GuestQuest Georgia / Alabama Spring 2021

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Award Winning Beachside Hotel Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront onebedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, microfridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Continental Breakfast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

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 Pg 2

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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.

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– 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 ¤

Visit Clearfield County PA The backwoods. backroads. backwaters. of Clearfield County have a summer adventure waiting for you. Enjoy 102 miles of clean water, pure air and an ecosystem unlike anywhere else. Explore miles of protected streams where the lakes are streaming with bass, walleye and northern pike.

Summer is the perfect time for those looking for more of a river adventure. Bring your kayak/canoe to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River or paddle one of our lakes and enjoy breath taking scenic views.

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Enjoy a relaxing day at DuBois Country Club, Eagles Ridge, Kenterra, Beechwoods or Treasure Lake. Stop

by Dr. Doolittle’s or Fun Central and enjoy some mini golf.

Let Visit Clearfield County help you plan your weekend away from home. Visit our website www.VisitClearfieldCounty.org for road trips, packages and the perfect place to spend the night. Like us on Facebook to share your backwoods. backroads. backwaters. experience.

Call us at 814-765-5734. ¤

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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 CheersTrail.org or call (800) 828-4244. ¤

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Zoder’s Inn & Suites - Southern Charm near Smoky Mountains Where do you stay in Gatlinburg, when you want to enjoy your accommodations by the stream, secluded from the hustle and bustle of town, yet within walking distance to

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many of the wonderful restaurants, exciting attractions and various shops? You stay at Zoder’s Inn & Suites!

You have the option of staying in a cozy cottage for two or a suite that

can accommodate a family of eight.

Each room or suite offers you a flat screen TV, a mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi, and all the suites have fireplaces.

The majestic Great Smokies

Mountains are inviting you to come visit! No matter how active or how tranquil you want your vacation to be, we cordially invite you to your mountain home away from home at Zoder’s Inn & Suites.

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Zoder’s Inn & Suites Gatlinburg, TN 877-912-1878 www.zoders.com ¤ See ad below

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SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina’s Hammock Coast

Underneath sorbet-colored skies, you’ll find the four quiet beach communities of “South Carolina’s Hammock Coast”: Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet and Garden City.

On the Hammock Coast are spacious beaches and pristine salt marshes, offering chances to soak up the sun, spirit away on a kayak

or even catch fish and blue crabs for dinner. Perfectly situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, the Hammock Coast is serviced by two major airports.

Pawleys Island, one of America’s oldest seaside resorts, has been named one of the best beaches in the world. As the birthplace of the rope hammock, relaxation has a long

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, SC! Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities and lots of southern hospitality! Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 21 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hookups, including Wi-Fi. Concrete pads are available on 656 campsites.

While the kids are still in school our pace is mellow, but the fun and sun

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never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in our store, let us do the cooking! Need RV and golf cart service or supplies?

We have you covered. No RV? Book one of our vacation rentals to enjoy our park!

Ranked in the Top 1% of campgrounds in America, we hope you come stay with us!

Ocean Lakes Family Campground Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Campsites: 877-506-1053 Rental Houses: 800-845-2229 www.OceanLakes.com ¤

history here. (And gave inspiration the region’s moniker as the “Hammock Coast.”)

Litchfield Beach, just north of Pawleys, earned TripAdvisor’s designation as one of the Top 10 beaches in America!

Murrells Inlet, proudly known as the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” was originally a fishing village on a protected inlet. Today, the community boasts some of the best seafood in the South! The southern

portion of Garden City overlooks Murrells Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views in every direction.

Between the business districts of Murrells Inlet and Litchfield are two of the Hammock Coast’s most famous and award-winning attractions – Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park. Recognized as one of the top birding spots on the East Coast, the state park offers camping and access to a pristine undeveloped

beach. Just across Ocean Highway is Brookgreen Gardens, a 9,127-acre botanical and sculpture garden that has drawn visitors since 1931.

Dotting the Hammock Coast are also several award-winning golf courses, many built on former rice plantations that provide a graciously Southern golf experience. Three of Golf Magazines’ “Top 100 You Can Play” are here, in fact.

