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THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF WILD DUNES® RESORT
INCLUDING NEW 2008 SUMMER VACATION PLANNER
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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WILD DUNES RESORT’S SEASONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GOLF, TENNIS, FAMILY RECREATION, ECO-TOURS, DINING AND MORE!
THE VILLAGE Interested in an ultimate lifestyle experience? Look no further than The Village at Wild Dunes®
DRINK IN THE VIEW Summer nights heat up amidst Charleston’s rooftop bars
ENDLESS VACATION A growing number of vacationers are making Wild Dunes their home year-round
FROM MILD TO WILD It’s time for more than just a dip in the pool
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you’ll have plenty at this resort. SEA ISLAND GRILL Romantic and intimate, easily one of Charleston’s top seafood restaurants. Open for three meals daily (6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.), and for Sunday Champagne Brunch. Located in The Boardwalk Inn | 843.886.2200 for reservations
THE LETTERED OLIVE Upbeat. Casual. This family-friendly scene is the newest restaurant in Wild Dunes. Offering an enhanced kids menu. Open for three meals daily from 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Located on the Village Plaza | 843.886.7300
EDGAR’S PUB Where a well-stocked bar, burgers, fries and games play host to golfers and sports fans alike. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (bar open until midnight). Located in the Links Clubhouse | 843.886.2296
HUDSON’S MARKET A gourmand’s delight, this market teems with meals to go, ingredients for in-suite meals and necessary sundries. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Located on the Village Plaza | 843.886.7301
DUNES DELI Grab and go. That’s Dunes Deli’s specialty. Or, if you prefer, we can deliver such items as our delicious pizza. We also offer a wide array of grocery items. Open daily from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Located next to the Harbor Pro Shop | 843.886.2233
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F E AT U R E S WARM DAYS AT WILD DUNES RESORT MEAN ONE THING: THERE’S PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY TO GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE WILD BLUE YONDER. - FROM MILD TO WILD PAGE 46
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The Village: A Natural Extension of the Wild Dunes Experience When it comes to resort living, no one does it better than The Village at Wild Dunes®. The Village offers residents and guests what some are calling the ultimate lifestyle experience. You’ll just have to see it yourself to believe it.
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Endless Vacation The Lowcountry’s beauty and charm has attracted visitors for years. But now there are a growing number of people the region holds onto – turning one time visitors into lifetime residents. BY LYN METTLER
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From Mild to Wild Ready to let loose a little? If your answer is yes and you’re not afraid of a little adventure – or a little wind or salt water in your hair – then grab your bathing suit and sunscreen and head down to the beach for some of the most exhilarating watersports around.
For families looking to escape a harsh winter, Charleston offers a bit of a different “wintery mix:” Sunshine, sand and mild temperatures. BY LYN METTLER
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PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Drink in the View
Some of Charleston’s famous establishments have turned a typical happy hour into an experience for all of the senses. BY MELISSA BIGNER
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TAKING THE LOWCOUNTRY HOME Fur, feathers, or fins? You choose!
The South Carolina Aquarium’s Adopt-an-Animal program gives Charleston visitors a chance to sponsor one of its many loveable creatures. BY MICHELLE SALATER
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TRENDS IN HOME DESIGN Simply Summer Designs
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DAY TRIP Summerville: Flowertown in the Pines
Summerville’s refreshing sea-breezes and pine-scented air made it a place of refuge for early Charlestonians who wanted to escape the summer heat. Today, this little town continues to provide a haven from the hustle and bustle with its quaint shops and inviting restaurants. BY J. MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN
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IN GOOD TASTE From the Sea
While other cultures have been using sea vegetables in their cuisine for centuries, Americans are just beginning to discover their versatility and health benefits. BY SANDY LANG
Changing your home accents with the season is easy. Start with a neutral palette and then blend in bright colors, bold prints and luxurious textures.
LOCAL SCENERY RANGES FROM AFRICAN SAVANNAH TO COLONIAL TOWN TO 20TH CENTURY FISHING VILLAGE ALL IN A MATTER OF A FEW BRIDGES AND MINOR MILES.
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Things to See & Do, Dining, Shopping & Services listed by geographic area with helpful maps.
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IMPORTANT PHONE EXTENSIONS: Bike Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2293 Bellman & Valet-Boardwalk Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2074 Bellman & Valet-The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7002 Catering Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2283 Concierge-Boardwalk Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2036 Concierge-The Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7007 Conference Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2269 Dunes Deli, Grocery & Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2233 Duney’s Ice Cream Shop (seasonal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2108 Edgar’s Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2296 Emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Fax-Guest Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843.886.2916 Fitness Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2249 Harbor Golf Course & Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2301 Hudson’s Dinners Delivered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2307 Hudson’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7301
Island Adventures® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2292 Links Golf Course & Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2180 Lost & Found. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Pizza Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2233 Real Estate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 Resort Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2555 Sea Island Grill & Lounge (located-Boardwalk Inn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200 Swim Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2264 Tennis Center (including Wild Dunes Tennis and Gifts) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2113 Tee Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2164 The Lettered Olive Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7300 The Grand Pavilion Café & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2106 The Surf Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2105 The Village at Wild Dunes® Real Estate Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500 Off-Resort Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .886
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Wild Dunes is a resort for every season. We’re nestled along the Southeastern Atlantic coastline, at the northern tip of the sea island known as Isle of Palms, where warm cur-
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rents keep us in a semitropical state year-round. (We’re also just minutes from historic Charleston, SC – one of the nation’s top 10 destinations.) People come from all around the nation – and the world – to play golf and tennis, relax on the beach, reconnect with loved ones or work it out with colleagues. We’re also a top choice for destination weddings, family reunions and business meetings. And why not? Staying at Wild Dunes affords guests tremendous benefits. Nowhere else on the Island will you receive complimentary on-Resort and marina transportation, complimentary access to the Resort’s Swim Center, Fitness Center and Grand Pavilion. No one else has complimentary access to family-friendly activities, nor to our top-rated family recreation program.
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One-stop shopping for summer activities
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Shopping Take a piece of Wild Dunes home with you
Island Adventures ® Activities and crafts, plus excursions and rentals to explore the Lowcountry wilderness
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Golf Award-winning courses and opportunities to improve your game
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Wellness Programs A variety of challenging and relaxing fitness and health programs and personal training services
Tennis Top-rated tennis programs and clinics
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Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services Manicures, massages, bare therapy and more to get you ready for the best beach relaxation
HOMES AND VILLAS
This upscale inn places maximum importance on casual comfort. Everything you’d want – from room service to spa services – is at your fingertips. Just a few yards from sandy white beaches and world-class golf, chic convenience is key to the Boardwalk Inn’s charm. Newly enhanced rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet, room service, in-house billiards room, full-service restaurant and lounge, the Inn has earned four diamonds from AAA every year since it opened.
If Wild Dunes Resort is always fun (and we believe it is!), then The Village at Wild Dunes is the life of the party. These four-diamond-quality rooms and suites rise above a bustling plaza with a new Fitness Center, restaurant, market, spa services and more. Fully furnished (some sport kitchens), accommodations in The Village provide the perfect blend of away-from-it-all and in-the-thick-of-things.
Name the view (oceanfront, ocean view, near ocean or resort view) and the number of bedrooms you seek, and we take it from there. Homes, villas and cottages are nestled all over the Resort, providing easy access to amenities and a laid-back, beach experience for all. Luxury homes are a great option for families and groups. Plenty of space to spread out – lots of places to come together again for a meal, a game or a whole bunch of not much. Many of our homes and villas sport recent upgrades, and all are ideal for groups of two to 20.
WL Wildlife At Wild Dunes, you can have your gourmet coffee and a dose of wildlife, too. Just stick around a day or two, and you’re likely to spy dolphins off the shore, osprey (sea eagles) dive bombing for fish, exotic birds passing through, tiny green lizards (Carolina anoles, mostly) and more. There’s so much life being lived at the Resort, that you’ll want to take some time to just drink it all in.
Upon arrival, please check the weekly guest newsletter and Resort Channel 2, as activities and times are subject to change or cancellation. Prices and offerings valid Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2008.
THE LOWCOUNTRY REGION Gazing out at the waves or across the fairways, it’s easy to forget that there’s another world just beyond our gates. But there is, and it’s a good one. Charleston is our closest neighbor. Year after year, this historic city earns rave reviews (readers of Condé Nast Traveler rank it a top five destination annually) for hospitality, food, attractions and beauty. And it’s all yours, in 30 minutes or less. But there’s more to the Lowcountry life than this island and our favorite city. Within an easy drive, Wild Dunes Resort visitors will find plantations that speak of another time, historic byways bejeweled with shops and more.
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Where to Stay
Consider everything you’d like your vacation to deliver. And then let us do just that. Our style fits your style. It’s that simple. We offer a stunning array of options, from beachfront homes brimming over with loads of bedrooms, to intimate hotel rooms and suites with services galore. Meanwhile: the sun, the sea and the sighs of contentment are complimentary with every booking.
Sun and Fun on the Beach
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Wild Dunes Resort is a summer hot spot. Here, you can choose from a variety of weekly entertainment and capture the perfect evening. This season, we also offer one-of-a-kind celebrations to keep your vacation full of fun and excitement.
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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 23 - SUNDAY, MAY 25 FRIDAY
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Capture the Flag
Treasure Hunt
Crazy Hat Creations
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T-shirts to Dye for!
Kite Creation & Flying Lessons
Water Gun Wars
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Birdhouses
Flag Football
Picture Frame Fanatics
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Kickball Ballistic
Family Stepping Stones
Family Bingo
6 pm
Guitar Hero® Challenge
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Blacklight Volleyball
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Monday, May 26. The oceanfront Grand Pavilion is the place to be this Memorial Day. Enjoy snacks, lunch, or dinner at the Grand Pavilion Café and soak up the sun while you sip on refreshing beverages from the Grand Pavilion Bar. Cool down with an ice cream cone or milkshake from Duney's Ice Cream Shop. The Island Adventures team will have several opportunities for games and fun! Extension 2307.
Independence Day Carnival Friday, July 4. Our 4th of July Carnival is the can't-miss event of the season! Kids of all ages load up on the food and the fun from noon-3 p.m. on the Grand Pavilion South Lawn. Admission is free and tickets are available to purchase for activities and refreshments. Extension 2307.
Independence Day Cookout Friday, July 4. Independence Day wouldn't be the same without a cookout. Join us on The Village Plaza for an all-American cookout from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Then head over to the oceanfront Grand Pavilion for live entertainment by the Coconut Groove Band from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $32 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under and includes cookout and entertainment. If you can't make the cookout, admission for entertainment is $5 per person. Island cocktails are available for purchase at the Grand Pavilion Bar. Extension 2307.
KIDS WEEK AT WILD DUNES Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25
Family Magic Lessons WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT
Music after Dark
Sunday Night Beach Party
Party with us Thursday night from 7-10 p.m. on the oceanfront Grand Pavilion to the sounds of a favorite local entertainer. Extension 2107.
Kick off the week at the oceanfront Grand Pavilion Sunday from 6:30-10 p.m. with food, fun, your favorite beverages and entertainment. Enjoy a fabulous Lowcountry buffet with fried chicken, BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs. Dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under. Cash bar. Reservations are recommended. Please call extension 2307.
Caribbean Entertainment Step out on the The Village Plaza and enjoy the sounds of steel from 1-4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Extension 2107.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Monday Night Tennis Exhibition
Memorial Day Shaggin' on the Beach
Catch the action every Monday as our tennis pros and members of the local tennis community take to the courts. Activities include on-court contests, raffles and refreshments for everyone. This event is complimentary and begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Tennis Center. Extension 2113.
Friday, May 23. Kick off the summer in style with our Memorial Day weekend celebration. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. with complimentary shag lessons at the oceanfront Grand Pavilion. Complimentary entertainment is provided. The Grand Pavilion Café is open for dinner until 8 p.m. and island cocktails are available for purchase at the bar until 10 p.m. Extension 2107.
Family Night Monday is Family Night at The Lettered Olive. Located on The Village Plaza. Parents enjoy dinner while the kids (ages 4 and up) eat and play, supervised by our awardwinning Island Adventures staff. Reservations are recommended, and seating is available from 5:30-8 p.m. Extension 7300.
Caribbean Entertainment Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Celebrate an island style Memorial Day weekend as you listen and dance to the sound of a live steel drum band from 1-4 p.m. on The Village Plaza. Complimentary. Extension 2107.
Shaggin' on the Beach
Hawaiian Luau
Slip off your flip flops and do the Shag, South Carolina's official dance, at the oceanfront Grand Pavilion. It's the perfect after dinner diversion. Hit the dance floor Tuesday and Friday from 7-10 p.m. Come early for free Shag lessons at 6:30 p.m. Extension 2107.
Saturday, May 24. The Grand Pavilion becomes a Hawaiian paradise Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. Get in the aloha spirit with live entertainment and delicious food. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under. Island cocktails are available for purchase at the Grand Pavilion Bar. For reservations, call extension 2307.
Family Bingo Meet at the The Village Plaza every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. for an evening of family bingo, complete with prizes for the winners! Cost is $5 for two cards and four games. Extension 2292.
Beach Idol Karaoke Showcase your hidden vocal talents or simply enjoy the entertainment during karaoke night at the oceanfront Grand Pavilion. Fun for all ages. Island cocktails are available for purchase at the Grand Pavilion Bar. Wednesday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Extension 2107.
Sunday Night Beach Party Sunday, May 25. Our first summer party of the season kicks off at the Grand Pavilion from 6:30-10 p.m. with food, fun, your favorite beverages and entertainment. Enjoy a fabulous Lowcountry buffet with fried chicken, BBQ, hamburgers and hot dogs. Dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under. Island cocktails are available for purchase at the Grand Pavilion Bar. For reservations, call extension 2307.
Monday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 23. 5-6 p.m. Kids, ages 5-12, will be enchanted as they learn back-pocket tricks from professional magician Aaron Radatz on The Village Plaza. Each lesson offers different tricks and illusions and participants keep the props they use to perform their new special tricks. Complimentary. Extension 2292.
Magic Show Thursday, July 24. Children of all ages will enjoy a fascinating performance by professional magical entertainer, Aaron Radatz. Aaron will captivate the audience with his tricks, illusions and magical treats at 8 p.m. at The Sweetgrass Pavilion. Cost is $10 per ticket for ages 3 and up. Extension 2292.
KidsFest Friday, July 25. Kids Week concludes with KidsFest, our special way of celebrating being a kid. And at Wild Dunes, you know we're going to do it up big. There's no better way to celebrate your kid-hood than with games, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and prizes! Parents are invited to bring their kids and go wild on the Grand Pavilion at our third annual Wild Dunes KidsFest from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are available to purchase for activities. Snacks and refreshments are also available for purchase. Extension 2292.
Labor Day All American Block Party Saturday, August 30. Celebrate Wild Dunes style! The Village Plaza is full of action from 4-8 p.m. with live music, festivities and a traditional cookout. Extension 2307.
End of the Summer Beach Blast Sunday, August 31. Bid summer farewell Wild Dunesstyle. Party with food, fun, your favorite beverages and entertainment at the oceanfront Grand Pavilion. Dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and under. Cash bar. Extension 2307.
More Sun & Fun on the Beach Monday, September 1. The Grand Pavilion is the place to be on Labor Day. Enjoy beach food and snacks while soaking up the rays at the Grand Pavilion Café. Sip on your favorite frozen drink or frosty beer at the open air bar. Extension 2307.
Resort Shopping Did you know that even with all this beach, sun, golf, tennis and fun, shopping still tops the list of favorite things to do for visitors to the Lowcountry? Well, we've got
Sand & Sea, located on The Village Plaza, offers a selection of hair care, skin care, massage and makeup products including Bare Minerals, Bumble and Bumble, Burt's Bees, locally-made Deep Steep, Glymed and MD Formulations merchandise. Extension 2555.
Harbor Course Pro Shop Our Harbor Course Pro Shop offers the latest in golf attire, logo wear, gift items and golf shoes. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Extension 2004.
Hudson's Market Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine, and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Open daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Extension 7301.
Links Course Pro Shop Set in the Links Clubhouse, our Pro Shop offers a wide variety of golf clothing for men, women and children, plus any golf equipment you might need. Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Extension 2002.
The Surf Shop Located on the Grand Pavilion, The Surf Shop is where you'll find sunscreen, hats, t-shirts, and other beach essentials. Extension 2105.
Wild Dunes Gift Cards Take Wild Dunes home with you - or give a bit of the Resort to your family and friends - with a Wild Dunes Gift Card. Gift Cards may be purchased in all Resort outlets or on our web site, wilddunes.com. Extension 2260.
Wild Dunes Tennis and Gifts Located in the Tennis Center, Wild Dunes Tennis and Gifts offers the latest in tennis apparel and equipment as well as unique local gifts and accessories. Open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer. Extension 2113.
WE WANT YOUR PICTURES! Share your favorite Wild Dunes memories with friends, family‌and the world. Visit wilddunes.com to send us your favorite Wild Dunes photo. We may just post them on our web site!
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Resort Destination Photography is at your service to make your stay at Wild Dunes Resort a lasting memory. Capture your best moments with professional photographs of you and your family and friends at the beach or pool, golfing, playing tennis or at your favorite spot! Your pictures will be waiting for your review the very next morning, just a point and click away! Visit the Web site at www.rd-photos.com, log in under your name and choose the photos you would like to order. RD Photography offers competitive pricing on your prints and volume discounts for holiday cards. Call today to book a photo session at 843.452.3175 or toll free at 888.905.9505.
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Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services
Located next to the Tennis Center, Dunes Deli and Pizzeria sells household supplies, food staples and personal care products as well as your favorite coffee, sandwiches and pizza. Open daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Extension 2233.
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EXTRAORDINARY GOLF SPECIALS
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Golf the way it was meant to be played. That’s what you find here at Wild Dunes Resort, where gorgeous tableaus of sand, sea and land converge. Our two, 18-hole courses were designed by Tom Fazio, and he still considers them among his best. Your game, your way. That’s the offer. Our guests range in age from six to 86. We host the pros – and the first timers. And we’re happy to have you all.
