Award Winning Beachside Hotel Days Inn & Suites a Jekyll Island GA hotel features 40 Oceanfront onebedroom suites, 76 double-bed guest rooms and 8 King rooms. All rooms contain “free” in-room coffee, microfridges, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, clock radios, and free WIFI access. Guests staying at the hotel enjoy the Complimentary Continental Breakfast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This moderately priced sparkling oceanfront hotel in Jekyll Island, GA offers many things for guests to enjoy while at the hotel and on the island Pg 2 Pg 3 Pg 4-5 Pg 6-8
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– great beach access, two spacious swimming pools – one of which is heated seasonally, kiddie pool, hot tub, grilling, picnic areas and a new fire pit. Bike rentals on property. Visit www.DaysInnJekyll.com to learn more about our many specials and packages – also sign up for our last minute “Hot Deals!” Days Inn & Suites 60 S. Beachview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527 toll free: 888-635-3003 Direct Line: 912-635-9800 Fax: 912-635-2287 ¤
Legendary Adventures in Stonewall Country, WV Welcome to Lewis County, West Virginia also known as Stonewall Country. Famous as the boyhood home of General Stonewall Jackson, you will discover a region rich with legendary history, outdoor recreation, arts and culture. Enjoy the best musky fishing in the state. Tour the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America. Shop at West Virginia’s largest yard sale. Play 18 championship holes designed
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by Arnold Palmer at Stonewall Resort. Enjoy daily glass blowing demonstrations at Appalachian Glass. Dare to take the scariest paranormal tour in the region. These and other legendary adventures await you in Stonewall Country. The destination for your next legendary getaway needs to be Stonewall Country. For more information call 304-269-7328 or visit www.stonewallcountry.com ¤
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The Sunshine State Offers Something for Everyone
Known as the “Sunshine State” because of its balmy, sunny weather, Thousands of beautiful lakes and magnificent rivers and its 1,350 miles of coastline make it ideal for boating, sailing, fishing, diving, snorkeling and swimming. For a sportsperson, Florida is a vacation paradise. Its warm summers and mild winters make it possible to enjoy boating, camping, golfing and water sports. Florida is great for camping. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose a variety of setting, from beachfront campground, to RV parks, to primitive camping. The mild climate allows
year round camping and outdoor activities. While camping, one can experience white sand beaches, peaceful forest and theme park thrills and at the end of the day, enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Florida has one of the best state park systems in the country with many great places to camp within a stone’s throw of the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. The beaches are some of the finest in the world and have been rated among the top ten each year in Dr. Beach’s America’s Best Beach list each year. They are rated among the best for beauty, facilities and
ease of access. Families, couples or singles enjoy year round sunshine and soft white sand and clear water. The waters along its beaches are generally warm in comparison to the rest of the country. Beaches are a great way to get out in the sun, to play, to stroll and look for shells or to relax on a beach chair in the warm sunshine while reading a good book or just enjoying the companionship and the activity all around. With the many miles of coastline and the hundreds of natural lakes, Florida offers much for boaters. It
is ideal for power-boating, sailing, kayaking, water-skiing, wake boarding, wind surfing and canoeing. Florida is the “golf capital of the world.” The year round sun attracts hundreds of thousands of golfers each year. There are over 1,000 public, private and semiprivate courses in which numerous cheap golf courses are also available. No matter what your golfing ability or
budget, courses are accessible to suit all needs. To avoid large crowds and packed attraction, as well as expensive lodging, make plans to visit Florida during the off-season, which is during the months of May through October. This is also a popular time for families with school-age children. Traveling during the “off seasons” can be rewarding. ¤
Old Florida Charm at Bungalow Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island FL Arriving at the Bungalow Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island changes your mood almost immediately. When you pass through the property’s gazebo, you leave your worries behind, live in your bathing suit and sandals and relinquish yourself to peace and serenity. Each of the 15 charming cedar bungalows has been magically transformed into a romantic little
getaway that preserves its 1930s clapboard construction and old Florida island charm. It’s a very relaxing place to stay. This beautiful place has bungalows that range from one room studio to three-bedrooms, and feature white wicker furniture, and the original architectural design of hardwood floors, bead-board walls and woodbeamed cathedral ceilings. Stepping
inside one differs from most hotels. The white and beige interiors convince you immediately that the place is impeccably clean and fresh. Bungalow Beach Resort Anna Maria Island, FL 800-799-3601 www.bungalowbeach.com ¤
A Tropical Island Getaway on Florida’s Gulf Coast A variety of personal touches make you feel at home when staying at Siesta Key Bungalows From plush linens, to your basket full of embroidered towels, flowers and candy . . . each visitor enjoys simple, upscale niceties that make this place special . . . without crossing the line of big, pretentious resorts. The homey feel and air of privacy leaves you often wondering if you might have the entire place to yourself. Located approximately 55 miles south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Siesta Key is an eight-milelong barrier island connected to Sarasota by two bridges. While all the conveniences of modern life are easily accessible, Siesta Key is still remote enough to give one a feeling of old Florida. The beaches are refreshingly natural with white quartz sand perfect for castle building and it stays cool on hot days! Siesta Key Bungalows Siesta Key, FL 888-574-3782 www.siestakeybungalows.com
