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Days Inn & Suites Jekyll Island Award Winning Beachside Hotel
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Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront one-bedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, micro-fridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Continental Breakfast overlooking the Atlantic. This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA offers many things for guests to enjoy while at the hotel and on the island – great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property. Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials and packages – also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals!”
Days Inn & Suites 60 S. Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 toll free: 888-635-3003 Direct Line: 912-635-9800 Fax: 912-635-2287 ¤
Alabama Gulf Coast: Close, Yet Miles Away GuestQuest Traveler Vacation Guide takes you on a guided tour to various vacation locations. We feature information about accommodations, attractions and activities in many travel and vacation destinations. Providing you with article coverage on our advertisers, their amenities and services will assist you in making the right decision on choosing your accommodations, recreation, entertainment and more. Visit us at www.GuestQuest.com for additional advertiser information and links to their web sites. Distributed three times a year, Spring, Summer and Winter, with separate editions to Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois/ Indiana, North Carolina, Georgia/ Alabama, Tennessee/Kentucky and Virginia/Washington D.C.. Serving our advertisers and readers since 1984. For advertising information, questions or comments, call 1-800-644-8460. P. O. Box 33547, Cleveland, OH 44133. The accuracy of the information contained in these listings is the responsibility of each individual advertiser. Every effort has been made to offer upto-date information. Reproduction of editorial or graphic content in any manner without written consent of the editor is prohibited. 2
Alabama Gulf Coast is where you packages. We’re everything you want to be! Close to everything, yet want from your vacation! Sugar Sands Realty & miles away. Orange Beach and Gulf Management Shores AL vacation rentals provide 800.824.6462 a magnificent, sparkling white sandy www.sugsands.com ¤ beach where mild temperatures greet visitors year-round. Listen to the sound of the surf, unwind and release the tension, or experience our vast sporting and recreational activities, fresh seafood and great shopping that the Gulf Coast area has to offer. The magical beauty of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach AL is more than you can imagine. Let Sugar Sands Realty & Management, an Orange Beach and Gulf Shores AL vacation rentals company, help you find the perfect accommodations for your vacation. With exceptional vacation rentals and sugar white beaches, you’ll discover plenty of magnificent lodging options, including rental condominiums. Visit us online for special offers and
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ALABAMA
Welcome to Dauphin Island, AL!
Come and enjoy our little piece of paradise, dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico waters, get sand between your toes and just RELAX on Dauphin Island, AL. Come stroll some of our beaches, charter a boat to fish or to cruise, dine in our special eateries and visit gift shops and boutiques for that special item or gift. In our busy world,
we plan for tomorrow, but can’t live it until it arrives. We invite you to come enjoy Dauphin Island – TODAY. Standing guard between Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Dauphin Island is a true barrier island – complete with dunes, maritime forests, salt marshes, tidal flats and two freshwater lakes. Named “barrier” for their role
in protection of the mainland from nature’s fury of storm waves, barrier islands also prevent the inflow of salt water from the Gulf into the bays and sounds by forming a physical barrier. This process is essential to maintaining the nursery characteristics of the estuarine ecosystem. Entry to the island is made by
crossing a three-mile long high-rise bridge, which was opened in July 1982 after the original drawbridge was destroyed by Hurricane Frederic in 1979. An automobile ferry from the eastern shore also offers an entry point on the eastern end of the island. The island is approximately 14 miles long and 1 3/4 miles wide at the widest point. It is estimated
that 1300 permanent residents call Dauphin Island home. The number of residents soars during vacation and holiday times. The entire island has been designated as a bird sanctuary and thousands of visitors come to experience the annual migrations. Visit us online at www.dauphinislandchamber.com or call 877-532-8744 for details.
Premier Vacation Rentals with Boardwalk Realty Book Directly with ACP Real Estate Boardwalk Realty is Dauphin Island AL’s premier source for vacation rentals. Choose from over 70 Dauphin Island homes and condos ranging in size from two to six bedrooms and sleeping up to 16 people. All units include AC, full kitchens, cable TV, access to the Gulf Beach and numerous other amenities to help you enjoy your stay. Find rental properties for every budget and location preference including Gulf Beachfront, Beachside or Bayfront.