Couples Sunset Nine Hole For couples looking for tee for two, we offer a nine-hole play for a discounted rate on both our Fazio-designed courses. Play the Links Course for $75 per couple and the Harbor Course for $55 per couple.
Ultimate Break Out Enjoy the ultimate escape after your meeting. Play all the golf possible on the Links Course or the Harbor Course for a preferred rate. Cost is $55 per player for the Links Course and $40 per player for the Harbor Course.
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GOLF PACKAGES MEN’S GOLF PACKAGES
Custom Golf Packages
Fazio Sampler
For information and pricing on custom packages, please call 843.886.2255.
Our most popular golf package - customized to fit you to a tee. Cost as low as $450 per night, based on two people for two nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • One round of golf on the Links Course and Harbor Course per person • One breakfast each morning at The Lettered Olive
Unlimited Play All the golf you can play from dawn to dusk! Tee times available after 4 p.m. day of arrival and before noon on day of departure. Cost as low as $800 per night, based on two people for three nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • Unlimited play on the Links Course and Harbor Course per person • One breakfast each morning at The Lettered Olive
Sneak-n-Cleat Can't choose between award-winning tennis and championship golf? Now you don't have to. Cost as low as $375 per night, based on two people for two nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • Two-hour tennis clinic pass per person • Nine holes of golf on the Links Course per person • One breakfast each morning at The Lettered Olive
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All Extraordinary Golf Specials have time restrictions and are based on availability. Spectators are welcome and, when available, will be provided with a complimentary golf cart to follow their group on the course. For evening specials, rental clubs are $20 per set based upon availability. On the Resort, call extension 2164 for advanced tee times and extension 2180 on the day of play.
Clubs. Cards. Coronas. We took everything guys love and combined them into a weekend package that's sure to inspire an annual tradition. Cost as low as $800 per night, based on four people for two nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • One round of golf on the Links Course and Harbor Course per person • Poker set up in your guest room or villa including chips, table and cards • Snacks and beer delivered to your guest room or villa
LADIES GOLF PACKAGES Women's Golf Week at Wild Dunes (June 2-9)
Enjoy nine holes at either the Links or Harbor Course any time on the day of play. Simply call either golf shop on the day you want to play to arrange a tee time. Extension 2002.
Speed Golf Play all the golf you can at a discounted rate an hour and a half before dusk on the Harbor Course. Cost is $25 per person. Juniors, ages 15 and under, play free with a full paying adult.
Summer Golf Pass
Ladies, bring it on! Women's Golf Week at Wild Dunes is all about you. In conjunction with National Women's Golf Week, we offer you a chance to hit the course and the beach, relax with a massage and dine at fantastic restaurants! Cost as low as $680 per person, based on four people for three nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • Champagne on arrival • One 50-minute massage per person at Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services • One breakfast each morning at The Lettered Olive • Two hours of golf instruction per person • One round of golf on the Harbor Course per person
Enjoy unlimited golf throughout your stay. Our summer golf pass is available for seven consecutive days of play. Cost for the pass is $259 per adult and $109 per junior. (Price does not include $22 cart fee per person.) Tee times available daily. Junior players ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Passes are valid through September 30, and may be purchased through your reservations agent prior to arrival or during your stay by calling extension 2002.
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Resort Golf School
Just for those ladies who want nothing but golf and indulgence. Cost as low as $850 per night, based on four people for three nights. Package includes: • Accommodations • One round of golf on the Links Course and Harbor Course per person • One breakfast each morning at The Lettered Olive • One 50minute massage per person at Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services • Burt's Bees gift basket
Our half-day golf school features a maximum of three students per instructor to ensure outstanding personal attention. The small class size, along with the extensive use of video reviews, drills and proven teaching aids, will give you the tools required to improve your game. Classes offered Monday through Saturday. Cost is $165 per person.
ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICING, BUT SERVICE CHARGES ARE INCLUDED.
Seeking an edge on the greens? Our professional instructors offer a wide range of courses – from two-day golf schools to one-hour clinics. Book a lesson – or a package – with ease. For information, reservations and tee times, call 888.845.8915.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE TAX.
GOLF SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTION Please call extension 2022.
WL Wildlife See that Spanish Moss dripping from the old Live Oak trees? A cousin to the pineapple, the moss is an air plant, deriving nutrition and water from the atmosphere. Long ago, native American women wore it as clothing. Today, it’s often used in arts and crafts or landscaping projects.
Golf Motion Assessment A lack of flexibility through the hips and trunk can be a major hindrance to a good golf swing. After conducting trunk, neck and hamstring flexibility tests, your personal trainer will review stretches you can do on your own to increase and maintain your flexibility. Cost is $65 for 50 minutes. Extension 2249. *Add a 50-minute neuromuscular massage to release tight muscles that might hinder your golf game for only $80.
VIP Golf School This one-on-one instructional school is customized to meet the needs of the individual golfer. This 5-hour instructional session includes video analysis and oncourse instruction. Cost is $375 per person.
Discover Golf Clinic Learn the fundamentals and develop your game on one of the country's best courses, under the guidance of our professional staff. You'll leave feeling confident in your skills and secure in the basics, ready to play anytime, anywhere. All equipment is supplied. Classes are by appointment and last 90 minutes. Minimum of two students per workshop, maximum of four. Cost is $95 per person.
Private Instruction One-on-one lessons are often the catalyst that sends you to the next level of play, no matter your experience. Sign up for a session with one of our first-rate professionals and you're sure to see results. Lessons run from 50-60 minutes. Cost is $95 per person for the Resort's Director of Golf Instruction.
In Search of the Perfect Swing (Video Analysis) In this 90-minute session, the instructor will record your short and full swings to review and develop both immediate and long-range plans for improvement. The most comprehensive tool available to understand your strengths and weaknesses, a videoed lesson is a valuable experience for anyone who is serious about improving their game. Cost is $125 per person.
Drive for Show, Putt for Dough Clinic Learn the basics of putting through a series of drills and visual aids. This 90-minute video analysis putting lesson will give golfers of all levels improved confidence in their putting skills. Cost is $125 per person.
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JUNIOR INSTRUCTION AND FAMILY GOLF
The Harbor Course
Fazio Junior Program
If it rolls, it floats. That's the challenge here at the Harbor Course, where lagoons, marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway act like magnets on a misplaced shot. Most players wish they could shoot a 70 here.
Perfect for young golfers. Juniors, ages 15 and under, can play 18 holes for a nine-hole rate after 11 a.m. Juniors must be accompanied by a full paying adult. Extension 2164.
Rising Star Junior Golf School This two-hour school for juniors ages 8-16 gives them a chance to improve their skills while having a blast. By the end of the lesson, kids will learn the basics of full swing shots, short game skills, rules and etiquette. The schools are offered daily at the Links Course practice facility. Cost is $115 per person. Minimum of two students required. Extension 2022.
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Golf 101 Daily Clinics
Whether you have a budding Tiger Woods on your hands, or you want to get the next generation in the game so the whole family can enjoy outings together, our Junior Fazio Course on the Harbor Course is one of the best opportunities to get wee ones, tweens and teens swinging their clubs. Our set of junior tees ranges from a 45 yard, par 3 to the longest hole, a 300 yard, par 5. The course is geared towards kids, but still has a healthy dose of terrain with 2971 yards.
This clinic is perfect for the any junior golfer. A golf professional will teach and refine the basic skills of the game. All equipment is supplied. This clinic is offered Monday-Friday from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $20 per junior (ages 6-16). Class size is limited. Extension 2022.
All in the Family Each member of the family will improve their skills in our family session. We focus on the fundamentals needed to develop and perfect each person's best swing. With the help of video analysis by our golf professionals, you'll see just where your strengths are. It's the best way to get ahead while fostering a life-long love for a sport you'll always have in common. Cost is $95 per session and is limited to three family members. Extension 2022.
Family Evening Golf Enjoy the fresh air, company of friends or family and award winning golf. With each full paying adult, one junior, age 15 and under, plays free. Cost for adults is $55 on the Links Course and $40 on the Harbor Course. Time restrictions apply. Extension 2164.
Ladies on the Links Ladies, don't let the game of golf intimidate you. In this 90-minute clinic, our golf professional will introduce you to the rules, etiquette, swing and fundamentals of the game. Classes are by appointment. Cost is $125 per person.
Rolling fairways, hump-backed sand dunes and a water hazard others like to call the Atlantic. That's the Links, which Golfweek magazine calls “one of America's best resort golf courses.” Here's a course that challenges even the most accurate driver. Golf Digest ranked it one of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses. See what you think.
Request your tee times online! Visit wilddunes.com, select “Golf” and fill out our tee time request form.
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Our teaching professional will accompany you for a few holes and evaluate your technique, course strategy and equipment. Your instructor will recommend an improvement plan tailored specifically to your goals. Cost is $95 for a one-hour session or $160 for a two-hour session.
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Playing Lessons
Courses
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Practice Facility Our practice facility is located across from the Links Clubhouse, and includes a driving range, chipping area and putting green. Both pro shops rent clubs and other golf gear.
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Top Ten Tennis Wild Dunes started out as a small, local tennis club. And we’ve never lost our affection for the game. Our Tennis Center lies right in the center of the Resort, where 17 Har-Tru courts include one stadium style and five lit for night play. Guests can come armed with semi-pro status, or can swing a racquet for the first time. We’ll rise to the challenge. We offer adult, junior and Tiny Tots programs, professional instruction, matchmaking for all levels, and more. Our full-service pro shop sells, rents and repairs. Come see why Tennis magazine ranked us one of the top 10 tennis resorts in the country. For more information and to pre-register for any programs or lessons, call 888.845.8915. On the Resort, dial extension 2113.
Tennis Instruction Rates PRIVATE LESSONS • Director of tennis: $90/hour or $50/half-hour • Head professional: $80/hour or $45/half-hour • Staff professional: $60/hour or $35/half-hour SERIES OF FIVE PRIVATE LESSONS • Director of tennis: $425 per person • Head professional: $375 per person • Staff professional: $275 per person
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Two people on the court with a professional
• Director of tennis: $100/hour or $50/half-hour • Head professional: $90/hour or $45/half-hour • Staff professional: $75/hour Three people on the court with a professional
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• Director of tennis/ head professional $35 per person per hour • Staff professional $30 per person per hour Four people on the court with a professional
• $27 per person per hour
COURT ACCESS AND HOURLY FEES As a Wild Dunes guest, you’re invited to enjoy one hour of complimentary court time per room, per day beginning after noon. For additional hours or court times reserved before noon, the cost is $15 per hour. (Reservations are based on availability and cannot be made more than 24 hours in advance.)
Please note: *Need a little relaxation after your time on the courts? Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services offers an array of soothing massages that will have you relaxed in no time. Try our new signature massage, the Thai Herbal Compress. Extension 2555.
For all one-hour clinics, if there is only one participant, the clinic will be a half hour in duration. For all two-hour clinics, if there is only one participant, the clinic will be one hour in duration. If there are two participants in a twohour clinic, the clinic will be an hour and a half in duration.
Interested in both the Stroke of the Day and Daily Drill? Combine them in the Daily Duo. This program meets daily from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $48 per session or $220 for any five days in a single week.
Wild Dunes Adult Round Robin
Beach Tennis
Adult Round Robins take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2-4 p.m. All levels are welcome to participate, and there is a minimum of three players. Cost is $8 per person per session.
Come check out the latest trend in tennis! Beach tennis is designed as a doubles game played with tennis racquets and pressureless tennis balls on a beach volleyball court. Wild Dunes is the first resort on the East Coast to offer this fun new game, and exhibitions will take place each Sunday at our Sunday Night Beach Party at the Grand Pavilion. Beach tennis equipment is available to rent from Island Adventure Rentals for $5 per hour. Extension 2006.
Wild Dunes Junior Round Robin Junior Round Robins take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. Junior participants must be able to keep score to play in the round robin, and there is a minimum of three players. Cost is $8 per person per session.
A.M. Cardio Tennis (All levels) Monday Night Pro Exhibition Catch the action every Monday night this summer as our tennis pros and members of the local tennis community take to the courts. Activities include on-court contests, raffles and refreshments for everyone. This event is complimentary and begins at 5:30 p.m.
Adult Ball Machine Ball machines sometimes make the best opponents: tireless, precise and robotic, they drill you on return shots. Cost is $100 for a five-day unlimited rental, $25 per hour or $15 per half hour.
Matchmaking Service Looking for a match? The Wild Dunes Tennis Center takes great pride in successfully matching compatible players. Whether you're looking for singles, doubles or mixed doubles, stop by the Tennis Center and find your match.
Racquet Service Center The technicians in our Racquet Service Center, will evaluate your racquet and strings. As a full-service center, we guarantee racquet stringing in 24 hours.
Court Access and Hourly Fees As a Wild Dunes Resort guest, you're invited to enjoy one hour of complimentary court time per room, per day beginning after noon. For additional hours or court times reserved before noon, the cost is $15 per hour. (Reservations are based on availability and cannot be made more than 24 hours in advance.)
Get the workout you're looking for with non-stop drills and tennis-specific footwork. No previous tennis experience is necessary. This clinic meets Monday-Friday from 7-8 a.m. Cost is $27 per session or $120 for any five days during a single week. Extension 2113.
Buy tennis clinic passes in advance of your stay and create your own mix of clinics at a discounted rate for the ultimate in training. Does not include private instruction. Please call 888.845.8915 for more information. Clinic Hours Cost Per Person 4 hours $88 6 hours $132 8 hours $176 10 hours $220
P.M. Cardio Tennis (All levels) Clinic meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $27 per session or $120 for any five days during a single week. Extension 2113.
Peak Performance Clinic (Level 3.5 and above) In our most intense clinic, instructors focus on the advanced concepts of the game. A fun and challenging workout, this clinic is designed for the intermediate to advanced player. This clinic meets daily from 8-10 a.m. and 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $48 per session or $220 for any five days in a single week.
Stroke of the Day Clinic (All levels) Each day offers the opportunity to practice a new stroke with emphasis on consistency, control and spin. This clinic meets daily from 9-10 a.m. Cost is $27 per session or $120 for any five days in a single week. • Monday - forehand and backhand • Tuesday - approach shot and volley • Wednesday - lob and overhead • Thursday - serve and return • Friday - drop shot and week review • Saturday and Sunday - instructor's choice
Daily Drill (All levels) This exhilarating, fast-paced practice session features a new theme each day to take your game to the next level. This clinic meets daily from 10-11 a.m. The cost is $27 per session or $120 for any five days in a single week. • Monday - forehand and backhand • Tuesday - approach shot and volley • Wednesday - lob and overhead • Thursday - serve and return • Friday - doubles strategies • Saturday and Sunday - instructor's choice
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JUNIOR TENNIS INSTRUCTION Tiny Tot Tennis (Ages 4-6) Children are introduced to tennis with a variety of fun games and activities. This clinic is offered daily from 88:45 a.m. Cost is $20 per session.
Junior Masters (Ages 7-11) Our instructors develop tennis fundamentals in this fun clinic designed for beginner to intermediate players. This clinic meets daily from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $48 per session or $220 for any five days in a single week.
Future Stars Clinic (Ages 12-16) This clinic for young intermediate players features a variety of demanding drills to improve their game. The clinic meets daily from 9-11 a.m. Cost is $48 per session or $220 for any five days in a single week.
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Do you think you're good enough to beat the pro? Challenge a pro for one hour in a match with no instruction. Cost is $50 per person per hour.
An evening version of our popular Stroke of the Day clinic for those who want to fit in some late-afternoon tennis. Stroke of the Night follows the same format as Stroke of the Day. This clinic meets Monday-Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $27 per session. Extension 2113.
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Beachcombing is a beloved pursuit here at Wild Dunes Resort, and you’re likely to discover so many wonderful things. Among our most frequent low-tide treasures: Horseshoe crabs (especially evident in morning low tides), sand dollars (it’s best to leave the fuzzy green ones to live another day) and pebbles of sea glass. Keep your eyes peeled for sea turtle nests, which are usually watched 24/7 by animal lovers devoted to protecting the fragile eggs incubating just below the sand.
Daily Duo (All levels)
Athletes prone to tennis elbow are often also prone to rotator cuff injuries. In turn, rotator cuff exercises can help prevent common injuries that occur in racquet sports. Our staff of personal trainers will show you how to perform exercises to strengthen rotator cuff muscles. Cost is $35 per person for 30 minutes. Extension 2249.
Afternoon Junior Masters (Ages 7-11) This junior clinic accommodates all levels for a challenging tennis workout. This clinic meets Monday-Friday from 4-5 p.m. Cost is $27 per session or $120 for five days in a single week. Extension 2113.
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When we say Wild Dunes Resort is a year-round retreat, we really mean it. Island Adventures brings buckets of fun to kids, teens and families. Whether it’s a relaxing eco-tour of the marshes, or an “extreme” parasail above the waves; a family-focused sail trip or a day of arts and crafts exploration, we’ve got it covered. Families tell us they had loads of fun – and even learned a few things about fitness, ecology or themselves along the way! Please note: Some activities require advanced booking, so once you’ve reserved your stay, make some appointments to play by calling 888.845.8915. Times are subject to change, and parents must accompany children to all activities except kids camp.
Island Adventures VIP Club Pass Listen up, kids! We've put together all the best that Island Adventures has to offer with Island Adventures VIP Club Pass. Membership in Island Adventures VIP Club ensures a fun and action-packed vacation! Cost is $250 per person. Your VIP Club Pass includes:
Rentals are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily from the towel & rental stand on the Grand Pavilion. Bocce Ball Set Croquet Set Sports Bag
$10 / day $10 / day $10 / day
(includes volleyball, frisbee, football & paddle ball)
Horseshoes Beach Tennis Set Board Games Skim Board Boogie Board Surf Board Beach Unit
$10 / day $5 / hour $10 / day $10 / hour • $25/day $15 / hour • $30 / day $15 / hour • $45 / day $25 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), $12 (After 1 p.m.)