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Sun, Surf, Sand and South Carolina Tempt Travelers A mix of easy public access, private retreats and natural preserves highlights the 200 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline that South Carolina calls its own. For generations, beach trips to millions of Americans and Canadians has meant an easy drive to Myrtle Beach and later, Hilton Head, while expanded air travel has added more international travelers in recent years. Reliable, decent weather year-round and a burgeoning menu of attractions and amenities continue to drive that growth in popularity. Starting from the north, Myrtle Beach anchors the 60-mile crescent
of shoreline known as the Grand Strand. Characterized by long, sweeping stretches of sand and surf, the Strand offers both bustling and less-boisterous choices for plopping that plastic chaise lounge and propping the umbrella. In Myrtle Beach proper, hotels old and new, restaurants and shops line the beach, with public access points interspersed. Then there are the quiet ocean-side beach communities such as Cherry Grove, Atlantic Beach (considered perhaps the nation’s first predominantly African American beach town), Garden City and “elegantly shabby” Pawleys Island.
Each offers varying degrees of public beach access and wide choices of hotel, cottage and condo rentals, as well as package deals with many of the more than 100 golf courses on the Strand. Cozy Myrtle Beach and expansive Huntington Beach state parks also offer beach access, camping, environmental education programs and more. Much of the coast is protected wildlife refuges until the Charleston area, itself a world-class destination for lovers of history and architecture but also home to popular beach destinations such as Wild Dunes Resort and the Isle of Palms to the
north of town and Folly Beach and its popular public beach just to the south. Next up going south is storied Edisto Island. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss overhang the narrow highway across the big island to Edisto Beach, long beloved for its great shelling. The park also has a robust environmental education center, camping and cabins. Then there’s the Beaufort area. The big park has four miles of beach, cabins and thousands of acres of maritime forest and marsh for exploring. It even has a historic, 100foot lighthouse.
At the south end of South Carolina’s coast is Hilton Head, a golf and tennis haven. Hilton Head is world famous for its plantation resorts, which combine beachfront dining, pools and cabanas with tennis, a range of accommodations and public and private golf. There are literally thousands of hotel rooms, condos, campsites and other accommodations along the South Carolina coast, as well as a myriad of dining, entertainment and educational options to help spice up the trip. -Marc Rapport
Thomas Beach Vacations Offers Spacious Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals in SC Thomas Beach Vacations: Make it Memorable – When is the last time you took a real family beach vacation—the kind that results in sunburned noses, ice cream in the middle of the day, and evenings watching fireworks over the sea?
The result is lifelong memories and photos viewed over and over for generations. Thomas Beach Vacations of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. wants to exceed your expectations in service and quality accommodations and make
those special escapes with family and friends extraordinary. We have a large selection of properties— ocean front homes, villas and condominiums. Whatever the size of your group, select from one to eight bedrooms with amenities such as private pools, lazy rivers, spas, workout rooms, game and theater rooms, hot tubs, and grills. Many of the
rentals are within walking distance of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Wait, Fido is a part of the family vacation, too. No worries, we also have pet-friendly rentals. The toughest part will be deciding where to stay—waterway or marsh view, golf course villa or ocean front and steps from that beautiful sand and Atlantic Ocean. Thomas Beach Vacations has been in business since
1962, many of our guests return year after year and are a part of the Thomas family. We look forward to welcoming you at Thomas Beach Vacations and turning your vacation into a lifetime of wonderful memories and traditions. Be sure to book your next vacation now with Thomas Beach Vacations at NMBVacations.com. ¤ See ad next page
Welcome to Conway – One of South Carolina’s Oldest Towns Conway boasts some of the best restaurants, stores and boutiques in the area. Visitors can take in a show at the downtown theatre, walk around to shop and eat or leisurely stroll the Riverwalk to take in the scenery. Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, founded
in 1732. Conway’s past has been proudly preserved. A visit to the Horry County Museum or the LW Paul Living History Farm will find exhibits of life from a bygone era. The Conway Historical Trail identifies 39 historic, beautiful buildings and homes. Many of these dwellings are home to third
or fourth generation family members who are tireless in caring for them. Conway is a delightful surprise and still not yet well-known by mass tourism. That will change, but until then, take advantage of all it has to offer. There truly is something for everyone! ¤
Ocean Lakes Family Campground Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! Open every day of the year, Ocean Lakes Family Campground in sunny Myrtle Beach, SC offers camping and beach house rentals with a variety of planned activities, outstanding amenities and lots of southern hospitality! Ocean Lakes features 300 beach house rentals that sleep 4 to 21 people. Our 859 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups, including Wi-Fi. 4
Ranked in the Top 1% of Concrete pads are available on 656 campgrounds in America, we hope campsites. you come stay with us! While the kids are still in school our Ocean Lakes pace is mellow, but the fun and sun Family Campground never stop. Relax in our pools, shop in Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 our store, let us do the cooking! Need Campsites: 877-506-1053 RV and golf cart service or supplies? Rental Houses: We have you covered. No RV? Book 800-845-2229 one of our vacation rentals to enjoy www.OceanLakes.com ¤ our park!
