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Post by ohmomto2boys on Jan 16, 2020 10:24:10 GMT -5
Working on planning a family vacation for summer and we are looking at Tybee Island, GA. Good, bad, what to do, where to stay? We typically use VRBO or Homeaway. There are 5 adults, 3 kids (14, 12, 9).
It looks amazing from the pictures. I am leaning towards the southern end of the island (closer to pier and river).
Thank you! On opposite end - we are looking at Cape May, NJ. I'm not as crazy about it, but it is a consideration.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jan 16, 2020 16:07:33 GMT -5
Never been to Tybee Island so I can't help there, but I love Cape May.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 16, 2020 16:39:40 GMT -5
At the risk of being creepy, does one of the kids have food allergies? Just saw a similar post in a good allergy board I am on.
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Post by happyhoix on Jan 16, 2020 18:06:35 GMT -5
It depends on what you like in a beach. Tybee is very close to Savannah, which can be a plus and a minus. Minus is, it's too crowded for me, especially on the weekends when half of Savannah comes out to party. It you drive along the spine of the island, the houses seems very squeezed up side by side to each other. To me, Tybee is more of an adult party place, which can be a good thing or a bad thing, depends what kind of vacation you want. Savannah is one of my favorite weekend getaway places and one of the few places in Georgia where walking around downtown with an open alcoholic drink is legal. Savannah didn't get burned out by Sherman's march to the sea, so it's full of beautiful antebellum homes, Victorian homes, Queen Annes, etc., as well as brew pubs, gourmet restaurants, seafood restaurants, and about a thousand different bars and pubs. It's also nearly flat and full of beautiful squares, which makes it a wonderful walking/bike riding city, with great ghost/history walking tours. However, it's not as fun for smaller/middle school kids, and keep in mind Savannah is a baking hot, steamy furnace in the summer months - we only visit in early spring and late fall. (Avoid St Patrick's day, it's insane.)
For a quieter, less crowded, more family type island, consider St Simon. Still close enough to visit Savannah but 1/10th of the crowds, and close to Jekyll island, which has interesting nature and historical sites. Or go a little further south to Amelia island, near St Augustine Florida, or a little further north to Seabrook island, a little south of Charleston, which is the stately older sister of flamboyant party girl Savannah. Less crowded, more nature, larger beaches, IMHO, so better if you've got younger kids. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a beach.
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Post by ohmomto2boys on Jan 17, 2020 9:05:12 GMT -5
Slightly creepy  but funny. Yes, my niece has food allergies. I could see my SIL posting about Tybee. We do not know anyone IRL that have been to Tybee.
Happyhoix - thank you. We are taking my MIL on this vacation so she could stay with the kids while me, DH, SIL and BIL could visit Savannah. I will look at St. Simon and Seabrook Island.
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Post by gs11rmb on Jan 17, 2020 10:42:07 GMT -5
It depends on what you like in a beach. Tybee is very close to Savannah, which can be a plus and a minus. Minus is, it's too crowded for me, especially on the weekends when half of Savannah comes out to party. It you drive along the spine of the island, the houses seems very squeezed up side by side to each other. To me, Tybee is more of an adult party place, which can be a good thing or a bad thing, depends what kind of vacation you want. Savannah is one of my favorite weekend getaway places and one of the few places in Georgia where walking around downtown with an open alcoholic drink is legal. Savannah didn't get burned out by Sherman's march to the sea, so it's full of beautiful antebellum homes, Victorian homes, Queen Annes, etc., as well as brew pubs, gourmet restaurants, seafood restaurants, and about a thousand different bars and pubs. It's also nearly flat and full of beautiful squares, which makes it a wonderful walking/bike riding city, with great ghost/history walking tours. However, it's not as fun for smaller/middle school kids, and keep in mind Savannah is a baking hot, steamy furnace in the summer months - we only visit in early spring and late fall. (Avoid St Patrick's day, it's insane.) For a quieter, less crowded, more family type island, consider St Simon. Still close enough to visit Savannah but 1/10th of the crowds, and close to Jekyll island, which has interesting nature and historical sites. Or go a little further south to Amelia island, near St Augustine Florida, or a little further north to Seabrook island, a little south of Charleston, which is the stately older sister of flamboyant party girl Savannah. Less crowded, more nature, larger beaches, IMHO, so better if you've got younger kids. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a beach. I agree. I like Tybee Island but I love Jekyll. |
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Post by happyhoix on Jan 17, 2020 15:27:57 GMT -5
