The popular family travel website, wejustgotback.com, recently featured a new tip sheet on Jekyll Island and the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel! Correspondent Nadine Burke, her husband, and three young children stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and described it as “relaxing, comfortable and somewhat luxurious, but not pretentious.”

The Burkes loved that Jekyll Island offers tradition resort activities like tennis and golf, but at wallet-pleasing prices. They were also delighted with the children-friendly amenities like Summer Waves Water Park, bike rentals and trails, and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Thanks to Nadine, Tom, Tommy, Sophia, and Isabel, and to We Just Got Back for giving Jekyll Island an A rating!

Read all about the Nadines’ trip!

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Jekyll Island, located off the coast of Georgia near Brunswick and approximately 60 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida reports today that NO SERIOUS DAMAGE was sustained. Rain and wind caused some debris, and maintenance crews are finishing clean-up and minor repair efforts. ALL PUBLIC AMENITIES ARE OPEN, and access to the island is open and clear. The Sidney Lanier Bridge, which connects Hwy. 17 from Brunswick opened Saturday after being closed briefly due to high winds last week.

The Jekyll Island Golf facility was open Sunday, with the Pine Lakes course open for play. Indian Mound course will open Tuesday, and Oleander will open Saturday 8/30.

Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll Island was open Sunday, and will operate its normal schedule of weekends and holidays now through September.

No damage was sustained to the any historic structures in the Jekyll Island Historic District, and the Museum is open and operating a normal tour schedule.

All beaches are open and accessible. All hotels and rental cottages are open.

Debris removal is in high gear and preparations are underway for the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Guests will be able to enjoy the beautiful beach and island amenities during this traditional beach holiday weekend. Some hotel rooms are still available, check the website at www.jekyllisland.com.

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Summer Waves Water Park is having a sale on 2009 Season Passes! For only $49.95, you can enjoy unlimited access to Summer Waves during regular park hours. We saw record attendance during the 2008 season, so you don’t want to miss this great opportunity for next year! Purchase your 2009 Summer Waves seasons passes online now!

Not ready to say goodbye to summer yet? You don’t have to because Summer Waves is open in September! Check out our September times:

Monday, September 1: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Every Saturday, September 6 - 20: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Every Sunday, September 7 - 28: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Dates are subject to change without notice. Summer Waves will be closed to the public Saturday, September 27.)

You can also get Season Passes for 2009 plus the remainder of the 2008 season for only $69.95! Go to Summer Waves, located at 210 South Riverview Drive on Jekyll Island, to get these special passes.

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This Saturday, August 9th, come join the fun as Summer Waves on Jekyll Island creates tons of excitement with Guitar Hero and 80’s karaoke. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 3pm with great prizes for participants including an Apple iPod for the Guitar Hero first place winner.

Guitar Hero will be hosted from 3pm until 5pm followed by 80’s karaoke with MC Big Bert from 6pm until 8pm. Regular admission rates apply, fun and entertainment at no additional cost!

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Dolly the Dolphin threw the opening pitch yesterday, April 8, 2008 for the Glynn Academy Red Terror Baseball Team. Dolly was a big hit with the fans and the team. The Summer Waves Street Team also gave away t-shirts and passes to the park.

Look for the Summer Waves Street Team and Dolly at other local events in the surrounding area - and don’t forget, Summer Waves opens May 10th! Get your Season Passes Now! Summer Waves turns 20 years old this year, and it is going to be a SUPER BIG PARTY all season long!

Dolly’s next stop is the Glynn Academy Powder Puff Game Wednesday April 9th!

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