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Step into Sun-Filled Days at Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort Whether you are planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway or a corporate meeting, the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort is the perfect beach destination. Accommodations include Oceanfront and Oceanview Rooms, Oceanfront Suites, Oceanfront Efficiency Suites and Condo Apartments as part of North Myrtle Beach SC’s hotel and resort options. Oceanfront efficiency suites are comfortably furnished
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with either 3 extra-large double Ocean Drive Resort welcomes beds or 1 King and 1 double bed and you and your family to relax and get include fully furnished kitchens, ready for sun-filled days. two remote controlled TVs, free wireless internet access and Ocean Drive more. Beach & Golf Resort Amenities include a large 98 North Ocean Boulevard oceanfront deck with pool, lazy river, North Myrtle Beach, whirlpool and Hoto’s Beach Bar South Carolina 29582 and Grill. Relax in the indoor pool, 800-438-9590 whirlpool, sauna, fitness center and www.odresort.com arcade. Sample a delicious breakfast ¤ at the OD Café. See ad below
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North Carolina – Perfection Year-Round
The sun wakes in the eastern waves of the Atlantic Ocean, warms the sparkling sands and travels west over the lakes and rivers of the Piedmont region to the rocky western expanse. Melting into the wooded peaks and ascending majesty of the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, the sunsets afford heavenly views from the worldrenowned Blue Ridge Parkway, which
winds its way through the green mountain ranges of North Carolina. Hikers and camping enthusiasts never have to look far for contentment in the wooded regions of North Carolina. Beautiful hardwood forests cover two thirds of the mountainous landscape and boast having over 120 species of trees. One peak, Mount Mitchell, reaches 6,684 feet into the sky, making it the tallest peak in the state and eastern US.
Modern resorts, magnificent hotels and luxurious beach homes border the shoreline for some of the greatest views in the state. Most famous for its Outer Banks, the 130 miles of North Carolina coast overreaches every vacationer’s dream. Secluded barrier islands present the perfect locations for shelling or just a quite day on the
beach and water sports are always close at hand. Surfing, parasailing, and jet skiing are just a few of all the exciting opportunities. Museums, theme parks, and aquariums make the perfect day in town, and souvenir shops garland nearly every corner. Spas and cruises are always available for the most lavish retreats, but really, North Carolina itself is built
on the natural luxuries of eastern United States. Festivals and regional celebrations add even more excitement to the year in all regions of the beautiful North Carolina. So fill your photo albums with the memories of a lifetime, live your fantasies, and succumb to the great North Carolina expanses, where perfection is year-round.
Find Your “Stokes County State of Mind” in North Carolina Imagine scenic mountain vistas, breath taking chills as waterfalls splash nearby after a refreshing hike. Relaxing evenings under the stars, pristine river waters for floating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Make it a reality with a visit to this outdoor adventure destination like no other, having a mountain chain rising and falling within its borders, Hanging Rock State Park in its center and the Dan River flowing for 58 miles throughout. Best of all, it’s just a four lane interstate away from major
cities and towns in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Experience rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and more. Take in antiquing, general stores, local shops soar above the treetops all year round with Carolina Ziplines, offering
thrilling zips with unparalleled views. A diverse region of artists, agriculture, fine dining and scenic beauty, Stokes County, North Carolina is a gloriously good time in the wonderland of Mother Nature’s splendor. www.hangingrock.com ¤
Tasting Passport to the Blue Ridge Mountains The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail is NC’s only craft beverage trail featuring beer, wine, cider and mead. Always a great way to meander the Blue Ridge Mountains, a new program makes it even better. Visitors now earn cool swag with the Cheers! Trail Passport, a guide to all 23 tasting rooms. The passport costs $10 and after it has been stamped at 12 venues, it’s redeemable for merchandise. Just follow this treasure map to your choice of tasting rooms.
