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Situated on the sub-tropical of Atlantic shoreline of the AmericanSouth, Coastal South Carolina is one the quintessential golf expe-riences for travellers from around the world.Warmed by the winds blowing across the Gulfstream waters of

the South Atlantic, the entire region offers respite and relaxationfor golfers looking to keep their game in shape while the weatherat home might keep you indoors. Not only will visitors enjoy someof the best golf that America has to offer, holiday makers will beequally impressed by a cuisine boasting the freshest seafood,brought in daily from an active fishing industry. Restaurants alongthe entire coast of South Carolina take advantage of the seafoodand fresh vegetables, by offering these traditional Carolina staplesin virtually every language from French to Thai. It’s a safe bet thatthe food will not disappoint.The region’s climate lures to the outdoor throughout the year.

Whether boating on its pristine rivers, walking its 200 miles ofcoastline, dining, or touring the historic plantations that will takeyou directly to a gentler, it is an area that demands to be enjoyedoutdoor. The South Carolina natives are a relaxed and welcomingpeople that make excellent service flow with an ease that will putan exclamation point on the holiday experience.In addition to the world class dining and golf, the shopping

bargains, typical in America, are offered with abundance in SouthCarolina. It is truly a value waiting to be discovered – CoastalSouth Carolina. Let’s take a closer look at the region.

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The South Carolina coast is blessed with a sub-tropical climate that’s ideal for outdoor activity year-round. There’s just enough change intemperature to give each season its own special flavour. Spring is long and lovely, blanketing the Lowcountry in a sea of colourful blooms.Summer brings warm sunny days and lush foliage. The mild, clear days of fall reach deep into December. And winter’s brief sweater weather(averaging 60 degrees) is perfect for an exhilarating day on the links. Whatever season you choose, the climate’s always right to tee it up.

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and the holiday of a lifetimeSOUTHERN CHARM AND GRACIOUS HOSPITALITYAWAITSTHEVISITORTO CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH& HILTON HEAD – NOTTO MENTION WORLD-CLASSGOLF AND AWARD-WINNING CUISINE

what many may not realise is that Kiawah Island itselfoffers much more than a landmark golf course.Kiawah Island Resort is a thoughtfully developed

barrier islandwithmore than tenmiles of uninterrupt-ed white sandy beaches and boasts an award-winningInn and luxury villa accommodations. And there is notjust one course. There are actually five championshipcourses designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, GaryPlayer and Tom Fazio.The resort’s array of accommodation is first class.

There are massive oceanfront villas and luxury selfcater apartments. But the newest to Kiawah’s optionis The Sanctuary, a Mobile 5 Star Hotel. Showcasingtimeless architectural quality, grand yet graceful inte-

IT IS INDEED A FACT. CHARLESTON IS ONE OFAmerica’s great historic treasures. Charleston wassettled in 1670 deeded from King Charles II, and atnearly every turn along the narrow cobblestonestreets you get a sense of America’s past and itsBritish influence. It is fitting that a city named forKing Charles II would be nicknamed theHoly City forits acceptance of all faiths. Though he yielded to theClaredonCode established by his Parliament, Charlesnever favoured the anti-Puritan thought the Codeprescribed but practised the thought of tolerancetoward all religions.While British influence is evident in both attitude

and architecture, it is a less known fact thatCharleston has a rich history in golf as well. The firstGolf Club in America, Harleston Green, was estab-lished as a nine-hole course in the 1700s but is not inexistence today. It is also thought that the first golfclubs brought to the ‘New World’ were actuallyimported through Charleston harbour.But perhaps the piece of Charleston history more

vividly etched in the memory of the golfing world isthe 1991 Ryder Cup – the ‘War on the Shore’ – heldat nearby Kiawah Island. Travellers to the region stillenjoy recounting that event at the Pete Dye-designedOcean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort. But

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THE CHARLESTON AREA OFFERS UPATRUE FEAST FORTHE SENSES,WITHITS COLOURFUL HISTORY SERVINGASTHE MAIN COURSE.ANDTHENTHERE’STHE SMALL MATTER OFTHATRYDER CUP AT KIAWAH ISLAND, NOTTO MENTION ALL OFTHE OTHERCHALLENGING COURSES ALONGTHE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY...

