Saint Simons Island,Georgia

MAKE THIS YOUR VACATION PLACE....

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MASSENGALE PARK

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Massengale Park is one of my favorite places on the "Island". Spend the day here ,you`ll find a playground for the children .Also there are picnic tables as well as BBQ `s for you to use . There are restroom`s and out door showers as well .
On the beach you`ll also find sailing , that you can rent. Bring a tube and just float away . This is where you can spend the day and just relax, because everything is there.
Massengale Park is where you will find me Sunday morning reading the news paper , just to let you know , if your ever looking for me.

IT`S A GREAT DAY AT THE BEACH

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RELAX WATCH THE SHRIMP BOATS

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SHARE THE BEACH

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MASSENGALE PARK BEACH

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MASSENGALE PARK A PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY

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SAINT SIMONS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

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DAY TRIPS From St. Simons Island

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Day trips in Coastal Georgia are only a few short miles anyway when driving . If you don`t want a day trip in the car , your choice can be a boat , or bike .Either way you`ll discover the treasures of Coastal Georgia .
Kingsland is known as Georgia`s Island connector for it`s location , It`s approximation to Cumberland Island National Seashore , The Okefenokee National Wildlife refuge , and a host of other natural wonders . Just 45 minutes south of Saint Simons Island , just off I-95 at exit 3 and 6 .
Georgia`s Historic Colonial Coastal , some of the nations oldest history , is an integral part of this area . Kingsland itself is listed in the National Register of historic places .
CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE : WAS establisted as a National Seashore in 1972 . Share your beach walk on wide , white beaches with wild ponies grazing amidst the windswept dunes . Inland , majestic live oaks and palmetto forests provide shelter for a tremendous variety of coastal birdes and other animals . History buffs will be charmed by Cumberland`s colorful past beginning about 4000 years ago when the Indians lived there . In 1881 , Thomas Carnegie , brother of financier Andrew , purchased an estate on the south end of the island , where the ruins still stand .
The ferry at St. Marys , I-95 exit 3 makes 3 trips a day so you can stay half a day or all day .
OKEFENOKEE ADVENTURES :" THE LAND OF TREMBLING EARTH " is an easily accessible wilderness encompassing 400,000 acres of wildlife , including several endangered species .
OKEFENOKEE ADVENTURES is at the national wildlife refuge`s eastern entrance in Folkston , Georgia . " GATOR HOLES " dot the lilly pad prairies and exotic birds are often sited .
DARIEN & McINTOSH COUNTY : Darien is the second oldest planned city in Georgia . Take a tour starting at the riverfront boardwalk , travel out to the RIDGE to see the picturesque Victorian - style homes of former timber barons or vist the 12,000 acre ALTAMAHA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA , a bird watching and photographic paradise . FORT KING GEORGE , the southren outpost of the BRITISH EMPIRE in NORTH AMERICA , has been reconstructed using old records and drawing . A museum follows it`s history from GUALE IND
INDIAN days to 19 th century sawmilling . In addition to the fort replica , remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible. Located in DARIEN , three miles east of I - 95 at exit 49 , or turn right into downtown off Hwy. 17 and follow the signs .
SAPELO ISLAND : is Georgia`s fourth largest barrier island . SAPELO`S 16,000 acres are managed by the Department of National Resources which oversees the habitat of pines and hardwoods forest , salt march , and more than two miles of wide , sandy beaches . Over half of SAPELO`S upland acres are designated the R.J. Reynolds Wildlife Management Area , named for the island `s last private owner . DNR guided tours also focus on evidence of SAPELO`S earlier inhabitants including tabby ruins of a sugar plantation , the R.J.Reynolds mansion , and the Gullah Community of Hog Hammocks .

