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There have been hard core sailors, among them the late actor Humphrey Bogart, who firmly believed that wind and sail is the only proper way to push a boat. But don't take their word for it, check out the rentals on sailing boats and charters available on South Carolina's scenic Isle of Palms, just an hour south of Myrtle Beach and a few minutes from historic Charleston. Whether you are looking to just lay on the beach or want a genuine sailing or deep sea fishing adventure, you will find it on the Isle of Palms.
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One of the Barrier Islands that separates the Charleston metro area from the Atlantic Ocean, the Isle of Palms is known not only for its beaches and beach rentals, many of which are bargain priced during the off season, it is residence to numerous historic shipwrecks. All through the American Civil War, no fewer than six blockade runners met their demise in the waters off the coast of the Isle of Palms. During the late nineteenth Century, it became a favorite holiday spot among the people of Charleston. For many years however, the only way to connect with the island was by ferry. In 1912, a trolley line was made from Charleston, but it was another quarter century before automobiles could reach the island.
Interestingly, the island's population boom was not about resorts for the very rich, but low cost housing for veterans returning from World War II. In the late 1940s, a local developer bought most of the land on the island in order to meet this need. Several of these homes are now tourist b and b rentals.
Those who possess sailing vessels will have a full service marina at the Wild Dunes Resort, positioned on the island's northern end. The resort also includes vacation rentals as well as a golf course and tennis courts. Of course, the surfing is great, and if you are not inclined to charter a deep sea fishing boat, you can always go shrimping or crabbing for your supper. And it's all safe and healthy as the Isle of Palms has been awarded "Blue Wave Certification" for six years running for environmental cleanliness and stewardship.
There are also fascinating cultural experiences to be had and many educational experiences. The Isle of Palms and other islands in the area were long home to the Gullahs, the earliest of African American communities. The Gullahs long preserved much of the language and culture of their West African homeland and you can experience some of it at the Gullah Cuisine Lowcountry Restaurant in nearby Mount Pleasant. Fans of the late Alfred Hitchcock and the TV series Murder She Wrote, who come to the area on the second weekend of February, should take in the Weekend of Mystery, where visitors to Kiawah Island can participate in a murder mystery while staying at the Kiaway Island Resort.
This is all merely a minute sample of what awaits you on the Isle of Palms.
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James Harden is part of the travel team at FindVacationRentals.com and FindBedandBreakfast.com. These directories provide detailed information on South Carolina golf rentals and things to do.
by: James Harden
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Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 Time: 3:41 AM -
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