Bring the kids to celebrate Science, Engineering, Technology and Math at Georgia Southern University at STEM Festival 2016 in Statesboro.

This FREE fun-filled community event will be Sat. Sept. 24, 2016
10AM-4 PM.

Learn more here. 

Nessmith-Lane Building
*847 Plant Drive on the Georgia Southern Campus

50+ Exploration stations will provide hands-on activities for children young and old. Activities appropriate for elementary, middle and high school will be available.

STEM Fest activities include:

See robotics in action
Watch Planetarium shows @ GSU’s Planetarium Digistar 5 Fulldome
Learn how video games are created
Make ice-cream with liquid nitrogen
Blast off Alka-Seltzer rockets
Learn about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Learn about Georgia Archaeology with the ArchaeoBus
Participate with NASA
Go on a mission with the Army
Visit Georgia Southern Museum & see its 26-foot long Mosasaur skeleton

Free guest parking will be available in lot #32; bus parking available in lot C behind the Nessmith Lane building
Food will be available for purchase.

Institute for Interdisciplinary STEM Education, Georgia Southern University, (912) 478-2549, kagreer@georgiasouthern.edu

FOR MORE FREE KIDS’ EVENTS IN SAVANNAH & THE LOWCOUNTRY, CLICK HERE.

Civil War Candle Lantern Tour @ Fort McAllister State Park in Richmond Hill.
Sat. Oct 8, 2016 7-10 PM

See Civil War soldiers go about their evening duties. Stop in the barracks for hot cider and cookies, then prepare yourself for a blast with a cannon firing over the Ogeechee River. Tours will be held every half hour, with the last at 9:30PM.

Cost: $5-$8.

Info: 912-727-2339.

Location:
Fort McAllister State Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, 31324

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September 2016 Events @ Fort McAllister State Park

Little Brown Bat Hike
Thursday, September 15, 2016
7:30 – 9 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Astronomy
Saturday, September 17, 2016
9 – 10 p.m.
$3 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Tails on Trails Dog Hike
Sunday, September 18, 2016
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Off Trail Slough Exploration
Sunday, September 18, 2016
4 – 6 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Magnolia Trail Bike Ride
Thursday, September 22, 2016
12 -2 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required
Rental bikes are limited (first come first serve). You are encouraged to bring your own bikes.

Fort McAllister Cleanup – Your State Parks Day
Saturday, September 24, 2016
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lunch provided for volunteers.

Tails on Trails Dog Hike
Sunday, September 25, 2016
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Flora, Fauna and Fungi
Sunday, September 25, 2016
4 – 6 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Tails on Trails Dog Hike
Monday, September 26, 2016
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$2 program fee plus $5 ParkPass required

Fort McAllister State Historic Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324

MORE INFORMATION: For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email questions to FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org.

2016 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, Oct. 28-30 (Rescheduled to these new dates due to Hurricane Matthew)

Ready to swashbuckle.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday highlights include the FREE Pirate Victory Parade, 3-5PM Sat. Oct. 29; Scallywags Costume Contest; Little Matey’s Cove; Thieves Market; live music; a fireworks show & several kids’ activities such as a Ferris wheel.

That’s right, a Ferris wheel on Tybee!

Adult Tickets Prices

Buccaneer’s Ball – $40 advance | $50 at door
Friday: $12
Saturday: $15
Weekend pass: $25

There is additional cost for some activities including the Ferris wheel.

For additional information about the 2016 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, please call 912.713.2321 or visit www.tybeepiratefest.com

Friday: Thieves’ Market, Little Matey’s Cove, The Mugs of Mutiny Tavern, contests, and live music.
Saturday: Thieves’ Market, Little Matey’s Cove, The Mugs of Mutiny Tavern, The Pirate Victory Parade, performers, contests, and live music.
Sunday: Family Day! Thieves’ Market, Little Matey’s Cove, The Mugs of Mutiny Tavern

The annual free Pirate Parade will take place Sat. Oct. 10, at 3PM. Participation will include floats, marching units, dignitaries, shriners & families. Tickets are NOT needed to watch the parade.

