| Brunswick and the Golden Isles offer a great selection of accommodations, ranging from convenient Interstate hotels to island resorts, waterfront hotels and small inns. For longer stays, there are plenty of rental cottages and four campgrounds…. |
Sunday Sun, Ontario CA
Excerpted from “Golden Opportunity–Georgia’s Golden Isles are a Welcome Refuge to Snowbirds and Other Winter Vacationers”
by Theo Lippman, Jr.
The Baltimore Sun
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| “Everything about the place was different: the architecture, the landscape, the food and the accent. I ended up on this idyllic little island, reached only by a causeway, and it was love at first sight.” |
St. Simons Island homeowner Carol Jenkins of London England Quoted in
“Easy as American Pie”
by David Spittles
The London Evening Standard
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| “The unspoiled coastal island, where gentle breezes, white sandy beaches, and glorious sunny days seem endless, is pleasantly stuck in a time warp. It’s an enigma of compelling contrasts and perfect harmony, effortlessly blending the old and new, cherished history and modern comforts, grand surroundings and simple pleasures, energizing sports and unadulterated relaxation.” |
Lynn Jeter
“The Legacy of Jekyll Island”
South Magazine
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| “Islands always seem to operate in a different time zone, and that’s particularly true of the barrier islands separated from the Georgia coast by salt marshes, tidal rivers and backwater sounds.” |
Bill Kresnak
“Island Hopping in Georgia”
American Motorcyclist
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| Beginning in early December through New Year's Day, the...Jekyll Island Club Hotel resembles a Gilded Age Christmas as garlands of evergreen and velvet bows bedeck the veranda railings surrounding the main building... |
Trish Foxwell
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN
Nov 09,03
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| Farther south, we passed to the west of the Funky St. Simons Island and its regal neighbor, Sea Island with its million-dollar homes and opulent Cloister resort. Just past the city of Brunswick, we headed over the Downing Musgrove Causeway to Jekyll Island , where the ghosts get grander treatment. Popularized in the early 1900's by Rockefellers, Goodyears and Morgans, Jekyll Island is an odd blend of stately houses, bland modern brick bungalows, porcelain sand beaches and miles of nature trails.... |
Chris Dixon
New York Times
NYC, NY
Nov 14, 2003
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| The people of Brunswick remembered the World War II Liberty Ship and the people who built and sailed them and so they erected a 23-foot scale model in downtown's newly renovated Mary Ross Park. Built in 1991 and christened the City of Brunswick, the model was the 100th Liberty Ship built in Brunswick after a lapse of 45 years... |
Mary Maynard Drake
Highways
Ventura, CA
November, 2003
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| This is so-called Bird Corner, at the south end of Jekyll Island. It's a stop-over for migrating birds, some of them having traveled thousands of miles, a chance to refuel and regroup. They may not stop again until reaching Cuba.... |
Joe Julavits
Georgia Times-Union
Jacksonville, FLA
Oct 19,2003
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| Coastal golf at attractive rates doesn't get much better than the Hampton Club on St. Simons Island, just east of Brunswick, Georgia...The 18-hole course on the north end of the island meanders through ancient forests and across a sea of salt marshes, where four of the holes on the back nine are located on hammock islands connected by wooden bridges....There are other coastal courses …(Sea Palms, Retreat, Seaside on St. Simons island).. nearby on Jekyll Island and ..Brunswick.... |
Jim Kerr
Travel America
Evanston. IL
Dec 03-Jan 04
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| End your swing around the state with a leisurely trip south from Savannah to Georgia's Golden Isles, a string of lush subtropical barrier islands that lies just off the coast. Some are wildlife refuges but the developed islands of Jekyll, St. Simons and Sea Islands are accessible via bridges and offer superb beaches, great golf, and a wide range of accommodations. Theses sandy shores are also the perfect spot to unfold your beach chair, gaze out at the blue Atlantic, and reflect on your journey through Georgia... |
Angela Wibking
Travel America
Evanston IL
Dec/03-Jan 04
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As beach-bound vacationers roll along US Highway 17 (and Interstate 95) toward Georgia's storied coastal retreats, they begin to see silhouettes of the ancient, moss-bearded live oaks ahead- the signature of the state's sun-blessed barrier islands.
The flat, well-traveled highway also serves up vistas of the coast's saltwater marshlands, an incredibly productive environment that teems with sea life. These grand, spirit-lifting sweeps of green-gold grasses are sure to lift the sagging spirits of even the most work-weary traveler in search of a restorative retreat... |
Vivian Holley
Home and Away/ Illinois Edition
November 2003
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| When luxury is the ticket, all roads lead to The Cloister- most notably the causeway that links St. Simons Island to Sea Island. The Cloister, a distinguished oceanfront resort that opened its doors in 1928, is the picture of easygoing elegance-upscale but never stuffy... |
Vivian Holley
Home and Away/ Illinois Edition
November, 2003
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| On St. Simons Island, for example, watch for what have become known as tree spirits. Peering out from the trunk, between two large branches of a large oak or from the stub of a long-vanished branch, you might see the unmistakable image of weathered faces. The images, lovingly created by skilled hands, immortalize the spirits and souls of the countless sailors who lost their lives at sea aboard the mighty sailing ships that were made from St. Simons Island oaks.... |
Gini & Dan McKain
Motorhome
Ventura, CA
December, 2003
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| Georgia's Golden Isles are a welcome refuge for snowbirds and other winter vacationers... |
Theo Lippman, Jr.
