Category: South Carolina

Arts / Culture / History, Food and Wine, Golf, South Carolina

South Carolina’s Small Coastal Towns Offer Great Weekend Get-a-Ways

Sandra Kay Chambers
Hammock Island Shop
Pawley’s Island Hammock Shop

If you’ve never visited Pawley’s Island you’re in for a treat! This quaint town provides something for everyone from the history buff, outdoor enthusiast, shopper, golfer or  food and wine enthusiast.

Pawley’s Island 

Located 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach, SC, Pawley’s Island is one of the oldest summer resorts on the East  Coast. The families of rice planters who owned plantations on nearby rivers first settled Pawley’s Island in the early 1700s. Today there are 12 remaining residences in the historic district which date from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s. Continue reading “South Carolina’s Small Coastal Towns Offer Great Weekend Get-a-Ways” →

Arts / Culture / History, Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown, SC, a Great Weekend Trip

Sandra Kay Chambers

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Even if you missed Georgetown’s 23rd annual Wooden Boat Show this past weekend (Oct. 20) don’t miss a visit to this quaint historic town. Georgetown is a great day trip or weekend get-a-way. Continue reading “Georgetown, SC, a Great Weekend Trip” →

Festivals / events, Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown, SC, Wooden Boat Show

Sandra Kay Chambers

The 23rd annual Georgetown, SC, Wooden Boat Show takes place this Saturday, Oct 20th and promises to be lots of fun for the entire family. It’s one of my husband’s favorite annual events to attend! I also enjoy the small-town waterfront festival which includes maritime arts and crafts, food and music.  Make it a family event– the kids and grandkids will enjoy the children’s model boat building as well. Continue reading “Georgetown, SC, Wooden Boat Show” →

Arts / Culture / History, Myrtle Beach, North Carolina, South Carolina

Shaggin’ Down South–Save the Last Dance for Me

Sandra Kay Chambers

Shaggin’ Down South

Since we’ve had some interesting discussions on this blog regarding  where the Shag originated, I thought I’d pass on some info on a new book titled, Save the Last Dance for Me by Phil Sawyer and Tom Poland (University of  South Carolina Press, $21.95). Continue reading “Shaggin’ Down South–Save the Last Dance for Me” →

Golf, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Golf–Fun for the Whole Family

Sandra Kay Chambers

Myrtle Beach has always been a great destination for golf, but many people don’t know that the Grand Strand has many family-friendly golf courses.

Check out my story that appeared in Allegiant Air’s in-flight magazine, Sunseeker—Myrtle Beach Golf_16MAY11