It depends on what you like in a beach. Tybee is very close to Savannah, which can be a plus and a minus. Minus is, it's too crowded for me, especially on the weekends when half of Savannah comes out to party. It you drive along the spine of the island, the houses seems very squeezed up side by side to each other. To me, Tybee is more of an adult party place, which can be a good thing or a bad thing, depends what kind of vacation you want. Savannah is one of my favorite weekend getaway places and one of the few places in Georgia where walking around downtown with an open alcoholic drink is legal. Savannah didn't get burned out by Sherman's march to the sea, so it's full of beautiful antebellum homes, Victorian homes, Queen Annes, etc., as well as brew pubs, gourmet restaurants, seafood restaurants, and about a thousand different bars and pubs. It's also nearly flat and full of beautiful squares, which makes it a wonderful walking/bike riding city, with great ghost/history walking tours. However, it's not as fun for smaller/middle school kids, and keep in mind Savannah is a baking hot, steamy furnace in the summer months - we only visit in early spring and late fall. (Avoid St Patrick's day, it's insane.) For a quieter, less crowded, more family type island, consider St Simon. Still close enough to visit Savannah but 1/10th of the crowds, and close to Jekyll island, which has interesting nature and historical sites. Or go a little further south to Amelia island, near St Augustine Florida, or a little further north to Seabrook island, a little south of Charleston, which is the stately older sister of flamboyant party girl Savannah. Less crowded, more nature, larger beaches, IMHO, so better if you've got younger kids. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a beach. I agree. I like Tybee Island but I love Jekyll. Does Jekyll have any cabins/townhouses/resorts? We drove over to Jekyll to visit the 'cottages' that the rich people from New York used to use as their 'hunting lodges' in the fall (floating their yachts down from NYC to park next to the island - must have been nice!!) and I saw signs for a camp ground and saw a lovely beach but we only visited on one end of the island. I'd love to go back and stay for a few days if they have beach cottages or condos to rent and some restaurants, etc. As I recall it was pretty far from nowhere. St Simon has rental cottages and a resort (and the very best shrimp and grits I ever ate, at least 3000 calories per bowl but worth it) - that's where we stayed when we drove over to Jekyll. I'd like to go back. |
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Post by happyhoix on Jan 17, 2020 15:31:47 GMT -5
Slightly creepy but funny. Yes, my niece has food allergies. I could see my SIL posting about Tybee. We do not know anyone IRL that have been to Tybee.
Happyhoix - thank you. We are taking my MIL on this vacation so she could stay with the kids while me, DH, SIL and BIL could visit Savannah. I will look at St. Simon and Seabrook Island.
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Post by gs11rmb on Jan 17, 2020 15:33:08 GMT -5
I agree. I like Tybee Island but I love Jekyll. Does Jekyll have any cabins/townhouses/resorts? We drove over to Jekyll to visit the 'cottages' that the rich people from New York used to use as their 'hunting lodges' in the fall (floating their yachts down from NYC to park next to the island - must have been nice!!) and I saw signs for a camp ground and saw a lovely beach but we only visited on one end of the island. I'd love to go back and stay for a few days if they have beach cottages or condos to rent and some restaurants, etc. As I recall it was pretty far from nowhere. St Simon has rental cottages and a resort (and the very best shrimp and grits I ever ate, at least 3000 calories per bowl but worth it) - that's where we stayed when we drove over to Jekyll. I'd like to go back. I don't actually know. When we go we usually stay at the Jekyll Island Club (the fancy cottages you mentioned) but it's surprisingly not very expensive. I don't think I've paid more than $169 per night. Of course, there's taxes, resort fees, etc. I love it because I like the old world charm and elegance. www.jekyllclub.comThere is a 'downtown' area with shops and restaurants. It's just a lovely place where they've managed to create modern amenities without destroying the charm. It does not have the party atmosphere of Tybee. |
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Post by happyhoix on Jan 17, 2020 16:01:38 GMT -5
Does Jekyll have any cabins/townhouses/resorts? We drove over to Jekyll to visit the 'cottages' that the rich people from New York used to use as their 'hunting lodges' in the fall (floating their yachts down from NYC to park next to the island - must have been nice!!) and I saw signs for a camp ground and saw a lovely beach but we only visited on one end of the island. I'd love to go back and stay for a few days if they have beach cottages or condos to rent and some restaurants, etc. As I recall it was pretty far from nowhere. St Simon has rental cottages and a resort (and the very best shrimp and grits I ever ate, at least 3000 calories per bowl but worth it) - that's where we stayed when we drove over to Jekyll. I'd like to go back. I don't actually know. When we go we usually stay at the Jekyll Island Club (the fancy cottages you mentioned) but it's surprisingly not very expensive. I don't think I've paid more than $169 per night. Of course, there's taxes, resort fees, etc. I love it because I like the old world charm and elegance. www.jekyllclub.comThere is a 'downtown' area with shops and restaurants. It's just a lovely place where they've managed to create modern amenities without destroying the charm. It does not have the party atmosphere of Tybee. Wow I didn't know you could stay at the jekyl club - I'll have to check that out. I think there was a wedding there that day, because I had the impression it was just a wedding venue kind of thing.
DH and I were planning a trip to Amelia Island, might have to stop off at Jekyll again and stay at the Jekyll club a couple nights, we totally missed the downtown area with the shops. |
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jan 17, 2020 20:14:09 GMT -5
DH and I went to the Cloister on St. Simon Island for our honeymoon. Beautiful resort, fabulous amenities, multiple pools, beach, oceanfront golf, kids’ activities, clay shooting, nature tours, a range of dining options...
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Post by ohmomto2boys on Jan 31, 2020 13:32:32 GMT -5
Booked our vacation for St. Simons - thank you for the suggestion. It looks amazing. Kayaking, fishing, dolphin tours, biking, shopping and, of course, relaxing.
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