(Two Chairs & One Umbrella)
Additional Chair Additional Umbrella
$12 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), $8 (After 1 p.m.) $12 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), $8 (After 1 p.m.)
SWIMMING POOLS All Wild Dunes Resort guests are invited to use both Grand Pavilion swimming pools as well as the Swim Center featuring lap swimming, recreational swimming and our Splash Zone. If you prefer to take a dip right outside your door, don't worry, as most villa complexes are flanked by their own pool. Boardwalk Inn guests can slip into the Boardwalk Inn pool, or gaze over the dunes in our two oceanfront pools at the Grand Pavilion.
Lap Swim Lap swim is available daily from 7-10 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Swim Center. Extension 2264.
Swim Lessons Get your child acclimated to the water or fine tune swim strokes with swim lessons from our certified professionals at the Swim Center. Extension 2264.
Group Swim Lessons • Beach tote with coloring book, crayons and official Island Adventures VIP Club ID card
• Unlimited ice cream cones at Duney's Ice Cream Shop
Group lessons are offered Monday-Thursday mornings. Friday lessons may be scheduled in case of inclement weather. Children will be placed in one of the following groups based on skill level to be determined by the instructor. Contact Island Adventures for a description of classes if you are unsure of your child's skill level. Preregistration is required, and a minimum of three children is required for a class. Cost is $35 per child for a four-day session, payable at Monday's lesson. • Beginner 9-9:30 a.m. Water exploration and primary skills • Intermediate 9:30-10 a.m. Stroke readiness/Stroke refinement
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Island Adventures on the oceanfront Grand Pavilion rents the essentials for an enjoyable day at the beach or in your home or villa. Please see the rental menu below. Extension 2006.
A private lesson is a 30-minute session for one student. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations are required 24hours in advance.
Bicycle Rentals
Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Explore our beautiful island on wheels. Junior and adult bicycles, tandems, baby joggers and trailers are available for rent at the Bike Shop located under the Tennis Center. Rentals are available by the hour, half-day, day, multi-day or week (4-7 days). Extension 2293.
A semi-private lesson is a 30-minute swim lesson for two students. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations are required 24-hours in advance.
1 hour 4 hours 24 hours 3 days 4-7 days Junior/Adult ................$8 ...............$15 ...............$24................$40 ...............$55 Baby Jogger.................$10.............$18 ...............$25................$45 ...............$60 Tandem/Trailer.............$18.............$25 ...............$40................$60 ...............$80
Get in shape with water aerobics, a low-impact, highenergy activity! Our certified instructors will guide you through a 60-minute class set to music that will make you move. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for a series of 5 classes. Classes are held Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. June 2-August 15 and Monday-Friday at 5 p.m. August 18-29. Extension 2264.
Bicycles Delivered Bicycle rentals can be delivered to your home or villa, based on availability with a 24-hour advance reservation. Extension 2293.
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BEACH TENNIS
Advanced Shutterbug Lessons
Kids Week at Wild Dunes
Check out the new trend in tennis! Beach tennis is a doubles game played with tennis racquets and pressure less tennis balls on the beach volleyball court. Beach tennis equipment is available for rent from Island Adventures for $5 per hour. Please call extension 2006.
For those who already know the basics, this advanced lesson explores the techniques of lighting, flash and composing creatively to help you get the most from your vacation memories. Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. Please bring your own camera. Extension 2292. Meeting Location: The Village Plaza
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25 Wild Dunes celebrates being a kid with a magical week this July! Kids rule all week long, with the opportunity to play and learn magic tricks, enjoy a professional magic show and party at our third annual KidsFest! For details on this exciting week at Wild Dunes, see page vp. 4.
Kids join the Island Adventures staff in a wide variety of fun summer activities Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Our lineup includes something for even the most adventurous young vacationer, all happening on the Resort and at local attractions. Cost is $65 for a full day adventure. Extension 2292. • Monday - Wacky Water Adventure Day - includes outrageous pool games, beach relays such as Water Balloon Bonanza, Water Slide Races & our NEW Water Gun Wars. Children will also enjoy island crafts and lunch all at Wild Dunes Resort. • Tuesday - Aqua Explorers Camp - includes a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium, exploring the piedmont, mountain forest and coastal plains. Enjoy the Saltmarsh Aviary and ocean touch tanks. Lunch is provided at an outdoor picnic area for all to enjoy. • Thursday - Lowcountry Alive! - includes a visit to Sewee Visitors & Environmental Center with hands-on learning about live animals such as alligators, turtles and more! Enjoy a nature walk down the Nebo Trail to view the Red Wolves in their enclosed natural environment. An outdoor picnic is provided. • Friday - Join us for a full day of fun at Ready, Set, Jump, an indoor facility that features large interactive inflatables such as jump castles, obstacle courses, slides, jousting arenas, bounce houses and more! This adventure also includes an arcade and a variety of lunch options.
Barrier Island Marine Bio-Camp (Ages 5-12) Experience a fun-filled day learning about marine biology. We take you to a barrier island where you see, touch and learn about the interesting creatures living along our shores. Activities include dolphin watching, throwing a cast net, crabbing, fishing, catching animals to put in our touch-tanks, collecting shells, swimming and other fun activities. Bathing suits are required. Offered Wednesday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $50 and includes lunch. Extension 2292.
Beginner Shutterbug Lessons Bring your camera to The Village Plaza and a professional photographer will teach you the basics of getting perfect vacation photos. You will soon be able to bravely fill life's canvas, with just a peek through your viewfinder. Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Extension 2292. Meeting Location: The Village Plaza
*Activities offered until August 29.
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MAY 26 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
10 am
Flag Football
Family Stepping Stones
Sand Volleyball
Beach Bums & Bunnies Beach Tote
Capture the Flag
noon
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* Kickball Ballistic
* Birdhouses
* Whiffle Ball Wonders
* Picture Perfect
* Kite Creation & Flying Lessons
* Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt
* Crazy Hat Creation
* Family Stepping Stones
Tween & Teen Climbing Wall Adventure & Bowling Outing 4-7:30 p.m.
Guitar Hero® Challenge 4-6 p.m.
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Guitar Hero® Challenge 4-6 p.m.
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Water Gun Wars
Family Bingo
9 pm
Blacklight Volleyball
Family Bingo
Water Gun Wars
Black light Dodgeball
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Family Stepping Stones
The following activities provide kids and parents the opportunity to make island memories by creating unique coastal souvenirs or having a wild adventure. All activities last approximately one hour. Activities begin Monday, May 26 and end Friday, August 15. Select activities ending August 29th. Please see chart for days and times. Payment for all crafts & activities can be made at the Island Adventure Rental Stand with exception to Family Bingo & Blacklight Events, which can be paid for at activity location. Extension 2292.
Make your first of many Wild Dunes Family Stepping Stones- perfect memories for your garden or back yard. Don't forget the beautiful shells you collected all week to incorporate into your craft. Cost is $15 per child. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Beach Bums & Bunnies Beach Tote Personalize your own beach bag to carry your beach supplies, books or sports equipment. Cost is $12 per child. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Birdhouses In this educational craft, you will not only create your own birdhouse, but you will also learn interesting facts about birds in nature. Cost is $10 per child. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Blackbeard's Treasure Hunt Arrr Matie! This one is for all the pirates out there. We'll give you a map and you follow it to the Black Beard's Treasure Chest, where you will receive a treasure of your very own. Cost is $5 per child. Meeting Location: Island Adventure Rental Stand on the Grand Pavilion.
Capture the Flag Join us for this favorite neighborhood game. All you need is a little team spirit and you're ready to have fun! Complimentary. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
Crazy Hat Creation Design your very own personalized crazy hat, and become the stylin’ and profilin’ vacationer at Wild Dunes Resort. This is the perfect way to begin your vacation in the sun, not to mention this craft is sure to catch the eye of those around you. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Family Bingo Join us for an evening of family bingo, complete with prizes for the winners! Cost is $5 for two cards and four games. Meeting Location: The Village Plaza
Flag Football Bring the whole family out to enjoy this classic American sport. Complimentary. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
Guitar Hero® Challenge Let your inner Rock Star out on the Grand Pavilion every Monday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Match your guitar shredding wits with other Rocks Stars to find out who will be Wild Dunes' very own Guitar Hero. Don't forget to dress the part! Cost is $5 per entry. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Kick Ball Ballistic Kick, run and slide the bases with this classic game. Depending on the tide, we may even “go wild” and take our game down to the beach. Complimentary. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
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Wild Adventure Club (WAC, Ages 5-12)
Combine both the Beginner and Advanced Shutterbug Lesson for $55 per person.
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Our counselors are dedicated to creating a memorable experience for every child at Wild Dunes year after year. To fully take advantage of all that Wild Dunes has to offer, we encourage you to pre-register as soon as your vacation date is set. Children should bring sun-block and bathing suit to camp each day, and a parent or guardian must sign out campers at pick-up time. A late fee of $5 will be charged for every 10 minutes past program pick-up time. Please review camp details below before making a reservation. For camp locations and preregistration, please call extension 2292. Due to limited space and popularity of activities, pre-registration is required for all kids camps, and must be made by 5 p.m. prior to the day of the activity. Cancellation must be made with a representative of Island Adventures by 5 p.m. the day prior to the activity to receive a confirmation number and avoid a fee. Kids Camps are held June 2 - August 15th.
Kite Creation & Flying Lessons Create your very own personalized kite to soar high over the beach. Cost is $10 per child. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Picture Perfect Join the Island Adventures team in creating a one-of-akind picture frame to display your favorite vacation photos. Cost is $8 per frame. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
Sand Volleyball Get your fill of sand, sun and serves oceanside at the volleyball court. Complimentary. Meeting Location: Grand Pavilion
T-shirts to Dye for! Dye your very own groovy Island Adventures T-shirt. Each shirt is as unique as the person who made it! Cost is $15 per child. Meeting Location: North Lawn at the Grand Pavilion Island Adventures continued
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<< Island Adventures continued Water Gun Wars Join us for this outrageous new activity and one you certainly shouldn't miss! This water game includes super stream water guns and H2O vests that make this interactive play not only a blast, but a friendly competition for all to enjoy. Cost is $5 per child. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
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Whiffle Ball is fun for everyone, but have you ever played the bases backwards, bat opposite or crab-crawled your way to home base? Don't be surprised if we put a new spin to the traditional backyard game. Complimentary. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
TWEEN & TEEN ACTIVITIES Black Light Dodgeball (Ages 10 and up) This may be the craziest dodge ball game you have ever played! Don't forget your white clothes. No need to worry parents, we use dodge balls that are soft to the touch. Cost is $5 per player. Meeting Location: South Lawn at the Grand Pavilion
Black Light Volleyball (Ages 10 and up) A sand volleyball game like no other, with the net, boundaries and ball glowing throughout the game! Cost is $5 per player. Meeting Location: Volleyball Court
Nature Adventure Tween and Teen Day (Ages 10-17) Parents, take the day off and let your tween or teen embark into the National Forest to see red wolves, alligators, turtles and more! We'll visit the Sewee Environmental Education Center and take a hike to view the wolves enclosed in their natural environment, then embark on a 3 mile kayak paddle through the beautiful waters of Huger and Quenby Creeks. We'll pass osprey and eagle nests along the way and may see abandoned rice fields full of wildflowers. Cost is $75 per child and includes lunch. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meeting Location: Swim Center
Tween & Teen Climbing Wall & Bowling Outing (Ages 10-17) Get to the peak of fun with this tween and teen activity. We'll travel to Time Out Sports in Mt. Pleasant to test your climbing skills on their 40 foot climbing wall. After a climb we will head to the Bowling alley for dinner and a competitive bowling bash. Cost is $30 per person. Closed toed shoes and shorts or pants are required, as well as a parent or guardian at time of drop off for outing. Open to the first 14 people who sign up! Wednesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Meeting Location: Swim Center
WL Wildlife The Isle of Palms counts on about 350 warm, dry days a year. So it’s no wonder people who live here are always out and about. Ask our concierges to recommend festivals and celebrations just about every weekend of the year.
WILD EXCURSIONS The Island Adventures team invites you to join our experienced captains and naturalists while they lead you on an adventure that showcases the unique natural environment that surrounds Wild Dunes and Charleston. Please note: Due to limited space, we encourage you to sign up as soon as you know your vacation dates. Advanced registration is required and must be made by 5 p.m. the day prior to the day of the excursion. Payment for all activities should be made to Wild Dunes Resort and is due before departure. If you must cancel a reservation, please call Island Adventures at extension 2292 by 5 p.m. the day prior to the excursion to avoid being charged. Island Adventures provides transportation to the appropriate site. Please dress appropriately. You may wish to bring the following: sunscreen, swimsuit, hat, shoes you can get wet, insect repellent, retention strap for glasses and plenty of fluids. Please plan on arriving at the Swim Center 30 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for each excursion.
Sunset Champagne Paddle on Sullivan's Island This twilight evening sunset paddle takes you out under the stars. Certified kayak instructors and professional naturalist guides will lead you through the saltwater marsh where we'll share non-alcoholic champagne and the beauty of the night sky. Cost is $84 per couple and includes a bottle of champagne to take home with you. Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 14 people. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 5-8:30 p.m.
Shem Creek Shrimping Village and Crab Bank Island Fossil Paddle (15-20 minute shuttle from Wild Dunes) Visit a Historic maritime creek lined with shrimp and charter fishing boats and a festive atmosphere! We paddle through saltwater marsh creeks, go shelling, look for fossils and enjoy views of the historic Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and the Sullivan's Island Lighthouse. Lunch included. Cost is $85 per person and $60 per child under 12 years old. Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 14 people. Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
HIKING TRIPS & PADDLE ADVENTURES
Sailing Trips on the “Palmetto Breeze”
I'on Swamp Trail Hike (2.2 miles)
Board Charleston's ultimate sailing catamaran and set sail for an unforgettable experience on the water. Fast and spacious, the Palmetto Breeze provides the perfect setting for a comfortable, stable cruise through Charleston's barrier islands and observe the wildlife of the Lowcountry. Covered, cushioned seating, and two bathrooms on board. Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks on all charters. Cost is $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under.
This leisurely hike includes a trail through the woods on earthen dikes left over from the first plantation in South Carolina. Cypress, Tupelo and Swamp maple trees line the banks. We also walk over historical Wythewood Canal where sleepy alligators bask in the sun below. Professional naturalist guides bring artifacts found in the area and show you medicinal and edible plants. This trail offers a cool relief from summer temperatures. Fridays, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Cost is $45 for adults, $33 for children 12 and under. Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 14 people.
Sewee Indian Shell Rings Hike Journey to ceremonial rings that were built by the Coastal Plain tribes including the Sewee. Dated to be over 4,000 years old, they still stand and are on the National Historic Register of protected places. Professional naturalist guides bring Native American artifacts found in the area and show you medicinal and edible plants they used along the way! Fridays, 2-5:30 p.m. Cost is $45 for adults, $33 for children 12 and under. Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 14 people.
Sea Island Bird Hike Professional naturalists will lead you to various locations on the island along the beach to discover coastal shore birds and other animal life. South Carolina is home to over 300 species of birds and several species live, nest and feed throughout Wild Dunes! Bring your binoculars and shoes that can get wet. Bird list included. Cost is $20 per person and $10 per child under 12. Minimum 4 people, maximum 14 people. Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
Plantation Paddle (25 minute shuttle each way) This is a slow moving beautiful Blackwater Creek paddle that borders plantations that are hundreds of years old. You will see acres of old cultivation fields, eagle and osprey nests and gorgeous wetland birds. Lunch included. Ages 4 and up welcome. Cost is $85 per person and $60 per child under 12 years old. Minimum of 4 people, maximum of 14 people. Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pirate Sail Ahoy! Gather your sea legs and be prepared for an adventure as we cruise the waters with a licensed Charleston Pirate Lore Historian on board! The wee ones enjoy the treasure hunt activity with the crew and are sure to come home with pirate booty. Grog provided for all pirates. Pirate costumes encouraged for all ages! Sets sail: Friday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dolphin Aloha Sunset Sail Enjoy an island experience aboard the Palmetto Breeze, with luau music, dancing, Hawaiian leis, complimentary bottled water and soft drinks, and light snacks. Beer and wine available for purchase. Don't forget your Hawaiian shirt! Sets sail: Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m.
Sailing Trips on the “Serena” Serena is a classic sailing sloop, the jewel of Charleston, offering passengers an intimate sailing experience. Whether you want to learn sailing skills or relax and observe dolphins and other wildlife, you'll enjoy your trip through the pristine waters of the Lowcountry. Built in 1967, Serena is one of only twelve, 50' Columbias in the world! Full “live-aboard” yacht with salon, galley, master and guest cabins, and bathroom. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and soda, or store your own snacks and refreshments in our on-deck coolers. Cost is $35 for adults and $25 for children ages 12 and under.
Serena Sunset Sail Relax in tranquility and enjoy a Lowcountry sunset aboard Serena. Pamper yourself with your own 50' sailing yacht and crew for the evening! Sets sail: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Serena Family Sail Take a beautiful morning cruise through Dewees Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway just off the Isle of Palms. You'll be perfectly at ease with the tunes of Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley in the air. Assist the Captain by taking the wheel, or simply sit back and relax taking in the view with your family while you're away from it all! Sets sail: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon. Call extension 2292.
Mornings on the Marsh Greet the day and beat the heat with a morning paddle through Lowcountry marshes. Paddle Away: MondayFriday from 9 a.m.-noon. Call extension 2292.