riors and breathtaking ocean views, The Sanctuary atKiawah Island combines the area’s indigenous envi-ronment to offer a premier resort experience for thoseseeking a luxury vacation. And The Sanctuary Spaelicits the feel of a grand southern porch and gardenthrough a rich tableau of Charleston brick, tricklingwater, indigenous plants, garden-style light fixturesand the use of chaise loungers in the relaxation area.The treatments are inspired by a combination of thebalancing properties of the ocean,maritime forest andSouth Carolina’s botanical gardens. With your senserestored, what better way to round off the day thanwith a delightful evening in theMichelin worthy signa-ture restaurant, The Ocean Room.

New to Kiawah Island Golf Resort is enjoying thegame the way it was meant to played –walking, witha caddy taking care of the heavy lifting. Walking is, infact, compulsory at TheOcean Course formostmorn-ing tee times. Walking through the dunes you canalmost sense the atmosphere in the cauldron of thosehistoric Ryder Cup matches – and the world of tour-nament golf will be here once again when Kiawahstages the 2012 PGA Championship – the fourth andfinal major of the year. Who knows? Maybe that’swhen Tiger will finally catch – or indeed pass – Jack’smajor-winning record.On the opposite side of Charleston, and located on

the quaint Isles of Palms, is Wild Dunes. This resort,only 10 miles from the historic city, is another fabu-lous oceanfront golfing playground. Two Fazio cours-es grace the property, originally named the Isles ofPalms Beach and Racquet Club. But whenWild DunesLinks Course opened to such acclaim in the early1980’s, the resort actually changed its name to bemore deservedly aligned with its famous golf coursewhich has steadily grown in notoriety to becomeranked among the very top courses in America.Wild Dunes’ Links Course is best known for its

17th and 18th – two majestic holes played out hardalongside the Atlantic’s shoreline, but the entirecourse is a true Tom Fazio test. The resort also boastsquality accommodation at the boutique BoardwalkInn as well as the luxurious – but lively – Village atWild Dunes. The Village offers refined accommoda-tion for discerning travellers, such as The BoardwalkInn, but it also offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom options.All of this great golf – so close to one of America’s

hidden treasures, Historic Charleston. The old city stillstands proudly as one America’s great walking cities.Line with beautifully preserved colonial architectureand streets made from cobblestones used as ballast ofships, Charleston is indeed a wonderful American city.From both of these classic resorts, Wild Dunes andKiawah, it is only a short drive to the charm and epi-curean delights of quaint bistros that line the streets ofthis grand old lady – The Holy City.King Charles II would be pleased.


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Leading Tour Operators featuring Charleston:EagleGolfTours.com 01273 419111 • GolfBreaks.com 0800 279 7988

side and the Harbour Town Lighthouse as a back-drop. Harbour Town Golf Links is the first stop onthe USPGA tour each year after the Masters and isa perennial favourite of tour players from aroundthe world. Sea Pines Resort has two other champi-onship courses, luxury villas and condominiums,

SITUATED ON THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT ofSouth Carolina’s 200 miles of coastal terrain,Hilton Head Island has been long known as one ofthe America’s most pristine environments in a vis-itor-friendly setting. Accessible from the mainlandonly by bridge, Hilton Head Island is a holidayoasis bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the eastand the Intracoastal Waterway to the west.While Hilton Head Island is famous for its 12-

mile stretch of glistening sands, the island is alsowell known for its sports activities as well as itsvaried arts features and cultural events. HiltonHead is distinctly divided into a series of exclusiveresort plantations each with golf courses and lux-ury accommodation.The first course on Hilton Head Island, Harbour

Town Golf Links on Sea Pines Resort, was built in1961 and is best known for its landmark finishinghole with Calibogue Sound running along its left



Hilton Head IslandTHE WEEK AFTERTHE MASTERSTOURNAMENT EACHYEAR,THEPGATOUR MOVESTO HARBOURTOWN FORTHE HERITAGE CLASSIC– ONE OFTHE MOST POPULARSTOPS OFTHE GOLFING SEASON.FOR LOTS & LOTS OF REASONS