Be sure to get it stamped at least a dozen times, then head to the Hendersonville Visitor Center to select your prize. Trail highlights include the palatial Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Bold Rock Hard Cider, the nation’s top craft cidery. Check out mountaintop vineyards in the Crest of the Blue Ridge wine region, while Hendersonville’s walkable downtown has six breweries. For details, visit CheersTrail.org or call (800) 828-4244. ¤
Great Smoky Mountains Cabin Rentals in NC Wildflower Cabin Rentals custom vacation log homes in western North Carolina are an escape into nature and a retreat in vacation luxury. Hike, bike or raft the day away in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy amenities like the miles of hiking trails or simply take in the beauty of the surrounding nature right from the privacy of your own hot tub. Only five minutes from Franklin, N.C., a small, charming and thriving mountain town, Wildflower is a 2,200+ acre mountain community for the entire family—one- to five-acre homesites, clubhouse, gem mining, picnic areas, cookout pavilions, hiking trails and observation decks. Wildflower is just minutes away from Nantahala Gorge, the Cherokee Indian Reservation, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, 6
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Harrah’s Casino, National Parks and Forests, and innumerable area attractions. Wildflower is the closest highelevation property to Atlanta—an easy two-hour drive north—and is only just an hour west of Asheville, the region’s urban hub. Wildflower is perfect for weekend getaways. Wildflower’s one- to five-acre ridge-top homesites traverse 2,200+ acres and offer sweeping mountain vistas. Contiguous trails wind through the community. Wildflower offers high-end, log-home, mountain retreats, with whirlpools, master suites on the main floor, stacked stone fireplaces, double vanities and mastercraftsmen details. Wildflower Cabin Rentals 1- 877-686-5263 wildflowercabinrentals.com ¤ NORTH CAROLINA ~ SPRING 2021
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Make Your Beach Vacation Dreams Come True on Beautiful Topsail Island, NC Plan your much needed vacation on beautiful Topsail Island – one of North Carolina’s most exquisite beaches. Conveniently located between Wilmington and Jacksonville, this 26-mile long Barrier Island is made up of three towns – North Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach NC. The friendly and experienced staff at Coastline Realty Topsail Island can help you find that
perfect Topsail Island beach rental. The available North Carolina beach rentals include single family homes, duplexes, quadplexes, condos, cottages and townhomes all located along the North Carolina coastline. The friendly atmosphere makes Topsail Island a popular place for a fun, family vacation. Relax on the beautiful, uncrowded Topsail Island Beaches, ride the waves, fish, boat,
Find your Treasure on Topsail Island, NC Treasure Realty ~ Vacation Rentals Uncrowded beaches with plenty of space for swimming, surfing, shore fishing, shelling or laying in the sun. Fresh, local seafood for every taste and craving. A wide shoreline of soft white sand set against a backdrop of endless emerald and sapphire shades of sea. A life more relaxed and casual. All are reasons why you’ll find Topsail a treasure. And Treasure Realty, a family owned company, will go above and beyond to help you find your treasure.
hang glide, shop, golf and dine in our great seafood restaurants. We will make your stay on Topsail Island an unforgettable adventure. Call today to make reservations and request a FREE brochure! Coastline Realty 965 Old Folkstone Rd, Suite 108 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 800-497-5463 www.cbcoastline.com rentals@cbcoastline.com ¤
From pet friendly 1-bedroom condos, to duplexes to 10-bedroom oceanfront homes with private pools, hot tubs, game rooms, movie theaters and more! Treasure Realty has been helping people rent vacation homes in N. Topsail Beach, Surf City and Topsail Beach, NC for 30 years! With more than 500 properties to choose from, we can help you find just what you’re looking for. 800-762-3961 www.treasurerealty.com ¤
Vacation Rentals on Hatteras Island – Where Forever Island Memories Begin Dolphin Realty: A Vacation to Remember! Dolphin Realty is located in Hatteras Village, NC. We have been accommodating vacationers for over 30 years with our rental properties. Our company is small, but it gives us the advantage to better serve our owners and guests. NORTH CAROLINA ~ SPRING 2021
Our rentals can be found from Avon to Hatteras and range in size from one room efficiencies to fourbedroom houses. Our friendly staff is ready to assist you in planning your Hatteras Island Vacation. We strive to provide the best customer service possible and make sure that your vacation is one that
you will remember for many years to come. Let Dolphin Realty be the place that Forever Island Memories Begin! Contact us at 252-986-2241 for assistance or additional information for planning your next vacation! Dolphin Realty www.dolphinrealtyhatteras.com
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