Smith: Coastal Georgia town of Darien

This charming coastal enclave is a banana split town. If that causes a mite of head scratching, just remember what was said about that tasty treat in years past — that one banana split was never enough.Likewise, one visit here is shortchanging oneself.

SMITH: More on Darien

After a weekend here, I came away with new friends and an insight into the life and times of a seaside community that has experienced the vagaries of life—some good, some bad—but now appears headed for headier times. Darien will be a place to visit for a variety of reasons.