Have you taken your kids to visit Fort McAllister State Park – a 1,725-acre Georgia state in Richmond Hill?

Saturday Sept. 3 is a great time to do so.

Labor Day Celebration @ Fort McAllister
Sat. Sept. 3, 2016 9AM- 4PM
Civil War soldiers will be firing rifles and cannons throughout the day while presenting living history programs. $8 per adult, $5 per youth, under 6 free. 912-727-2339.

Fort McAllister State Historic Park
3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
For more information, call 912.727.2339 or email FortMcAllister.Park@gadnr.org.

FOUNDERS DAY EVENTS & FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND

Aug. 25-28 in celebration of National Park Service’s 100th Birthday Weekend.

Thurs. Aug. 25, 2016
Fort Pulaski will celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a special day of events.

Free Founders’ Day Events on Aug. 25
Fort Pulaski National Monument invites YOU to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service. Special programs will include guided walks, ranger programs, cannon firings, musical performances, and concert with the Third Infantry Division Band from Fort Stewart. Come to the fort Thurs. Aug. 25 as we party like it’s 1916!

Founder’s Day Schedule (Thursday, August 25th, 2016):

10:00 AM – Lighthouse Trail Walk
11:00 AM – Guided Fort Tour
12:00 PM – Ranger Program: The National Park Service at 100!
12:30 PM – Artillery Demonstration
1:00 PM – Performance: Savannah Arts Academy
2:00 PM – Performance: Three Fold Chord
2:30 PM – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 PM – Guided Fort Tour
4:00 PM – Ranger Program: The National Park Service at 100!
4:30 PM – Artillery Demonstration
5:00 PM – Performance: Gee Gullah Ring Shouters
6:00 PM – Cake Cutting & Artillery Demonstration
6:30 PM – Concert featuring the Third Infantry Division Band from Fort Stewart

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Throughout 2016, Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah is hosting special events as a part of its Centennial Series every third Sunday of the month so visitors and locals alike can discover Savannah’s national park.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is on U.S. Hwy 80, 15 miles east of downtown Savannah. For more info, call 912) 786-5787 or visit nps.gov/fopu.

Centennial Series at Fort Pulaski
September 18–Kayaking with a Ranger
October 16–Full Moon Hike
November 20–Oystering along the Savannah
December 18–Historic District Walk

Fee information
Adults: $7
Children 15 & younger: Free

If you’ve been dreaming of a Disney Cruise, now is THE time to book! For a limited time Two Sisters Travel is offering up to $100 onboard credit when you book any Disney Cruise Line itinerary for travel by Oct. 1, 2016.

For sailings 7-nights or longer get $100 onboard credit, and $50 for sailings 3-5 nights. You’ll choose how to spend your credit; special shore excursions, relaxing spa treatments, souvenirs, photographs, for me it’s definitely a private Cabana rental at Castaway Cay!

Disney Cruise Line offers a unique vacation experience that blends entertainment and adventure with comfort and convenience.

There is something for everyone on a Disney cruise: relaxing “me” time for the adults, imaginative fun for the kids and exciting family time for all. Every voyage features the world-class hospitality that only Disney can provide, and of course, all of your favorite characters.

With four beautiful ships, convenient ports, exciting itineraries, and now an onboard ship credit up to $100, there has never been a better time to set sail on a Disney Cruise.

Hurry & contact Tara McCoy at Two Sisters Travel for a FREE vacation quote and more information. This special Disney Cruise onboard credit offer expires Aug. 15, 2016.

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Summer 2016 may be coming to a close but Two Sisters Travel doesn’t want the fun to end! For the first EVER, they’re offering a FREE Disney Gift Card up to $75 for planning a last minute Walt Disney World getaway!

