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The grand building in Georgia's National Historic District on Jekyll Island is festively decorated with glowing Christmas lights at twilight.

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Spend Christmas on Historic Jekyll Island

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The grand building in Georgia's National Historic District on Jekyll Island is festively decorated with glowing Christmas lights at twilight.

A historic building on Jekyll Island, Georgia, is decorated for Christmas at night with warm lights on the porch and bushes.

Large oak trees covered in twinkling Christmas lights glow against a colorful sunset sky on Jekyll Island, Georgia.

A tall, illuminated Christmas tree brightens a historic room with large windows on Jekyll Island, Georgia.

A large loggerhead sea turtle rests on the wet sand of a Jekyll Island, Georgia beach as people watch from the background.

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5 expert-led field trips

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3 performances

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3 performances

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Arrival day is on Monday, December 21, 2026.

Meet the group at Jekyll Island Club Resort in Jekyll Island, GA

Start of Trip: Hotel check-in and program registration begins at 4:00 PM. Dinner and orientation will follow.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 26, 2026 in Jekyll Island, GA at Jekyll Island Club Resort

End of Trip: Program concludes at 10 a.m. and check-out is by 11:00 AM.

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Jekyll Island/ Jacksonville, FL/Brunswick, GA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour from jacksonville, fl /1.5 hours from savannah, ga .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 64 miles from Jacksonville, FL / 88 miles from Savannah, GA .

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Edwards Transportation offers the largest variety of transportation options from all nearby Airports. Please visit their website for rates and options: https://edwardtransportation.com/

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Jekyll Island / Brunswick, GA

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 15 miles .

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Phone: 9122667450

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Please call in advance to verify and reserve seats. Alternate means of transportation available include: At Your Service Jekyll Errand Girl 912-577-0751; Island Transport 912-634-0113; www.uber.com; and Taxi Terry 888-694-3557.

Program Arrival Airport

Jekyll Island / Jacksonville, FL

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 60 miles .

At Your Service Jekyll Errand Girl

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Phone: 9125770751

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please call in advance to verify and reserve seats. Alternate means of transportation available include: Island Transport 912-634-0113; www.uber.com; and Taxi Terry 888-694-3557.

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Arrival day is on 12/21/2026.

Meet the group at Jekyll Island Club Resort in Jekyll Island, GA.

Start of Trip: Hotel check-in and program registration begins at 4:00 PM. Dinner and orientation will follow.

Your trip ends on: Saturday, December 26, 2026 in Jekyll Island, GA at Jekyll Island Club Resort.

End of Trip: Program concludes at 10 a.m. and check-out is by 11:00 AM..

Parking

You will only pay a $10/day entrance fee as you enter Jekyll Island State Park (price varies by season). Free parking at the hotel.

Directions

I-95 to Jekyll

By Land On I-95 take Exit 29 onto Highway 17/82 North for 6 miles to the Jekyll Island Causeway (State Road 520). Proceed on the Causeway East 6 miles to the Jekyll Island collection station (park entry fee required). Make the first left and move to the far right lane. This is Riverview Drive and takes you directly to the front of the hotel.

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