Kiawah Island -Charleston

Kiawah island is a magical beachfront community located a few miles from Charleston. It differs from its nearby environs because it has distinctively emerged as a tropical nirvana dotted by private homes, cottages and villas gracefully located in the edges of the ten mile beach coast.

Its not only the beach coast but the whole community design which is an idyllic place where visitors get a glimpse of the most glorious flora and fauna. It isn’t unusual for visitors of Kiawah to be amazed at being greeted by deers, peacocks, colorful birds and the great blue heron.

Aside from its being a nature paradise, it’s near the Freshfields Village and the Bohicket Marina and Yacht Club where boutiques, shopping centers, restaurants and diners abound.

Kiawah is also famous because of the Turtle Point, a top gold course in the world designed by Jack Nicklaus. There’s also the Ocean Course, another world class golf course designed by Pete Dye but the scenery may seem familiar to non golfers as one recalls the movie The Legend of Baggar Vance which was shot against the backdrop of the panoramic land and seascape.

The Night Heron Park embraces its visitors by offering it various nature activities combined with pure entertainment. Enjoy watching movies and listening to a night concert under the stars or join the discovery series and have a night safari or have fun spending one memorable Kiawah Karnival Night.

It isn’t everywhere that one can come close to dolphins and go kayaking or exploring the beauty of the rarest and most awesome flora and fauna. There’s the Bohicket Marina and Yacht club that offers Kiawah guests scenic land and sea tours, private expeditions and almost every kind of water sport.

The Kiawah Natural Habitat Conservancy welcomes all guests to participate in nature workshops and organized real tours. Viewing the Conservancy’s “natural video collection” is an awesome vicarious experience.

Kiawah guests can also visit Charleston which is only a few miles away. Things not to miss when you get there are a tour of the Charleston harbor and the Sandlapper “Ghost Tours by the moonlight”.Food anyone? Go to the Sanctuary and try the famous Charleston shrimp and taste Southern “comfort” washed by your favorite tropical cocktail.

Visit the Kiawah General Store and the Newton farms in Freshfields Village and enjoy the fresh fruits, vegetables, fine wines, gourmet food and other groceries.

Kiawah Island’s star is its natural beaches.It displays one of the most cleanest waters that extends to the blue Atlantic.Kiawah waters teem with the most unique type of sea plants and animals not found in most tropical beaches. Even the air one breathes at Kiawah is cleaner and less polluted than most vacation spots.

Explore by joining the Sea Island Excusion cruise. Enjoy safe cruising and seeing dolphins, old historic structures, shorebirds and vast salt marsh enroute to a secluded island. Delve into the intricacies of the island and collect your own seashells (for souvenirs).You can also try guided scuba diving while you’re on the island.

Kiawah is that magical eden that has everything from the best of beaches,awesome wildlife, elegant gold courses, magnificent parks, and a a cornucopia of different shopping nooks.

Those that say you can’t take a vacation along with you haven’t felt the enchantment that only Kiawa can give.