That’s right… book a Walt Disney World resort & ticket package with Two Sisters Travel and they’ll give you a FREE gift card. You choose how you’ll spend it: souvenirs, Mickey Ears, or maybe even a few extra Dole Whips!

How it works:

– Book any Walt Disney World Value Resort; earn a $25 Disney Gift Card

– Book any Walt Disney World Moderate Resort; earn a $50 Disney Gift Card

– Book any Walt Disney World Resort Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort; earn a $75 Disney Gift Card

This limited offer is available for travel no later than Sept. 30, 2016. Packages must be a minimum 4-night stay with minimum 3-day Magic Your Way tickets. Combine your package with a dining plan for more value.

And you can also take advantage of special savings of up to 25% off your Walt Disney World Resort stay when you book by Aug. 31.

If you missed planning a “big” summer vacation or simply need one more hoorah before it’s back to school, this IS your chance to save AND score a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD UP TO $75 !

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime deal. Get a no-obligation quote online now or call 843-284-3241.

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5th Annual Sandbox At The Stables Fundraiser on Sept 5, 2016

The Sandbox Children’s Museum and Lawton Stables , both on Hilton Head Is., invite you & your family to “Sandbox at the Stables” this Labor Day 2016.

Everyone is invited to this community celebration on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Lawton Stables, located inside Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Is. (about a 1 hr drive from Savannah).

Activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:

Craft projects
Inflatable water slides and bounce houses
Pony rides
Facepainting by Morgan’s Mommy Facepainting People
Family games and activities (including Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Jumping by Firehouse Nutz Extreme Events)
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key. Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

Available for purchase: hot dogs & burgers fresh off the grill, snow cones, cotton candy.

Admission: $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each.

(Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines Gate ($6 per vehicle fee entrance to Sea Pines) &  ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. (there is NO Event parking at Lawton Stables)

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Labor Day.

Lawton Stables, 190 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928 tel: (843) 671-2586, www.lawtonstableshhi.com/ Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, VISIT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR HERE.

Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center – a small, free & interesting museum that’s in Okatie, S.C. near Beaufort, SC (about a 45-minute drive from Savannah) – has Pirate Saturdays on the third Saturday of each month.

From 11AM-2PM on Sat. July 16, members of the Charles Towne Few, South Carolina’s largest pirate re-enactment group, will be swashbuckling, storytelling, plundering & telling landlubbers the true stories of pirates in the Port Royal Sound area.

Admission is FREE so bring the whole family.

Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center 
Free admission
A non-profit museum dedicated to the betterment & conservation of the waters & lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem. Features include a 3,000 gallon aquarium; moons & tides exhibit; underwater sounds exhibit; Megalodon jaw; educational touch tanks.
Open 10AM-5PM Tues-Sat.
310 Okatie Hwy
Okatie, South Carolina
(843) 645-7774

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Things to do with kids in nearby Beaufort, SC

The Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center is near Beaufort, SC. After your visit, head into Beaufort for a visit. Click here for ideas of things to do with kids while visiting Beaufort.

A Night in History: American Revolutionary War Exhibit Opening
Sat. July 23, 2016, 5:30-7:30PM
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC

You are invited to travel back in time at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC. Come play war games, scavenge for treasure with pirates & enjoy light refreshments while you chat with Revolutionary & Civil War soldiers.

Suggested donation: $6 per adult will help sustain the center’s educational programs. Free for children!

To RSVP call the Morris Center at 843-284-9227 ext. 0 or email info@morrisheritagecenter.org

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Reptiles of the Lowcountry
Fri. July 29, 2016, 2PM
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Ridgeland, SC

Come see the reptiles that live among us in a presentation by Jeff Culbertson. Discover the hidden lives of reptiles and learn why they are so important to the environment. In this program, you will not only be able to look at live reptiles, but also get to hold them at the end of the show.

This program is located at the Morris Center in Ridgeland, SC. Pre-registration is recommended to guarantee a seat, but walk-ins are welcome.

