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Family Fun in St. Simons Island
By Caitlin Moore

Thanks to life’s leisurely pace, plenty of outstanding
beaches, and a quaint yet fun-loving atmosphere, St. Simon’
s Island is one of those places that screams vacationer’s
paradise. You won’t find any venues for white-knuckled
adventures, neither will you see teeming cities and heavy,
polluted air. Rather, this barrier island off the coast of
Georgia seems made for relaxing in the sun, swimming in the
surf, and hanging out with the people you love in the most
privileged of surroundings.

St. Simon’s Island is located in southwest Georgia on the
Atlantic Ocean, and judging by the number of vacation
rentals located here, the secret is out that this is a wonderful
place to spend a few days. The warm weather of the Peach
State combined with stunning ocean views and an
interesting history make for an all-around fine reason to take
your mind away from the real world.

The coastline alone will keep you and your traveling
companions occupied for days on end, so bring plenty of
sunscreen and prepare to feel the incomparable sensation
of sand between your toes. Go for a tour of the shore via
kayak, swim and float to your heart’s content, fish in the
deep coves for a real whopper, or rent a boat and try out
your waterskiing skills. If you’d prefer a more low-key
approach, simply grab a towel or a beach chair and plunk
yourself down for a satisfying snooze in the late afternoon
sun.

For wildlife sightings, book a salt marsh or dolphin tour.
Guides will take you through the interesting terrain where
you’ll learn about the food chain, the vegetation, and the
species of animal that live here year round or simply stop by
for the winter. The kids will love to see the bottle nosed
dolphins (hey, the adults will too), and no one will realize that
they’re learning because they’ll be having so much fun. To
do it alone, grab a pair of binoculars and keep your eyes
peeled for pelicans, osprey, and great blue heron. Whether
you seek companionship or solitude, the natural world will be
there for you to ponder and appreciate.

If you’re interested in the historic side of things, then hop on
the St. Simon’s trolley for a tour of the island. Narrated by an
expert and designed to show off all that this Belle of Georgia
has to offer, the tour will highlight all the local points of
interest. Four hundred years of history as well as the best
places to shop and eat will keep you in a state of rapt
attention. This is the best way to get to know the island, so
be sure to consider the trolley to make your visit complete.

Neptune Park is another attraction, and makes for a great
place to take the kids. Picnic tables for low-key lunches, a
bandstand that encourages plentiful live music, a
playground for burning off energy, and fresh, salty air all
combine to create a truly idyllic getaway spot. There’s just
no way to feel anxious while you’re here, so get used to the
idea of leaving it all behind.

Older kids might want to stay active too, so in lieu of
playground time there’ll be plenty of opportunity to hit the
tennis courts, golf courses, and hiking trails. Complement
your leisure time with some healthy, heart-pumping activities
and you won’t have to worry about feeling sluggish or
gaining those pesky vacation pounds. Breathe deeply and
enjoy everything within reach, and you’ll achieve that much
sought after, ultimate feeling of refreshment.

If venturing to a land that was seemingly designed to host
the vacation of your dreams sounds like a tempting
possibility, then waste no time in making plans to visit St.
Simons Island in the near future. The vacation rental options
are plentiful, and their modern amenities and spacious
layouts make the perfect setting for a sunny, sandy, sweet-
as-a-Georgia-peach getaway. Ocean front condos and
beach side houses have a lot going for them, including the
fact that they’re disarmingly different from the usual hotel
fare you end up sampling when you travel.

Go online to start planning your trip, and be sure to check
out all the St. Simons Island Vacation Rentals that will push
this holiday to the next level.

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