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Tybee's beautiful beaches welcome you to relax and unwind.

It’s not such a secret that Tybee Island is the best place around to relax and unwind, but did you know there are a lot of things to do on the island? Well, we aren’t just for beach bumming! Tybee Island has loads of activities and sightseeing opportunities, and our cottages are close to it all!

If shopping is your thing, Tybee is the place to be! We have loads of beautiful shops and galleries. From clothes, to gifts, to amazing local and regional art, you can find it here! Seaside Sisters is the place to be if you want something unique and sassy. Stop by Shipwreck Jewels for treasures to adorn yourself or loved ones! Looking for amazing art to take home? Stop by the amazing Tybee Fish Art, Atlantic Beacon Gallery, Mary Ingalls Art Glass Studio, or Gallery by the Sea; Tybee sure does love our art, and it shows!

If sightseeing is more your style, Tybee has you covered! Our beautiful beaches are perfect for the beach comber in you and the Tybee pier and pavilion is a great place to cast a fishing line, or just enjoy a little people watching. Don’t miss the view from the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse. You can learn all about our island’s ecology at the Marine Science Center, or immerse yourself in Tybee’s history at the Tybee Museum. If you’re a history buff, make sure to visit Fort Pulaski, too! There’s something for everyone to enjoy on our little island.

Plan a visit to Mermaid Cottages or just come for the day, either way we’ll be glad to see you! Tybee Island has so much to offer, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy! Don’t wait another minute. The only thing Tybee is missing is you!

Every year, Tybee Island’s beautiful North Beach is host to so amazing things. The sand of North Beach is transformed into a surreal landscape you have to see to believe! From wild sea creatures to elaborate castles, anything and everything that can be made out of sand could be there! This year, the day is May 4, 2012, so make plans to be on Tybee Island! Come out to North Beach and enjoy the imagination and creative skills of SCAD students in the Savannah College of Art and Design’s 2012 Sand Art Festival!

It’s always a good time, just check out the pictures from past festivals. The even better news? It’s free and open to the public! Come join in the sand sculpting, or just sit back and enjoy the spectacle. There will be something for everyone! The fun starts at 10 a.m. and will run through 2 p.m. Stroll the beach and enjoy all the entries in each category: sand castles, sand sculptures, sand relief, Gary’s Reef Best Underwater Creature, and wind sculptures.  Judging will take place and then awards will be announced about 4 p.m.

Just some of the amazing sculptures from past years! Check out the gallery on the festival website to see more!

For those wanting to join in the sculpting fun, a few items you may want to bring along are: shovels, buckets, carving tools, and anything else you think you may need to get your sculpt on. And, of course, don’t forget your drinking water and a picnic lunch!  Check out the Directions and Parking page for the festival for all your information on getting to the festival, too!

Make a day of it and get some sand in your toes! Join us on Tybee’s North Beach for the 2012 SCAD Sand Art Festival. It’s going to be a blast!

Give Peeps a Chance!

Easter weekend is HERE and it is the perfect time to head to Tybee Island! Before you celebrate with your family Sunday, bring everyone to Seaside Sisters on Tybee…they’re having a PEEP SHOW!!! That’s right, we all love those little birdies made of marshmallow goodness. Come out Saturday, April 7^th, for all the fun!

Who needs sushi when you have Peepshi?!

The Peeptacular Peep Show will be held from 12-4 p.m. this Saturday and the gals at Seaside Sisters are celebrating the Easter triad of treats…Chocolate, jelly beans and  marshmallow PEEPS! There’s will also be fun activities you won’t want to miss:

Noon til 1:00 PM – PEEPS SLINGSHOT CONTEST -For ages 6 and over…let em fly!

1:30-2:30 PM – Food and Recipeeps -Confections or other uses of Peeps on a Plate, to be judged by local Tybee chef.

3:00-4:00 PM – Bodacious Bonnet & Centerpiece Contest- Judged by none other than Mary Kay Andrews!
4:00 PM – Peepular Culture- Whatever you wanna make…diaramas, art, etc.

Peeperitas anyone?

