Dec 28 2009
FREE ISLAND WIDE SHUTTLE ON TYBEE FOR NEW YEAR’S
There was free island wide shuttle provided by the Crab Cab for New Years. Look for it next year when Tybee celebrates 2011.
Archive for December, 2009
Dec 28 2009
Tybee Mardi Gras
February 12th-13th, 2010 – Mardi Gras Tybee – Get out your masks and beads and come to Tybee Island in February for the Island Mardi Gras. Who needs New Orleans? Tybee has it all!!!!
Tybee is a natural setting for the Mardi Gras event due to its unique character and fun-loving residents. The event encompasses the traditions of Mardi Gras, an event with origins dating back to the ancient Romans and carried on today in cities such as Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras is held on the last day before the start of Lent.
Tybee dresses in an array of purple, gold and green flags depicting the Tybee Island Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras Tybee includes a Fantasy Masquerade Ball where the King and Queen of the event is chosen by a costume contest. There is a grand parade down Butler Avenue and a street party with music and festivities on Tybrisa Street. Admission to the street party and parade viewing is always free. Tickets are needed for the Ball.
Anyone interested in learning more about the event and how to establish your own Krewe for Mardi Gras Tybee should visit http://tybeeisland.com/mardigrastybee/
About TybeeFest: Tybeefest is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing entertainment, events, and festivals on Tybee Island for the enjoyment of Tybee residents and visitors alike.
About Tybee Island, GA: In 2008 Tybee Island was named the “Best One Tank Trip by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Best Beach Retreat” by Atlanta Creative Loafing and “Best Beach” by Georgia Magazine.
Dec 26 2009
Two Great Books for 2010
There’s a great little gem of a book called The Customer Comes Second by Hal Rosenbluth. At first glance you think the guy is absolutely nutty to be writing a book with a title like this, but if you read the book, you realize that he really has the key to it all. His premise is that if you treat your employees well, great service will follow. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. Happy employees have greater enthusiasm, a good attitude, give the extra effort, contribute extra in a pinch; AND they provide great customer service because they believe in and love their company. As Rosenbluth puts it, “put your people first and Continue Reading »
Dec 12 2009
New Year’s on Tybee Island, GA
Well, we rang in the New Year in a big way. Our Polar Bear Plunge sported some 2,000 people dipping in the Atlantic despite the rain. The TAMS were great at the 2:00 concert, and bars and restaurants offered unbelievable specials. Make sure you think about spending your 2011 New Year with us!!!
Here was what was offered in 2010.
Welcome to 2010. Join us for the Polar Bear Plunge happening on January 1st at noon. See the plungers dressed in their costumes and finery, and watch them shiver in the waters of the Atlantic. It’s happening at the Pier at noon. What a hoot!
Join us afterward for a concert by the Tams. The Tams have been entertaining and thrilling audiences for over 40 years! Known for such hits as “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy”, “What Kind of Fool”, “I’ve Been Hurt” and “Untie Me”, The Tams have had 2 Gold Records, and 1 Platinum Single. Though their style of music has historically been referred to as Beach Music, it can be also classified as a mixture of smooth soul, and R&B. Their show is fun, fresh and exciting and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes. The concert starts at 2:00 pm at the Pier.
Meanwhile, you can eat, drink and be merry at any one of our great establishments during New Year’s eve day, New Year’s eve, and New Year’s day. Many will be serving specials you won’t want to miss.
The party continues on Sunday Dec. 2nd with Game Day. Watch all your favorite games at any one of our great sport bars or drinking establishments.
Tybee Vacation Rentals will offer specials for these end of the year events–call us today and spend your first days of 2010 at the beach!!!! www.tybeevacationrentals.com
You still have time to go ice skating at the Civic Center in Savannah. It lasts until Jan. 3rd & it’s $7 pp for 90 min. starting at 10:00 am running as late as 10:00 pm. A five-session pass is $30. www.savannahcivic.com/cityweb/civiccenter
Dec 12 2009
FREE PARKING ON TYBEE!!!!
Wow, for the month of December parking on Tybee will be FREE! Come take advantage of this great deal–shop at one of our eclectic, one-of-a-kind shops, eat at one of our great restaurants, or just come and walk on the beach. Tybee is offering many Christmas events and Tybee Vacation Rentals is offering specials for accommodations. Come on down–the free parking ends December 31st.
