The Coastal Isles and the Okefenokee: Places to Explore
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Sea Island
Tiny Sea Island—with a full-time population of less than 400—is one of the nation's wealthiest communities. Established by Howard Coffin, the wealthy Detroit auto pioneer who also owned Sapelo Island in the early 20th century, Sea Island has been a getaway for the well-heeled since 1928, when Coffin opened the elegant Cloister hotel that sits at the heart of this posh island retreat. Today Sea Island is a gated community accessible only to registered guests of the hotel and Sea Island Club members.
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Travel Deals in The Coastal Isles and the Okefenokee
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $59 & up -- Atlanta Hampton Inns on Sale w/Breakfast & Wi-Fi Hampton Inns of Atlanta
- $119-$150 -- Centennial Park Hotel in Downtown Atlanta Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown
- $20 per day -- Rent a Chevrolet Cruze in Atlanta Sixt Rent a Car
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T — $148 American Airlines
* Some taxes, fees additional