Seaside Sisters will be Peepin’ it Real tomorrow, so you certainly shouldn’t miss it! Come join us at Seaside Sisters (1207 HWY 80 East: Sundance Square, Tybee Island, GA 31328) for the Peep Show!  It’s sure to be a hoppin’ good time! Happy Easter Y’all!

tybeewinefest.com

April is here, the weather is beautiful, and we couldn’t be more excited. April means it’s time for the Tybee Island Winefest again! All you wine lovers out there, get ready! Tybee’s 2012 Winefest promises to have something for everyone, so clear your calendar for next weekend, because you don’t want to miss the fun!

Thursday, April 12th, through Sunday, April 15th, The Historic Tybee Post Theater will be hosting the 4th Annual Tybee Island Wine Festival! No matter what you enjoy, from wine to culinary delights, there will be something for everyone. This year, there are four main events to tempt your taste beds. There’s Seafood School on Thursday, An Evening of Oysters and Wine on Friday, the Grand Wine Tasting on Saturday, ending with the Champagne Brunch Sunday morning. You can even read more about  wine fest in Macon Magazine this month!

Visit TybeeWineFestival.com for all the info you'll need to have a fabulous time!

Make sure you check out the schedule of events page, and the rest of TybeeWineFestival.com, for all the information you need! Winefest is always a great time, and it benefits a wonderful cause: the restoration of Tybee’s Historic Post Theater. Visit the site and get your tickets today! We hope to see your smiling faces on Tybee Island next weekend, Y’all!

Most people know a visit to Tybee Island means beautiful beaches, salty sea air, and sand in your toes. Coming to Tybee means escaping to a slower pace and more relaxing place. Sure, escaping to paradise is a pretty good reason for wanting to plan a trip to our lovely island, but did you know there’s more to Tybee Island than just the beach?

When you stay at any of our Mermaid Cottages, you are mere minutes from everything Tybee Island has to offer. There are, of course, our beautiful beaches, but we have many other attractions to tempt travelers as well! One such must-see while on Tybee Island is Fort Pulaski.

Fort Pulaski is steeped in history! The fort was built between 1829 and 1847 on Cockspur Island near the mouth of the Savannah River and was intended to defend the city of Savannah from foreign attacks and invasion. Today, the fort is a beautifully preserved example of 19th century military architecture you simply have to see to believe.

Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can tour the fort and learn more about the history of the grand structure, the area, and it’s role in the Civil War and beyond. There are indoor exhibits as well as opportunities for outdoor activities, chances to experience  area wildlife, and even do a little bird watching! You can even participate in guided tours. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Fort Pulaski is located between Tybee Island and Savannah on Highway 80. You are a short 5 to 10 minute drive from any Mermaid Cottage to the fort…not to mention just 20 minutes to Historic Downtown Savannah! It’s just one of the many attractions on our island that you shouldn’t miss during your stay!

Don’t wait, Tybee Island has so much to offer! Plan a trip today! We can’t wait to make your Mermaid Dreams come true!

A beautiful Tybee Island Sunset.

There’s always something special to do on Tybee Island, but now there’s a new event you just can’t miss! The Tybee Island Lighthouse has announced their new Friday Sunset Tours, and it’s definitely something to add to your must-see list.

Have you ever wanted to see a sun set from the top of our island’s beautiful, historic lighthouse? Now’s your chance! But, there are only 13 chances to experience this in 2012, so don’t wait! Each tour is limited to just 25 guests, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a personal tour, a step back in time as you climb to the top of the lighthouse, and a breath-taking view of Tybee Island at sunset. All for just $25 a person!

Schedule your sunset lighthouse tour today!

So, when can you plan to enjoy a sunset lighthouse stroll? The first tour was March 13^th, but you have 12 more dates to plan for:

April 20^th and 27^th – May 18^th and 25^th – June 22^nd and 29^th

July 6^th and 27^th – August 24^th and 31^st – September 14^th

The way 2012 is flying by, these dates will sneak up on you before you know it! Make plans to escape to the paradise of Tybee Island soon and schedule your sunset tour while you’re at it. To make reservations for your special tour, or for more information, you can call 912-786-5801.