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Book direct with the leading local vacation rental company, ACP Vacation Rentals, on Dauphin Island, AL. ACP Real Estate, Inc. offers home and condo vacation rentals throughout Dauphin Island with a variety of choices from waterfront and water view, to “In the Pines” homes for birding. There are also Canal front homes for boaters and fishing. Several homes are pet friendly. Vacation condominiums are available in Holiday Isle, Sandcastle, The Beach Club, The Surf Club and Fish Camps. Some owners will accept two,
three and four-day rentals for that last-minute getaway at most locations. Don’t forget, we have monthly snowbird rentals waiting for you! Call and book with us direct to save up to 10% off other online booking site fees. Our staff is ready to help you. We look forward to working with you! ACP Real Estate, Inc. Dauphin Island, AL 866-861-3311 www.acpinfo.com rentals@acpinfo.com ¤
Explore Scott County VA Located in the Southwestern tip of Virginia, Scott County offers a variety of hiking options—from mountain creek trails to sweeping high-country scenic vistas. The Devil’s Bathtub is located within the Jefferson National Forest. The Falls of Little Stony is a photographer’s dream, with a 27’ waterfall at the top. It offers a perfect swimming hole or spot to cast a line. At 19 miles, the Chief Benge Scout Trail starts at the High Knob
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Lookout Tower near Norton and ends at the Hanging Rock Recreation Area. Tunnel State Park offers seven trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Enjoy an outing to Creation Kingdom Zoo, an interactive habitat for rare and endangered species. Grab a bite at one of the county’s many iconic restaurants. Stay in a cabin, bed & breakfast or pitch a tent along the Clinch River. WanderLove is calling for you in Scott County, Virginia. ¤
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NORTH CAROLINA
Your Passport to Craft Spirits in Hendersonville, NC
Western North Carolina has long been a spot for creatives. The Blue Ridge Mountains possess a certain draw, attracting artists, musicians and entrepreneurs. That pioneering spirit has led to a thriving craft beverage scene. The small town of Hendersonville, located just south of Asheville, is home to nearly two dozen tasting rooms serving wine,
beer, cider and mead. The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail invites visitors to create their own itineraries. Pick out a few spots that pique your interest and journey along mountain back roads to find them. Hendersonville recently introduced the Cheers! Trail Passport. Purchase a passport at the Visitor Center, where you can also pick up a Cheers!
#StokesROCKS Outdoor Adventure in All Seasons! Find yourself in a Stokes State of Mind this Fall and Winter. An area with space to spread out, limited traffic jams or crowding, small town in rural communities spread among winding country roads. Cooler weather and crisp mountain air help to make outdoor adventure bearable with natural cooling, climbing to new heights on mountain peaks, rock outcroppings of Moore’s Wall, or biking mountainous trails at Hanging Rock. The Dan River flows throughout
Trail brochure with a map. Passports and maps are also available online. Receive passport stamps as you explore the trail, and once you have a dozen, return the passport for a prize. The trail includes six wineries, three of which opened this past summer. The growing wine region recently received federal designation as Crest of the Blue Ridge American Viticultural Area or AVA. The AVA
specifies that Hendersonville’s soil, elevation and climate are favorable for growing grapes. Winery tasting rooms and patios overlook rolling vineyards. Henderson County leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks within the top 20 counties nationally. Three craft cideries — from national leader Bold Rock Hard Cider to small, artisan makers — turn fresh apples into
crisp hard cider. Craft beer is booming in WNC, and Hendersonville boasts 11 breweries. The palatial East Coast headquarters of Sierra Nevada Brewing is a mustsee for beer lovers. Smaller breweries located downtown and out in the countryside promise creative brews, live music and a friendly atmosphere. To get your Cheers! Trail map and passport, go to www.CheersTrail.org or call (800) 828-4244. ¤
and is ideal for fly fishing or cast a line from the kayak to catch bass, rainbow trout, brown trout and more. Discover a unique gift, enjoy a music or theatre show at The Arts Place in Danbury. Peak your appetite at fine dining locations in King. Wake up overlooking the frost covered mountains at Big Creek Lodge, enjoy a chef prepared meal there before wine tastings at Pilot Mountain Vineyard or Craft Beer Flights at Midsummer’s Brewing. www.hangingrock.com ¤
Find your Treasure on Topsail Island, NC with Vacation Rentals by Treasure Realty 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. NORTH CAROLINA ~ WINTER 2020
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 ¤ FREE TRAVEL INFORMATION ~ www.GuestQuest.com
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FLORIDA
The Sunshine State Offers Something for Everyone
