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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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.