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Let Boardwalk Realty help you escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Come play in the surf, stroll miles of sugar sand beaches, swim, go fishing or just spend a lazy afternoon relaxing in the sun. Come stay with us and enjoy the quiet, family friendly atmosphere and beautiful beaches of Dauphin Island, Alabama’s Sunset Capital. Boardwalk Realty 1804 Bienville Blvd Dauphin Island, AL 36528 877-861-3992 www.boardwalk-realty.com ¤
Book direct with the leading local vacation rental company, ACP Vacation Rentals, on Dauphin Island, AL. ACP Real Estate, Inc. offers home and condo vacation rentals throughout Dauphin Island with a variety of choices from waterfront and water view, to “In the Pines” homes for birding. There are also Canal front homes for boaters and fishing. Several homes are pet friendly. Vacation condominiums are available in Holiday Isle, Sandcastle, The Beach Club, The Surf Club and Fish Camps.
Some owners will accept two, three and four-day rentals for that last-minute getaway at most locations. Don’t forget, we have monthly snowbird rentals waiting for you! Call and book with us direct to save up to 10% off other online booking site fees. Our staff is ready to help you. We look forward to working with you! ACP Real Estate, Inc. Dauphin Island, AL 866-861-3311 www.acpinfo.com rentals@acpinfo.com ¤
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stayNantahala Cabins & Yurts in Beautiful Nantahala, NC ~ Visit Lakes End
Are you looking for a change of scenery? Look no further than stayNantahala Cabins & Yurts in beautiful Nantahala, NC! Whether your winter vacation style is to curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book in front of one of our amazing fireplaces or relaxing in a hot tub enjoying the cool, crisp mountain
air; we provide this and more at stayNantahala Cabins & Yurts. With all there is to do in the area, like hiking the trails and discovering the amazing waterfalls, there’s sure to be exciting adventures ahead. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Nantahala Forest and Lake Nantahala!
stayNantahala offers Creekside Luxury Yurts, Mountain and Lake View Cabins and Lake Front Cabins perfect for any occasion. Accommodations range from cozy two-bedroom cabins and yurts to spacious four-bedroom cabins to suit the needs of every traveler. www.VisitLakesEnd.com ¤
Tasting Passport to the Blue Ridge Mountains The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail is NC’s only craft beverage trail featuring beer, wine, cider and mead. Always a great way to meander the Blue Ridge Mountains, a new program makes it even better. Visitors now earn cool swag with the Cheers! Trail Passport, a guide to all 23 tasting rooms. The passport costs $10 and after it has been stamped at 12 venues, it’s redeemable for merchandise. Just follow this treasure map to your choice of tasting rooms. Be sure to get it stamped at least a dozen times, then head to the Hendersonville Visitor Center to select your prize. Trail highlights include the palatial Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Bold Rock Hard Cider, the nation’s top craft cidery. Check out mountaintop vineyards in the Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region, while Hendersonville’s walkable downtown has six breweries. For details, visit www.CheersTrail.org or call (800) 828-4244. ¤
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Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded in 1732.
Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third or fourth
generation family members who are tireless in caring for them. Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤
Make it Memorable with Thomas Beach Vacations Myrtle Beach, SC Rentals Thomas Beach Vacations: Make it Memorable – When is the last time you took a real family beach vacation—the kind that results in sunburned noses, ice cream in the middle of the day, and evenings watching fireworks over the sea? The result is lifelong memories and photos viewed over and over for generations. Thomas Beach Vacations of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. wants to exceed your expectations in service and quality accommodations and make those special escapes with family
and friends extraordinary. We have a large selection of properties— ocean front homes, villas and condominiums. Whatever the size of your group, select from one to eight bedrooms with amenities such as private pools, lazy rivers, spas, workout rooms, game and theater rooms, hot tubs, and grills. Many of the rentals are within walking distance of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Wait, Fido is a part of the family vacation, too. No worries, we also have pet-friendly rentals.
The toughest part will be deciding where to stay—waterway or marsh view, golf course villa or ocean front and steps from that beautiful sand and Atlantic Ocean. Thomas Beach Vacations has been in business since 1962, many of our guests return year after year and are a part of the Thomas family. We look forward to welcoming you at Thomas Beach Vacations and turning your vacation into a lifetime of wonderful memories and traditions. Be sure to book your next vacation now with us at NMBVacations.com.
