On October 3, 2014, the Wall Street Journal released an article titled “Bargain Mansions: Luxury for Less” detailing markets where luxury buyers can find high-end homes in affordable cities. The homes profiled were in St. Louis, Detroit, Toledo and Brunswick, Georgia. As the WSJ author Adam Bonislawski says, “It isn’t news that money goes […]
Today is National Dog Appreciation Day and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by taking your dog for a stroll on the beach. We are fortunate to have dog friendly beaches on East Beach, St. Simons Island. If we obey a few minor regulations, we can all have a great time! […]
Not long ago, St. Simons Island was ranked #1 among “America’s Most Romantic Towns” in a Travel + Leisure Readers’ Poll. St. Simons “was a hit with readers in romance-friendly categories such as picnicking and charming cafés.” And now, USA Today seconds the motion! In an article published on July 10, 2014, USA Today names […]
St. Simons Island has been filling up our trophy case lately! Travel + Leisure readers named St. Simons Island “America’s Favorite Beach Town” in their annual America’s Favorite Towns Survey. Coastal Living Magazine ranked St. Simons Island among “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” Travel + Leisure readers also named St. Simons Island “America’s Most Romantic Town.” […]
Each year, Coastal Living Magazine starts out with a burning question: what are America’s Happiest Seaside Towns? All seaside towns are happy, right? I mean, they’re sitting right there by the sea! With a scientific approach, Coastal Living begins with empirical evidence including reader nominations and editors’ assessment of each town’s “coastal vibe.” Then […]
Whether it’s your first time to St. Simons Island, or you visit every year, there’s always something new to discover! HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRUNSWICK Once you’ve combed the beaches, found the tree spirits and climbed the lighthouse, you might want to head over the bridge to Historic Downtown Brunswick. Just seven short miles from St. Simons […]
photo by Christine Ruffo (christineruffo.com) 4th of July week is a favorite time of year on St. Simons Island. For 60 years, the St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival has been held in the Pier Village, welcoming all ages to celebrate! Sunshine Arts & Crafts Show – July 4-6, 10:00am – 5:00pm Friday through Sunday, […]
St. Simons Island summers feature two concert series where guests enjoy ocean breezes and great live music on Sunday evenings. Both guests and residents gather outside to wrap up summer weekends. Don’t miss one of the Island’s favorite summer activities! Jazz in the Park The Jazz in the Park series is sponsored by Golden Isles […]
The St. Simons Island beaches are enjoyed by residents and visitors all year long. As we gear up for summer, here’s everything you need to know to enjoy a day at the beach, St. Simons Island style! SWIMMING AND SAFETY Because St. Simons Island is the westernmost point on the East Coast, the shoreline has […]
In a recent article in Barron’s, the financial magazine reports that luxury home sales and construction are picking up in some markets. Overall, the media sales price of $1 million-plus homes dropped 3.6%, but several markets saw substantial increases. Barron’s identifies Sea Island, Georgia as the top luxury second home market. With median prices that […]