Valentines Day Getaways Valentines Day Getaways are the gift to give. It's not too early to start thinking of ways to say "I love you!" The days of sweets and romance is just around the corner and planning for something extra special is easy with the Gift Of Travel...
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Destination: Family Holiday 2021 Tips
Family Holiday 2021 Travel Welcome to Barrier Islands Family Holiday 2021 is coming soon. For many of us, 2020 holidays were spent in separate homes …. Away from love ones. This year we want to be together celebrating, connecting and feeling the holiday spirit in...
Destination: Georgia Photography Fanatic Through Their Lens
The Georgia Photography Fanatic Through the Lens of A Photographer with Jay and Erin Blanton Georgia Photography Fanatic come on the show to help me answer a few questions I have been thinking about. Have you ever wondered how photographers know “this is a good...
Destination: Travel near… not so far. May 13, 2017
No need to travel far. We are staying local and having fun in two great destinations. Sapelo Island and Toccoa. One is located on the coast of Georgia, and the other one is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Is it hard for you to choose between the...
Destination: Mother’s Day Travel Gear Gifts
She does it all - now show her how much she means to you. The mothers in our lives deserve Mother's Day Travel Gear gifts and there is not need for you to go searching for them. We've done the work for you. Here's our list of great items to give the mom on the road...
Sapelo Island Red Peas and Rice with Smoked Turkey
The Sapelo Island Red Peas The Sapelo Island Red Peas have a long history as a staple ingredient in the island diet. Residents have grown red peas in their gardens for generations. The Sapelo Island red peas came over on the slave ships and were planted twice a...
Destination: Georgia’s Most Romantic Places to Stay – January, 30, 2016
Georgia Public Broadcasting selected Georgia's most romantic places! And, they chose the Sapelo Island Birdhouses as one of their favorite places. We were delighted. But, before the show, we interviewed Sharon Collins, a producer with GPB TV for a tease about the...
Destination: Just Got Back – St. Kitts and Nevis – Sister Islands – July 18, 2015
St. Kitts and Nevis… two beautiful islands in the Caribbean. They are actually sister islands. St. Kitts has an interesting history. Christopher Columbus first spotted it in 1493. But it wasn’t colonized until 1623. Columbus sailed right by it. Today, no one is...
Let’s Get Away For a Little Romance
When many of us think of a romantic getaway, we often envision a far off place – a centuries-old castle in the mountains or a beachside villa on a private island. But these seemingly out-of-reach destinations represent a small portion of what the world has to offer. A...
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Cultural Traditions – Seine Fishing Nets
One great thing about travel is learning more about culture and people. The people on Sapelo Island continue the tradition of making seine fishing nets, just as their ancestors in West Africa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeRVnmdHTwM
Destination: Wedding Getaways – How About a Destination Wedding – February 22, 2014
If you are one of the special couples who recently got engaged, your next step is planning the wedding of your dreams, in a place that represents your style, love for each other and a special location that will create life-long memories. Going away to get married has...
Road Trip! Make the trip your destination – you own the road trip! February 8, 2014
You can own your next road trip! Did you miss any of our tips? They're all here. Just click the links below to listen to each segment! Road Trips- Bud Hughes Car readiness Road Trips Mark Jenkins - AAA Motor Club Road Trips - Make it your...
A special evening of art and culture with Jonathan Green
When you think of artwork that captures the true characteristics of Lowcountry culture and life, world renown artist Jonathan Green comes to mind. He shares the images of his culture, his life and community through his art.... his art work takes you there. On...
Top Ten Holiday Travel Tips
Over the hill and through the woods to grandmama's house we go! It's that time of the year, where we load up the car and prepare the turkey and head to a Thanksgiving feast! And, Christmas is just around the corner so the gifts are ready to be wrapped. But,...
Destination: Summer Vacation – May 18, 2013
Listen to our top ten summer vacations ideas! Travel Bags Show 5-18-13 Destination: Summer Vacation! The summer vacation season kicks off on Memorial Day weekend. And, nothing says summer like burgers on the grill, lemon-aid and the family packed in the car heading...