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March 2011

Live Like a Local: Fun at The Crab Shack!

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We all had a blast this weekend at Tybee’s Isiah Heritage Parade! The entire island was decked out in green, and the Luck o’ the Irish was in the air. You can’t help but smile at a parade…especially when you see something like this. This was definitely one of my favorites!

You gotta love the creativity here!

Well, the fun is far from over around here! The Crab Shack is welcoming back friends from Junkanoo World in the Bahamas! Barabbas and the Tribe will be at the Shack daily from 6 to 8 p.m. performances through March 17th. You can also see them in Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If you haven’t experienced this amazing expression of Bahamian culture, you absolutely need to catch the show! It’s an explosion of costumes, dance, and drums you have to see to believe.

Barabbas and the Tribe from Junakanoo World!

The Crab Shack is also welcoming the New York Shields Pipes and Drums Band March 18th. This is a performance Tybee looks forward to every year and its a definite must to wrap up your St. Patty’s Day in style! The show starts around 7 p.m. so make plans to be there. We hope to see you for all the fun this weekend…and don’t forget to wear your green!!

The New York Shields Pipe and Drum Band visit The Crab Shack!

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Mermaid Sighting: Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island Accolades!

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To those of us who already know and love our beautiful island, we know Tybee Island is the perfect place that happens to be a little piece of heaven on earth! Well, we are so excited to share some wonderful news. Tybee Island and Mermaid Cottages is getting noticed and we couldn’t be more proud! Tybee and Mermaid Cottages were recently featured in an article in Atlanta Magazine! Along with the wonderful words about our beautiful island, the authors of the article recommended Mermaid Cottages as the place to stay when visiting. They even mentioned their stay at Nora’s Cottage! Here’s the article…make sure you click the picture for a bigger view, and read all of the wonderful things they had to say!

Tybee Island has also been noticed by other outlets, and garnered some pretty awesome accolades to boot! According to the TybeeVisit website, others are figuring out how great our wonderful little island is as well. Some of Tybee’s most recent accolades are:

Top 10 Vacation Rental Hotspots for 2010- TripAdvisor
Top 10 City Beaches in America – AOL
#1 Healthiest Beach in America – Health Magazine
“Readers’ Choice Best Beach” – Georgia Magazine
“Best One Tank Trip” – Atlanta Journal Constitution
“Best Beach Retreat” – Creative Loafing Atlanta

Not to be forgotten, Tybee was also listed as one of the Top 5 “Hidden Beach Destinations” on Yahoo! How exciting is that?! Here’s a little of what they had to say…

“Located just a few short minutes east of Savannah, GA, Tybee Island may not be such a secret to those in the southeast. Tybee Island offers some beautiful beaches and resort hotels and gives you the feeling of those old 50’s and 60’s beach towns. While there, you can catch one of Savannah’s famous ghost tours or catch the casino gambling boat that takes you out and let you spend the kid’s college tuition.” 

Make sure you read the entire article to learn more about all five of the Top Hidden Beaches over at Yahoo! I agree…I had no idea we were such a secret. Well, if we were, the secret is definitely out now! These accolades are huge honors to have, but of course, they come as no surprise to those of us who live here.

Tybee’s beautiful marshes at sunset.

We are so glad more and more people are visiting (and falling in love with!) Tybee Island! We hope you can make it soon. Whether you are a frequent guest, or brand new to the island, we can’t wait to see you! Curious to learn more about our wonderful paradise? Head on over to the TybeeVisit website and explore, then visit the Mermaid Cottage website and plan a visit. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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Mermaid Tales: Fish Camp Fabulous!

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The island is all aflutter with activity. Everyone is getting ready for Spring! Mermaid Cottages is no exception…we are super excited for the warmer weather and just can’t stop ourselves from primping, preening, and fluffing to our hearts’ content. Speaking of, Fish Camp Cottage is one of those newly fluffed and fabulous homes. The cottage’s owner has been hard at work over the winter collecting cool decor and freshening up for Spring!

Fish Camp Cottage is filled with fun art, comfy places to relax, and a beautiful garden in which to wile away many a lazy afternoon. The family room has a new 37″ High Def television with a BlueRay/DVD player, and the kitchen has been refreshed with paint and new touches as well! Stay connected with complimentary highspeed internet, or choose to unplug and take it easy. Bring your furry children to enjoy Tybee too, because your cottage is cat and dog friendly!
Don’t wait another minute. Shake away what’s left of winter’s chill and come celebrate Spring with the Mermaids…we’re waiting for you!

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Irish Heritage Celebration:MANX

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Here, Kitty-Kitty…

The MANX or tail-less cat may seem like a mystery, but it’s really just another type of cat…just one without a tail.  Due to a naturally occurring mutation of the spine some Manx are born with short, stubby tails  while some have no tail at all.

One legend has it that a cat was playing near the door of the ark and Noah caught its tail in the door as it shut.  Another legend refers to Manx as cabbits as if they’re a cross between a cat and  a rabbit.  That would explain their extra long back legs and stubby tails!

These are usually earth heavy cats, so think of them as more like a dog.  They’re very affectionate and dedicated to their human family.  While they don’t really like to be picked up they will hop in your lap and cuddle and follow you around just to be near you.

Take a look at Manx in action in this great You Tube video by Janson Media:

Ideal Companion: MANX

Be sure to share photos of your pet enjoying Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Island and you could be featured on our Beach Bum Biscuits Blog!

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Irish Heritage:IRISH WOLFHOUND

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What’s the tallest dog breed? 

The Irish Wolfhound!

This largest and tallest galloping hound combines power and swiftness with keen eyesight.  Easy-going and quiet, these dogs create a very strong bond with their human families.  Though not normally aggressive around other domestic dogs, they are natural hunters and may course another dog.   This is not a fighting or territorial behavior.

They are very affectionate to children and seem to know they need to be gentle, despite their great size.  They also seem to be able to sense ill will or danger towards their human family which makes them excellent guardians, but not necessarily good guard dogs.

Tale a look at this wonderful Animal Discovery Channel video and you’ll see how magnificent these dogs really are!

We’re celebrating Irish Heritage this week, but we celebrate our pet friends every day!  Be sure to share your photos of your pets enjoying Tybee Island and Mermaid Cottages!

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