To register, call 843-284-9227 or email info@morrisheritagecenter.org .

Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 Jacob Smart Blvd. S. Ridgeland, SC 29936

Are you dreaming of a Walt Disney World vacation next year? 2017 packages are now available and the Disney travel gurus at Two Sisters Travel have all the details.

Get a no-obligation quote now or if you’re unsure about when to travel, they can even review crowd calendars helping you choose the best time of year for your visit!

Booking early with Two Sisters Travel ensures the very best availability and you never have to worry about getting the best deal! They closely watch promotions and discounts, and if something becomes available that will lower your price, they automatically adjust your package, no worries!

And booking early also gives more time to pay-off your vacation, AND brag to your friends that your family is going to Disney.

Start planning your 2017 Disney vacation now! Get a quote online or call 843-284-3241! And remember, it’s the same price to book with Two Sisters Travel as it is to book direct with Disney…. all of their concierge travel planning services including dining reservations, FastPass selections, and more are all 100% FREE!

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“I See A Story: The Art of Eric Carle”

Planning a trip to Atlanta this summer?

We just got back from a whirlwind weekend there and highly recommend checking on the Eric Carle exhibit on display now at the High Museum of Art in a show called “I See a Story.”

Kids will enjoy getting a closer look at the beloved children’s book author and some of the original work that became treasured books like “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”

“I See A Story: The Art of Eric Carle” is on display at the High Museum through Jan. 8 2017.

Learn more here. 

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“Pancakes, Pancakes” Eric Carle musical

If you take your kids to the Eric Carle exhibit, you must, must, must also go see “Pancakes, Pancakes” show inspired by the Carle children’s book of the same name at the Alliance Theater Hertz Stage (located next to the exhibit)

The original music and high-energy performances are so fun and kid-friendly in this less than an hour long tribute to Carle’s work. When we went, the audience included toddlers up to older kids. My 7 & 9 year old were particularly in awe of the music and the performance by the 14-year-old show star Matt Alea, who plays Jack.

This must-see play – presented in conjunction with the High Museum of Art exhibition I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle – runs until July 10 2016.

Learn more here. 

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Tiovivo

My kids also didn’t want to leave Tiovivo – four, interactive large-scale whimsical outdoor sculptures at the High Museum of Art. Kids can slide and climb inside some of the installations which include a pig, Teddy bear, bell, & is-it-a-bunny? by Spanish artist Jaime Hayon.

Tiovivo: Whimsical Sculptures at the Woodruff Center on display through Nov. 27 2016

Lots of exciting things are happening at Walt Disney World Resort this summer with the opening of several new attractions, shows, fireworks, & more!

 Two Sisters Travel has the inside scoop of what’s new at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks.

Frozen Fans the wait is nearly over! The brand-new Frozen Ever After ride at EPCOT is scheduled to open June 21. Here you can set off on an adventurous boat tour through Arendelle. You’ll even have a new opportunity to meet the sisters at the Royal Summerhaus.

Or you can experience the Animal Kingdom Park after-dark in the first-ever night-time attractions & shows debuting on May 27. The iconic Tree of Life will awaken each night with a magical light display and you can even enjoy the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris after sunset! And for a limited-time see The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic. A live show opening on May 28 will feature memorable moments from the film combined with music & special effects.

There are even new things happening inside Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom. A brand-new Castle Forecourt stage show Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will debut on June 17th inside the Magic Kingdom. And Star Wars fans will celebrate the opening Star Wars: A Gallactic Spectacular, an elaborate, nightly fireworks show featuring music from the saga will also debut on June 17.

It’s definitely not too late to plan your summer getaway to Walt Disney World to experience all of these exciting new attractions with your family. Book now and save up to 25% off your resort-stay at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Get a no-obligation quote online or call 843-284-3241 for information.

