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I want you to enjoy every minute of your visit to Tybee Island and make delicious memories that will last forever!  While you’re here, make plans to preserve your great times with your family, your friends and that someone special.

Professional Photographer Belinda Hall will spend 1 hour creating images that you will cherish!  The photography package includes 50-75 images that will be edited and presented on DVD with a copyright release.
Call today to learn how you can add a Portrait Session to your vacation experience for only $125!  If you are reserving online just choose the portrait session package option then we will be in touch to schedule your session! Click Here to Schedule Your Session Today!

Just in time for Memorial Weekend, picture yourself here at 21 Gulick Street!  This beautiful town home is just steps to the beach on the North end of Tybee across the street from the Tybee Lighthouse and across from the North Beach Grill and Tybee Museum.  It’s waiting for you with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this town home is perfect for you and your family and friends.  Perfect for a couples getaway, family vacation or girls weekend.  You can be on the beach in a couple of minutes.

Come on!  Let’s vogue!  Come share my Tybee Joy!

 

Hey, it’s already a little rainy, so come on out to Tybee Island and let’s make it really rain, for sure!

2012 Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade

Today at 6 p.m., Tybee Island will feature a parade and a massive island-wide water fight. Spectators lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue will be armed with squirt guns and hoses.  Just know the  parade participants on floats will be fully armed, too! Don’t miss this family-friendly water fight, which has been a true Tybee Island tradition since 1987. The 2012 Beach Bum Parade Royal Family includes Grand Marshal Mike Hosti, Big Kahuna Carl Looper and Queen Wanda Stevenson.

THE RULES: Water balloons, buckets and pressure washers are prohibited and considered dangerous. No ice water. Restrict your targets to parade participants and on-lookers only. Do not attempt to aim your hose or water gun at a police officer. Residents and visitors are asked to use common sense in choosing and soaking your targets. It is illegal to open car doors or homes to spray inside. By following these guidelines, everyone can have a great time!

Beach Bum Parade History:

It all started approximately 25 years ago, when a softball team called the “Beach Bums” was challenged to a game by “Pier 1,” another Tybee softball team. The Beach Bums won the game and, afterwards,  both teams drove up and down Butler Avenue with police escorts as the players bombed each other with water balloons. Before they knew it, there was a water fight in the making. Since then, the event has become the Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade, known far and wide as a favorite annual island tradition.

I’ve got my goggles, full body-armor (pink and green, of course!) and I’m a crack shot!  It’s a wet-n-wild, slip-n-slide, super-soaker fun way to kick-off the summer season!  Let’s go, Beach Bums!

There are so many great things going on this weekend you should come spend some time in my flip-flops!

Tybee Arts Association Show and Sale

May 04 2012 Tybee Arts Association Show and Sale Paintings, Prints, Glass Art, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber Art, Mosaics, Art Quilts and Note cards Art Demonstrations, Music and Door Prizes.  Hours are: Friday Opening Reception 6-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Most shows will be held at Tybee Arts Association Building, 7 Cedarwood Dr. More details and any changes to hours or location will be posted on website at www.tybeearts.org

 

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SCAD Sand Art Festival

May 04 2012 This annual festival features competitions using sand and objects found on the beach, including shells and seaweed, as art. Categories include: sand castle design, sand sculptures, sand relief and wind sculpture.  Location: North Beach, Tybee Island. Admission: Free and open to the public. www.scad.edu

 

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Paint Tybee Pink

May 05 2012 Come enjoy an afternoon into evening 10K walk in the beautiful city of Tybee Island Georgia (5k option available as well).  There will be a Sunset Ceremony at Fisherman’s Walk pier, then each walker will receive a pink glow stick and will travel the last mile along the beach (optional). The finish will be at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion with a Celebration of Life Party complete with TropRock artist Jim Asbell playing on the Pier! $50 registration fee with no fund raising minimum or anyone who raises at least $500 will get their registration fee waived!! Fund raising is the lifeblood of any charitable organization, so fund raising and sponsorships are strongly encouraged so we might make a bigger impact on the cancer community in Coastal Georgia! Crew members are also needed to come out and help our walkers along their journey, so if you can’t walk, please consider Crewing…either way, it will be an experience you will not soon forget!  Proceeds to benefit LibLines Breast Cancer Fund at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute of Memorial University Hospital, Savannah, GA.

