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And the winner is…

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

In June’s issue of Beachscape, Summer Waves held an exciting contest for guests to vote online for their favorite Summer Waves attraction. Hundreds of votes were received but only one winner could be chosen; Minerva Young from Jacksonville, Florida was chosen Wednesday, June 19 as the lucky winner for a week-long getaway for her family to the luxurious Jekyll Island Club Hotel! The getaway package also includes Club Juniors, a great day camp for the kids.

Wait; there’s more! The winning Summer Waves Water Park attraction is Turtle Creek with 26.9% of votes, trailed by the Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool at 21.2%. Turtle Creek is a half-mile lazy-river ride that takes you through the heart of Summer Waves at a relaxing 3mph for all the relaxation that a person could ask for; guess we can say the guests are a bit lazy these days.

 

Vote for your favorite Summer Waves attraction!

Friday, May 30th, 2008

Summer Waves, Jekyll Island’s very own water park, is celebrating is 20th birthday this year! Whether you are looking for a thrilling splash down a giant water slide or a peaceful float down a lazy river, Summer Waves has something to offer for everyone. Is there a Summer Waves attraction that makes your summer complete? Now is your chance to vote for your all-time favorite activity! Visit www.summerwaves.com/vote to make your choice and enter to win a week at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel!

Who’s got waves? We’ve got waves and so much more to cheer about! Summer Wave’s Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool is open with unbeatable wave action. Catch a wave with friends and family and you’ll have something to cheer about too!

How do you escape hot summer days? With thousands of gallons of cool, clean, refreshing water, let Summer Waves Splash Zone show you how to beat the heat! Also kid-friendly, this area allows parents to relax and enjoy watching their children explore their natural fascination with water. That’s the main reason why the Splash Zone is an ideal addition to Summer Waves. So, take aim and enjoy blasts of fun for everyone!

Ahoy Matey! Dare to walk the plank and take a plunge down the deepest, darkest black hole of Pirate’s Passage. Towering 5-stories in the coastal Georgia sky and magnifcent views of the surrounding marshlands, this high thrill inner tube ride is only for the bravest of pirates.

Grab a float and begin your journey as you gently glide along our guest’s favorite attraction. This half mile river ride adorned with beautiful landscaping, takes you through the heart of Summer Waves at the turtle crawling pace of 3 mph. It’s great for a quick dip or an entire day of relaxation.

Can you survive the twists and turns of Hurricane and Tornado? These two furies of nature will send you curving downward for 330 ft. into a refreshing pool of water.

Specially designed for our smaller guests, the Kiddie Pool area provides hours of play with two kiddie slides, waterfalls and numerous water features. Complete with plenty of shade, a nearby snack kiosk and restroom facilities, you bring the children and we’ll bring the fun!

Whether spiralling down the thunderous 150 ft. fully enclosed twisting slide known as Thunder, or enduring the lightening speed of a 32 ft. plunge into total darkness known as Lightning, the choice is YOURS! For a slide the whole family will enjoy, grab a a double tube and float merrily along Flash Floods where “life is nothing but a dream!”

Summer Waves on Jekyll Island is the coolest way to spend your summer. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for Dolly the Dolphin and all of her Summer Waves friends as they celebrate the park’s 20th birthday in a splashtacular way!