This year's conference will be held at historic and beautiful St. Simons Island, Georgia. St. Simons Island is located off the Georgia coast about halfway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida.
St. Simons Island is rich in history and natural beauty. Established as an English settlement in 1736 (two years after the founding of Savannah), Fort Frederica served as a buffer against the Spanish insursion from Florida. During the colonial period, St. Simons was home to John Wesley, the minister of the colony who founded the Methodist Church. In the 1800s, the island was filled with large cotton plantations. After the civil war, these plantations were destroyed and St. Simons began its rise to become a multicultural paradise for both residency and vacationing.
Lodging
All conference meetings will be held at the King and Prince Hotel. Rooms are available from $ 153 and up. When making room reservations, please say that you are attending the conference.
Call the King and Prince Hotel at
1-800-342-0212. For the reference, please use Distance Learning Administration Conference.
Here are some other nearby hotels (within a few minutes drive):
Ocean Inn And Suites
Village Inn and Pub
Ocean Inn and Suites - Luxury boutique hotel
within walking distance of village.
$179 and up www.oceaninnsuites.com
(912) 634-2122
Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse - quaint, near shops and the beach
$ 134.10 and up www.stsimonsinn.com (912) 638-1101
Village Inn and Pub - very charming, unique & romantic
$ 160 - $ 220 www.villageinnandpub.com (888) 635-6111
Hampton Inn
$ 119.00 and up
(912) 634-2204
Best Western Island Inn
$ 80.00 night and up
(912) 638-7805
There are also 2 bedroom condos available at the King & Prince 1-800-342-0212
Directions
Air transportation is available into nearby Brunswick Georgia (15 miles) as well as international airports in Savannah (60 miles) and Jacksonville (60 miles). If arriving by air into Brunswick, you will need to take taxi service or Transport Company to the King and Prince.
Local ground transportation:
Island Transport Service - (912) 634-0113
Max Transport Company - (912) 634-7749
FLETC Shuttle Service - (912) 267-2100
Sea Island Shuttle Service - (912) 638-3611
Driving directions for those renting cars in Jacksonville or Savannah are below. Max Tranport (linked above) also serves Jacksonville and Savannah.
From Jacksonville, FL or Savannah, GA:
I-95 North to exit 29, first Brunswick Georgia Exit Right off Exit ramp onto U.S. Highway 17 Approximately 9.3 miles take a right onto FJ Torras Causeway, the only access to St. Simons Island Once on the island, take an immediate right on Kings Way Continue approximately 3.3 miles through the Village area. Turn right onto Arnold Road, at the yellow blinking light. You will notice The King and Prince sign on the left. The Resort is one block ahead on your right.
From Atlanta, GA or Savannah, GA:
I-75 South to Macon, Georgia - I16 East to Savannah, Georgia I-95 South to Exit 38 Brunswick Georgia (approximately 1 hour) Turn left onto Spur 25 Spur 25 merges with US Highway 17 Take a left onto FJ Torras Causeway, the only access to St. Simons Island Once on the island, take an immediate right on Kings Way Continue approximately 3.3 miles through the Village area Turn right onto Arnold Road, at the yellow blinking light. You will also notice The King and Prince sign on the left. The Resort is one block ahead on your right.Area Attractions and Fun.
There is so much to do on St. Simons Island without ever leaving the resort, from early morning shelling on the beach to golf and oceanfront dining. But in case you want to venture out, here's some of our favorite activities. The Dolphin Watching tours are great for adults and kids. The tours are 90 minutes long and leave from the Golden Isles Marina St. Simons causeway. For those who are a little more adventurous, try the Kayak excursions by SouthEast Adventure Outfitters. A really neat way to see so much of the island and learn about its history is to take a ride on the St. Simons Trolley (90 minute tours).
You'll also want to go shopping (and maybe eating) in the village. Be sure to check out the Lighthouse Museum while you are there. Finally, a little bit further up the road on the island is the incredibly beautiful and historic Christ Church.
