Cozy Vacation Rentals on Historic Tybee Island, Georgia
I’m gonna sit right down and write myself a letter…and pretend that it came from you…
…and I’m gonna write it on a Mermaid Cottages Note Card from the new collection by the fabulous Fifi Flowers! There’s the new cottage collection and the always wonderful pet collection and Fifi’s wonderful, whimsical calendars to mark off the days until your next visit to Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island. Continue reading
GREETINGS FROM HISTORIC TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA – YOUR “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Have you ever stopped to check where some of the products you purchase are actually manufactured?
This year, Mermaid Cottages would like to spotlight products and services created and produced here in America. And, with the 2nd Annual Support Small Business Day approaching on November 26th, we would especially like to encourage support of America’s small businesses. Each of us has the power to affect change and take an active part in creating jobs and stimulating our economy. If everyone pledged to “shop small” and made just one purchase from any of America’s small businesses, the impact would be huge! Support of America’s small businesses boosts local economy and helps preserve neighborhoods. So, MADE IN AMERICA and SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS are our mottos for this holiday season. And, what better way to spend the holidays than a “Mermaid Cottages for the holidays” vacation? An opportunity to support both MADE IN AMERICA and one of America’s small businesses; an all-American holiday celebration on historic Tybee Island! Tybee Island is home to a host of small businesses including Mermaid Cottages. Continue reading
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Mermaid Cottages is proud and honored to host this Warner Robins, GA military family to Beach Retreats For Heroes and for their first trip to our Tybee Island ocean paradise!
We are so excited for our weekend in Tybee. I have attached some photos of our little guys (The twins, Alex and Austin, and Charlie).Thanks so much for everything!Carolyn
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and our blogs to find out when our cottages are available for Beach Retreats For Heroes.What can you do? Be thankful. Say Thank You.Mermaid Cottages Makes A Difference. You can, too.
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Mermaid Cottages is proud and honored to welcome Mary Sue and Gerry to Tybee Island for Beach Retreats For Heroes. Mermaid Jan shared this loving exchange from Mary Sue.
Hi Jan,
This is Mary Sue and I just spoke with you on the phone.
My husband is Gerry and he is a Staff Sergeant with the 165th
Air National Guard here in Savannah. He is a member of their Security
Forces Squadron and recently deployed with his unit to Afghanistan for 6
months. Prior to this service in the National Guard, Gerry was a member of
the US Army and served as a Military Policeman and criminal investigator
and was stationed in Korea.While in Afghanistan, Gerry volunteered with a special group of airmen and soldiers who routinely went “outside the wire” on missions to ensure that the perimeter surrounding Bagram Air Base was secure. Also during his tenure in Afghanistan, Gerry missed out on seeing me graduate from law school, and his faithful and loving bulldog of seven years was put to sleep.
Needless to say, his time spent serving his country in Afghanistan was tough.
I’m so proud of him and proud to be a member of his family.
I can’t get over how wonderful it is
of your organization to do something like this for our vets!Thank you,
Mary Sue
We are so happy to welcome Mary Sue and Gerry to Heron Hideaway this weekend. Thank you both for your service, your commitment and support to each other and for inspiring us to make a difference.
You can make a difference, too.
Support our troops.
Be Thankful.
Say Thank You.
Mermaid Cottages and Beach Retreats For Heroes!
It’s a Hero’s Homecoming Welcome for our wonderful guests, Elizabeth and Jason, staying at Mary Kay Andrews\’ beautiful Breeze Inn Cottage this week. Mermaid Cottages is hosting Beach Retreats For Heroes in honor and celebration of our active service men and women and Veterans Day.
Mermaid Denise helped arrange this special getaway and she shares Elizabeth’s email of thanks here.
Hey Denise!I spoke with you earlier about your Beach Retreats for Heroes program this weekend. First, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart that y’all are going so far out of your way to make Veteran’s Day special for not only my veteran but myself as well. My husband, Jason actually used to be stationed at Ft. Stewart before we were married, and he always speaks very fondly of his time in Savannah and days off spent at Tybee. We have never been able to visit Tybee Island together, so this is such a nice surprise. He is very excited to show me around his old stompin’ grounds. I must also say that I selfishly am so excited to have the opportunity to stay in Mary Kay Andrews’ cottage! I discovered her books while a student at the College of Charleston and immediately fell in love with her southern tales. She is my most favorite author! Y’all are truly making dreams come true!Here is a little bit about my husband, Jason Widner. He is originally from Seattle, Washington, and he became a soldier in the Army in February 2004 where he was first stationed at Ft. Stewart. He soon after deployed to Tikrit, Iraq for 12 months. He then deployed in 2007 for the second time for 15 months to the Al Anbar Province. His third deployment was to Northern Afghanistan from June to November of 2010. We currently reside in Columbia, SC where Jason is in school completing his bachelor’s degree, and I am becoming certified to teach Special Education. For the Widners, the Army is truly a family affair because Jason’s older brother, Dan, is also a veteran having served two tours overseas.I’ve also attached a picture of Jason taking a quick break during a patrol in August of 2007 during his second deployment.Again, thank you so very much for reaching out to members of the armed forces in such a generous way! It is so truly appreciated!Have a wonderful afternoon,Elizabeth North-Widner
Oh, what a beautiful morning for Mermaid Cottages Morning Bliss Coffee and a great way to buy Made In America!
We are so excited to help support the Tybee Sea Turtles program through sales of our Mermaid Morning Bliss Coffee!
Mermaid Cottages has created its own line of Custom Coffees. The first to reach your cups this year is Mermaid Morning Bliss available exclusively in our Cottages or at Seaside Sisters. To order your Mermaid Coffee by the pound please email Diane!