KENTUCKY
Enjoy a Water-Way-of-Life at Green Turtle Bay Resort and Marina on Lake Barkley in Western Kentucky Green Turtle Bay is the premier marina resort on Lake Barkley in Western Kentucky. Our marina and resort overlook beautiful Lake Barkley at the eastern edge of the picturesque village of Grand Rivers, Kentucky and are your vacation gateway to the Land Between the Lakes Federal Recreational Area. In a small town between two lakes, we’re offering a perfect getaway where guests can relax, boat, and spend time with their loved ones. Green Turtle Bay is a destination experience like no other. The awardwinning marina with over 450 mooring and transient slips offers electric, water, cable, private shower suites, laundry facility and more. For fuel, ice, cold drinks, snacks or a free book to read, the Marina Office and “boater’s rest area” is the place to be. The professionals at Yacht Sales make it easy for you to enjoy your own Water-Way-of-Life. Book a GEORGIA / ALABAMA ~ WINTER 2021
pontoon and enjoy some time on the a break, sit back and relax. You’re at lake in one of our brand-new boats home at Green Turtle Bay. during your stay. Exclusive amenities Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina include spa and health club, indoor 263 Green Turtle Bay Drive and outdoor pools, local grille and Grand Rivers, KY 42045 tavern, shopping, boat service and 270-362-8364 or more. Perhaps our favorite amenity 1-800-498-0428 is one you can’t see, though; a little www.GreenTurtleBay.com ¤ peace and quiet. Enjoying a Water-Way-of-Life doesn’t necessarily mean boat ownership. Experience the lake life in luxury in one of our 1, 2, 3 or 4-bedroom condominiums. Over 80 individually owned condo townhouses for vacation rental are available for your stay. Each condo is tastefully decorated and appointed in a variety of styles. All condos have fully equipped kitchens, washer and dryers, pull-out sofa, gas grill and many feature fireplaces. All rentals are complete with linens, towels and complimentary coffee. Memories made at the lake last a lifetime. So put your feet up, take FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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The Great Outdoors of Tennessee
One visit to Tennessee and it is evident this land was created for those who love the outdoors. From the Mississippi River in the west, to the Cumberland Gap and the Great Smoky Mountains in the east, Tennessee is the premier destination to discover awe-inspiring scenic beauty and thrilling outdoor adventures.
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For unparalleled outdoor adventures, Tennessee offers more than 125 lakes for fishing, 150 courses for golfing, 1,800 miles of trails for biking, 54 state parks and four national parks for camping, hiking and boating. In the east, the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompass 10 of the state’s 95 counties. World renowned for the
diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the preservation of its Southern Appalachian mountain culture, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America’s most visited national park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker’s paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails, ranging from short leg-stretchers
to strenuous treks that may require backcountry camping. However, hiking is not the only reason to visit the Smokies. Camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife watching and auto touring are also popular activities. For an adrenaline rush, The Cherohala Skyway in East Tennessee is designated as a National Scenic Byway. Route 411 winds upwards through the Cherokee
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National Forest and after 16 miles, levels out at 5,000 feet, almost a mile above sea level. The entire 43-mile stretch from Tellico Plains offers glimpses of the Tellico River, Tennessee Valley and ridgeline after ridgeline of tree-covered mountains. For more information on Tennessee’s great outdoors, visit tnvacation.com
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Visit Longboat Key for Island Inspiration, Leave with Memories for a Lifetime. Longboat Key. Pure Magic.
One can only explain the lure of Longboat Key, Florida as a combination of magical transcendence into the perfect island escape and a blissful beach playground for an exclusive and pristine vacation destination. Named as one of the top ten island destinations in the U.S. in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, the twelve-mile island is luxuriously located on the Gulf of Mexico, bordered on the
west by azure blue waters and on the east by beautiful Sarasota Bay. Long known as the hideaway of celebrities and reclusive notables, Longboat Key offers visitors a respite from the crowds while still providing the quintessential Florida beach experience. Blue skies, swaying palms, sultry breezes, playful dolphins, sandy beaches and a quiet calm welcomes the evening sunset and beckons the discerning traveler.
