Jekyll Island has a plethora of places to stay. One place worth noting is the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. When you enter into the hotel, you step back into the historic, palatial, oceanfront playground of such noted turn of the century tycoons as Vincent Astor, J.P. Morgan, William Rockerfeller and William Vanderbuilt. This hotel boasts romantic Victorian architecture, decadent dining halls, 15-foot cathedral ceilings, leaded art glass windows and 93 distinctly designed fireplaces. The hotel offers a variety of activities for its guests including sunbathing, horseback riding, bicycling and tennis. The hotel's rooms contain not only the opulence of yesteryear, but the modern conveniences of today's world with 32-inch color LCD televisions and iPod Dock Clock radios. Space at this historic establishment is limited so advance reservations are a must.
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel
371 Riverview Drive
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527
800-535-9547
jekyllclub.com
If eco-adventures are more your style, Jekyll Island offers that as well. One of the unique characteristics of Jekyll Island is it's connection with the Loggerhead turtles, a Federally designated threatened species, who make the Island and the surrounding water its home. Every May through August the female Loggerheads swim to the shores of Jekyll Island's Driftwood beach, dig nests in the sand and lay eggs. Visitors to the Island can walk on the beach under a moonlit sky and watch in wonder as this majestic creature works towards preserving its species. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center offers twice-nightly turtle walks during the summer months. In addition to the turtle walks, the center is open year-round and features educational programs on sea turtle conservation as well as tongue-in-cheek seasonal program such as "turtleween" and "sea-sons greetings." Hours of operation vary by season and advance reservations are suggested.
The Georgia Sea Turtles Center
214 Stable Road
Jekyll Island, Georgia
912-635-4444
georgiaseaturtlecenter.org
Looking for a little more ritz, glitz and glamour in your evening activities? Find that and gambling galore aboard the Emerald Princess II, a two-story floating casino that docks in nearby Brunswick, Georgia and offers a variety of games including a Bingo Bonanza. In addition to roulette, craps, blackjack, poker and other games of chance, this floating adult playground offers a renowned bistro, bar and nightly musical entertainment. Advance reservations are required and admission prices vary.
The Emerald Princess
1 Gisco Point Drive
Brunswick, Georgia
800-842-0115
emeraldprincesscasino.com