Baltimore Sun
September 21, 2003
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| We arrived late on Saturday to swampy. Spanish Moss-draped St. Simons, a barrier island off the coast of Georgia. Cultural readjustment was quick but not instantaneous. Startled by a honk from an oncoming car, I lurched with Bostonian shame over some unknown driving offense. ALAS, IT WAS JUST A FRIENDLY HELLO....MORE SUCH GREETINGS CAME THE NEXT MORNING AT THE SERVICE AT Christ Church, an idyllic white building on the island and one of the oldest Episcopal churches in the country. The lovingly kept grounds alone are worth a visit.... |
Sunday Journal Star
Peoria, IL
August, 2003
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| Pass through "Bloody Marsh" on South East's three hour St. Simons tour and learn about the David and Goliath British victory over the Spanish troops in 1742... |
Malerie Yolen-Cohen
Paddler
Steamboat Springs, CO
September, 2003
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| The Jekyll Island Historic District gives tour operators the ability to create unique experiences. Groups can take tea with an actress portraying Mrs. Rockefeller or schedule a dolphin cruise. They might take a tram tour of the entire district or explore one of the cottages from basement to attic. Some guests could join a guided nature walk on the beach while others simply enjoy the view from a rocking chair.... |
Lyna Bort Caruso
Courier
Lexington, KY
September, 2003
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| Sea Island, is a private resort and real estate development company founded in 1928. Sea Island Company today owns and operates the Cloister Hotel, The Lodge at Sea Island, The Lodge at Cabin Bluff and the private Ocean Forest Golf Club. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and salt marshes on the west, Sea island is a private, five-mile-long Georgia resort island with mild year-round weather. The resort is renowned for its elegance and unparalleled service... |
Irene Thoma
Net News
Atlanta, GA
February 2004
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| There's a reason President Bush selected Sea Island as the 2004 site for the G8 Summit: It's away from everything and everyone... |
Farhad Heydari
New York Post
NYC,NY
December, 2003
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| Little St. Simons Island is a wonderful vacation spot for families and friends to leave the hectic and technological world behind and enjoy the simple pleasures of nature. I have loved my two visits there and hope to have many more!... |
Paxton Peters
Wilson Daily Times
Wilson, NC
November, 2003
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| Among the island's many charms are marshes teeming with wildlife, public parks (such as Neptune Park, the oceanfront picnic area and playground), un-crowded beaches, miles of bicycle paths, antiques shops, art galleries, the Pier Village with restaurants and shopping, a historic lighthouse and a fishing pier where anglers come early to stake out a spot- not to mention friendly people. |
Paula Crouch Thrasher
Atlanta Journal-Constitution article
Atlanta, Georgia
reprinted in the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland, Ohio
February 22, 2004
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| For honeymooners, Tolson recommends St. Simons Island off the coast of Georgia, which combines scenic natural beauty with enthralling history. Visitors can visit several spots reflecting the heritage of the American South, including St. Simons Lighthouse, Fort Frederica, Christ Church, Frederica and Bloody Marsh. Couples may choose between beachfront condos as well as bed and breakfasts for their stay.... |
Abbey A. Marmion
Indiana Bride Supplement to Indianapolis Monthly
Indianapolis, IN
January 1, 2004
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| Contemporary travelers can still experience the best of both worlds at Jekyll- the purely natural advantages of sand, saltwater and woodland views of deer or squirrels, as well as glimpses of the legendary glory days of the Jekyll Island Club...There is no better way to fully experience the natural side of Jekyll's wonders than at Jekyll Island Campground. The campground occupies 18 scenic acres shaded by a canopy of moss-draped, ancient oaks trees... |
Paula Loehr
Southern RV
Ventura, CA
January, 2004
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| The biggest draw to Jekyll is its beaches, here you'll find a multitude of recreational opportunities to enjoy them. Horseback riding is the perfect means to explore the beaches and dunes, as well as the maritime forest of live oaks for which Georgia is noted. As you amble along on your trusty steed, keep your eyes open for the resident wildlife. You may catch a glimpse of hawks, egrets, herons, and even alligators. |
Lisa Derby Oden
Equine Journal
Keene, NH
January ,2004
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| Doubling as a resort getaway and nature experience for its visitors, Sea Island represents a rare harmony between man and nature. By Allen Thigpen/excerpted from GREAT ESCAPES/ WATER’S EDGE magazine/September 2005- If your vision of an ideal getaway at any time of year includes a sandy beach-whether for logging some serious towel time or bundling up for a brisk stroll- set your sights on the state’s swatches of subtropical turf christened the GOLDEN ISLES… |
Laura Callaway
excerpted form ENJOYING GEORGIA’S WATERS
Atlanta Magazine
Septemeber 2005-10-21
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| The Cloister resort at Sea Island- the first option for travelers seeking history, natural beauty and first-class pampering. Pampering vies with nature’s serenity for top priority. Smiling, courteous and knowledgeable staff are easygoing and seemingly everywhere when you need them (and invisible when you don’t). |
Steve Stevens
Excerpted from Resorting To The Beach
The Wine Report
October 2005
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