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as well as a sparkling new Inn at Harbour Town. Ithas been built in the tradition of a Scottish luxurycountry hotel complete with tartan clad butlers oneach floor. With 60 elegantly appointed rooms, theinn offers a boutique escape with a high level ofpersonal service and is uniquely situated with theamenities of one the world’s top resorts itsdoorstep.Palmetto Dunes is yet another Hilton Head

Island classic. Along with three classic coursesnamed for its architects – Jones, Fazio and Hills –Palmetto Dunes Resort also offers a wide range ofaccommodation from seven-bedroom oceanfrontvillas to the luxurious rooms at the Marriott Golfand Beach Resort Hotel and The Hilton Resort.Palmetto Dunes Resort, like neighboring Sea Pines,is a comprehensive resort offer beach activities,world class tennis facilities, a wide array of diningoptions, and full service marina built in aMediterranean tradition.The region’s best kept secret, however, might

just be Daufuskie Island Resort, a short boat ridefrom Hilton Head Island. Daufuskie Resort boasts atraditional full-service inn and spa as well as twodemanding tests of golf. In addition to the golf,there is an equestrian centre in a remote environ-ment where your only mode of transport is a golfcart. Even if only for a day trip, Daufuskie is wortha visit while on Hilton Head Island. The delightfulsunset boat ride from Daufuskie Island back toHilton Head is a perfect end to a day of golf or sparetreat.Yet another resort is Port Royal Plantation,

boasting three American classic course designs andultra-luxurious Westin Hilton Head Isand Resortand Spa. It is renowned as the top oceanfront hotelon Hilton Head Island, offering all of the servicesdiscerning travelers require.And, don’t forget, plan a little time and budget

for shopping. Value here will not disappoint. TheOutlet Shoppes off the Island offer everything –quality high street products at bargain-basementprices. Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Nike,Adidas to name a few.The cornerstone of the American travel experi-

ence is hospitality and service. And on Hilton HeadIsland, service is taken to a new level. Whether atone of the region’s 22 golf courses, a marina-sidebistro, or out for exciting nightlife, this little oasisoff the mainland of South Carolina’s subtropicalcoast offers a quality experience matched by nogolf destination in Europe. There may never be abetter time to enjoy both luxury and value in thesame golf holiday. On Hilton Head Island, the livingis easy!

How to get there: The Savannah/Hilton Head Island Airport has conven-ient connections from London, Manchester and Bristol on ContinentalAirlines and Delta Airlines.


Leading Tour Operators featuring Hilton Head Island:EagleGolfTours.com 01273 419111• GolfBreaks.com 0800 279 7988

LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN MOST PORTION OF theSouth Carolina’s beautiful subtropical coastline, MyrtleBeach has become, in recent years, one of the world’spremiere golf destinations.With more than 100 golf courses within a 60 mile

stretch of white sandy beaches, this area – popularlydubbed the ‘Grand Strand’ – has something to offerevery golf traveller. After all, it hosts nearly a milliongolfers every year who play over 4 million rounds ofgolf. And while those numbers are pretty impressive,the most compelling reasons for seriously consideringa Myrtle Beach golf vacation can be summed up inthree simple words: QUALITY, VARIETY & VALUE.There are many golf destinations across America

boasting fabulous courses. Unfortunately, most of thegood omnes are reserved for members or are wildlyexpensive. One of the unique characteristics of theMyrtle Beach experience is the refreshing accessibilityof all of the great courses. All offer public access to

anyone who wants to play! And the quality is beyondbelief: in Myrtle Beach, you’ll enjoy golf by the designerlabels – Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, TomFazio, Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Davis Love, and manyothers. In fact, nearly a third of all Myrtle Beach areacourses have recently received four stars or higher inGolf Digest’s “Places to Play,” and no fewer than sevenof those are ranked among the “Top 100 Public AccessCourses in America.”The sub-tropical climate, versatile terrain and prox-

imity to the ocean and tidal rivers has made for a vari-ety of course designs, from wind-swept links fairwaysto parkland courses carved through pristine Carolinaforest. It is traditional here for golf courses to offer upto five flights of tees, so golfers of all abilities can lookforward to an enjoyable round.The climate also allows a variety of premium grasses

on the putting greens – about half of the courses offerbent greens and the others feature various strands of