 

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The Tybee Island Kite Flying Festival

May 6, 2012  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  North Beach area and in front of the Tybee Lighthouse Museum.  Come fly a kite and help raise awareness and learn about Parkinson’s & other Movement Disorders.

And, don’t forget the Savannah Tall Ships are here.  You can see them parade past Tybee Island, too!  Come spend some time in my flip-flops.  I’ll show you how to really enjoy the beach!

 

Whether you’re looking for a quiet and romantic escape for two or you’re wanting to invite just about everyone you know for fun in the sun, I’ve got just the right Tybee Island getaway for you!

Catalina Hideaway is one of those places where you can enjoy everyone together and there’s plenty of private space for alone time, too.  This spectacular river front contemporary modern home enjoys one of the most beautiful and private views at Tybee and it also comes with a beautiful pool, drive on dock for your boat and deep water dock, 13 feet at low tide.
This Spanish Hammock retreat has two living levels housing 4 Bedrooms and 3 1/2 Baths.  Contemporary furnishings and spacious rooms provide a perfect private escape just a 5 minute drive to the Tybee beach, yet directly on the river, with all the comforts of home and more.
The Main Floor has a huge Living Room with floor to ceiling windows, Brazilian Cherry floors, Fireplace and TV, Powder room, Dining Room, and Kitchen with Granite & Stainless Appliances. The King Master Bedroom has floor to ceiling windows with beautiful views of the pool and river.  Down the hall is a fantastic closet with built ins and then you walk into a dream bathroom.  Step up to the huge whirlpool tub, sit back and relax with a beautiful view of the river.  There is a glass shower, double vanity and stool.  There is also a stacking washer and dryer in a closet in the master bathroom.
Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and a loft room.  The first bedroom has a queen bed and private full bathroom.  The second bedroom has a queen size bed and shares a full bathroom in the hall with the loft bedroom.  The loft bedroom has a bunk bed and 2 futon/bed sofas.  There is a sliding door that can be closed for privacy and a window with a door that can be closed.
A fabulous large waterfront screened porch allows lots of room for outdoor entertaining.  A hot/cold shower and private half bathroom is downstairs next to the pool.  There is a boardwalk to the deep water dock where there is a seating area. The Dock provides a drive on Boat Slip for your boat (local Marina’s have boats for rent). Great crabbing and fishing can be done directly from the dock, and we have all the cooking utensils to “cook what you catch”!
If you are looking for a luxurious Waterfront Retreat that’s only minutes to the beaches at Tybee with all the comforts of home and more, this is it.  You’ll never want to leave!  Come on down and spend some time in my flip-flops.  I’ll be waiting.

A properly fitted bike helmet, of course!

We’re having a Safe Bicycling Rodeo on Tybee Island this weekend and the city published such a wonderful press release I want to share it with you!

Children and parents will be learning about safe bicycling practices at the Tybee Island Bike Rodeo on Saturday, April 28th. Between 10:00 and 1:00 PM, at Tybee’s Old School at 204 Fifth Street, participants will learn the basics of helmet fitting, go through a bicycle safety check, participate in bicycle games and competitions for prizes, and take part in a bicycle parade on the island. The bike checks will be performed with the assistance of volunteers as well as staff from Savannah’s Bicycle Link and Perry Rubber Bike Shop and Tybee Island’s Fat Tire Bikes. At the end of the day, there will be a drawing for a child’s bike provided by the Tybee Island Police Association and Tim’s Beach Gear.

 

The Bike Rodeo is co-sponsored by the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, Safe Kids, the Tybee Island Police Department, Tim’s Beach Gear, Fat Tire Bikes, the Tybee Island YMCA, and the City of Tybee Island. The City of Tybee Island has been working on national recognition as a Bicycle Friendly City, winning the bronze level in 2011. The Police Department and the Department of Public Works have been cooperating with local cyclists and the American Bicycle League to improve the ridability of bike routes, increase signage to encourage use, improve safety consciousness of riders and drivers, and work with State and County agencies to improve accessibility to the island for cyclists. Safe bicycling guidelines and a map showing bike routes are available in an online brochure atwww.cityoftybee.org under the Bicycling menu, which is also published by businesses on the island.

Children must have a bike and helmet, and bring a parent /guardian to participate in the rodeo or provide a signed waiver by a parent or guardian, although there will be some helmets available for those who do not already have one. Parents who wish to participate in the parade should also bring their bicycles and helmets. The bicycle games are designed for grades one through five, but will be open to all youth.

 And, don’t forget our 2012 Tybee Turtle Trot this weekend…no helmets required!

