Sea Island...

Our trip was actually setup around going to Sea Island, which is on St. Simmons Island. Jason's dad was invited to a fundraiser for China Bible College which included a golf tournament, but was unable to attend so offered for us to go. We gladly accepted and in exchanged Don and Donna watched our kids. Seems like a fair trade. : )

The Lodge at Sea Island was our resort. It is actually one of 4 locations at Sea Island that you can stay. Sea Island is actually on St. Simons Island, GA. The four locations are spread out around the island, with The Lodge being the most exclusive. The resort was gorgeous with a golf course and beach right outside their back door. It definitely had a lodge feel with lots of wood throughout.

The main lobby.

Bagpiper who plays every evening on the back porch from 7-8 p.m.

A butler greeted us when we arrived and showed around the facilities, checked us in, took us to our room and showed us all the amenities available to us. The night before we left Jason and I found out that their butler service will upon your request take care of packing your clothes, draw a rose petal bath in you sunken tub among other things. I missed out on that opportunity.

Our room had its special touches with its own doorbell and a plaque that mentioned a king had stayed in our room. You know the kinds of things you find at most hotels you stay at.

I fully enjoyed our bathroom while we were there. It was the size of our kitchen/eating area at home, with two sinks, the sunken tub, a shower and separate room for the toilet. Just having two sinks was a treat.

At the desk in our room was stationary with our name already printed on it.  Whoa! You don't find that at the Holiday Inn. We also got milk and cookies every night delivered to our room and had our own Nespresso machine with all the supplies available, which would have been great if we drank coffee. I of course had to try one. I think I will stick with tea.

It was a 10 minute drive to go to the main fitness, spa, pool and beach area. On Tuesday and Wednesday I spent my days over at the fitness center and beach while Jason golfed both mornings. As a gift to the spouses who attended we were treated to a spa treatment, so I had a massage and pedicure on Wednesday.

Jason spent his mornings golfing at their Seaside and Plantation courses and then met me in the afternoons at the beach.

The PGA McGladrey Classic is hosted here.

The men's golf locker room.

A friendly alligator on the course while golfing.

On Monday and Wednesday evening we had dinners for the China Bible College. On Tuesday night we shared dinner with Rob and Becca Ketterling and Darin and Jayne Poli from River Valley Church in Minnesota. They have 8 different campuses with 2 of those being overseas. Jason was on a golf team with Rob and Darin. It was a great connection for Jason to be able to spend the couple of days with them. We got our pictures taken by the hotel before dinner, you can click on this link to see them - Sea Island Photography.

Our final stop on Thursday after sadly checking out of the resort was Southern Soul Barbeque. When we arrived on Monday we saw a long line in front of it and were guessing it was a good place. After eating there we wished we would have stopped a couple of more times to partake of their amazing food. We both had the pulled pork sandwich with Sweet Tea. I had a side of mac and cheese and Jason had potato salad. They had 4 different BBQ sauces, my favorite was the sweet. Oh man! You can't find BBQ like this in New Jersey.

We were living the high life while staying here that is for sure and soaked in every minute. It was such a treat to be treated so special. I didn't take many pictures because I was soaking in the time I had. This trip was such a blessing for Jason and I to be able to get away together, just the two of us. I don't think we will be waiting 20 more years to take a weeks vacation away together.