Family Fun Adventure Enjoy an exciting family adventure by kayak that includes nature viewing opportunities and educational nature games that make learning fun! Paddle Away: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. Call extension 2292. Explore the Lowcountry marshes as the sun sets on the Lowcountry. Paddle Away: Monday-Friday from 5-8 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Boat Eco-Tours Experience the natural beauty of our barrier islands and surrounding salt marshes. All of our Eco-Tours are lead by local naturalists and stop on Caper's Island Heritage Preserve. Caper's Island provides great opportunities to observe wildlife, walk Bone Yard Beach and more. A rare treat for shelling and photography, Caper's Island will bring out the explorer in you. Bottled water is available for purchase on all Eco-Tours, however you are always welcome to bring your own small cooler. Call extension 2292. Meeting Location: Swim Center
Capers Island Wildlife Exploration This tour offers extensive time on Caper's Island Bone Yard Beach searching for wildlife, walking the beach and birdwatching. Spend time exploring the salt marshes and pulling traps and nets while observing dolphins and other local marine life. Cost is $38 for adults, $28 for children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under. Anchors Away: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Dolphin and Sea Turtle Sunset Cruise Take in a Lowcountry sunset over the marshes, and join our naturalists in their search and discovery mission for the bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead sea turtle. We also make a stop at Caper's Island for a stroll on the beach. Cost is $32 for adults, $24 for children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under. Anchors Away: MondayFriday and Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Blue Crabbing Catch, cook, clean and consume blue crabs on this afternoon adventure. We'll take you to an excellent spot on Caper's Island, teach you the history of the blue crab and enjoy a crab pickin' party on the beach. This may be the freshest seafood you'll ever eat! Cost is $40 for adults and $30 for children. Anchors Away: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:30-5 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Barrier Island All Inclusive
Safari Tour
This excursion takes you through winding salt marsh creeks to the north end of Capers Island. Take a naturalist guided walk to the majestic Bone Yard Beach. Equipment and instruction will be available for kayaking, crabbing and fishing. Swim, crab, fish, kayak or just relax. We'll host a cookout of hamburgers, hot dogs, fruit, snacks and bottled water on the beach. Small coolers welcome. Cost is $85 for adults, $75 for children ages 3-12 and free for ages 2 and under. Anchors Away: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Accompany knowledgeable guides through areas only accessible by personal watercraft. This three-part trip consists of backwater exploration, an open water free ride and shelling on a barrier island. Cost is $110 for one rider and $130 for two riders. Trips are 90 minutes in duration. Ride the Waves: Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Call extension 2292.
Creek Fishing Tag along with our top Lowcountry guides as they take you to their cherished secret fishing holes in the nearby salt marshes. Bait, tackle and license provided for you to fish for sea trout, redfish, sharks, lady fish, rays, flounder and more. At night, we'll focus on sharks and monster rays. Cost is $85 for adults and $75 for children ages 12 and under. Call extension 2292. Get Hooked: MondayFriday from 8-11:30 a.m., 1-4:30 p.m. or 6-9:30 p.m.
EXTREME WATER SPORTS Test your limits with an extreme water adventure. Whether you are sailing 800 feet above the ocean, free riding on a Waverunner or cruising with friends on a banana boat, these water sports guarantee high speeds and beautiful views of the barrier island. You must be 18 years- old to ride Waverunners, and a credit card security deposit is required. Call extension 2292. Meeting Location: Swim Center
Free Ride Free Ride is the fastest on-water experience as Yamaha Waverunners zip through over ten square miles of open waters at speeds up to 60 mph. Waverunners can accommodate up to three passengers or about 400 pounds. Minimum of two riders, maximum of 24 riders. •One Rider $60/half hour, $90/hour •Two Riders $70/half hour, $100/hour •Three Riders $80/half hour, $110/hour Ride the Waves: Monday-Saturday from 8-9 a.m. Call extension 2292.
Parasailing Get a bird's eye view as Coast Guard Certified captains and mates take you flying from the deck of a 31 foot custom parasail boat. Hold on as you are gently lifted up to 800 feet and then soar through the air by parachute. Please note: Parasailing is a weather-sensitive activity. Trips may be rescheduled at any time. Cost is $60 for a 600 foot ride, $80 for an 800 foot ride and $25 per observer based on space availability. Ride the Waves: Monday-Saturday at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Trips include a one-hour boat ride and 15 minutes of flight time. Call extension 2292.
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Banana Boat Rides Fun for the entire family, your banana boat ride can be slow and scenic or an adventurous ride! Guides tow your party from behind a Yamaha Waverunner. Cost is $25 per passenger. Trips are 30 minutes in duration. Ride the Waves: Monday-Saturday at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Call extension 2292.
Wakeboarding/Waterskiing/Kneeboarding Try your choice of water sports on the water. Captains can accommodate newcomers to these watersports with lessons or a few tips to the intermediate riders. Boat and all the necessary equipment is supplied including wakeboards, water skis, kneeboards and inner tubes. Cost is $300 per boat. Maximum of six people. Ride the Waves: Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m. Trips are 90 minutes in duration. Call extension 2292.
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Slip into the marsh and paddle quietly at eye-level with dolphins, herons, osprey, loggerhead sea turtles and the occasional manatee. In this leisure kayaking adventure, our naturalist instructors guide you through an ecosystem rich with wildlife. No previous kayaking experience necessary. Your naturalist guide is a certified lifeguard and all kayaks are stable, equipped with back support and rudder. Cost is $75 for adults and $60 for children ages 12 and under. Call extension 2292.
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Dunes Deli and Pizzeria
Cuisine All this talk of playing and relaxing makes us hungry. Good thing there are so many
Grab and go. That's Dunes Deli, next to the Harbor Pro Shop. From morning staples like Starbucks® coffee and donuts, to sandwiches, salads and Pizza, your appetite's covered. The Deli also stocks household supplies, personal care items and food staples. Extension 2233.
terrific choices available within and just beyond our gates. Our chefs blend the
The Grand Pavilion Café & Bar
Lowcountry's unique culinary style with the best fresh, locally harvested foods. Reservations are suggested.
Open seasonally, the Grand Pavilion Café & Bar offers a panoramic ocean view and a winning combination of kid-friendly and adult fare. Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and cocktails with a side of salt air. Extension 2107.
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Sometimes a true vacation means that dinner magically appears on your table - no fuss, no muss. That's precisely what Hudson’s Dinners Delivered offers - a multi-course meal for eight to ten people, complete with disposable dinnerware and condiments. Local cuisine or an Italian feast are the daily bill of fare. Call 888.845.8915 or extension 2307 on the Resort for more details.
Boone Hall Smoked BBQ Pork $160 Slow-smoked shredded pork with benne seed knot rolls and our lip-smacking, house-made Carolina sauce. Served with sweet pepper relish, red bliss parsley potato salad and cole slaw. Dessert is chocolate cake. *Trimbach Pinot Gris, $52/bottle
Wild Dunes' Southern Fried Chicken $165
The Lettered Olive
Sea Island Grill and Lounge
Enjoy three meals a day, drinks and snacks, at this casual, family friendly, destination restaurant. The Lettered Olive is situated in the heart of The Village Plaza and specializes in fresh, contemporary fare prepared by Executive Chef Enzo Steffenelli. Open daily from 6:30 a.m-10p.m. Bar open until midnight. Extension 7300.
Executive Chef T. Cooper Thomas prepares fresh Lowcountry seafood, prime meats and gracious services. This romantic and intimate restaurant located in the Boardwalk Inn is open daily for three meals from 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., there's also a terrace and lounge area. On Sundays enjoy a plated Champagne Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations, please call 888.845.8915 or extension 2200 on the Resort.
Hudson's Market Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine, and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Open daily 6:30 a.m.10 p.m. Extension 7301.
Wellness Programs FITNESS CENTER Access to the Fitness Center is complimentary for all guests staying with Wild Dunes Resort. Located on The Village Plaza, the Fitness Center also offers a selection of professional health and fitness services. Advanced cardiovascular and weight training equipment is available. Children under the age of 15 are not permitted in the Fitness Center, and ages 15-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, with keycard access from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. For details about equipment, classes and personal training services, please call 888.845.8915 or on the Resort, call extension 2249.
Edgar's Pub A relaxed atmosphere and a wall of TVs make this the best place to catch a game after your golf round. Our revamped menu and sports bar theme are already making Edgar's a new favorite for long-time visitors. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Bar open until midnight. Edgar’s specializes in pub food and memorable views of the Links Course. Extension 2296.
Crispy fried chicken with dilled-potato rolls, buttermilk biscuits and whipped honey butter. Served with creamy cole slaw and Charleston red rice. Dessert is deep dish apple pie with fresh whipped cream. *Palmetto Amber from South Carolina, $24/12 pack
Famous Family Frogmore Stew $225 Medley of fresh shrimp, smoked sausage, clams, mussels, corn on the cob and spring new potatoes simmered in spicy seafood broth. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, a seasonal salad with sugared pecans and orange vinaigrette and warm corn muffins and honey butter. Dessert is assorted jumbo cookies and brownies. *Danzante Pinot Grigio, $28/bottle
Family Italian Feast $150 Traditional baked lasagna served with red sauce, classic Caesar salad tossed with golden garlic croutons, shredded parmesan and grilled ciabatta bread. Dessert is Amaretto cheesecake. *Chianti Classico Banfi, 2004, $42/bottle
Seeking your center? Our Fitness Center, wellness programs, yoga and abundant walking trails just beg everyone to get out and feel great. Located on The Village Plaza, the Fitness Center can provide information on daily hours, classes, personal training and special products. Please call 888.845.8915 for details. WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Yoga For the ultimate relaxation experience, join our instructors who will lead the way to better holistic health for you. Classes are held Wednesday and Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per person, per class. Pre-registration is required. Extension 2249.
Water Aerobics Get in shape with water aerobics, a low-impact, high-energy activity! Our certified instructors will guide you through a 60-minute class set to music that will make you move. Cost is $10 per class or $40 for a series of 5 classes. Classes are held Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. June 2-August 15 and Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. August 18-29. Extension 2264.
Personal Training Use your vacation as a chance to start a new exercise regimen. Our staff of certified personal trainers is ready and waiting to get you (or keep you) in tip-top shape. We offer a wide variety of options, including sport-specific training, maintenance programs and introductory programs for the novice exerciser. Extension 2249.
massage - or return home with a new “do” from our stylists. For a complete spa menu of services and prices or to book an appointment, visit Sand & Sea on The Village Plaza or call extension 2555 on the Resort. Please call 888.845.8915 for details.
50 minutes, $85. This popular facial has it all: cleansing, extra attention to extraction, steam, massage and mask. Bare Therapy (Wax and Tints) Bikini .............................$50 Back...............................................................................$65+ Brows ..............................................................................$20 Lip....................................................................................$12 Underarm ........................................................................$30 Half Leg...........................................................................$45 Full Leg............................................................................$75
NAIL THERAPY SERVICES Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Sand & Sea offers a selection of hair care, skin care, massage and makeup products including Bare Minerals, MD Formulations, Bumble and Bumble, Glymed, Burt's Bees, Eminence organic skin care and locally -made Deep Steep merchandise. Extension 2555.
Hair Care Women's Cut and Style .................................................$50 Men's Cut .......................................................................$25 Child's Cut (Ages 9 and under) ......................................$20 Shampoo and Blow Dry ...............................................$40+ Add-on Thermal Curl/Flat Iron .................................$10+ Highlights/Lowlights, Partial .......................................$85+ Highlights/Lowlights, Full ..........................................$105+ Single Process, Permanent Color ................................$60+ Cornrows ..........................Half head $50+, Full head $70+
SPA PACKAGES Pamper your Piggies 90 minutes, $125. Our custom manicure and pedicure, as well as a paraffin dip for your hands and feet and your own bottle of OPI nail polish.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Perfect Sense Paraffin ...................................................$20
Thai Herbal Compress Massage
Polish Change
80 minutes, $165. Our signature massage features an indulgent Thai treatment in which a special blend of herbs are wrapped in a cloth and applied to the body to deliver healing and therapeutic properties.
French Polish, $10, Fingers $15 Nail Whitener, $8, Toes $20
Therapeutic Massage
Custom Manicure $35.
25 minutes, $59 / 50 minutes, $85 / 80 minutes, $144 Swedish - light to deep touch for relaxation Sports - fast, swift strokes.
This classic manicure includes filing, detailed cuticle treatment, hand massage and polish.
Neuromuscular Massage 25 minutes, $64 / 50 minutes, $90 / 80 minutes, $149 Deep tissue focus.
Get toes ready to show with this classic pedicure that includes a foot soak, detailed cuticle and callous care, a foot massage and polish.
Aromatherapy Massage
Hot Stone Pedicure $70.
50 minutes, $106 Create an eight-ounce custom blended massage oil to take home after your massage.
Make your pedicure even more enjoyable by adding hot stones. Basalt stones are used to massage your feet and placed between toes for ultimate relaxation.
Couples Massage Class 80 minutes, $150 Let one of our experienced massage therapists teach you and your partner the art of massage.
SKIN CARE TREATMENTS
Mother-Daughter Package
“Fast Break” Facial
Ages 9 and under, 90 minutes, $224 / Ages 10 and up, 2 1/2 hours, $329. Share a morning or afternoon together. For ages 9 and under, package includes an express manicure and pedicure and a fast break facial. For ages 10 and up package includes a custom manicure and pedicure and a European facial.
25 minutes, $59 Perfect for those limited on time. Includes cleansing, massage and mask.
Golf Motion Assessment
Receive a full physical assessment of your weight, resting heart rate, body fat measurements and analysis, circumference measurements, resting blood pressure, cardiovascular health and flexibility. At the end of your test, our certified trainers recommend general physical fitness guidelines based on your results. We suggest this physical assessment in conjunction with a personal training session or series. Extension 2249.
A lack of flexibility through the hips and trunk can be a major hindrance to a good golf swing. After conducting trunk, neck and hamstring flexibility tests, your personal trainer will review stretches you can do on your own to increase and maintain your flexibility. Cost is $65 per person for 50 minutes. Extension 2249. *Add a 50-minute neuromuscular massage to release tight muscles that might hinder your golf game for only $80 per person.
Our staff of personal trainers will help you get an edge on your game with exercises and strength training essentials to excelling at the sport of your choice. Expect hand-eye coordination, agility and balance exercises. Cost is $65 per person for 50 minutes. Extension 2249.
Tennis Training Athletes prone to tennis elbow are often also prone to rotator cuff injuries. In turn, rotator cuff exercises can help prevent common injuries that occur in racquet sports. Our staff of personal trainers will show you how to perform exercises to strengthen rotator cuff muscles. Cost is $35 per person for 30 minutes. Extension 2249.
50 minutes, $75.
Custom Pedicure $55
Children's Nail Therapy Ages 9 and under. LITTLE MISS MANICURE - $25. Includes file, cuticle care, moisturizer and polish. PRINCESS PEDICURE - $35 Includes file, exfoliate, cuticle care, moisturizer and polish. GLAMOUR GIRL - $60. Includes the “Little Miss Manicure” and “Princess Pedicure” and lip gloss. *Prices and services are subject to change.
Physical Fitness Assessment
Sports Training Assessment
“Out the Door” Manicure and Pedicure
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Nutrition Consultation Our nutrition consultations are customized to meet your specific needs. Looking to get leaner, bulk up, or maybe you just want to live a healthier lifestyle? We determine your current eating the exercise habits, then create a personalized, long term plan with recommendations on nutrition and exercise to help you achieve your goals. Cost is $40 per person for 25 minutes. Extension 2249.
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50 minutes, $166 Pamper yourself with an introductory MD Formulations kit for your specific needs. Facial includes steam, cleansing, extractions, massage, custom mask and moisturizing for a new you.
For a comprehensive health assessment, combine a personal training session with a nutrition consultation. Cost is $95 per person for 80 minutes. Extension 2249. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel or change personal training appointments to avoid being charged in full. Extension 2249.
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Barrier Island All Inclusive Banana Boat Rides Capers Island Wildlife Exploration Blue Crabbing Wakeboarding/Waterskiing/Kneeboarding Coastal Kayaking
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CONTRIBUTORS
<< COLLEEN TROY Colleen is a freelance writer and local business owner who moved to the Lowcountry from New York City in the late ’90s. She and her family love the culture, climate and landscapes of Charleston and especially enjoy calling friends “back home” when it’s wintery there and oh-so-warm here!
>> MELISSA BIGNER Melissa has written extensively about the Lowcountry for Southern Living, Cottage Living, Charleston, and Charleston HOME magazines, plus travel guides like Fodor’s and Moon Handbooks. She has also authored several books for groups like HGTV, TLC, and Better Homes & Gardens. Currently she edits Charleston Weddings and is working on Simple Southern Bouquets, a coffee table tome featuring the region’s most romantic blooms and the sweet, nostalgic stories Southerners share about them.
<< SANDY LANG Sandy is a freelance writer/editor/creative based in Charleston. She is also Travel Editor for Charleston Magazine and produces photo shoots with Peter Frank Edwards Photographs. More of her writing can be seen at sandylang.net.
>> JOSH ZOODSMA Born and raised in the frigid winters of Michigan, Josh Zoodsma now takes pleasure in calling Charleston his home. Josh has spent more than a decade exploring the waterways and islands of the Lowcountry and finds great inspiration in these surroundings. After his tenure as an assistant to several prominent photographers, Josh now finds himself behind the camera for many editorial and advertising clients.
<< HEATHER FORSYTHE Charleston-based commercial photographer, Heather Forsythe, delights in working in the Lowcountry. Heather especially loves working on Isle of Palms. Not only do the backdrops of the Lowcountry feel timeless and elegant on the island, but there’s a certain island town charm that she loves. Heather graduated summa cum laude from the College of Charleston with degrees in both Art History and Studio Art. She works in bringing the Lowcountry to life in both her editorial and wedding work.
>> PETER FRANK EDWARDS A former fish monger and sous chef with a degree in anthropology, Frank was born and raised in coastal South Carolina. During college, he practiced photography at a camera shop and was soon off to Europe - and ultimately to Berlin - where he shot artist portraits and projects before returning to Charleston, to live again by the ocean. In his photography, Frank mixes his passions for travel, people and food and shoots for a variety of advertising and editorial clients.