The island is home to a variety of vacation options, from fullservice hotels to charming authentic beachfront resorts. Combined with island-inspired cuisine at a variety of award-winning restaurants and a sprinkling of delightful island boutiques, guests can immerse themselves in a true tropical getaway. For the outdoor enthusiast, Longboat Key offers choices beyond compare. From fishing charters to
paddle-boarding, ocean kayaking and even some of the most renowned birdwatching in the country, our island home is your island adventure. An array of seasonal activities provides cultural and artistic entertainment, and year-round vacationers can experience popular, family-friendly
attractions in the Bradenton area. Visit nearby shops and restaurants, just a short drive away, all offering the perfect location for a leisurely afternoon or sunset stroll. Visit Longboat Key for island inspiration, leave with memories for a lifetime. ¤
The Shores Resort & Spa – Daytona Beach Florida Hotel Experience Located along the edge of one of the most beautiful upscale island properties – The Shores Resort & Spa offers a Distinctively Different approach to your Daytona Beach, Florida hotel experience. As the premier luxury boutique hotel in Daytona, The Shores combines the exciting spirit of Daytona with the service, style and luxury resort amenities you so well deserve. Spacious accommodations complete with feather beds, doorless Italian marble showers, 43-inch flatscreen televisions and drop-dead gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Oceanside sundeck with outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, beachfront cabanas, Tiki Bar, beachside fire pits and miles of white-sand beach. Azure restaurant, featuring signature dishes and an extensive
wine selection for indoor and beachfront fine dining. Also enjoy our Oceanview Lounge with indoor and outdoor seating with breakfast, lunch and dinner along with Sunday Brunch and an amazing Bloody Mary Bar! Tiki Hut Barefoot Beach Bar is just steps from the beach and right next to our many firepits where you can make your own Shores S’mores with the family, which are included with your overnight stay. Indulge, an extravagant spa oasis that presents guests with the ultimate in pampering and relaxation. At the Market Place we offer premium Starbucks® coffees. Every coffee we offer is expertly roasted and handcrafted all the way from the farm to you. It’s a commitment to quality that’s evident in every single cup. Stop by and enjoy a great tasting cup of freshly brewed coffee and see
for yourself. The Market Place is also a great place to discover unique gifts and sundries to include jewelry, apparel, grab and go foods, snacks and your favorite cold beverages. Indoor and outdoor function space that offers elegant settings for weddings, special occasions and reunions. Nearby access to all the fun of Daytona Beach – water sports, family and cultural attractions, motorsports, festivals, sporting events and more. The Shores has Seasonal special offers updated throughout the year. With various room packages to choose from you’re sure to find something that fits your travel needs. We look forward to your arrival. Call us at 866-934-7467 or visit us online www.shoresresort.com/specials ¤
Old Florida Charm at Bungalow Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island FL Arriving at the Bungalow Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island changes your mood almost immediately. Just past the parking lot on this quick little bend of a gulf front road, you find yourself passing through the property’s gazebo entrance. It’s an almost ceremonial rite of passage that requires you to leave your worries behind, live in your bathing suit and sandals and relinquish yourself to peace and serenity. To the unsuspecting guest, it’s an oasis within an island. Most guests are surprised to learn the property is actually a former army barracks. Today, each of the 15 charming cedar bungalows has been magically transformed into a romantic GEORGIA / ALABAMA ~ WINTER 2021
little getaway that preserves its 1930s clapboard construction and old Florida island charm. It’s a very relaxing place to stay. This beautiful place has bungalows that range from one room studio to three-bedrooms, and feature white wicker furniture, and the original architectural design of hardwood floors, bead-board walls and woodbeamed cathedral ceilings. Stepping inside one differs from most hotels. The white and beige interiors convince you immediately that the place is impeccably clean and fresh. A variety of personal touches make you feel at home when staying at Bungalow Beach Resort and its sister property, Siesta Key Bungalows –
located on pristine Herron Lagoon on Siesta Key. From plush linens, to your basket full of embroidered towels, flowers and candy . . . each visitor enjoys simple, upscale niceties that make this place special . . . without crossing the line of big, pretentious resorts. In fact, calling the place a “resort” at all seems out of sorts, since the homey feel and air of privacy leaves you often wondering if you might have the entire place to yourself. Bungalow Beach Resort 2000 Gulf Drive Anna Maria Island, FL 34217 800-799-3601 www.bungalowbeach.com ¤
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