Visit HammockCoastSC.com today for more information! ¤

Plan Your Memorable Family Vacation Along the Hammock Coast Pawleys Island Vacations with the Dieter Company You’ll find the vacation rental that fits your needs among the luxurious oceanfront homes, oceanview rentals and quaint condos in Litchfield by the Sea, North Litchfield, South Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island with the Dieter Company Real Estate Sales & Rentals. From the popular summer season, to the uncrowded fall, and amazing monthly winter rental deals,

our rental accommodations are available any time of the year.

Whether it is a relaxing, shellseeking stroll to actively paddling a kayak, there are activities for the entire family. Award-winning golf courses, tennis, chartered fishing excursions, abundant seafood and shops to peruse will all make your stay memorable. Take a guided

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plantation tour, explore the beach by bike or venture north to the bright lights and attractions of Myrtle Beach.

Book now and plan your memorable family vacation along the Hammock Coast! www.VacationPawleysIsland.com 800-950-6232 ¤ See ad next page

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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

The island is approximately 14 and thousands of visitors come to miles long and 1 3/4 miles wide at experience the annual migrations. the widest point. It is estimated Go online to visit that 1300 permanent residents call www.dauphinisland Dauphin Island home. The number of chamberofcommerce.com residents soars during vacation and or call 877-532-8744 holiday times. The entire island has for details. been designated as a bird sanctuary ¤

Alabama Gulf Coast: Enjoy the Beautiful Beaches of Dauphin Island Close, Yet Miles Away Premier Vacation Rentals with Boardwalk Realty Alabama Gulf Coast is where you

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.

Let Boardwalk Realty help you

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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.

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 ¤

want to be! Close to everything, yet miles away. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores AL vacation rentals provide a magnificent, sparkling white sandy 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.

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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 packages. We’re everything you want from your vacation!

Sugar Sands Realty & Management 800.824.6462 www.sugsands.com ¤

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FLORIDA

Start Your Family’s Vacation Tradition

Moonspinner is located on the far east end of Panama City Beach, adjacent to St. Andrews State Park.

Our property has a large grass area and natural dunes with over 700 feet of beautiful beachfront. With a large heated pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, tennis and basketball court and exercise room, there is always something to do. Each of our 2- and 3-bedroom units come fully equipped with all the comforts of home –

including free Wi-Fi. Our beach service (March to October) offers dolphin tours, wave runners, parasail rides and beach chair rentals. If you enjoy fishing, hiking, bicycling or just being part of nature, St. Andrews State Park is only steps away.

Nestled on the quiet end of

Panama City Beach, we are only minutes away from popular dining spots, marinas, boat rentals, tour and fishing excursions, and a lot more.

Come make vacation memories with your family.

Moonspinner Condominiums 1-800-223-3947 www.Moonspinner.com ¤

The Summerhouse – Your “Home Away from Home” Enjoy the bright Florida sunshine, blue-green waters and pearly white sandy beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast at The Summerhouse, one of the best Panama City Beach FL Condos.

Whether staying a few days or months, we invite you to bring your family to stay at the beautifully decorated units at the Summerhouse. Amenities include two beachside pools, hot tub, kiddie pool, shuffleboard, racquetball, tennis court, game room, picnic area with gas grills and WiFi.

The Summerhouse is located on the east end of Panama City Beach, just minutes from restaurants, attractions, fishing, boating, golf and shopping.

Don’t settle for a “regular” beach rental when you can enjoy your family vacation at the Summerhouse. Make The Summerhouse your “home away from home.”

The Summerhouse Condo 6505 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408 1-800-354-1112 www.summerhousepc.com ¤

A Tropical Island Getaway on Florida’s Gulf Coast A variety of personal touches make you feel at home when staying at Siesta Key Bungalows 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. The homey feel and air of privacy leaves you often wondering if you might have the entire place to yourself.

Located approximately 55 miles south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Siesta Key is an eight-milelong barrier island connected to Sarasota by two bridges. While all the conveniences of modern life are easily accessible, Siesta Key is still remote enough to give one a feeling of old Florida. The beaches are refreshingly natural with white quartz sand perfect for castle building and it stays cool on hot days!

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