannah travel tips you need before you go
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 […]
Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island, Georgia
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 […]
King and Prince Resort: Where FUN is the royal decree!
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 […]
Best places to eat in Savannah
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 […]
Jekyll Island Club tours, not just for the rich and famous!
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 […]
Magical Driftwood Beach: A must see!
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 […]
Jekyll Island Family Vacation Guide
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 […]
Get your geek on at the Atlanta History Center
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 […]
Art on the Atlanta Beltline
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 […]
