Jekyll has totally transformed itself in the last few years. We enjoy the historic Millionaires Village. No other island or place has anything like that. Or Driftwood Beach. It’s almost unworldly. Lots of good places to eat too. We like staying at the Westin, the Jekyll Club Hotel and Villas by the Sea at Driftwood Beach. Villas’ condos are all privately owned and some are ok while others are beautiful. The complex recently underwent a total exterior renovation and we love staying there. We like having more room in a condo and being next to Driftwood Beach. The Westin is a favorite too. They even let us bring our dog. Even provided a bed and bowls for him. Not many elegant hotels allow that.
You are right about Soul Food BBQ on St Simons. Love it. The BBQ at the Love Shack in the Jekyll Market is almost as good if you’d rather not drive to St Simons.

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Posted by PJinAtl

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Posted on 3/29/23 at 2:02 pm to SaturdayNAthens

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Jekyll has totally transformed itself in the last few years.

We used to vacation at Jekyll every year from the late 70s through mid 80s when I was a kid. Typically rented a house a couple of blocks off the beach along Capt Wylly Road. I remember we'd go over to one of the golf courses right before sunset to see the gators that hung out there. Also remember they had a small outdoor theater that would put on different productions during the summer.

It's probably been 25 years since I was there at all. Need to plan a trip back to see how it has changed. I wish The Emmeline and Hessie restaurant was still over on St. Simons.

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