<< J. MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN J. Michael McLaughlin has lived in the Lowcountry and written about Charleston since 1979. He coauthored eleven editions of the Insiders’ Guide to Charleston for Globe Pequot Press, and co-wrote It Happened in South Carolina for Two Dot Press. His articles have appeared in numerous national magazines over the past 25 years.
>> LYN METTLER Lyn, who owns Mettler Public Relations and is president of Step Ahead Web Strategies, writes for a number of local and national publications, including Charleston Home and House Calls. She lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband and two sons.
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to step back, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Maybe you want to spend your lazy days fishing, looking for sea shells or
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doing nothing at all but watching the waves crash on the beach. It’s summer, you’re allowed the luxury of slowing things down a bit.
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The best vacations are the ones that make you feel like a kid again. They are the ones you can still hear, taste and smell long after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone back home. So whether the
getaway, you can be sure the Lowcountry is the ultimate setting for building lasting memories, year after year.
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typical. one thing your wedding will not be.
Weddings are wondrous. Meaningful. They are celebrations as unique as the bride and groom. Wild Dunes understands that. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the very reason your wedding will be everything it should be. And more. Come discover Wild Dunes Resort. Only minutes from historic Charleston, SC.
To speak with a wedding specialist, or for more information, please call 843.886.2090 or email weddings@wilddunes.com.
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VILLAGE A Natural Extension of the Wild Dunes Experience
WHAT IF THE BEST OF BEACH LIFE – THE FRESH AIR, SUNLIGHT AND EASYGOING STYLE - LIVED RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE BEST OF CITY LIFE? You know: gorgeous water views, breezy decor, terrific people-watching, and easy access to everything that makes a vacation perfect? ® Well, as of May, the best of both worlds are cohabitating at The Village at Wild Dunes , a guest-centric addition to Wild Dunes Resort. The idea of The Village is simple: focus comfy accommodations in the heart of an exciting “downtown” vibe, and put it all within throwing distance of the beach, bikes, golf and tennis.
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lashback a few years, and recall that the old Island House and a parking lot once served as the “welcome mat” for the Four Diamond Boardwalk Inn. No more. Visitors returning to the Resort will appreciate what emerged from behind those construction fences. The Village anchors these recent enhancements, which started with the Boardwalk Inn and stretch to the new Sweetgrass Pavilion. The Village is the jewel in that string of pearls. Rising above the Village Plaza and behind pastel-colored walls are the condominiums, rooms and suites that provide the perfect blend of privacy and tranquility just steps away from the Resort action. Every condominium offers plush furnishings and gorgeous ocean or plaza views. Flexible floor plans range from studio-style to three bedroom units. Those traveling alone can nest in their cozy units, or head out on the Resort for some group fun. Families will enjoy preparing occasional meals in their spacious aeries, or heading downstairs to grab a bite (room service is also an option!) Also worth noting: concierge service that meets (indeed, often anticipates) the needs of Village guests. Beckoning from below is the Village Plaza, a spot where all resort guests come together to mingle, dine and browse. Warm days and evenings find acoustic musicians and other amusements scattered along the way. Landscaping along the Northeastern corner slopes gently to
an open-air stage, which welcomes performers and special activities of all stripes. The easy, integrated landscape of The Village has already made it a hit with families; parents love giving their children a little room to roam – safely and securely. As Frank Fredericks, managing director of Wild Dunes Resort notes: “We are excited to offer the Southeast region’s first true village-style experience. We see the new Village as a very natural extension of Wild Dunes and the vacations we’re known for. It’s a perfect blend of quality, easy living and family-friendly touches everywhere you look,” Fredericks said. “The Village brings historic Charleston to the beach, creating a fresh, family-oriented environment with Lowcountry flair.” That flair will also be seen in additions like The Lettered Olive, the new restaurant that offers casual drinks and dining. Breakfast features fresh-baked pastries, and the day concludes with rotisseriehot goodies. “The Lettered Olive brings a terrific new gathering place to Wild Dunes,” said Manuel DeMoya, Director of Food and
Beverage. “It offers fresh, contemporary food in a fun, casual environment. You can linger over cocktails or a meal, or grab something and go. It’s all right at your doorstep.” The Village Plaza also features Hudson’s Market a sundries store that harkens to an Isle of Palms shop that was a community gathering spot in the 40s. The Plaza is also home to the Fitness Center and Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services that is given room now to stretch and breathe. The spa has added more treatment rooms, all anchored around a calm lobby flanked by a water wall. Experience The Village for yourself an book your next vacation in the center of the Resort’s activity! Call 888.845.8915.
WANT TO BE A PART OF IT ALL? The Village offers some of the toniest real estate in town (condominiums are still available for purchase). And we’ve made it super simple to get in the mix. Visit the Wild Dunes Real Estate office on the plaza and chat with one of their friendly sales consultants.
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PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS
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GRAB YOUR SUNGLASSES AND CLIMB ON UP TO THE BEST ROOFTOP BARS IN CHARLESTON By Melissa Bigner • Photography by Heather Forsythe
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BEST ROOFTOP BARS IN CHARLESTON
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ucked next to a tiny private marina that sits right where the Breach Inlet joins the Atlantic to the Intracoastal Waterway, The Boathouse has long been a casual fine dining hotspot for everyone from the neighboring Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island to those who flock here from downtown and beyond. The draw is the food and ambiance, fresh seafood served up in a setting that warms any boat lover’s heart: varnished deckingstyled floors, oar and cleat-handled doors, vintage sailing photos, and chairs trimmed in nautical canvas. But come four o’clock, it’s all about the outdoors. Climb up the outside stairs to the small but sufficient Crowbar and grab a first-comefirst-serve spot at one of the deck tables. Suddenly you’re drinking in a view of green marshes and meandering tidal waters that stretch for mile upon mile with undulating strings of birds heading to their nightly nesting spots. With a breeze that comes straight off the ocean, and a skyline that’s so vast and uninterrupted by development that the setting sun, clouds, and rose-gold light rules supreme, it’s the unrivaled best spot to soak up the most majestic show in town.
DRINK OF CHOICE: Wine EATS: A host of fried seafood appetizers, plus fantastic shellfish PARKING: Complimentary valet HOURS: Nightly until the crowd clears, but closed Mondays DRESS CODE: Khakis VIEW APPEAL: Nature central LIVE MUSIC: Occasionally
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s vast and diverse as Mount Pleasant’s personality is, its most charming corner is indisputably the Old Village and the neighboring fishing docks on Shem Creek. Come sundown, the latter’s bustling with shrimp trawlers heading in, charter boats returning for the day, and loads of pelicans stalking both to see what scraps they can score. In the midst of
all this action, Red’s IceHouse is the bar that most suits the raucous scene. A maze of sun-bleached wood and corrugated metal dining rooms and decks lit with neon and dressed with hand-painted slogans (“At Red’s, it’s all about the breeze and ease!”), it’s laid-back enough that (mellow) dogs are allowed outside, and cool enough that it attracts a fair mix of the flip-flop fishing
DRINK OF CHOICE: A bucket of beer EATS: Take anything from the full menu up to the top, self-serve. Try the shrimp or mahi mahi baja tacos. PARKING: Gravel lot marked Red’s. HOURS: Open nightly DRESS CODE: Almost anything goes (shirts and shoes required, though) VIEW APPEAL: Watching the fishing boats weigh their trophy catches LIVE MUSIC: Occasionally
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crowd and suburban cuties, both. One thing everyone has in common? Sunburns and squinting, thanks to the open-air surroundings. So before you shimmy up the skinny stairs labeled “Red’s Highway to Heaven” and plunk yourself down on one of the wide cushioned couches on the bartop roof deck, you might think about a little sunscreen and your shades, too.
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estled on the block between East Bay Street and the Waterfront Park fountain, the Vendue Inn has welcomed guests for decades. Given its demure look and tucked away location, locals and savvy visitors-in-the-know tend to be the lucky ones who take full advantage of the seemingly sleepy spot. Downstairs there’s a newly revamped fine dining restaurant that’s poised to be one of downtown next favorites, and upstairs, four stories above via a tiny elevator, there’s the long-adored Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. A two-tier affair, the latter begs for long hours of lingering at either the long bar, or one of the scores of iron tables that cover the four different decks. The scene is relaxed,
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and welcomes anyone from families to couples and singles looking for a place to rest out of the tourist fray below. The caféstyled menu – a small, but thorough mix of apps, burgers, wraps, brioche-sandwiches, and salads – and a thorough drink list – cocktails like the Charleston Sweet Tea (mango rum and iced tea), $30 bottles of wine, 22 bottled beers – accommodates everyone, and the view is just as hospitable. Here, you catch an almost neighborhood view of the city, with the steeples of St. Philip’s and St. Michael’s just blocks away, the cupola of the Exchange building just south, and a slice of the harbor just beyond Waterfront Park. Add the clip-clop of carriages passing below, and it doesn’t get any more charming.
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DRINK OF CHOICE: Custom cocktails EATS: Shrimp and crab quesadilla, or barbecue pork on brioche PARKING: The public parking deck at Prioleau at East Bay streets DRESS CODE: Casual…even the servers are in sunglasses VIEW APPEAL: Classic Charleston skyline LIVE MUSIC: Almost nightly
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etween the uniformed doorman, the marble floors, the crystal chandeliers, and the leather and mahogany-stained banquettes you pass in the lobby, there are a few first-floor tip-offs that tell you The Market Pavilion is going to host the swankiest rooftop bar downtown. Just next to the Market at East Bay
St., this luxury location opened not quite five years ago, and has since cornered the well, market, in elevated hipster hotspots. Head to the elevators, mash “P” and you step out into a terrace that’s dressed with manicured topiaries and towering tables perfectly suited for taking in the surroundings. The bar itself is something to behold (with the edgeless pool, the columned loggia, and the hotties who come to watch the sun set and the moon rise), but the view beyond is just as
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magnificent. Here, the vantage is all about bold elements, like the monolithic U.S. Custom House, the massive U.S.S. Yorktown air carrier on the other side of the Cooper River, the sweeping Ravenel Bridge, and whatever towering container ship of the moment that has docked a mere block away. With a menu that rivals some of the better earth-bound restaurants in town, martinis that are primed for swilling, and the plain awesome view, it impresses the most jaded of barflies.
DRINK OF CHOICE: Martinis EATS: Kobe beef burger PARKING: The public parking deck on Hasell Street, behind the Charleston Place Hotel, or at Concord and Cumberland streets HOURS: Open nightly DRESS CODE: Ranges from Charleston chic to khaki casual VIEW APPEAL: Wow-factor landmarks of Charleston
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arm days at Wild Dunes Resort means one thing: there’s plenty of opportunity to get out and explore the wild blue yonder – either on the wing, on the water or somewhere in between. In a place that built its reputation on the gentler pursuits of golf and tennis, the
Resort has come on strong with in- and offresort adventure sports. Sprinkle as much – or little – into your stay as you’d like. Here’s our “extremity guide” to Charleston’s favorite summer activities. The rating system is not scientific, but rather the attempt of this writer
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(a Mom) to help readers (i.e., other suitably cautious souls) determine the fright factor involved with each activity. A one rating means this sport delivers minimal fright, but plenty of fun. A five rating means you might want to do some deep breathing while your loved ones partake.
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KAYAKING White Knuckle Factor: 1 – This is safe for grade schoolers-through-pensioners (be sure bring water and sunscreen) Brawn Required: 2 – Paddling will require some arm strength Bragging Rights: 3 – This back-to-nature excursion will give you plenty to talk about
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magine life as a stingray, gently gliding along the waves, darting in and out of tiny islets or bobbing out on the surf. Kayaking is about as close as we humans will ever come to that feeling of water-borne tranquility. Here in the Lowcountry, the combination of salt marshes, rivers and the open sea make kayaking something of a local pastime. But it’s also gaining popularity nationwide. New York City has opened up eleven new kayaking ramps and general usage is climbing – most notably among women. To book a kayaking adventure call our Island Adventures Team at 843.886.2292.
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KITE BOARDING White Knuckle Factor: 4 – Not for the faint of heart – and it’s imperative you follow safety instructions Brawn Required: 3 – Torso and leg strength is most important Bragging Rights: 5 – It’s cool. Wicked cool.
his is the baby of the bunch, born of parents “windsurfing” and “fly surfing.” And its popularity is growing at a tremendous rate. No wonder. Improvements to equipment have made the sails more stable, and made the sport quicker to learn than it was just a few years ago. Mastering it, though, is another matter and can take years of zen-like commitment. What makes kite boarding rock is the jump – ranging from two feet above water, to the 40 and 50 foot leaps the pros make. Air is a local outfitter that offers lessons. Its experts advise temporary visitors to book a starter class, where they learn to handle a land kite. Mastering the sport can take a week or two of lessons. Finally, this is not child’s play; kitesailers should be at least 80 lbs and mature enough to handle a sport involving currents, deep water and speed.
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SURFING White Knuckle Factor: 3 – Takes some skill and courage to stand on water Brawn Required: 4 – If you’re not fit yet, you will be Bragging Rights: 5 – You’ll be stoked, it’s surfing!
atch the wave and learn one of the hottest sports in the country. As gentle as the beach may seem, Isle of Palms delivers some rideable waves. Most of the surfing here is focused around the Pier, and the north side is especially popular with locals (surfers must stay at least 200 feet away from the pier). Wave riders bring their shortboards, longboards and funboards out from early Spring through late Fall. With waters happily free of boulders and generally un-crowded, there’s plenty of room for beginners. Kids 8 to 15 can partake in the Sol Surfing Camp, run by a local surfer who shuttles campers to Folly Beach for a five-day program.
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SPEED SPORTS White Knuckle Factor: 3 – These aren’t scary, just energizing Brawn Required: 1 to 5 – It’s all dependent on the ride you seek and the intensity you want Bragging Rights: 5 – Here’s a category that creates lasting family memories
rave speed? Then this is the category for you. Swap wind power for pure diesel mixed with adrenaline, and you’ve got jet skiing, wake boarding, knee boarding and parasailing. Each has its own charms. Parasailing gets you airborne in seconds, and is far easier to master than water skiing or kite boarding. Jet skiing requires mature captains at the helm, and is often best done in teams. The combination of engines and traffic on the waterways make this a sport worthy of careful attention. Know the rules of the water and you’ll be fine. Knee boarding and wake boarding take everything that’s fun about skiing (speeding atop the water behind a boat) and removes its toughest aspect (standing – and staying there), and is suitable for kids 7 and up (participants should be proficient swimmers).
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ENDLESS VACATION
FOR CHARLIE BURNS, A FAMILY MAN AND FATHER OF TWO GROWN CHILDREN, EVERYDAY LIFE IS A DREAM HE NEVER IMAGINED COMING TRUE. After a long day at work, he makes the short drive home to IOP (that’s Isle of Palms for first-time visitors) where he changes into tennis gear, hops on his bike and finds himself at the tennis court in just a few minutes. On weekends it’s all about golf and even a quick swim in the family pool, a leisurely walk along the beach or a ride around the neighborhood in the family golf cart.
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MANY LONG-TERM RESIDENTS DECIDE THEY JUST CAN’T STAND TO BE AWAY FROM THE BEAUTY OF CHARLESTON’S BEACHES, EVEN FOR PART OF THE YEAR, AND CHOOSE TO MAKE THE AREA THEIR PERMANENT HOME.
BURNS, A TRANSPLANT FROM LEXINGTON, KY., NEVER FELT UNSATISFIED WITH HIS LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE WITH ITS HORSE FARMS AND ROLLING GREEN HILLS … until his family vacationed at Wild Dunes. After making it an annual tradition to visit at Thanksgiving, the family would find themselves saying as they left, “Can you imagine how good it would be to live here?” While Kentucky is beautiful, he says, “It’s simply a different kind of beauty down here.” Burns is not alone. Many long-term residents decide they just can’t stand to be away from the beauty of Charleston’s beaches, even for part of the year, and choose to make the area their permanent home.
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Burns, his wife, Caroline, and their daughter and son first discovered the Charleston area on a visit to Kiawah Island. While they enjoyed their visit immensely, they had friends who lived in the Wild Dunes community who suggested they try their island the following year. Once they arrived, they were hooked.
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“It’s easy to get to downtown. We came down for the golf, tennis and good weather,” says Burns, who calls himself a “tennis addict” and a dedicated golf player, as well. After visiting the resort for five years, Burns found himself downsized from his job of twenty years. He and his family decided to take the plunge, uproot and head South to make a little piece of the Lowcountry paradise permanently their own.
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Surprisingly, it was not a difficult adjustment for any member of his family. His wife, a native of Lexington, has never expressed a moment’s discontent (though he says his mother-in-law has never forgiven them for moving), and his son loved it so much he moved back to the area after college. For Burns, it’s largely about the easily accessible amenities offered at the resort, especially the proximity and opportunities to play golf and tennis. “In Lexington, you can’t play golf or tennis for at least five months out of the year,” he says. In addition to sports, he and his wife also enjoy all the friends they have made down here. “At sunset, we love to take the golf cart out [to visit with neighbors],” says Burns. “My wife and I feel virtually everybody we’ve met down here is very friendly.” Nearby Charleston is also a perk for the couple, who enjoy the area’s choice of quality restaurants and the historic architecture of downtown. “Anything cultural you want to attend is there also,” says Burns. Like many Isle of Palms residents, Burns and his family find themselves awash in guests who want to enjoy the beauty of the area, as well. “You hear from an awful lot from your friends back home,” he says. “I’ve got a lot of tennis-playing friends that come down, and they are literally sick when they have to go back where they’re going.” He points out that all six of their bedrooms were full last Thanksgiving. Burns and his wife aren’t planning to move anywhere else anytime soon now that their daily life has become what was once only a vacation. “I’m a happy individual living in this place,” he says. “I feel like everyday I wake up in Wild Dunes, I’m lucky.”
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TRENDS IN HOME DESIGN
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SIMPLY SUMMER DESIGNS, SENSATIONAL SUMMER LOOKS by Ivie Parker and Adrian Sims hen designing an adaptable interior to accommodate convenient updates, it is imperative to start with a neutral palette. This basic foundation allows for ever-evolving creativity in your accents and accessories. Whether embracing the season or dabbling in the latest décor trends, our tips will guide you through capturing a transitional look fit for your latest whim.