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Piccolo Spoleto 2016 – which runs from Fri. May 27-Sun. June 12 – is the official outreach festival to Spoleto in nearby Charleston, SC. (about a 90 minute drive from Savannah)

The annual Piccolo Spoleto is a fun, laid-back, kid-friendly time featuring music, dance, parades, story-telling and more.

Your kids will love the Seed and Feed Marching Abominable community band & don’t miss the free outdoor concert at the US Customs House that kicks off the festival this Fri. May 27.

See the entire Piccolo Spoleto schedule here. 

For non-Piccolo Spoleto fun, be sure to check out our list of 12 Things To Do With Kids in Charleston by clicking here.

Piccolo Spoleto 2016, May 27-June 12 2016, Charleston, SC

Universal Orlando Resort’s most popular promotion is back and Two Sisters Travel has all of the details!

Get your 3rd day FREE when you book a Univeral Orlando Resort vacation package including your onsite hotel stay and 2 day ticket. You’ll have more time to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Despicable Me Minions, and more of your favorite characters with your family! Enjoy special vacation package benefits including Early Park Admission & complimentary transportation.

Don’t have any summer vacation plans yet? Universal Orlando Resort makes the perfect last-minute destination. Take in a long weekend of adventure and fun for less than $90 per person, per day for a family of 4.

The 3rd Day Free offer is only valid on packages with park-to-park tickets, and available travel through December 31, 2016.

Get your no-obligation Universal Studios vacation quote now or call 843-284-3241 for details.

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Sandbox at the Stables
Memorial Day Monday, May 30 2016
10AM-2PM

The 5th Annual Sandbox at The Stables Fundraiser at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:
Craft projects
Inflatable water slides and bounce houses
Pony rides
Facepainting by Morgan’s Mommies Facepainting People
Family game and activities
Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Jumping by Firehouse Nutz Extreme Events
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf
New This Year will be a raffle for (2) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets
and (4) One Day Hopper Disney World Tickets
(restrictions and blackout dates apply)

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key! Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

Hot dogs & burgers plus refreshments including snow cones and cotton candy, all available for purchase.

Location

Lawton Stables
190 Greenwood Dr
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
($6 for vehicle pass for entrance into Sea Pines Resort)

Admission

Admission: $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each. (Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)
Plus $6 for pass for entrance into Sea Pines Resort

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines and ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

Learn more here. 

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Sea Turtle Exhibit

The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. has recently acquired (in a partnership with Edventure Children’s Museum and a grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services) a new exhibit that tells the story of our local loggerhead sea turtles and their importance Hilton Head Is. and their natural habitat.

The Sandbox has part of it on display in their “Turtle” room at the museum. Come by and take a look.Remember, LIGHTS OUT at 10pm, cover up holes on the beach and leave a clear path for the turtles to nest during sea turtle nesting season May 1-October 1.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Coastal Georgia State Parks May 2016 events include:

Marsh Walk with Dr. Charlie Belin
Wed. May 18, 5-6PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
Join one of the region’s marsh ecology experts as he leads a hike into the marsh surrounding Wormsloe, providing a fascinating look into plant and animal life. Register in advance. Come prepared to get muddy. $4.50-$10. 912-353-3023.

Colonial Toys & Games
Sat. May 21, 2016 1-4PM
Fort King George Historic Site – Darien
Play old-fashioned games like tug of war, rolling hoops, quoits, nine pins, cup and ball. $4.50-$7.50 912-437-4770.

Kids in the Parks Day
Sat. May 21, 2016 1PM
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah
Bring the kids out to enjoy outdoor games, our museum with live animals, trails and playgrounds. $5 parking. 912-598-2300.

Kids in the Parks Day
Sat. May 21, 2016 10AM-4 PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
In addition to the sites’s normal tours, there will be few fun activities planned for the day that will be open and available for kids of all ages. $4-$10. 912-353-3023.