FISHING : St. Simons Island , Georgia

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Fishing on St. Simons Island , Georgia is a friendly experience. Novice fisherman who my need a little friendly instruction or the experienced fisherman alike , you`ll have the best fishing trip from the professional local charter captains. These local captains fish for a living year round. All local captains are USCG licensed.They provide Licenses , Tackle , Bait , And Ice . The boats range in size and also there ammenites.Coastal Georgia`s Charter Captains Are Native To These Waters.
Weather you are going off shore or inshore fishing , fishing Coastal Georgia can be some of the most fun you`ll have with lite tackel and lot`s of action. Not to mention the most experienced and courteous Captain`s.
Treat yourself to a fishing trip during your stay with us on the "ISLAND" .
INSHORE FISHING on the Georgia Coast can be an excellent , and especially during the Winter, Fall , and Spring . Sometimes during the Summer months . If you like fishing in calm water with lots of scenery , and with opportunity to take some photos , this is a trip for you .
You`ll find "KEEPER SIZE" Redfish, trout, Flounder, and Black Drum in the back waters that engulf our coast. These fish become common occurance during the fall months.
OFFSHORE FISHING SAINT SIMONS ISLAND can be an experiance as well , as one of the best bottom fishing trips . You`ll fish for SNAPPER , GROUPER , SEA BASS , and TRIGGER FISH . If your the ANGLER that`s willing to make the run OFFSHORE , you`ll have a full day of fishing . Occasionly you will encounter AMBERJACK , PORGY , DOLPHIN , or POMPANO while bottom fishing on this type of trip.
Summer fishing trips in Georgia , you can have some of the biggest fish on your hook . TARPON , JACKS , SPINNER SHARK , FINE TOOTH SHARK , BONNETHEAD SHARKS , BLACK NOSE SHARKS , and many others are plentiful .
This time of year is some of the best fishing. Just offshore of our local beaches , you can fish for , Bull Redfish , Sharks , Trout , Flounder , School Size Red Fish , also other live bait predators.
Tarpon battles are great , they range in size from 100 lbs. with full intention of throwing your hook . August can be some of the most exciting Tarpon fishing of the season . Also you will have Sharks that range in size from 20 lbs. to 150 lbs. The Black Tip Spinner Shark is one of the most hardest fighting shark in their size range , at over 100 lbs. , you will find anywhere.
What makes Coastal Georgia SUPERB FISHING is our immense estuary system and plentiful bait fish supply .
To find out more vist us at www.golfleisuretime.com , Let leisuretime help you put your vacation package together .

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Saint Simons island , Georgia

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The result is that Saint Simons Island becomes a place that people seek , A place where memories begin :
Saint Simons Island is where everyone wants to be . The special blend of distant familiarity and island mystique has drawn visitors and long term residents to the island for centuries.
The subtropical beauty and bountiful natural resources then , as now , seduced new comers with promise of paradise.
Saint Simons Island has enjoyed a rich and diverse history that sets it apart from most places. You are welcome to explore this history as you visit locations around the island.
One of Georgia`s Golden Isles , " The Island " as people fondly refer to it , lies east of Brunswick in Glynn County . Accessible by causeway , the island is some four miles from the main land .
But even before the causeway existed , visitors found their way to the beaches. The ocean breezes laden with sea and salt , and beaches that wax and wane with the tides.
The result is that Saint Simons Island becomes a place that people seek , a place where memories begin.
Author Eugenia Price , who discovered the island in the 1960`s ,made it a tourist destination for many of her readers , when she characterized the island as having a " special cosmos ".
Before you know it , the island will capture your heart.
Welcome to Saint Simons Island , Georgia

Saint Simons Island , Georgia: Vacation Rentals

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There are a few patterns to consider when looking for a St. Simons Island , Vacation Rental .
You`ll pay more for the houses and resorts by the ocean , no matter what time of year.
But if you can decide on what you want to spend there are a multitude of choices for vacation rentals around the island.
Or, if you perfer , stay in a beautiful quite neighborhood where you can feel at home. This charming Two Bedroom , Two bath , home is available for rent . It comes fully equipped , kitchen ,cooking utensils , dishwasher , microwave , refrigerator , washer/dryer , cable tv , dvd, vcr , stereo , cd player , phone , air conditionning , fire place , patio , gas grill , linens provided . Ranging in price from 200.00 per night to 1500.00 weekly to 1980.00 monthly , depending on the season.
You can call anyone of a number of local real estate agents to arrange a vacation rental . Tell them exactly the type of home you`re looking to rent and they will find it for you . If your the more adventurous type , you can get a bit more bang for your buck by researching the numerous websites on the internet. And , if you`ve got any familarity with the island , you`ll likely to find exactly what you want without much trouble.
Leisure Time Properties Inc. provides detailed information on island rentals.
Vist us at www.golfleisuretime.com

Happy New Year ....

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Happy New Year From Saint Simons Island :
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Saint Simons Island,Georgia

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February Special :Stay With Us For A Three Day Minimum And Receive 18 Hole Of Golf Each Day.
If You Don`t Golf , Then Tennis : Receive 3 Hours Of Tennis Time Per Day.
Or Use The health club , with his/her sauna ,Pool , free weights , tread mills and more...... Choice Is Yours .
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