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• Delight in an exquisite, inspirational print to electrify the look for your seasonal escape. We adore this vibrant tangerine and seafoam fabric (above) de mer as the primary pattern nestled amongst smaller, geometric chocolate and taupe prints (below). • Mingle these secondary, geometric prints sporadically to complement rather than compete with the signature fabric.
• Brighten your décor with bouquets of fresh flowers and greenery. Our picks – vibrant zinnias or gladiolas enlighten summer and even fall seasons. • Entertaining? Instantly impress guests with a striking tropical table arrangement of Birds of Paradise mixed with stems of Torch Ginger, palm fronds, curly willow and wide-leaf greenery. E
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FL WER IN THE PINES WITH A NAME LIKE “SUMMERVILLE,” ONE MIGHT MAKE AN EDUCATED GUESS AS TO THE ORIGINS OF THIS CHARMING COMMUNITY LOCATED 18 MILES NORTHWEST OF CHARLESTON – HEADING UPSTATE ALONG I-26. Yes, it DID begin as a small village of summer retreats built by wealthy 19th-century plantation dwellers eager to escape the heat and miasmas of the South Carolina summers. But that’s only the start of Summerville’s fascinating story.
Unlike any number of other inland villages that sprang up in the Lowcountry for similar reasons at about the same time, Summerville had something special. A number of factors fell into place that made it survive and even prosper beyond the wildest dreams of those early planter families.
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First of all, Summerville had the ultimate asset: location, location, location. It’s directly 25 miles east of the Atlantic Ocean on a geological ridge 75 feet above sea level – relatively high as Lowcountry land falls. And because of this, it’s surrounded by a naturally-occurring stand of longleaf pine
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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Summerville is known for its Flowertown Festival and 4th of July celebration, during which thousands flock to see the beautiful azalea blooms, peruse the arts and crafts, and partake in some of the season’s tasty treats. 700 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Summerville is also called “Flowertown,” due to the abundance of flowers blooming almost any time of year.
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If you’re planning a visit to Summerville, bear in mind that the quaint downtown shops and galleries are a destination unto themselves. Allow plenty of time for browsing and window shopping. Look here for interesting antiques to buy, as well. In June and July you might catch a free concert in Summerville’s Town Square and their 4th of July celebration is pure Americana at its best. Go to summervilledream.org. Summerville can boast not one but two state parks that offer an array of summertime activities for families and nature lovers. Givhans Ferry State Park offers rare plants and a wide range of wildlife in a natural Lowcountry setting. Go kayaking along the blackwaters of the Edisto River. Rental campsites and cabins are available for longer stays. Dorchester State Historical Site is an archaeological exploration of a colonial settlement dating back to 1697. You can join the staff for hands-on participation in this project. Visit southcarolinaparks.com. The Francis Beidler Forest is where Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox” and General Nathaniel Green fought and helped defeat the British during the American Revolution. Today, the area’s Audubon Sanctuary is an educational center for environmentalists. Visit beidlerforest.com.
trees that tend to moderate the temperatures and scent the air with “vapors” 19thcentury locals said cleared the head and opened the lungs. This was enough to attract a few planter families to the woodland clearing during the prosperous first few years following the American Revolution. By 1828, according to one account, there were 28 houses in the village; enough to warrant the building of a Chapel of East to accommodate the Episcopal congregants spending summers there. Even today, some of these same early houses dominate the half-mile area of Summerville known as “Old Town” near St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The homes built on high pilings with wrap-around porches still testify to their original owners’ appetite for refreshing sea breezes and pine-scented air. Next, and most importantly, Summerville was along the route of America’s first railroad. Access by rail was established as early as 1832. With this basic arterial connection to Charleston, the town’s business sector thrived and morphed into a proper town square. By 1847, Summerville was incorporated as a town. During the 1850s, a series of fever epidemics swept through Charleston. While these threats to public health were not uncommon in the Holy City before the Civil War, having easy access to a haven of safety was. A newspaper of the time said it this way, “The eyes of Charleston sadly turned to Summerville ….” By 1860, more than a thousand people called Summerville “home.” The advent of the Civil War put a stop to Summerville’s growth and prosperity until the end of the century. Then, an odd fluke of hype and hyperbole pushed the quiet town of Summerville onto the world’s stage. In 1889, an international meeting of physicians specializing in respiratory medicine held a “Tuberculosis Congress” in Paris. They declared in print that Summerville, South Carolina, was one of THE best places to go for the treatment of lung and throat
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disorders. Suddenly, special excursion trains were steaming toward Summerville from points all over America with carloads of patients eager to partake of the curative “air.” In turn, caregivers came to provide goods and services to the health-minded crowds. Hotels and guest houses sprang up around town and a laid-back resort-like atmosphere settled over Summerville like a cool, refreshing, spring rain. In fact, Summerville’s reputation as a place to “take the cure” attracted the asthmatic President Theodore Roosevelt, among other famous guests. He visited the Pine Forrest Inn, largest of the town’s health-centered establishments (now long gone), as did the portly President William Howard Taft. The heyday of Summerville’s fame as a health resort was largely gone by the time of the world-wide influenza pandemic of 1918, and by the time America’s Great Depression descended over the country it was only a quaint memory. The post World War II prosperity that lifted Charleston out of the economic doldrums did the same favor for Summerville. The town became known as a center for the culture of azaleas, the exuberant springtime blossoms that burst into bloom every spring setting the entire landscape ablaze in color. Every garden, fencerow, and hillside seems to flow directly from Summerville’s Azalea Park on Main Street. The Chamber of Commerce title “Flowertown in the Pines” is well-deserved each year as the townsfolk celebrate with a three-day festival (the first weekend in April) celebrating the annual bloom. Currently Summerville is Dorchester County’s largest community with nearly 28,000 residents. While new neighborhoods seem to crop up overnight, the Old Town area contains 700 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Clearly, Summerville retains much of its 19th century charm and still calls to newcomers with an irresistible siren’s song.
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Stroll through the scenic beauty of Azalea Park where nature and art intermingle. LEFT: “Fantasy Flight” by Bobbe Gentry. TOP RIGHT: “For Wind and Waves” by Robert Allison. ABOVE: Located in the Summerville Historic District, St. Paul’s Episcopal Chuarch is more than 175 years old.
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IN GOOD TASTE
FROM THE SEA By Sandy Lang • Photography by Heather Forsythe
A LINE COOK WHO OFTEN SAUTÉED THE SEA BEANS FOR SALAD PLATES AT A DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON RESTAURANT DESCRIBED THE TASTE OF SEA VEGETABLES THIS WAY, “YOU KNOW WHEN YOU TAKE THAT FIRST PLUNGE IN SPRING, WHEN THE OCEAN’S STILL COLD AND YOU ACCIDENTALLY BREATHE IN SOME WATER? THAT’S THE TASTE.” He was right. To borrow from the wine world, sea vegetables can definitely have a “nose,” an essence of the ocean. And the most flavorful that we eat are generally harvested from cooler waters, with brisk and refreshing tastes, colors and textures born of the sea. The ocean’s plants are also brimming with vitamins and nutrients, having sprouted in the tonic of mineral-rich saltwater and in shallow enough depths to absorb the sun’s rays.
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o be clear, what we’re talking about here is otherwise known as seaweed. It’s the same leafy strands that you see washed up on the beach. But growing and drifting in seawater isn’t the only destiny of these chlorophyll-rich plants. In Asia and Europe, sea vegetables have been gathered and chopped and dried for the dinner table for centuries for their health benefits, versatility and savory flavors. Meanwhile, over here in the New World, the American dive into seaweed eating has occurred only recently, mostly by way of the nori-wrapped California rolls at the nation’s now ubiquitous sushi counters. (Actually, we’ve all been eating seaweed-derived substances for years and probably didn’t know it. Sea plant ingredients have long been used as thickeners and stabilizers in edible products in the U.S. But that’s another, blander story.) “A lot of people don’t know what to do with sea vegetables,” says John Bonner, a produce team member at the Whole Foods in Mount Pleasant, which stocks a variety of sea vegetables. “If people are looking at the dried dulse or the fresh sea beans, we encourage them to taste – it’s perfectly fine to eat many of the sea vegetables raw.”
T. Cooper Thomas Executive Chef Sea Island Grill at Wild Dunes Resort,
At the Sea Island Grill at Wild Dunes Resort, Executive Chef T. Cooper Thomas serves a wakame-based seaweed salad to complement the fresh taste of tuna tartare. “Wakame has a nice color, and along with the sesame seeds and sesame oil, adds flavor that’s subtle, not overpowering to the tuna.” Enjoying food from the sea is nothing new for Chef Thomas, who grew up in Mount Pleasant and worked in the kitchens of the Charleston Grill and RiverTowne Country Club before joining the Sea Island Grill in late summer 2007. “It’s great here. You’re standing in the kitchen and you know the Atlantic is right outside your door… most of the seafood we cook is from the ocean 300 yards away.” That pleases Chef Thomas, who is admittedly a water baby. As a child, he says “you couldn’t keep me out of the water,” and that he would go fishing, crabbing and waterskiing on the creeks and Intracoastal Waterway with his father. These days, he still gets to local piers to fish when he can. The young chef says he likes to cook and experiment with sea vegetables. Chef Thomas uses classical French cooking techniques, and under his direction, the restaurant’s diverse menu has decidedly southern influences and ingredients, with entrees such as crab cakes, shrimp tempura and grits and venison steaks. If you’re ready to jump in and try cooking with sea vegetables, not to worry. You won’t have to harvest the ingredients yourself. It’s easy to find and order small quantities from online stores selling Asiansourced products, along with those from U.S. growers and gatherers that are located mostly in the North Atlantic and Northwest. In the Charleston area, ingredients can be found at Whole Foods, Earth Fare, the H&L Asian Market, and other locations. Flavors of sea vegetables range from subtle and mild to more briny, and cooking and soaking softens their texture and taste. Some sea vegetables to look for:
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Wakame – A tender kelp traditionally added to miso soup, wakame is also good in salads (with sesame seeds and soy sauce or rice vinegar), stir-fry dishes, and rice dishes. It has a nutty smell when dried, a slipperiness when cooked, and is a good source of calcium, thiamine, niacin, and vitamin B12. (Studies at a Japanese university found that wakame is also helpful at burning fatty tissue). Sea beans – Also known as glasswort, sea beans grow naturally along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, including South Carolina. Sold fresh or frozen (not dried), sea beans are spiky and cactus-like, and have a crisp, briny taste. They are often served with seafood and are delicious when lightly sautéed with olive oil and diced fresh tomato. Nori – The papery, dark wrapper for sushi, dried sheets of nori can also be broken into strips or flakes and added to soups, casseroles, salads and rice dishes. Nori is a source of vitamin A, C and iodine. Kombu – A thick, purple-black seaweed used to season soups, rice, beans and stocks. Bought in dried strips, sheets or bundles, kombu is a good source of iodine, calcium, magnesium and iron. Arame – Before adding to recipes, the dried, wiry strands of arame are a good side dish for fish when simmered with tamari, lemon juice and rice wine. Or it can be soaked for a few minutes to be reconstituted before adding to stir-fries and omelets. Arame adds vitamin A, potassium, calcium, and dietary fiber. Dulse – In leaf form it looks a bit like chewing tobacco, and people often eat the red-brown seaweed by the handful. Dulse is good when pan-fried or baked and added to sandwiches, mixed into salads or sprinkled on soups. Savory and slightly salty, dulse is also powdered for use as a seasoning, adding potassium, protein and flavor to recipes. If you would like to experiment with sea vegetables, please try one of Chef Thomas’ recipes on page 67.
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Tuna Tartare
serves 4
1 lb tuna
2 oz capers
pickled ginger to taste
4 oz tomato
2 oz sesame oil
wasabi to taste
2 oz shallots
2 oz soy sauce
wakame to taste
2 oz chives
Dice the first three ingredients and chop the next two. Combine all these in a mixing bowl with the sesame oil and soy sauce. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper and let stand in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Serve with the wakame, ginger, and wasabi. Sake is also a great accompaniment to this dish.
Seaweed and Shellfish Tasting
serves 4
6 oz sea greens (fresh)
salt and pepper taste
8 each shrimp
3 each lemon (sliced)
1/4 cup shallots (diced)
8 each mussels
12 oz cocktail sauce
2 lb kelp (fresh)
8 each oysters
8 oz butter (melted)
4 each lobster tail
2 tbsp olive oil
8 each crab claws
Bring three quarts of water to a boil and add the fresh kelp. Simmer the kelp until it is tender like cooked pasta. Season with salt and pepper and lightly coat it with olive oil. Place it in the cooler for later. Seafood poaching liquid: Use one lemon and combine it with the chopped shallots and one gallon of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and add your first seafood item. Poach each type of seafood until cooked completely and warmed throughout (one at a time, bringing the liquid back to a boil each time) and shock each in an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. If you want to serve the seafood hot, then forgo the ice bath and serve immediately. Accompaniments: Serve the cocktail sauce and melted butter on the side with slices of lemon, the kelp and sea greens. If you want to jazz it up you can add your favorite salad dressing to the greens, and the kelp can be used to make “pasta salad.”
Kelp “Collard” Greens
serves 4
1 lb kelp (fresh)
1/4 cup garlic
3 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup bacon (chopped)
1 can beer
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shallots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
salt and pepper taste
Start the bacon, shallots, and garlic in a cold pan on med high heat. Sautee the mixture until the bacon is golden brown. Add the beer and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add all the remaining ingredients and simmer until the kelp is soft like cooked pasta. Continue cooking on low for 30 min; then season and strain. Serve immediately or reheat when needed.
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WINTER WONDERLAND VISITING WILD DUNES IN THE OFF SEASON
t usually happens the same way – someone recommends a visit to Wild Dunes and the beautiful beaches of the Lowcountry on your next vacation. You stay a week and anxious to return again, book a two-week stay the following year. Each time, the stay gets longer and longer until you’re officially an “extended stay” guest.
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At least that’s how it happened for Judy Bertram, 70, and her husband, Wendell, 72, who have been making Wild Dunes their second home during the winter for 18 years. “Wild Dunes is our favorite place in the world,” says Judy. The pair, who live in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania most of the year, but spend summers in Maine, discovered the Resort
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after a visit to friends who owned at the Resort. They then rented for a week themselves and have gradually worked up to a three-month winter stay. Wild Dunes is home to many such extended stay guests every year, many of whom choose to visit in winter to escape the cold and snow that accompanies the season further north.
AS RELAXED AS YOU WANT TO BE
FRIENDS IN NEW PLACES
While you may envision kicking back in a beach chair with a good book, many long-term residents say, while it is a relaxing retreat, it’s also a great time to get out and about and enjoy the area’s many offerings. “It’s not like sitting in a condo and saying ‘what movie do you want to watch?’,” says Bertram. And Bonnie Mitchell points out she’s probably busier, by choice, at Wild Dunes than when she’s at home. “There’s never a dull moment,” she says. “We’re as busy as we want to be.”
Many Wild Dunes guests who come back year after year find companionship in other regulars. Bertram and her husband have some nine couples they’ve made friends with who either live in the resort or also visit during the winter months. Bertram says they dine together, celebrate birthdays, carpool to water aerobics and much more. “What really sealed the deal for us was the people we met,” says Mitchell, 59, who has been wintering at the resort since 2002 with her husband, Bill, 65. “I realized we belonged there when I heard someone say ‘Hi Bill’ at the Piggly Wiggly.”
In the past, Mitchell and her husband have taken ballroom dancing and yoga, participated in local bridge groups and of course, enjoy walking and biking the beach and the Resort. “We bring our bikes and bike around the Resort,” says Mitchell. “You can walk any time of day and feel very safe,” says Denise Hendrigan, 65, of Cambridge, Mass., who often walks and bikes alone during her winter visits with her husband, Frank, 70. Wild Dunes even offers bike rentals for those who don’t want to cart their bikes from home.
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THE BEST WAY TO MEET OTHERS IS THROUGH THE MIXER.
WHAT TO DO at WILD DUNES IN WINTER
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– Erin Melvin, Life Concierge for Wild Dunes’ extended stay guests.
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In addition to spending time with friends during their stay, the couple, who live in Ottawa, Canada, also stay in touch and visit these friends throughout the year. “It’s nice to have people around us who know us and care about us,” she says. But how do you get to know your neighbors? “The best way to meet others is through the mixer,” says Erin Melvin, Life Concierge for Wild Dunes’ extended stay guests. Once a month, guests can attend a mixer at Edgar’s Pub, which offers music and cocktails, to get to know other winter residents.
While the Resort offers plenty of fun for guests, there’s also a host of amenities and culture just across the connector in Mt. Pleasant and across the bridge in downtown Charleston. “The proximity to Charleston is a big advantage,” says Hendrigan. During their visits, they enjoy many College of Charleston events and programs at the Gailliard Auditorium. Many visitors actually get involved in the local community to feel more a part of Charleston and to get to know locals. Mitchell volunteers as a docent for the annual Charleston Symphony Orchestra League home downtown, while Hendrigan taught a local rug-hooking course and Bertram volunteers at the Tourist Center and for the Preservation Society’s Annual Tour of Homes. As a group, they have even cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House. “We try to be active in the area,” says Bertram. Wild Dunes also helps guests who want to plan outings away of the Resort. Melvin is happy to provide guests with advice on what to do and even arrange tours, transportation, dinner reservations and more. But whether you choose to relax and unwind or be a social butterfly – or a little of both – winter visitors truly feel like Wild Dunes is where they belong. “It’s really become a second home,” says Bertram.