Known as the “Sunshine State” because of its balmy, sunny weather, Florida has more theme parks, entertainment centers and sport activities than any other part in the country. Its fantasy theme parks and attractions, exciting nightlife and leisurely days on the best beaches in the world make it an ideal place for vacations. 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. Like fishing? You will find bass fishing, inshore saltwater and flats fishing and offshore saltwater fishing if you want to catch the “big ones.” You may bring your own boat or
charter one. Common and popular game fish include the sailfish and blue marlin. 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. ¤
The Shores Resort & Spa – Daytona Beach Florida Hotel Experience The Shores Resort & Spa offers a Distinctively Different approach to your Daytona Beach, Florida hotel experience. As the premier luxury
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Spacious accommodations boutique hotel in Daytona, The Shores combines the spirit of Daytona with complete with feather beds, Italian the service, style and luxury resort marble showers, 43-inch flat-screen televisions and gorgeous views of amenities you so well deserve. the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Oceanside sundeck with outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, beachfront cabanas, Tiki Bar, beachside fire pits and miles of white-sand beach. Dining options include the Azure Restaurant, Oceanview Lounge and Tiki Hut Barefoot Beach Bar. Or stop at the Market Place for Starbucks® coffees. Nearby access to all the fun of Daytona Beach. With various room packages to choose from you’re sure to find something that fits your travel needs. Call us at 866-934-7467 or visit us online www.shoresresort.com/specials ¤
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SOUTH CAROLINA
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
Where Families Come to Play: Edisto Beach Vacation Rentals Just south of Charleston is South Carolina’s best kept secret, Edisto Beach one of the last non-commercial Sea Islands on the Coast. It’s famed for beaches that are perfect for shelling, creeks teeming with shrimp, crabs and fish, age-old oak trees draped with Spanish moss, abundant nature preserves and its laid-back
way of life. The charms of Edisto are immediately apparent once you cross the bridge onto the island and they keep visitors coming back year after year. Check out edistorealty.com for information on the many vacation homes and villas on the ocean, creeks, saltmarsh or golf course. We
are sure we can find one that suits you and your family needs. Come on down and once you cross the bridge to the island you will be hooked on the “Edisto Feeling.” Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty Edisto Island, SC 29438 1-800-868-5398 www.edistorealty.com ¤
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
This Year, Bring All the Family on Vacation Let’s not forget to include the family’s best friend! We have a large variety of pet-friendly properties that allow your entire family to have an unforgettable vacation. We have just completed a new Barc Park for your pet’s enjoyment. Enjoy the surf, our kid’s splash pad or relax in the new lounging wet pool. Enjoy shopping, and golfing day or night at Tupelo Bay. Dine on local seafood or succulent steaks. Dance the night away. Do nothing…Do it all! Rose Real Estate would like to take this opportunity to welcome
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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! ¤
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you and your family to our beautiful beach. Tucked away in quiet Surfside Beach, SC our vacation rental communities are close to shopping, dining, entertainment, award winning golf and incredible water activities. Our properties offer everything from two-bedroom villas to gorgeous fivebedroom island-style homes. Join us and create your own memories that will last a lifetime! Rose Real Estate 897 Melody Lane Surfside Beach, South Carolina 800-845-6706 www.roserentaldept.com ¤ NORTH CAROLINA ~ WINTER 2020
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Discover the four quiet beach communities of “South Carolina’s Hammock Coast”: Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet and Garden City. Situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, the
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Hammock Coast boasts pristine beaches and salt marshes. Pawleys Island has been named one of the best beaches in the world, and Litchfield Beach, just north of Pawleys, earned TripAdvisor’s
designation as one of the Top 10 beaches in America! Murrells Inlet is the “Seafood Capital of South Carolina,” and the southern portion of Garden City overlooks Murrells Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, offering
stunning views in every direction. access to an incredible beach. Don’t miss Brookgreen Gardens, Several golf courses are here, too, a 9,127-acre botanical and sculpture three of which made Golf Magazines’ garden, and Huntington Beach State “Top 100 You Can Play.” Park, boasting the East Coast’s best For details, visit birding area, prime campsites and HammockCoastSC.com today. ¤
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