Matador Network releases Golden Isles video featuring Jekyll Island Georgia
Matador Network and the Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau released a new video on May 20, 2026 that puts jekyll island georgia and the rest of the destination in front of travelers. The film, titled Golden Isles: Georgia's Best-Kept Secret, is built around Atlanta-based travel creator Annie Jiang and her stops across the region.
The release gives a compact picture of what visitors can expect across five locations: St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Brunswick. For travelers deciding where to go next along Georgia's southern coast, the video serves as a guide to a destination built from four barrier islands and a port city rather than a single beach stop.
Annie Jiang in Brunswick
Jiang, who uses the handle @GoAnnieWhere, visited five locations in the barrier islands and said the trip went beyond the beach. She said, "It is so much more than just beaches here."
While describing the barrier islands, she said, "Every turn offers something different, from lively beach towns to quiet, untouched wilderness." Her comments give the release a clear travel pitch: the area is being presented as a place where short drives can move visitors from busy stretches to quieter shoreline.
Ross Borden on the film
Ross Borden, the CEO of Matador Network, said the film captures the destination's serene, refreshing vibe. In his words, "This film really captures the serene, refreshing vibe of the destination — worlds away from crowds and overdevelopment."
That framing matters for travelers comparing the Golden Isles with other coastal destinations. Matador Network describes itself as a travel media brand and creator of GuideGeek, and the bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the Golden Isles of Georgia, so the release is aimed at shaping how the region is presented before a visitor ever books a trip.
Golden Isles along Georgia's coast
The Golden Isles sit midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. The destination includes St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Brunswick along Georgia's southern coast.
Jiang's response to Brunswick adds another layer to the video's message. She said, "Downtown Brunswick surprised me a lot," and added, "Seeing the beautiful houses, the historic buildings and the restaurants and shops, I was like, 'Why was I sleeping on this?'"
She also said, "Even when you're just a visitor, you feel like you're part of this community, and they're just so welcoming and friendly." For readers planning a trip, the practical takeaway is simple: the release is steering attention beyond one island and toward a multi-stop coastal route that includes beaches, neighborhoods and downtown Brunswick.