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Wild Dunes offers plenty of organized activities to keep visitors busy. There’s a winter dining series at the Sea Island Grill and a variety of different activities each month, such as Superbowl party, and the St. Patrick’s Day event in March. “There’s always something special going on at Wild Dunes,” says Melvin. She recommends guests review the vacation planner section of 5757 Palm magazine for a list of events at the resort during their stay or check the event listings on Resort Channel 2. Guests are also welcome to contact Wild Dunes Resort Pre Arrival Concierge for tips and help booking activities. Call: 843.886.2218 or Email: prearrivalconcierge@wilddunes.com.
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Meetings are serious business. You know that. But it’s not all business. Wild Dunes has created an oceanfront resort environment where you will play as hard as you work. And when it’s time for business, our new event facility provides the perfect inspiration for a successful meeting. Come discover Wild Dunes Resort. Only minutes from historic Charleston, SC.
To speak with an event specialist, please call 843.886.2090 or email meetings@wilddunes.com.
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THINGS TO SEE & DO, DINING, SHOPPING, SERVICES owhere else will you find such a variety of quality things to see and do. There is something for everyone in Charleston and the surrounding areas from the sports fanatic to the history buff, from the art lover to the weekend fisherman (or woman). Close your eyes and just point anywhere in this section...you’re sure to land on something that will not only offer hours of fun, but will create memories that will be yours for years to come. For centuries, the Lowcountry has been renowned for the unique way its chefs create culinary concoctions from the best of fresh, locally harvested foods. Based on a bounty of seafood culled from the surrounding ocean, creeks and tributaries and game hunted in nearby woodlands, they developed a style that is still celebrated today. Whether you crave a taste of that traditional, plantation-style fare, nouveau Southern or classic American dishes, our top-caliber restaurants will satisfy and delight. If you go home empty handed, you must have serious willpower. It doesn’t matter where you go in the Charleston area, you’ll find a wonderful selection of antiques, apparel, collectibles, jewelry, art, home and garden items and much, much more!
Dunes Deli and Pizzeria Grab and go. That's Dunes Deli, next to the Harbor Pro Shop. From morning staples like Starbucks® coffee and donuts, to sandwiches, salads and Pizza, your appetite's covered. The Deli also stocks household supplies, personal care items and food staples. Extension 2233.
The Grand Pavilion Café & Bar
DINING OPTIONS ON THE RESORT The Lettered Olive
Sea Island Grill and Lounge
Enjoy three meals a day, drinks and snacks, at this family friendly, casual destination restaurant. The Lettered Olive is situated in the heart of The Village Plaza, and specializes in fresh, contemporary fare prepared by Executive Chef Enzo Steffenelli. Open daily from 6:30 a.m-10 p.m. Bar open until midnight. Extension 7300.
Executive Chef T. Cooper Thomas prepares fresh Lowcountry seafood, prime meats and gracious services in a romantic and intimate setting. Located in the Boardwalk Inn and open daily for three meals from 6:30 a.m.10 p.m., there's also a terrace and lounge area. On Sundays enjoy a plated Champagne Brunch from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations, please call 888.845.8915 or extension 2200 on the Resort.
Hudson's Market Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine, and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Open daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Extension 7301.
Edgar's Pub A relaxed atmosphere and a wall of TVs make this the best place to catch a game after your golf round. Our revamped menu and sports bar theme are already making Edgar's a new favorite for long-time visitors. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Bar open until midnight. Edgars specializes in pub food and memorable views of the Links Course. Extension 2296.
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Open seasonally, the Grand Pavilion Café & Bar offers a panoramic ocean view and a winning combination of kid-friendly and adult fare. Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and cocktails with a side of salt air. Extension 2107.
HUDSON’S DINNERS DELIVERED Sometimes a true vacation means that dinner magically appears on your table no fuss, no muss. That's precisely what Hudson’s Dinners Delivered offers - a multi-course meal for eight to ten people, complete with disposable dinnerware and condiments. Local cuisines or an Italian feast are the daily bill of fare. Call 888.845.8915 or extension 2307 on the Resort for more details.
Boone Hall Smoked BBQ Pork - $160 Slow-smoked shredded pork with benne seed knot rolls and our lip-smacking, house-made Carolina sauce. Served with sweet pepper relish, red bliss parsley potato salad and cole slaw. Dessert is chocolate cake. *Trimbach Pinot Gris, $52/bottle
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Wild Dunes' Southern Fried Chicken - $165 Crispy fried chicken with dilled-potato rolls, buttermilk biscuits and whipped honey butter. Served with creamy cole slaw and Charleston red rice. Dessert is deep dish apple pie with fresh whipped cream. *Palmetto Amber from South Carolina, $24/12 pack
Famous Family Frogmore Stew - $225 Medley of fresh shrimp, smoked sausage, clams, mussels, corn on the cob and spring new potatoes simmered in spicy seafood broth. Served with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, a seasonal salad with sugared pecans and orange vinaigrette and warm corn muffins and honey butter. Dessert is assorted jumbo cookies and brownies. *Danzante Pinot Grigio, $28/bottle
Family Italian Feast - $150 Traditional baked lasagna served with red sauce, classic Caesar salad tossed with golden garlic croutons, shredded parmesan and grilled ciabatta bread. Dessert is Amaretto cheesecake. *Chianti Classico Banfi, 2004, $42/bottle
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Soak up the sun and bask in the warm weather. From the Piccolo Spoleto Festival to the Patriots Point July 4th celebration to the rush of a Riverdogs game, there is no better time to enjoy all that Charleston has to offer. Call ahead to confirm dates, times and locations as they are subject to change.
2008 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival JUNE 6-7, 2008 Location: Laing Middle School, 2213 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant 843.856.9732 or 843.971.3564 The 4th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival is part of the renowned Annual Piccolo Spoleto Celebration. Learn about the history, engage in sweetgrass basket demonstration, share the experience, and enjoy the Gullah Geechee Culture through a variety of entertainment, games, and delicious Lowcountry cuisine.
2008 Piccolo Spoleto Festival MAY 23 - JUNE 8, 2008 Various locations Festival info: 843.722.2764 or cultural_affairs@ci.charleston.sc.us Festival tickets: 843.554.6060 (or call your local Ticketmaster agent) www.piccolospoleto.com The 26th annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival is the sister event of the Spoleto Festival. While Spoleto focuses on international performing arts, Piccolo focuses on artists from the Southeast. Its traditional offerings include visual arts, exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and film. Most of the Piccolo events are free and the rest are offered at very modest ticket prices.
Enjoy the best Reggae music around in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your chair or blanket and dance and rock the night away. Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Fee: $6 adults, free: children under 12. Gate opens at 7:30 p.m. Music begins at 8:30 p.m.
3rd Annual Island Heritage Festival JUNE 27-29, 2008 Various locations www.islandheritagefestival.com The Island Heritage Festival is a three-day celebration honoring the history and culture of African Americans – “Gullah People.” It also celebrates the historic treasures of their Sea Island home “James Island,” which was called “one of the five remarkable cultural wonders of the world you should visit before it vanishes,” by USA Today.
The Races! The Races! THROUGH JULY 31, 2008 Edmonston-Alston House, Downtown Charleston 843.722.7171 www.middletonplace.org South Carolina planter’s enthusiasm for horse racing will be the focus of a special exhibit at the Edmondston-Alston House through July 2008. The exhibit, “The Races! The Races! Charleston’s Gala Race Week,” will emphasize the popularity of horse racing in Charleston during the 18th and 19th centuries, and tell the history of this most important social season. Guided tours of the Edmondston-Alston House are $10. The Race Week Exhibit can be enjoyed by visitors at no additional charge. Tour times are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday and Monday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, please call 843.722.7171.
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Reggae Nights Concert Series JUNE 21, 2008 James Island County Park 843.795.4386
JULY
The Rice Planters Amateur Golf Tournament
Patriots Point July 4th Celebration JULY 4, 2008 USS Yorktown, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum grounds 843.884.2727 or 866.831.1720 www.patriotspoint.org
JULY 1-5, 2008 843.884.8571 www.sneefarmcc.com
From 2 p.m. to midnight. There’s nothing like it anywhere in the southeastern United States. Hot bands, a huge Kidz Zone, some of the best restaurants and snacks in Charleston, and when the stars come out...fabulous fireworks off the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Free admission and free parking.
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The Rice Planters Amateur Golf Tournament, is one of the Top Ten Amateur Tournaments in the country. This four-day invitational event is held at the Snee Farm Country Club in Mt. Pleasant and has hosted many great amateur players over the years including: Tom Lehman, Davis Love III, Hal Sutton, Stewart Cink, Andy Bean, Scott Hoch, and many others. This year, the Rice Planters Amateur is celebrating its 35th anniversary of hosting top amateur players from around the world. The tournament supports local charities through donations from tournament proceeds.
Bill Fishing Tournament JULY 9-12, 2008 Location: Charleston City Marina 843.278.4914 www.megadocktournament.com Registration has already begun for the 2008 HMYViking MegaDock Billfishing Tournament. This year’s event promises to be one for the record books. Last year, the event concluded with the largest boat and billfish turnout of the 2007 South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series. All together, 74 competing boats angled and released 76 billfish, which included nine Blue Marlin, four White Marlin, and 63 Sailfish. The tournament is a World Billfish Series sanctioned event.
A Wonderful Wedding® Will Host The Bridal Expo JULY 13, 2008 Location: Gailliard Municipal Auditorium 843.795.7544 www.awonderfulwedding.com A Wonderful Wedding® is hosting the Bridal Expo at the Gailliard Municipal Auditorium in downtown Charleston. The event runs from 1 - 5 p.m. with a fashion show at 3 p.m. Experience more than 60 vendors in an interactive environment • See the latest bridal fashion trends • The men can relax in the all-inclusive Grooms’ room with football games, drinks, and cigars • Musicians set the mood and provide entertainment throughout the day • Sample hors d'oeuvres and relax with complimentary cocktails • View all of the latest options for distinctive props and decor for your wedding. Pre-register on-line now to reserve your ticket for just $8. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the show for $10. Special keepsake totes will be given to all brides, which will include a copy of the wedding planning guide, A WONDERFUL WEDDING, as well as other great gifts to use to plan your big day! Great door prizes will be given away including a honeymoon package!
Reggae Nights Concert Series JULY 19, 2008 James Island County Park 843.795.4386
ONGOING SPORTING EVENTS RIVERDOGS BASEBALL THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 Location: The Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Stadium, Downtown Charleston 843.723.7241 www.riverdogs.com
Enjoy the best Reggae music around in a beautiful outdoor setting. So bring your chair or blanket and dance and rock the night away! Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Fee: $6 adults, free: children under 12. Gate opens at 7:30 p.m. Music begins at 8:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON BATTERY SOCCER THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2008 Location: Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island
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Reggae Nights Concert Series AUGUST 16, 2008 James Island County Park 843.795.4386 Enjoy the best Reggae music around in a beautiful outdoor setting. So bring your chair or blanket and dance and rock the night away! Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. Fee: $6 adults, free: children under 12. Gate opens at 7:30 p.m. Music begins at 8:30 p.m.
GONE TO MARKET! STOCK UP ON SUMMERTIME FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT THE LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS.
Boone Hall Bluegrass & BBQ Festival AUGUST 22-23, 2008 Location: Boonehall Plantation 843.884.4371, ext. 221 www.boonehallplantation.com Professional barbecue teams will travel to Boone Hall to compete in a cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society to win more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. Amateurs are invited to show-off their talents in a barbecue cook-off, as well as a tailgating competition for the best sports team support. The fun starts on Friday at 10 a.m. Enjoy bluegrass entertainment from 4-8 p.m. Then on Saturday, its barbecue and bluegrass all day long, from 10 a.m.-7p.m. Tickets for adults are $17.50, children ages 6-12 are $7, and children under 5 get in for free. Come to Boone Hall after 3 p.m. on Friday, enjoy an evening of food and fun and return all day Saturday for no additional charge.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market TUESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2008 Location: Moultrie Middle site, in front of football field, Coleman Boulevard 843.884.8517 ext. 578 www.townofmountpleasant.com The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market offers vegetables, fruits, seafood, flowers, plants, baked goods, canned goods, fresh cooked meals, and snacks. Held every Tuesday from 3 p.m. until dark, at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard. Free admission and free parking.
Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2008 Location: Marion Square, Downtown Charleston 843.724.7309 The Charleston Farmers Market is the setting for food, crafts and festive fun. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., in Marion Square at the corner of Calhoun and King streets. Nestled beneath beautiful trees with plenty of room for families to gather and children to play, the Farmers Market comes to life each Saturday morning and offers an abundance of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers. While strolling the Charleston Farmers Market, a delicious breakfast, brunch or lunches are available while listening to a variety of live entertainment.
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SHOPPING ON THE RESORT Located next to the Tennis Center, Dunes Deli and Pizzeria sells household supplies, food staples and personal care products as well as your favorite coffee, sandwiches and pizza. Open daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Extension 2233.
Harbor Course Pro Shop Our Harbor Course Pro Shop offers the latest in golf attire, logo wear, gift items and golf shoes. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Extension 2004.
Hudson's Market Hudson's Market provides an assortment of tasty edibles and beverages for immediate gratification, as well as all the ingredients for a wonderful gourmet meal in your suite, home or villa including an excellent selection of wine and an assortment of sundry items to make your vacation as convenient and comfortable as possible. Located on The Village Plaza. Open daily 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Extension 7301.
Links Course Pro Shop Set in the Links Clubhouse, our Pro Shop offers a wide variety of golf clothing for men, women and children, plus any golf equipment you might need. Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Extension 2002.
Sand & Sea Salon and Spa Services Sand & Sea, located on The Village Plaza, offers a selection of hair care, skin care, massage and makeup products including Bare Minerals, Bumble and Bumble, Burt's Bees, locally-made Deep Steep, Glymed and MD Formulations merchandise. Extension 2555.
The Surf Shop Located on the Grand Pavilion, The Surf Shop is where you'll find sunscreen, hats, t-shirts, go wild merchandise and other beach essentials. Extension 2105.
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Wild Dunes Gift Cards Take Wild Dunes home with you - or give a bit of the Resort to your family and friends with a Wild Dunes Gift Card. Gift Cards may be purchased in all Resort outlets or on our website, wilddunes.com. Extension 2260.
Wild Dunes Tennis and Gifts Located in the Tennis Center, Wild Dunes Tennis and Gifts offers the latest in tennis apparel and equipment as well as unique local gifts and accessories. Open daily 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Extension 2113.
Go Online! He wants a round of golf and she wants a massage. Give a little Wild Dunes to your friends and family with a Wild Dunes gift card. Redeemable at all Wild Dunes outlets. Visit wilddunes.com to purchase.
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I LOVE ABOUT CHARLESTON: THINGS
MIKE VEECK It’s expected that Mike Veeck, president of the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team, thinks everyone should visit the RiverDog’s home, the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Not for the game, as one might assume, but for the spectacular view of the Ashley River, the marshes, and the surrounding bridges. Veeck isn’t alone in his opinion. Baseballparks.com lists Riley Park as one of the top 20 parks with the best view. “I don’t think there is a more beautiful spot to watch a sunset, especially if you like water views,” says Veeck. “If you walk around to the back of the park, you’ll see the Citadel on your right. The view over the marshes is probably the most beautiful.” Veeck, who has lived in Charleston for 10 years, moved 17 times before he was 11 years old. He was born in Tucson, Ariz., and has lived everywhere from Detroit to the Southside of Chicago. Perhaps that is why he loves driving through Charleston. He can’t get enough of Charlestonian civility and traffic light etiquette. “I can sit through a green light—which I’ve done with visitors—and not have people honk behind me. People are just too polite, and I happen to love that. I think everyone ought to visit Charleston just for a review of their manners.” More than any other site in the city, the Pitt Street Bridge area holds a special place in his heart. The old trolley bridge at Cove Inlet connected Mount Pleasant to Sullivan’s Island from 1898 to 1927, when the Pitt Street vehicle bridge replaced it. The smells from Cove Inlet connect him to his childhood, when his family lived on the Eastern shore of Maryland. “It takes me back to a time when things were less chaotic,” says Veeck. “I’m out there every single day when I’m on the road. I’ve even arranged to have my ashes sprinkled there—that’s how much I love it.”
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Atlanticville Restaurant
2063 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island 843.883.9452 www.atlanticville.net Upscale cuisine served in a casually elegant setting. Sullivan’s Island mainstay featuring fresh local favorites ranging from new age southern to traditional. Thai Tuesdays, Sunday brunch and live music. See our ad on page 83. 2
Banana Cabana
1130 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms 843.886.4361 Right On Da Beach! The best bites on Da Front Beach! Casual, relaxing fun. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, burgers, fabulous quesadillas, savory seafood and a cool refreshing drink while overlooking the ocean. Open daily for lunch and dinner. See our ad on page 95.
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2213-C Middle Street Sullivan’s Island 843.883.3536
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Come see us at High Thyme cuisine. As one of Sullivan’s Islands best kept secrets for many years, you will enjoy a quaint island cuisine that will gently blanket your taste buds, leaving you full with smiles. We offer a blend of ingredients that are just as tasty as a home prepared meal while on vacation or just enjoying another day at the beach. From the freshest fish, beef, chicken and pasta, to many unique salads and appetizers, there is always something for everyone! Last but not least, don’t forget our outstanding Lowcountry Sunday Brunch. Look forward to meeting you again and again.
Right outside of the Wild Dunes gate, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the Isle of Palms Marina, Morgan Creek Grill serves fresh seafood and steaks along with Lowcountry fare and Southern hospitality. For more casual outdoor dining, the Upper Deck Bar & Grill, on the rooftop, also provides panoramic views and spectacular sunsets. Live entertainment. Complimentary docking. Groups welcome. Reservations accepted. Wild Dunes shuttle service available. See our ad on page 25.
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One Eyed Parrot
1130 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms 843.886.4360 “The Place” on the beach for the best seafood, steaks, tapas, cool drinks and tropical specials. Bold, spicy, colorful food. Come to the Island. Relax, enjoy the ocean – view the moon, the stars, and the surf. Come be happy. Serving dinner nightly. See our ad on
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The Sea Biscuit Café
21 JC Long Boulevard, Isle of Palms 843.886.4079 Opened in 1986, the Sea Biscuit Café serves an array of traditional breakfast offerings throughout the week, as well as weekday lunches featuring homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Come, enjoy our smoke-free environment and casual atmosphere, as we celebrate 23 years serving the Lowcountry! See our ad on page 91.