Memorial Day Commemoration
Sat. May 28, 9AM-4PM
Fort McAllister State Park – Richmond Hill
Pay tribute to our fellow patriots who served our country throughout the years with a commemoration and reenactment. Cannon & musket firings, Civil War-era demos & lots of family fun. 912-727-2339.

War of Jenkins’ Ear
Sat. May 28, until Mon. May 30, 10AM-4PM
Wormsloe Historic Site – Savannah
Wormsloe will commemorate Georgia’s role in the 1739-1748 war between Britain and Spain. A brief presentation at the Visitor Center will be followed by a walking tour of the site. The program will also include military drills & black powder weapons demonstrations. $4.50 – $10. 912-353-3023.

Memorial Day at Fort Morris
Mon. May 30, 11AM-3PM
Fort Morris Historic Site – Midway
This coastal fort will present hourly Revolutionary War soldier talks and musket and cannon demonstrations. Enjoy the beautiful vista from the earthen fort, over the Medway River and out through St. Catherine’s Sound, a view that has changed very little over hundreds of years. $3-$4.50. 912-884-5999.

The FREE DINING promotion at Walt Disney World is back for select dates this fall and winter. If you’ve been considering a Disney vacation, this promotion is one of the most popular offers!

For 2016, the available dates are Aug. 23-Oct 1; Nov. 15-21; Nov. 26-28; and Dec. 10-21. Free dining is being offered to guests for their entire length of stay as long as your arrival date is within the promotion dates.

FREE Dining Plans are available at select Walt Disney World Resorts and require a minimum 3-night stay with 2-day Magic Your Way ticket with Park Hopper or Water Park upgrade.

Guests staying in a Value Resort will receive the Quick-Service Dining Plan and guests in Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa Resorts receive the Disney Dining Plan. You can even upgrade your dining plan by paying the cost difference between your complimentary plan and the plan you want.

This is a very popular time for Two Sisters Travel clients to try out the Deluxe Dining Plan.

Availability is extremely limited, and dining reservations are already open for most of these dates, so let’s get your FREE DINING vacation package secured now!

Contact Two Sisters Travel now for your no-obligation vacation quote or details. Remember: Two Sisters Travel travel planning services are 100% FREE!

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No matter your idea of fun, from thrilling to relaxing, from family-entertainment to an adults-only escape, a Royal Caribbean cruise has it!

This is truly a vacation that everyone can enjoy!

And from now until May 1st take advantage of special deals on 2016 and 2017 sailings:

Half off Second Guest in Cabin
FREE Gratuities
BONUS upgrades on select 2017 itineraries

For families Royal Caribbean offers exciting amenities like the Dreamworks Experience, where you get to meet some of your favorite characters from Shrek & Madagascar. Or combine your cruise vacation with a Universal Studios Land & Sea package.

If you’re looking for more of a couples-only escape, you’ll enjoy plenty spaces onboard just for adults!

There are even a few summer cruise deals sailing from Tampa, Port Canaveral, & Fort Lauderdale. Hurry, book your Royal Caribbean Cruise Vacation before these deals are gone!

Contact Tara McCoy for your no-obligation vacation quote or call 843-284-3241 for details and let’s start planning your cruise getaway!

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You only have 18 summers with your kids before they go off to college! It sounds crazy when you think of it that way. How many summers do you have left, and how will you make the most of it?

Here are a few great deals to help you celebrate this summer:

Walt Disney World

Come and check out Animal Kingdom’s NEW attraction, Rivers of Light. This new nighttime water and light show encompasses dazzling special effects and music to celebrate the kinship of all living things at the Tree of Life. Debuting later this month, be sure to put it on your calendar for your summer Disney trip! Book now and save up to 30% off your resort stay this summer. Room, tickets & dining packages priced from $125 per person, per day. Get a Walt Disney World quote online now or call.

