Celebrate Milestones on Tybee Island
By: Brittany Howard
It feels incredible when you've reached a significant point in your life, right? You feel accomplished, excited, humbled, relieved, shocked or maybe a bit nervous (like having your first baby!). No matter the merriment, we want to honor you and the milestone you've chosen to celebrate on Tybee Island.
From your 21st birthday, 50th wedding anniversary, your new job, promotion or babymoon, the island is yours for the celebrating.
Start your getaway off right in one of Tybee Island's soothing accommodations. Our fin-ly besties at Mermaid Cottages boutique properties will "flip over" backward to make your stay memorable. The lovely Mermaid Tammy will call you to ensure everything is in place before arrival. Your bottle of champagne or, if you prefer, a six-pack of beer will be waiting. Did you know? Mermaid Cottages are social media influencers! Mer Man David will provide a special shout-out just for you, and if you're in the sharing mood, be sure to tag them as you capture your fantastic time spent at one of their lovely properties.
Having options is always good, and DeSoto Beach Vacation Properties checks off everything. Choose from their oceanfront property, DeSoto Beach Hotel, the intimate and romantic DeSoto Beach Bed & Breakfast, circa 1921 beautifully restored Georgianne Inn & Suites or from one of three charming and spacious vacation homes. This family-owned and operated establishment is more than happy to shower you with recognition no matter where you choose to visit them.
Oceanfront Cottage Rentals offers a variety of outstanding oceanfront, condos, cottages, pet-friendly and luxury island homes comfortably accommodating up to 4 - 17 guests. Their trusted staff awaits your concierge service requests before your arrival. Congratulatory roses, sweets or wine? This impressive team is at your service to take the guesswork of any desired arrangements out of your hands. Only the best for you, darling!
The resort life is even more luxurious while celebrating at Beachside Colony Resort. Aside from the incredible amenities you'll indulge in on the property, your "temporary" homecoming is celebrity worthy. Champagne and chocolates, anyone? Break open the complimentary bottle and savor the sweet treats from Savannah Sweets after reading the heartfelt note left by the team. This oceanfront hideaway will not disappoint as you drift away in the private pool or celebrate under the stars on scenic Mid Beach.
The Atlantic Ocean awaits to wave you in as you set sail on one of the island's many cruises. You'll scream, "It's the yacht life for me!" aboard Compass Sailing. Book a customized two, four or six-hour rendevous with Sweet Lowland Charters and pick up some sailing skills along the way. Crab Creek Charters knows their way around Little Tybee and a sunset picnic cruise is heavenly. Discover the backcountry, fossil hunt, go crabbing and relax with dolphins during twilight hours with Sundial Charters. Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure is quite popular with our bottlenose friends and offers private and group tours during daytime and sunset hours.
You'll feel exuberant once you've had a celebratory meal at one of Tybee Island's restaurants. Our island dining scene is more than happy to make you the highlight of the evening and our buddies at Sea Wolf Tybee are pulling out all the stops. Are you celebrating another year "younger?" Their birthday package includes napkins, confetti, candles and hats. The musical sounds of Stevie Wonder will serenade you as you blow out the candles on your complimentary dessert and wash it down with a birthday shot.
Two glasses of Cava bubbly and dessert are perfect for anniversaries as you tearfully read the beautiful card from this excellent dining staff. Sea Wolf is eager to make any milestone celebration memorable.
Laze the day away on one or all of Tybee Island's five beaches. Pack a picnic, pitch the umbrella, sink your chairs in the sand and reward yourself with a peaceful lullaby from the ocean. Set your phones to silence and allow this moment of solitude to soak in all you've accomplished. You deserve it.
A gift made with love is guaranteed when shopping in the island's local shops. Seaside Sisters offers an impressive inventory of jewelry, bags, candles (such as Mermaid Cottages), books, art and more. Next door, Kelly and Company are the aromatherapy gurus. Essential oils, soothing muscle lotion, nighttime spray and shower body oil are great ways to reward yourself.
Browse, shop and create art at the Irritable Pelican Gallery & Pelican's Palette. You'll be impressed by local works of art and their artisan workshops are sure to strike an innovative cord in visitors of all ages. A wide selection of clothes, hats, t-shirts and accessories are available at Latitude 32, and you can't leave the island without stopping by T.S. Chu's - a department store with everything you need, what you didn't know you needed, and all you want.
Here's to you; may there be countless milestones to celebrate and memories shared on Tybee Island. Until your next visit - cheers!