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Station 22 Restaurant
2205 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island 843.883.3355 For an Island Good Time, step into historic Sullivan’s Island’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. View hundreds of black and white photos of earlier island times while listening to the best beach jukebox in town. Serving fresh seafood, superb steaks and homemade desserts in an authentic Lowcountry island atmosphere. Just 10 minutes from Wild Dunes. Dinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. See our ad on page 83.
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Red & White
1513 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.886.6250 Located in the Island Center, this full service supermarket is locally owned and operated. Featuring U.S.D.A. choice meats, gourmet cheese and wines, and a hot and cold deli offering Boar’s Head brand meats. Open seven days a week. See our ad on page 89.
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5757 Palm Boulevard 888.456.3293 www.wilddunesvillage.com The Charm of Charleston. The Beauty of the Beach. The Opportunity of a Lifetime. The new Village at Wild Dunes offers studio, one-, two-, and three bedroom condominiums and penthouses, and a full compliment of owner and guest services only enjoyed at Wild Dunes Resort. Condominiums range in price from the $400s to more than $2 million. The Village at Wild Dunes sales center is open daily, so please stop in and discover how you can begin your family’s Wild Dunes legacy today! See our ad on back cover.
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A Doctor On Call, Dr. Kathy Malaney 1202 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843.886.4402 Warm, friendly Urgent Care and Family Practice without the Emergency Room wait. Conveniently located on the Island. 1/2 block from the IOP Connector. Walk-ins welcome, no appointments necessary. Evening & Saturday appointments also available. See our ad on page 91.
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Wild Dunes Real Estate
5757 Palm Boulevard 843.886.2500, 800.562.9453 info@wilddunesrealestate.com www.wilddunesrealestate.com Owned and operated by Wild Dunes Resort, Wild Dunes Real Estate continues to serve as the only on-site real estate sales company. Properties at Wild Dunes include private homes and cottages, villas and condominiums on the ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. If you are considering purchasing property in Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Mt. Pleasant, or the surrounding Charleston area, consider Wild Dunes Real Estate. For property listings information visit wilddunesrealestate.com. See our ad on
Tidal Wave Watersports
843.886.8456 www.tidalwavewatersports.com Tidal Wave offers waverunner rentals and safaris, parasailing, banana boat rides, wakeboarding, tubing, and customized excursions. See our ad on page 81.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Charleston Limo 843.860.5466 www.charlestonlimo.com Charleston Limo offers luxury limousines and vans for weddings, anniversaries, corporate transportation, sporting events, bachelorette/bachelor parties or just a night out on the town. See our ad on page 81.
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AquaSafaris, Inc. Worldwide Charter Yachts P.O. Box 309, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 and Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriots Point 843.886.8133, 800.524.3444 info@aqua-safaris.com www.aqua-safaris.com The one call for all your Lowcountry water activities: Inshore and offshore fishing, sailing, motor yachts, excursions and special events. Now featuring dolphin sunset sails aboard our 1,700-square-foot catamaran PALMETTO BREEZE ($30 per person)! AquaSafaris also offers quality private vessels for term charters around the world. See our ad on page 81. 13
Isle of Palms Marina
843.886.0209 www.iopmarina.com The IOP Marina offers powerboat rentals, inshore and offshore fishing charters, harbor cruises and excursions, and group outings. See our ad on page 81.
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Sticky Fingers
235 Meeting Street 843.853.RIBS www.stickyfingers.com
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Reviewers say Tristan’s globally-infused menu takes you places. A local favorite for lunch or dinner, and Sunday Brunch is a must-do. Over 400 wines, signature cocktails, private dining, and meeting rooms. AAA Four Diamond. Lunch/Brunch: 11:30 to 2:30; Dinner nightly beginning at 5:30; Bar opens daily at 11:30. See our ad on page 5.
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High Cotton, Maverick Bar & Grill 199 East Bay Street 843.724.3815 www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com This is first class, high spirited, livin’ large. Mahogany woodwork, old brick walls, heart pine floors and slowly rotating rattan fans evoke warmth and Southern hospitality. Nationally acclaimed, the food is Maverick, hearty, robust: steaks, game, fresh seafood. Dinner nightly, lunch Saturday, jazz brunch Sunday, and entertainment nightly. Space for group dining.
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Located in romantic Unity Alley. McCrady’s seamlessly intertwines world class cuisine with impeccable service - within its sophisticated 220 year old walls. Flavorful, modern and beautifully presented cuisine awaits its guests. See our
Selected “Restaurant of the Year, 2006” by The Post and Courier, this lively restaurant receives rave reviews for Chef Frank Lee’s award-winning Maverick cuisine. The choice for Charlestonians, it’s praised by Gourmet, Food & Wine, Southern Living, GQ, USA Today, NY Times & more. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner nightly. See our ad on page 75.
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Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship Charleston Harbor Tours 285 East Bay Street 843.722.1112 www.schoonerpride.com Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the Battery and the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind pulling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, and watch the magnificent colors of the Lowcountry. Sailing aboard the “Pride” – a unique experience! Inquire about our daily and sunset sails. See our ad on page 87.
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Cenegenics
Majestic Square 211 King Street, Suite 310 866.634.8556 www.cenegenics-dunes.com
Cenegenics®, the largest age management medical practice in the world, combines nutrition, exercise and hormone optimization in a unique, science-based program that is changing the way people age. Register on-line www.cenegenicsdunes.com today or call Dr. Mickey Barber at 843.577.8484. Strictly confidential. No obligation. No insurance. See our ad on page 44.
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Joseph Photography
45B Gadsden Street 843.722.1625, Cell 843.224.0502 www.JosephPhotography.com Joseph Photography strives to capture moments in a person’s life that will tell their story. Through the lens, Robin Joseph sees unstaged moments; candid expressions that capture the essence of someone's personality. With a style that is very much a combination of portraiture and photojournalism Robin is able to produce photographs that illustrate the natural and spontaneous flow of emotion. See our ad on
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Cooking on vacation is an a c q u i re d t a s t e . Learn the secrets of Lowcountry cuisine in a cooking class featuring the area’s top chefs. In our state-of-theart demonstration kitchen pick up tips and techniques while enjoying the tastes and the entertainment! Or shop for all your must-have kitchen gadgets, accessories and gift items in our Maverick kitchen store.
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Langdon’s
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Mount Pleasant’s only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant. “A cool refuge for those craving understated urban sophistication at a surprisingly nice price.”– Holly Herrick, The Post & Courier. “Thrills the palate with food that is simple and perfectly seasoned.”– Patricia Agnew, Charleston Food & Wine. See our ad on page 72.
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From the moment you step into Marble Slab Creamery®, your senses tell you the experience will be anything but ordinary! Our ice cream is made fresh daily in our store - not in a factory. We use only the finest ingredients to create the richest, most delicious ice cream on the planet. Try it with one of our many mixins in a fresh baked cone that’s been hand-dipped and rolled in candy or nuts.
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Atlanta Bread Company
1712 Towne Centre Way 843.216.1611 www.atlantabread.com Start your morning with choices-hot breakfast sandwiches, fresh pastries and gourmet coffees. Then come back for lunch or dinner-savory sandwiches, delicious soups and crisp salads. Atlanta Bread Company – More than just bread. See our ad on page 8.
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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Belle Hall Shopping Center 656-G Long Point Road 843.971.2120 www.brixxpizza.com
For the best food and a family atmoshphere, join us 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Open daily 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. The best wings in the South and a four-page menu to choose from. Kids under 6 eat free. Eight plasma and 10 TV’s and trivia (live). (Wed. & Sun. 4 p.m.-close). Two-fer: Buy one order of wings at regular price, second order of same value free. No coupons or discounts apply. Dine in only. Delivery available call 856-6262. See our ad on page 96. 4
Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta
Brixx is where the locals 1440 Ben Sawyer Boulevard, Ste. 1301 go for Charleston’s best 843.856.2525 brick oven pizza, pasta www.GiuseppisPizza.com and salads. The pizza is hand crafted and served hot from the wood-burning oven while you enjoy one of 24 great beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is known for great outdoor dining and serving late night! (until 1:00 am) See our ad on page 87.
“No. 1 in South Carolina” says Pizza Today Magazine. A favorite of locals and visitors alike. Fun, casual dining for the whole family, Large menu including hoagies, wings, Philly Cheesesteaks, Weggies, wraps, salads, full bar & more. Open for lunch and dinner. Offers dine-in, take-out and delivery. See our ad on page 93.
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101 Pitt Street 843.388.8935 www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com Minutes from the beaches or downtown Charleston, the Post House is acclaimed for its Maverick cuisine and welcoming atmosphere in a historic seaside community. Two dining-rooms, a neighborhood tavern, courtyard, and space for group dining. A gathering place for locals & visitors. Open 7 days/week for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. See our ad on page 75. 8
Shem Creek Bar and Grill
508 Mill Street 843.884.8102 Great foods, great moods, great views overlooking Shem Creek. Where the locals meet. Eat, drink...seafood-grilled, roasted, fried, steamed. The only waterfront oyster bar in the Lowcountry. Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch-lunch. See our ad on page 95.
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Sticky Fingers
341 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard 843.856.RIBS www.stickyfingers.com Memphis-style ribhouse featuring hickory-smoked ribs, wings, chicken and barbecue. Southern side dishes, huge dinner salads and a special kids menu are also featured. Voted “Best Ribs” in Charleston year after year. Open everyday at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. Visit our other locations Downtown, in North Charleston and Summerville. See our ad on page 87.
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Water’s Edge
Mt. Pleasant in Towne Center, 843.884.2095 West Ashley – 654 St. Andrews Boulevard, 843.571.3899 TheCharlestonAngler.com Whether you’re a novice or an old salt, we have something for you! GET HOOKED on our brand-name apparel, sunglasses, embroidery and screen-printing. A world of options, from superior fishing products to customized clothing to personalized gifts. Visit our website at TheCharlestonAngler.com for the latest seminars given by top local guides and MASTER Certified Anglers. See our ad on page 27.
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Water’s Edge offers “Downtown Dining on Shem Creek.” Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7 p.m. Serving: lunch inside and outside daily, dinner nightly, Sunday brunch, and late night fare on Fridays and Saturdays. Ample parking and dock space available.
861 Coleman Blvd. 843.884.8133, 800.489.4355 lorcan@luceymortgage.net www.luceymortgage.net
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Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre 1600 Palmetto Grande Dr. 843.216.9900 www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, voted “Charleston’s Best Shopping Destination” since 1999. 65 specialty shops, restaurants, and a 16-screen Movie Theater, just minutes away from the beaches and downtown Charleston. New additions include J. Jill, Coldwater Creek, and more! At the intersection of US Highway 17N and the Isle of Palms Connector, near I-526. See our ad on page 79.
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The Charleston Angler
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Sunny’s Studio
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Lucey Mortgage is a locally owned mortgage originating company – operating throughout South Carolina – backed by 10 of this nation’s largest financial institutions. Our clients benefit from lower rates, same day approvals and excellent service. See our ad on page 1.
Capture a memory of your vacation with a beach portrait by Sunny’s Studio. A portrait of your family on the sandy beaches of South Carolina will enhance any home and bring generations of pleasure to you and your loved ones. Call early to schedule your appointment. See our ad on page 53.
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Massage Envy
1948 Long Grove Road # 4 the Shoppes at Seaside Farms near Target 843.849.7377 www.massageenvy.com Massage Envy is a national franchise specializing in therapeutic massage therapy and is conveniently located at the Shoppes at Seaside Farms, near Target. Aside from affordable prices and convenient hours, Massage Envy has 10 treatment rooms, a tranquil, relaxing setting and is conveniently open with hours as late as 10 p.m. on the weekdays and is open on the weekends as well. Wild Dunes guests will receive a special visitor’s 25% discount off our standard 1 hour massage rate. Mention this ad when you make your appointment, only $48.75 for 1 hour massage session. See our ad on page 94.
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Cindy Cantore Photography 918-D Lansing Drive 843.216.2711 www.cindycantorephotography.com Recipe: “The Perfect Island Vacation Memory:” 1.) Preset for a balmy beachside day. 2.) Add family, the kids or just a couple in love. 3.) Creative scenes captured by Cindy Cantore...PhotoArtist. 4.) Priceless memories...for a Lifetime!! 5.) Phone now for your “Memory” appointment. See our ad
Have custom transportation needs? Call Going Coastal Transportation to discuss your customized itinerary plans with one of our consultants. We pride ourselves on getting you where you want to go on your schedule. Executive transport, airport transfer, hourly chauffeur service, special events, transportation, golf groups, protective services & transfers. See our ad on page 32.
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Nature Adventure Outfitters 1900 Iron Swamp Road Awendaw, SC 29429 1.800.673.0679 Located near the Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach or in Historic Charleston, we have Kayak or Canoe Nature Tours for everyone. Explore pristine barrier islands with dolphins, Indian ruins or beautiful blackwater swamps with thousand year old cypress. Gentle moving waters and family fun! No experience necessary and beginners welcome! “Recommended Area Outfitter” by National Geographic. 2 hr., 3 hr. or full day tours or rentals. $30- $85. See our ad on page 83.
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Queen Anne’s Revenge
Island House
160-B Fairchild Street Daniel Island 843.216.6868
404 Jessen Lane 843.884.9450 www.bauerinternational.com
Known for great food, drinks, and fun historic atmosphere, the Queen Anne's revenge is truly one of Charleston's must visit restaurants. Proudly offering excellent steaks, prime rib, fresh local seafood ,sandwiches, salads and a wonderful outdoor deck and bar. See our ad on
Furniture, fabrics, rugs, accessories, interior design services. Bauer International’s Island House, purveyors of fine furnishings. Discover Island House, Bauer International’s showroom, open to the public. Featuring our beautifully crafted rattan, leather and mahogany furnishings and accessories. Conveniently located at the corner of Clements Ferry Road and Jessen Lane, just off I-526 near Daniel Island. See our ad on page 59.
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The Family Circle Tennis Center opened in the spring of 2001 and is home to America's oldest allwomen's Tier 1 event. This awardwinning, state-of-the-art public tennis facility includes 17 championship tennis courts (13 clay, 4 hard and all courts lighted for night play). the Tennis Center is a 32-acre state of the art facility highlighted by the 10,200 seat Family Circle Magazine Stadium. A unique 10,000 square foot Clubhouse serves as the hub of activity on a year-round basis. The first level of the Clubhouse features the Tennis Center Pro Shop. The pro shop offers a multitude of amenities for club members and patrons, including tennis clothing, luxury locker room facilities, racquets, accessories and professional stringing services.The facility also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including concerts, festivals, tournaments and other special activities.
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ild Dunes is proud to announce a unique collaboration with Sandpiper Gallery on
Sullivan’s Island to bring a specially selected collection of Fine Art to the new Village at Wild Dunes®. With the signature piece by Ann Lee Merrill (pictured) as a focal point, the gallery will provide a revolving exhibition with a distinct Lowcountry flavor in the Lettered Olive Restaurant. Whether you are looking for a stunning painting or a special gift from the Lowcountry– from pottery to exquisite handmade jewelry, this gallery features a variety of works that will interest both the serious fine art collector as well as the fine craft enthusiast. Gallery owners Mark and Julie Sweat invite you to shake the sand out of your shoes, journey into Sandpiper Gallery’s staff is passionate about making the acquisition of fine art an easy and pleasant experience. Connected to both clients and the community, their service-driven staff strives to provide an enjoyable art buying experience in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Support of local art programs and other cultural and charitable events in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and the sea islands along with offering art classes and the daily visits by local artists represented by Sandpiper Gallery have helped make this gallery a natural center of the local art community.
the world of fine art and experience a gallery like no other.
Visit them at 2019C Middle St., Sullivan’s Island or online at sandpipergallery.net.
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Dolphin Architects & Builders
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Dolphin Architects & Builders is Charleston’s premier design/build firm. Dolphin provides clients single-source accountability, an almost unheard of guaranteed price and completion date, fiveyear warranty, service department, and interior design service. “Discover the Dolphin Difference.” See our ad on page 3.
Charles Towne Landing was established in 1670, and was the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. Approximately 148 English colonists made their home here before moving the settlement to the location we now know as downtown Charleston. Now a historical park, Charles Towne Landing provides a glimpse into what life was like in 1670 with living history exhibits, archeaological excavations, an animal forest and more.
FISHING CHARTERS 2
The Charleston Angler
654 St. Andrews Boulevard 843.571.3899 See our ad on page 27.
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SURROUNDING AREAS DINING 3
Sticky Fingers
North Charleston 7690 Northwoods Blvd. 843.797.RIBS www.stickyfingers.com See our ad on page 87. 4
Sticky Fingers
Summerville 1200 North Main Street 843.871.RIBS www.stickyfingers.com See our ad on page 87.
PHOTOGRAPHERS 5
Paul Alford Photography
119 Pebble Creek Road Summerville, SC 29483 843.871.9931 www.PaulAlfordPhotography.com We creatively capture your family on the beach with a journalistic style. We limit sessions to only one location appointment each day for the perfect light. Call early to ensure availability. See our ad on page 94.
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Sculpture in the South – Summerville’s Permanent Sculpture Collection Azalea Park, Summerville 843.851.7800 www.sculptureinthesouth.com From wildlife to engaging figures, Summerville's public sculpture invites handson interaction. Discover fine art that is both inspiring and accessible, 365 days a year at no charge. Map and guide available at Summerville Visitor Center. Save the date: 10th Exhibit and Sale, May 1718, 2008. Too good to miss! See our ad on page 33.
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Charleston Municipal Golf Course
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Drayton Hall
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Magnolia Plantation
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Middleton Place
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McLeod Plantation
1903 Highway 17 North (adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre)
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