Driftwood, a photo by erickpineda527 on Flickr.

We've never been, but it was marketed as the old vacation spot for the blue blood rich back in the day of the Rockefellars, Goodyears, etc. Now open to the public it had some very appealing characteristics in addition to its historic relevance. There was a Turtle Rescue Center for the kids, a watermark, biking trails and fishing pier, and Driftwood Beach. This is what sold me mostly.

The island is fairly secluded and is right across the water from St. Simon's Island. The lighthouse, shopping area and photo ops meant a great weekend. it didn't disappoint.