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Cruise the Caribbean this summer, and for a limited time Buy One Guest, Get Half Off Next Guest + 25% Off the Kids, PLUS Free Gratuities. And with multiple ships & itineraries there’s something for everyone! Sail the Freedom of the Seas this June on a 7-Night Western Caribbean itinerary for less than $140 per person, per day! Get a cruise vacation quote online now or call  843-284-3241.

All-Inclusive Resorts

Want to take the family to an all-inclusive resort?? Well, kids can stay FREE at Nickelodeon’s Punta Cana Resort! Kids ages 0-12 can play, stay and eat for free when they share a room with two adults. Good for travel between May 13, 2016 and December 18, 2016. Five-night resort packages from only $90 per person, per day. Get a vacation quote online or call Two Sisters Travel for information & personalized pricing at 843-284-3241.

It’s not too late to plan your summer vacation. And when you book with Two Sisters Travel, they’ll take all of the stress out of planning so all you’ll need to do is pack your bags.  Two Sisters Travel concierge travel planning services are FREE. It’s the same price to book with Two Sisters Travel as booking on your own! Get a no-obligation vacation quote online now  or call 843-284-3241 to start planning your next getaway.

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Pick Your Package

Need some ideas on how to spend your time @ Holiday Inn Resort @ Jekyll Island, which is just an easy 90 minute drive from Savannah?

Book a package and get everything planned out before you arrive.

Turtle Package
Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Hospital with this great package Package includes Guestroom accommodations, 2 tickets to the GA Sea Turtle Center, 2 tickets for bike rentals, daily breakfast for 2 adults and a welcome amenity.
Starting at $169 per night.

Golf Package
Jekyll Island has been one of America’s premiere golf destinations since 1898 when Jekyll Island Club members designed and built the first golf course on the island. Experience one of Jekyll’s 3 premier golf courses with this package. Includes guestroom accommodations, 1 round of 18 holes of golf with shared cart, and daily breakfast for 1 adult.
Starting at $204 per night.

Jekyll Romance Package
Rekindle that lovin’ feeling on the ocean at the new Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island. Your amorous escape awaits with our Jekyll Romance Package. Includes accommodations, Breakfast for 2 adults, Chocolate covered strawberries, a chilled bottle of champagne with souvenir champagne flutes in your room, and a 1 hour bike rental to explore the island.
Starting at $189 per night.

Book by calling 912.635.2211 or 888.HOLIDAY or selecting the package online.

See our list of things to do with kids on Jekyll Island here. 

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Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island, 701 North Beachview Dr, Golden Isles, Georgia, (912) 635-2211 www.hijklresort.com On Facebook here.  Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

During Easter weekend, the oceanside Holiday Inn Resort on nearby Jekyll Island will hold an Easter egg hunt, Easter bunny Olympics-style games, “find the Easter Bunny scavenger hunt,” live entertainment & much more!

Around Jekyll Island, participate in the Easter Bonnet Parade & Easter Egg Stroll.

Book early & save up to 20 percent off your room rate.

Phone Number: 912.635.2211 or 888.HOLIDAY.

Book online here. 

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Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island, 701 North Beachview Dr, Golden Isles, Georgia, (912) 635-2211 www.hijklresort.com On Facebook here.  Holiday Inn Resort on Jekyll Island is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Lowcountry Cuisine on Menu at Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC

Exhibit Opens with Cook-off, Live Music, Kid Zone

Roots: The Lowdown on Lowcountry Cuisine, the upcoming exhibit at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, opens with a day full of festivities, including a community cook-off, on April 30, 2016 from 11 am to 5 pm. The event is family friendly with a kid zone, food trucks, live music, workshops, local artisans and living history reenactments.

The community cook-off is an opportunity for anyone to show off their culinary skills in two categories: Lowcountry Boil and Barbeque. Entries can be cooked on site or brought to the event already cooked. Either way, the dishes will be judged by a select panel and prizes will be awarded. Those who want to participate in the community cook-off should call the Morris Center to sign up before April 20, 2016.

For more information call 843-284-9227 or visit Morrisheritagecenter.org.