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Avoiding Comparisons Best Way to Visit Charleston

By Hope S. Philbrick
In one episode of Seinfeld, Elaine befriends three guys similar to Jerry, George and Kramer except they’re much nicer and well mannered. The eerie coincidences convince her she’s stepped into a “Bizzaro World.” At first she’s enamored with the cleaner crew; by the end she grows bored with them and returns to [...]

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Golf + Mother Nature = Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Story and photos by Lynn DeBruin
Night was falling and a full moon rising when we stumbled into a man in back of the hotel wielding a pair of scissors. Fortunately for us, he was only in search of fresh sprigs of rosemary from the hotel garden.
That’s when we fully realized why the Sanctuary at Kiawah [...]

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A Well Kept Secret in South Carolina’s Golden Corner

By Chris Reinolds
Photos by Alex Kozelle
In the silvery early morning mist, the triathletes came dribbling across the finish line. Most looked relieved and drained after a swim and hilly bike and run through the Lake Jocassee area of South Carolina. But even in the midst of the pain, the competitors marveled at the splendor of [...]

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If You Go – Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Kiawah Island Golf Resort
800.654.2924
www.kiawahresort.com

No detail is left to chance at the spacious ocean-view suites at The Sanctuary.

Spa and Accommodations
Almost every room and suite offers sea views, with five-piece bathrooms and large marble showers. The spa has both men and women’s lounges complete with spacious mineral, whirlpool, steamroom and sauna, as well as a host of [...]

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Water Parks + Lowcountry Cuisine = Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

By Hope S. Philbrick
Mama always said that you shouldn’t get into the pool until at least a half-hour after eating. Adhering to such a schedule can be difficult, especially on a hot sunny day when cool blue water beckons. Resisting the temptation to eat and swim in short succession is especially challenging in Myrtle Beach, [...]

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If You Go – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Where2Stay
Caribbean Resort and Villas
3000 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
800.552.8509
A four building oceanfront complex offering suites and condo-type accommodations. Amenities include a new on-site water park. Golf packages also available.
www.caribbeanresort.com
Dunes Village Resort
5200 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
877.828.2237
Oceanfront resort with the area’s only indoor water park. Golf packages and on-site restaurant.
www.dunesvillage.com
Where2Eat
The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine [...]

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For Art’s Sake

Two galleries in Beaufort County, South Carolina showcase tremendous talent from the Low Country.
By Stacey Dougherty

Historic Beaufort
Art is an integral element of the Low Country. It characterizes the area just as much as its history, physical beauty and native wildlife.
Beaufort’s downtown area, designated a National Historic Landmark District, is home to a thriving gallery [...]

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The Sea Islands of Beaufort County, S.C.

The Hunting Island Lighthouse, South Carolina’s only lighthouse open to the public.

History, Wildlife, Beaches and More
Story and photos by Stacey Dougherty
When standing on the observation platform of the Hunting Island State Park Lighthouse it’s obvious why this coastal region of South Carolina is dubbed the Low Country. The expansive view of the park’s maritime [...]

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If You Go – Beaufort County, South Carolina

How2GetThere
Beaufort and the Sea Islands are about a forty-minute drive from I-95, exit 8 in South Carolina. Turn right off the exit ramp and follow the signs to Beaufort.
Where2Stay
Accommodations in Historic Beaufort range from former antebellum mansions turned into B&Bs to the nearby Best Western on Bay Street and other name brand hotels and motels [...]

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