Our Coffee makes a great souvenir or take-home gift, but best of all, the Mermaid Morning Bliss sales help support the Tybee Sea Turtles programs!
Sea Turtle Season: Tybee Island’s Sea Turtle season runs from May 1st thru Oct 31st. During this time Loggerhead Sea Turtles come to our beaches to lay their eggs, and 60 days later hatch, and the babies race to the sea.
Mermaid Cottages has always been a proud supporter of the NESTS program and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Sea Turtle Project. Now, the Mermaid Morning Bliss will help us in these efforts! For more information about Tybee Sea Turtles or to find out how you can be involved, click here to visit the website or call (912) 786-5917 for more information.
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UPDATE: 2012 Beach Retreats For Heroes
Our next Beach Retreats For Heroes will be scheduled around Veterans’ Day and the 9/11 Anniversary Weekend.
More details coming soon!
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Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes, November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2011!
We’re inviting heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat this weekend. We want to share our cozy cottages and our historic homes with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.
Our men and women who serve in the military, their spouses, their children and their families are our modern day heroes who inspire us to make a difference. Mermaid Cottages makes a difference by giving back to those who serve.
Our Beach Retreats For Heroes is open to the active military heroes who qualify:
* One complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability
* Available dates are November 10,11,12 and 13, 2011
* Includes all nightly cottage rental rates and taxes. All you pay is the Housekeeping Fee and Pet Fee (if appliable)
* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included
Mermaid Denise and Mermaid Jan are waiting to coordinate your Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat For Heroes. Please call them at 912 655 6525 to book your getaway.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and our blogs to find out when we’re hosting our next Beach Retreats For Heroes! Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!
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Have you ever stopped to check where some of the products you purchase are actually manufactured or created?
How many times do you automatically pick up a product and purchase it without reading where it’s produced and without knowing whether it helps support the American economy and American workers? It’s not always easy, but it’s a good habit we should all practice when we can.
This year Mermaid Cottages wants to spotlight products and services created and produced here and we want to encourage everyone to take the time to look closer at purchases we all make. We’ll be sharing our favorite Made In America goods and we hope you will, too. When you find great products you’d like to help promote please share them with us on our Facebook page, on Twitter and with comments on our blogs.
Each of us has the power to affect change and to take an active part in creating jobs and stimulating the economy. We’ll start the ball rolling by announcing that Mermaid Cottages is offering Gift Certificates for stays in our cozy cottages and historic homes. You can purchase Mermaid Cottages Gift Certificates in any denomination or you can design your own Gift Certificate for an entire stay. We can even help you with Gift Certificates for specific cottages! And, don’t forget you can even purchase our world famous Mermaid Cottages Morning Bliss Coffee, our all natural Beach Bum Biscuits Dog Treats, our Note Cards and Calendars created by celebrated artist Fifi Flowers and how about our new J-Prons!
Just email diane@mermaidcottages.com or give us a call at 912 313 0784. Let’s make gift giving fun and let’s all make a difference! Tis the season to buy American! We’re making our lists, so how about you?
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Mermaid Cottages announces Beach Retreats For Heroes, November 10, 11, 12 and 13, 2011!
We’re inviting heroes currently serving in the United States Armed Forces and their families to come enjoy a Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat next weekend. We want to share our cozy cottages and our historic homes with those who serve as our way to say Thank You to our heroes.
To qualify please be:
* A current, active member of the military home on leave from a current or recent foreign tour of duty
* A spouse of a current, active member of the military on deployment
* A group of spouses of current, active members of the military on deployment
* A current, active member of the military home on rehabilitation
Our men and women who serve in the military, their spouses, their children and their families are our modern day heroes who inspire us to make a difference. Mermaid Cottages makes a difference by giving back to those who serve.
Our Beach Retreats For Heroes is open to the active military heroes who qualify:
* One complimentary cottage per qualified active military service person and/or spouse or group of spouses, based on availability
* Available dates are November 10,11,12 and 13, 2011
* Includes all nightly cottage rental rates and taxes. All you pay is the Housekeeping Fee and Pet Fee (if appliable)
* Recreation, dining, entertainment and travel costs not included
Mermaid Denise and Mermaid Jan are waiting to coordinate your Mermaid Cottages Beach Retreat For Heroes. Please call them at 912 655 6525 to book your getaway. Thank you to everyone who serves and for inspiring Mermaid Cottages to make a difference!
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Please come out to Tybee November 12th and join the Savannah Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for The PurpleStride 2011 event! This is the perfect event to bring the whole family, meet others, and create memories. There are great incentives for fundraising and all proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Stride with others who are just as passionate about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Come enjoy a 5K run/walk and PurpleLight vigil to honor and remember loved ones, music, kids’ activities, refreshments, and much more!
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Registration for this event is ongoing online at the group’s website. Fees are $25 for adults (or $30 day of event) and $10 for ages 3 through 15 ($15 on the day of event). Survivors, volunteers, and ages 2 and under are FREE!
The fun will be centered at the Pier and Pavilion here on Tybee, and registration opens at 2:00 pm the day of the event. Come on down and get registered! The 1/4 mile Kiddie Run begins at 3:00 pm, followed by the Adult 5 K Walk/Run at 3:30 pm. There will be a Closing Ceremony at 5:30 pm, so make sure you don’t miss a minute!
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in their own words, “is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure.” You can read more about the group and their efforts at their website, just click the link above. You can also learn more about pancreatic cancer and how you can help there as well!
This is a fun way to raise money for a great cause…not to mention a wonderful excuse to come to the beach! We hope to see you there!