If it’s happening, it’s happening on Tybee!  Come join the fun!

 

When it’s time for a break, I want you to head on down to where life’s a breeze…Tybee Palms Cottage!

Come enjoy a relaxing vacation on Tybee Island under the palms of Tybee Palms Cottage!

This home is located within walking distance of Tybee’s lovely beach, several restaurants and other Tybee attractions.   After a day at the beach, you can relax outside under the umbrella on the deck or swing in the glider under the palm trees of this charming two bedroom, two bath ground level cottage.

Our cottage is fully furnished and offers all the comforts of home! You can enjoy a family game night in the sun-room or simply relax with a good book.

Just outdoors in the private, fenced-in yard you can use our gas grill and enjoy Tybee’s wonderful weather while dining on the deck or concrete picnic table. Tybee Palms has two satellite TV’s, a DVD player and a washer and dryer for your convenience.  Although there is not a phone or WIFI connection at the cottage, both are available nearby.

Get away from it all at Tybee Palms where you can enjoy the perfect getaway for two couples, a couple with children, or a romantic hideaway for two!  Now, how soon can I expect you to get here!

Antony and Cleopatra…Rhett and Scarlett…Lady and The Tramp.  It’s the great kisses that we remember.  Just like at dusk when the waters start lurring the sun closer and closer…down into the sea…you can hear the sizzle as the fire ball melts into the waters around Tybee Island.

Whether you’re popping the top of a cold one on the south beach or savoring the salt around the rim of a margarita in our famous Tybee plastic cups or clinking together  long slender flutes of champagne outside one of our beach cottages …it’s the kiss you’ll remember…forever…

One of my favorite places to enjoy the view, the libations, great friends and a fantastic meal is Coco’s Sunset Grille! Life in Tybee Island is always wonderful at the beach, but some of the most memorable sites to enjoy on the island are along the shores and marshes along Lazaretto Creek.  I love to climb to the roof at Coco’s to watch the shrimp boats wander in with the catches of the day, knowing the fresh seafood will soon make its way into Coco’s kitchen.

Their famous Coco-Ritas are what I long for at the end of the day as I munch on their special beer battered calamari and Nacho Coco.  When I’ve got a group of friends in tow it’s on to their insanely delicious low country boil and their fresh Tybee salad to complete the feast.  Just know when you want to be greedy all to your self or share something special with your someone special, try the Bo Diddley.  It’s a roast beef sub piled high on a fresh roll and topped with Monterrey Jack cheese and au jus for dipping!  Yes, Coco’s is famous for fresh seafood, but this sandwich is something to savour!

Oh, and what about that kiss?  Well, let’s just say it’s a hot, wet one when the sun disappears into the marsh waters as the shellfish beds clap their shells shut in unison as if to give the sunset an ovation.  It’s a great way to end a day and start off another great night.  Just call me and I’ll show you how!

As we all know, life is full of lessons and if there’s one tip I can share with you it’s to learn to live like a local when you’re away from home.  To find the best local foodie treats just stick with me!  When cocktails come to mind, you might think about a fresh morning Mimosa or a perky, late afternoon margarita.  I’m happy to share with you my favorite Tybee cocktail.  It’s the super delicious Shrimp Cocktail at Stingray’s!

Now, I could go on and on about how there’s not a bad choice on their menu.  Other highlights for me are the Sting Wings, the Shrimp or Oyster Po-Boys and their heaping sides of sausage and red potatoes, but sometimes I just want something light that showcases the best of the seafood from our Tybee waters…the Shrimp Cocktail.  On days like today, I just love sitting outside in the fresh air and savoring the sweetness of the jumbo Shrimp lined around the rim of a cocktail glass.  I’m also very particular about how cocktail sauce should compliment the shrimp and Stingray’s cocktail sauce is the best I’ve found.  During the middle of the day I don’t need much else to enjoy this special treat, but when cold libations come to mind you can bet their full bar is stocked with every kind of libation you’d like!

Stingray’s is open every day from 11 a.m. until it’s not and there’s both inside and outside seating with lots of live entertainment throughout the week.  Whether you’re watching a big game, enjoying one of Tybee’s famous parades or just laughing it up with friends, Stingray’s is a fun place to be.  Just like the rest of Tybee, it’s a great place to live like a local and to watch the world pass by.

I’ve got lots of great tips on how to live like a local.  Just give me a call and I’ll help you plan your next great vacation.  It’ll be a Tybee Joy!