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Bermuda, so you’ll feel like a tour pro.The accommodation in Myrtle Beach is varied to suit

each budget and taste. Kingston Plantation, featuringThe Hilton Resort and Embassy Suite, is situated direct-ly on white sands by The Atlantic Ocean. The plantationalso offers 2-4 bedroom luxury apartments, a fitnesscentre, pools, and tennis courts. The newest addition toMyrtle Beach is the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Resort,a refined luxury resort offering a new experience toMyrtle Beach visitors.The variety also extends beyond the courses and

resorts, to the many other activities to round out yourvisit. No visit is complete without a little shopping, andthe Myrtle Beach area is a shopper’s paradise, with hun-dreds of factory outlet stores and specialty shops. Thearea offers over 1,600 restaurants with practically everycuisine imaginable. Fresh seafood is always a favouritefare! Evening entertainment options range from comedyto country music to classical, and, well, just abouteverything in between. Theatres, nightclubs and sportsbars are scattered up and down the Grand Strand, alongwith professional baseball, football and auto racing.Its name sits up there with all of the top golf holiday

destinations worldwide. Golf in Myrtle Beach is alifestyle. It’s not just bar talk. It’s more than pleasantdinner conversation. It is woven intricately into the fab-ric of the entire community. And there is, perhaps, nogolf holiday that you’ll ever experience that seemsfocused on you, the golfer. From the moment you walkout of the hotel in the morning and hear a kindly “hitem straight!” to the smile that greets you as you orderthat first beer after a round, golfer can experience nogreater hospitality. And value. There is probably nogreater value for money holiday than Myrtle Beach. It’snot all about price, of course, but also about quality andservice. As they say in these parts: “Golf hospitality wasnot invented here, but is has been refined.”

Where to Stay: Kingston Plantation, Marina Inn atGrande Dunes, Avista Resort, Myrtle wood Villas, GrandeShores Resort , Litchfield Golf and Beach Resort, CrownReef Resort, Long Bay Resort, Breaks Resort Hotel.

For Further information: CoastalSC.comTour Operators: Golfbreaks.com; Eaglegolftours.com


Tour Operators featuring Charleston:EagleGolfTours.com • GolfBreaks.com


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MYRTLE BEACH:Avista Resortwww.avistaresort.comBreakers Resortwww.breakers.comEmbassy Suites at Kingston Plantationwww.kingstonplantation.comFairfield Inn byMarriott Broadway at the Beachwww.marriott.comGrande Shores Ocean Resortwww.grandeshores.comHilton at Kingston Plantationwww.kingstonplantation.comKingston Plantationwww.kingstonplantation.comLitchfield Beach and Golf Resortwww.litchfieldbeach.comMarina Inn at Grande Duneswww.marinainnatgrandedunes.comMarriott Resort at Grande Duneswww.myrtlebeachmarriottresort.comMyrtlewood Villaswww.myrtlewoodvillas.comOcean Reef Resortwww.oceanreefmb.comRoyale Palms Condominiumsat Kingston Plantationwww.kingstonplantation.com

CHARLESTON:Kiawah Island Golf Resortwww.kiawahresort.comMills Housewww.millshouse.comThe Sanctuary atKiawah Island Golf Resortwww.kiawahresort.comThe Village at Wild Dunes Resortwww.wilddunes.comWild Dunes Boardwalk Innwww.wilddunes.comThe Woodlands Resortwww.woodlandsinn.com

HILTON HEAD ISLAND:Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spawww.hiltonheadmarriott.comPalmetto Dunes Resortwww.palmettodunes.comThe Inn at Harbour Townwww.seapines.comSea Pines Resortwww.seapines.comThe Westin Hilton Head IslandResort & Spawww.starwoodhotels.com

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