South Carolina beaches are sometimes overlooked when compared with those in Florida, but the 187 miles of coastline have diverse places to soak up sun. Most are within a 5-6 hour drive from Atlanta, making these beaches ideal for a long weekend.
We have had a many memorable adventures over the years in North Carolina. Here is our list of things to do in Jacksonville NC and the surrounding area. Don’t miss the stellar outdoor adventures, the food, the adorable rentals.
The Gullah Geechee is the name given to the decedents of African slaves from west and central Africa who worked the southern rice and cotton plantations from coastal North Carolina to Florida. Discover St Simons Island black history by learning about the Gullah Geechee who once inhibited this Georgia island.
We frequent St Simons Island, and after 20+ years of visiting the Georgia coast, we’ve eaten at many St. Simons Island restaurants. So we’ve complied a list of our favorites.
For many Atlanta area families, The Cloister at Sea Island has been a muti-generational destination for decades.
Charming cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, antebellum homes and Lowcountry eats…you’ll love these fun things to do in Charleston SC.
The history of Savannah is, well, complicated. There is a history we hear most often, of a city founded in 1733 along the Savannah River, laid out in squares by founder General James Oglethorpe. But there is a whole lot more to the story of Savannah. It’s the story of the Gullah Geechee people. Before your next trip, take a moment to learn more about the Gullah Geechee Savannah GA history books have sometimes overlooked.
Leave the modern world, and all your cares on the dock when you board the Sapelo Island Ferry, and let the wind take them into the miles of marshland you pass, to be washed out to sea with the next tide. Sapelo Island is a remote barrier island off the coast of Georgia that’s full of history, excitement, and natural beauty. Here’s everything you need to know about Sapelo Island.
If you’re looking for an escape that includes history, art, beach combing and glorious solitude…this is it. And here are the 14 best Daufuskie Island rentals for your weekend away.
If you’re heading to North Carolina and are feeling my need for the perfect Outer Banks rentals, check out these OBX vacation rentals. I looked through literally thousands of homes to find the perfect ones with the best interior and the I made sure all these Outer Banks rentals are highly rated.
Looking for some great, spooky, scary, and downright creepy Savannah ghost tours? We’ve got them! Savannah isn’t considered America’s Most Haunted City for nothing — and they’ve got the tours to prove it.
Since I first read about Little St Simons Island, I have longed to visit. Pristine beaches…undeveloped wilderness…privately-owned island…accessible only by boat…For this nature-loving family, it sounds like heaven on earth.
Here are 10 Myrtle Beach boat tours and water adventures for every type of nature lover.
The Lady Jane Shrimp Boat cruise is the best family excursion along the Georgia coast. Our family has done it several times we like it so much. Each time is different, as you pull up and investigate what’s in the sea that day.
There are dozens of kid-friendly accommodations and hotels in Savannah GA…and with a children’s museum, dolphin and boat tours, a state park and a beach nearby, Savannah’s a perfect place to take the family.
