| A place that you may not have heard of but | | | | bicycle or rollerblades to explore the island |
| whose name conjures up images of a far off | | | | at their own pace or head over to the clay |
| and wildly tropical land, Isle of Palms is a | | | | tennis courts to burn off a few of those |
| vacation destination that is surprisingly | | | | beach calories. |
| within reach off the coast of South Carolina. | | | | |
| Featuring amazing, soft sand beaches and | | | | If golf is your game, then Isle of Palms |
| proximity to the historical adventures of | | | | certainly has you covered on its two |
| Charleston, a journey to Isle of Palms is a | | | | championship courses at the Wild Dunes |
| no-brainer for anyone who fancies a fair | | | | Resort. The Links Course is a highly-regarded |
| amount of rest and relaxation during their | | | | Tom Fazio design that integrates the marsh, |
| vacation getaways. | | | | dunes, and forest of the surrounding terrain |
| | | | into a challenging and picturesque delight. |
| Isle of Palms is a barrier island that is | | | | The Harbor Course, also a Fazio design, |
| located only 10 miles north of Charleston but | | | | features extensive water hazards due to its |
| is worlds away in regards to atmosphere and | | | | proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway and |
| environment. While Charleston delights in its | | | | creates a stiff test of skill and accuracy |
| Old South ambiance complete with historical | | | | throughout its 18 holes. |
| constructions, Isle of Palms is a land that | | | | |
| harkens back to a far different time, | | | | Since it is not uncommon to want a break from |
| approximately 25,000 years ago when it was | | | | fishing off the piers or working on your tan, |
| inhabited by SeeWee Indians. With a single | | | | Charleston makes the perfect day trip from |
| step along the seven-mile expanse of white | | | | Isle of Palms and is the ideal cap to a |
| sand, the pristine and serene nature of your | | | | well-rounded vacation. While you can stroll |
| surroundings begins to take shape and it is | | | | the cobblestone streets or hop in a |
| easy to imagine long lost inhabitants resting | | | | horse-drawn carriage for an outside look at |
| on its shore. | | | | the beautiful homes, be sure to stop in the |
| | | | Aiken-Rhett House, the Edmondston-Alston |
| The stunning scenery of Isle of Palms has a | | | | House, Heyward-Washington House, and the |
| life of its own and there is no better place | | | | Nathaniel Russell House. Other popular sights |
| to bask in its beauty than on the main | | | | that you should add to your itinerary include |
| attraction, the beach. Resting along the | | | | the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, |
| Atlantic Ocean and the perfect jumping off | | | | Middleton Place, and Historic Downtown |
| point for any recreational pursuit, this soft | | | | Charleston. |
| and silky wonder is ideal whether you simply | | | | |
| want to throw down a towel and catch some sun | | | | If the gentle pace of Isle of Palms appeals |
| or you prefer more active adventures such as | | | | to your vacation senses, then why not go all |
| windsurfing and sailing. The Isle of Palms | | | | out and take your relaxation to the extreme |
| County Park also offers its own kinds of | | | | in a vacation home rental. Isle of Palms |
| adventures, including picnicking and beach | | | | vacation rentals are convenient to sights, |
| volleyball, while the rental outlets are | | | | attractions, and all-around excitement so you |
| better-suited for those who want to exert | | | | can pursue your whims and interests at your |
| some energy out on the water. | | | | own leisure. Enjoy breathtaking views from |
| | | | the patio, a hearty breakfast in the |
| As a favorite weekend destination for those | | | | fully-equipped kitchen, and serenity at all |
| in Charleston and a secluded getaway for | | | | hours of the day in your spacious and |
| visitors from around the country, there is | | | | inviting home away from home. Surrounded by |
| more to be found in this island paradise than | | | | the waterfront excitement of the Atlantic |
| simply beautiful beachfront. While some | | | | with all of the comforts of home at your |
| people cannot resist the pull of the | | | | fingertips, you are bound to experience the |
| untainted sand and sparkling sea, those who | | | | island adventure of your dreams in an Isle of |
| need more adventurous pursuits can rent a | | | | Palms rental. |