Category Archives: Family Vacation

The Turtles’ Nest Art Studio loves Valentine’s Day!  Show someone that you love them by taking the time to create a unique and heartwarming handmade gift! No matter who it’s for (siblings, parents, or grandparents), it’s always possible to make … Read More

As many Americans continue to sustain the mentality of using their limited time off from work for a “See it all, see it fast,” vacation, we have inadvertently misplaced a core aspect of the original endeavor of vacationing-relaxation. Luckily, for … Read More

Cherrywood BBQ and Ale House

From BunkyCooks.com (James Beard Award 2012 Finalist – Best Individual food blog): Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House is located on Kiawah Island in South Carolina. Chef Jason Cote serves up incredible pulled pork BBQ, smoked ribs and other house specialties. … Read More

            Now that the craziness of the PGA Championship is behind us we can finally get back to business as normal at The Ocean Course.  We learned a lot about what a major sporting event … Read More

1.      The events are fun for everyone!! From toddlers to teens there are endless activities for children of all ages. You can sing songs and swim at Kamp Kiawah, take an art lesson in the afternoon, compete in … Read More

The two most prestigious travel magazines have made their picks of the best island.  What do you think?  Travel + Leisure vs. Conde Nast Traveler: Top Islands in Continental U.S. and Canada (not including Hawaii) Rank ’11 Name Score 1 … Read More

Sushi Roll- 101 by Sushi Chef, Karen Stabler Method of production for spicy tuna roll: Lay a thin layer of rice (approx 1 cup) on a half sheet of nori (roasted seaweed).  Make sure it is the rough side of … Read More

Refreshing Summer Drinks!

  Its summer time and we are finding ways to beat the heat! Try this ideal wholesome summer healthy beverage option at home or visit Beaches & Cream at The Sanctuary during your vacation on Kiawah Island. Today we are … Read More

As if the freshly roasted oysters, Lowcountry mac & cheese, sweet Southern corn bread and steaks fresh off the wood fired grill at the Mingo Point Oyster Roasts are not enough, evenings at our Oyster Roasts also provide some of … Read More

More Jelly?

Jellyfish often take a back seat to sharks within the trepidatious imagination of beach goers along the coast. Yet these creatures are some of the oldest, most fascinating and incredibly complicated creatures that occur on the shores of South Carolina. … Read More