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Tybee Island Road Trip!!

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If you didn’t already see it already, there’s a wonderful write up about Tybee Island in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this month! Why Tybee Island for a road trip? Read the article here for the answer!

See the Tybee Island feature for yourself!
Welcome to Tybee Island!

The article really showcases our wonderful little island’s fun and fabulous features! Tybee is the closest oceanfront beach to all you inland beach bums, especially Atlanta, and we have an easy going, small town feel. There’s historic sites to explore, fabulous food to feast upon, and (of course!) there’s our beautiful beaches! The article even mentions Mermaid Cottages as the place to stay when you visit!

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution article pretty much covers it all, but if you want to know more about planning a trip to Tybee Island, make sure you head over to TybeeVisit.com. We’d love to have you stay with us while you are here, too! Check out our cottage offerings here and find the perfect fit for your Tybee road trip! Don’t hesitate a second to give us a call at 912.313.0784 with any questions or comments. We’re here for YOU!

Why Tybee? Plan a trip and come see for yourself today!

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A Tybee Island State-of-Mind

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Sometimes, it is difficult to get away. Life doesn’t always allow you to get away long enough to make it out to Tybee Island. But you know something? There’s nothing stopping you from enjoying a little Tybee Time right where you are!  That’s certainly what our friend Sandy did recently!

Tybee Time

Sandy and her friends Jan and Carol are all veteran travelers, being a Meeting Planner, Travel Agent, and Airlines Account Executive. They’ve been all over, but Tybee Island stole their hearts when the trio enjoyed a trip together this past May.

Sandy, Jan, and Carol are the best of friends and get together once a month for what they like to call SSD…that’s Soup, Salad, and Dessert. Well, SSD was at Jan’s home recently and boy, were Sandy and Carol surprised — Jan had brought a little bit of Tybee Island to Pittsburgh! Sandy shared a little about the party with us:

“To our surprise she had the dining room table spread with Tybee theme including Mary Kay Andrews new book!  The coffee table was filled with seashells under candles and a “beachy” feel with white and sea blue décor.  We took our shoes off and pretended we were back at Tybee Beach!”

Sandy, Jan, and Carol know they can enjoy Tybee Time anytime!

How much fun is that? It just proves what we have always believed — Tybee isn’t just a place, it’s a state-of-mind! Thanks for sharing Sandy! We sure hope your Tybee party tides you over until y’all get the chance to visit with us again!

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Clover’s Tybee Island Send-off!

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Hundreds of people showed up on Tybee Island last week to send a hometown girl off in style! Thursday, Clover the sea turtle was released into the waves on Tybee’s South Beach after spending her first three years of life with the marine experts at the Burton 4H Center. See, Clover was a straggler hatching, unable to leave the nest after hatching back in August of 2008. Today, Clover is a healthy, happy sea turtle that is back where she belongs, cruising the Waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Cruise with Clover

The Cruise with Clover campaign successfully raised the $5,000 to purchase a satellite transmitter. Clover was outfitted with her transmitter last week and then she was ready to hit the waves! The cool thing about the transmitter? It isn’t just for scientists! That’s right, you can follow Clover’s journey right from your own home. She may be left the beach, but fans can follow her progress at Seaturtle.org! Just click the Georgia Sea Turtle Center link and look for Clover!

Thanks to all the supporters who made it out to give Clover a true Tybee Island send-off! We wish Clover all the luck int he world and hope to see her return to Tybee Island for a visit or two in the future!

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The Mermaid is In!

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Take a look at this fabulous sign! Martha S. shared this picture all the way from Clemson, SC! She said she spotted it on a neighbor’s door while visiting a friend’s apartment. Don’t you just love the shell cord? We will definitely have to find our own version of this awesome sign to use around here at Mermaid Cottages!! Thanks for sharing, Martha!

Isn't it awesome, Mermaids in the South Carolina foothills!

Have you seen a mermaid? We’d love to see it! Please send your photos and stories to diane@mermaidcottages.com and let us share your mermaids with our Mermaid Nation right here on our blog! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Why Tybee? Come See for Yourself!

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Everyone at Mermaid Cottages is super excited about the new promotional video for Tybee Island! The Tybee Island Tourism Council presented the new video last week at The Crab Shack, then went public with the new campaign over the weekend. The new features loads of locals giving their take on the question, “Why Tybee Island?” The lady herself, Paula Deen, even helped out! We just love how this video has captured the true spirit and wonderful local flavors of our beloved Tybee. Check it out…

Isn’t that fabulous? It sure has us ready for a trip to the beach…and we live here! So, have you been out to Tybee Island lately? If not, what are you waiting for?! Whether you are a first timer here, or a seasoned beach bum, explore our island and find out what all the fuss is about. Why Tybee? Come find out for yourself!

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