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Tybee Island and Savannah are beautiful–lots of history, charm and beauty; but not far away you can get similar good things. Beaufort, South Carolina is only about 1 1/2 hours from Savannah–easily reachable for a day trip from our area. It is filled with Revolutionary War and Civil War history, and is even older than Savannah, founded in 1711. Many plantation and estate antebellum houses still exist there, and you can take a carriage ride to hear the history and tales of the area.

Several houses are so old there, that they still have the musket holes in the walls where settlers use to fight Indians. Pirates roamed the waters, and you can see another home where the proprietor hosted the pirates so that they wouldn’t rob her and burn her home. You can visit the house where the decision to secede from the Union took place (South Carolina was the first state to secede). You can see the stately mansions that face the harbor, take a stroll down the waterfront, see the houses where some famous movies were shot (Prince of Tides, The Big Chill, Forrest Gump), and see the old Beaufort church with their interesting graveyard. The denouement is the Chocolate Tree–a delectable shop filled with chocolate delights. In short, it’s a jewel of a city.

One of the great events the city runs is the Fall Festival of Houses & Gardens being held October 22-24. You can get a peek at some of the private homes and mansions, and view the spectacular gardens of the old South.

The Candlelight Walking Tour will be held on Friday, 10/22 from 5:00-7:30 and 6:00-8:30. For $40 you can stroll to and through 6 houses located on the Point, a distinctive neighborhood within the city’s National Historic Landmark district.

On Saturday, 10/23 is Ramble Around Beaufort, a wonderful combination of houses that gives visitors a clear picture of the various historical buildings that together weave together the tapestry of the Lowcountry’s architectural styles from simple to grand. Times are 10:00 – 3:00 or 11:00 – 4:00. $40.

The Hallelujah Singers will perform on Saturday, 10/23 at 7:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. $25

On Sunday, 10/24 experience culinary Beaufort at Kitchens & Cuisine. For $40 you can visit private kitchen where local chefs will prepare regional specialties. Five chefs, five houses!

For information go to: www.historicbeaufort.org or call 843.379.3371.

Spectacular is the word for this event! For 75 years, the Christ Church has sponsored this tour of the beautiful homes and gardens of Savannah. March 25-28th. For information call 912.234.8054 or visit www.savannahtourofhomes.org.

Shortly after, on April 23-24 the Garden Club of Savannah will present the 35th annual Tour of Hidden Gardens. It is a walking tour of 8 walled, private gardens, the Massie School Gardens and the Harper Fowlkes House and features a southern tea. For more information call 912.961.4805 or visit www.gcofsavnogstour.org.

Warm weather, beaches, good seafood, and fun. Come to Tybee Island, Georgia this year and enjoy. You can get a place on the north side of the island and just be quiet and relax, or you can go to the southside and be in the midst of the hub-bub. We have wonderful marshes with exotic seabirds; we have wonderful walking trails including those at Ft. Pulaski, one of the most outstanding National Monuments in the U.S. (www.nps.gov/fopu.org)  we have 5 miles of newly-refurbished beaches; we have the oldest and tallest Lighthouse in Georgia; we have a fabulous Marine Science Center with Beach Discovery Walks for the family and camps in the summer time (www.Tybeemarinescience.com); we have a wildlife center with animals in the wild including a wolf pack www.oatlandisland.org) to name a few AND Savannah is only 20 min. away so you get 2 for 1!!!

Have a family reunion at Tybee! We have properties that will sleep 16 and others next to each other so you can have more people but be close in proximity. You’ll have a kitchen to help keep expenses down; some have pools and boat docks; many have views of the ocean–we even have 40 pet friendly properties. We also run various specials throughout the year.

Want a quiet getaway for you and that significant other? We have delightful cottages that look like they just came out of a fairy land. They are cozy, fun, and they can transport you to another world where there are no troubles or worries. You and your loved one can enjoy your enchanted place.

Want to have a company retreat? We have the venues to hold your meetings; we have a trained specialist on the island to facilitate (setliffassoc@bellsouth.net); we have caterers who have outstanding fare for your meals); we have things to do for the spouses; and we can arrange golf packges, Civil War history tours, African-American history tours–you name it, we have it.

Want a girls’ getaway weekend? Do we have the place for you!!! Bring your hats, your boas and your bathing suits and come to the beach for a fun-filled weekend. Get your old friends together and share the memories. Have some you haven’t seen in a while? Come on down and re-connect. Life is too short not too.

Guys, want to have a weekend to yourselves? We can arrange golf, cab rides, a progressive drinking tour, you name it. Let us plan your bachelor party.

Want to get married at the beach? We have gazebos, a pier, and 5 miles of beaches on which to have your ceremony. We can set up your chairs, your tents; cater your food and provide your music. And our honeymoon cottages or condos re to die for.

Grandparents – bring your grandchildren to Tybee Island for a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Don’t let the time get by you without establishing those memories. Get to know your grandchildren at the beach.

Need to have a vacation with the kids but can’t afford a big trip? We can fix you up–stay at one of our properties at or near the beach and build some memories for your kids. Kitchens help in eating expenses, and staying in a house, cottage or condo is much cheaper in the long run than staying in a hotel. (Who wants to eat pizza at the foot of the bed?) Let us help you with that memorable experience.

In short, Tybee Island, Georgia offers much in the way of a get-away for ANY occasion you can think of. Call us today and let us give you the experience of a lifetime. 912.786.5853.

Happy 2010!

More than 90 years old, the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens is the site of bamboo’s introduction to the Savannah area. Over the years it’s been used to research potentially profitable plants, but it also remains a peaceful spot for visitors to  see collections of the Japanese-native bamboo, lotus and other beautiful greenery.

Under the auspices of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the farm offers an array of special events throughout the year. In May, the strawberry picking season begins and then progresses to the blackberry picking Continue Reading »

For the perfect “classy” tour, you can rent 50 ft. yachts, 33 ft. Regals, 45 Ft. Thomson’s and more. Spend the night at the dock, or on the Ocean. Have your next board meeeting on a yacht in the floating meeting room. Here are some ideas:

Tour the Port from the Savannah River in business class comfort aboard Savannah Port Tours’ 50ft. yacht.
See the Savannah River and the Wildlife Refuge in our 33ft. Hydro Sport or comfortable 33ft Regal.
Entertain clients and friends at the dock or have a floating reception Continue Reading »