subject: A Travelers Guide to Kiawah Island South Carolina Family vacation Rentals as well as Hotels and Resorts [print this page] Kiawah Island is a captivating and warm and comfortable town located in the Charleston County of South Carolina. It is a major U.S. tourist site that offers expensive spacious villas, large highly acclaimed golf courses, beaches, and other attractions. Kiawah was named for the Kiawah Indians who were led by their head chieftain or cassique. Around 1720, the Cassique of the Kiawah led English Colonists to settle at Charlestowne Landing.
Next, we share some fascinating attractions and things to do. You will also find some helpful tendencies for this amazing destinations as well as great lodging options.
Famous for its spectacular, ocean-side golf courses, luxurious Kiawah Island accommodations and some of the best beaches of the country, this island is a true vacationers' paradise. Those seeking relax and sophisticated atmosphere will find it all here in Kiawah Island including an upscale dining scene and great shopping. Numerous historical attractions, plantation houses and vibrant nightlife can be found in the nearby Charleston.
Kiawah Island is very well known for being one of the most preferred places for golfers from all over the world. This stunning resort features five amazing 18-hole courses. Pete Dye designed Ocean Course, a oustanding golf course. The Ocean Course played host to the 1991 Ryder Cup and is scheduled to host the 2012 PGA Championship. It is a difficult one, due to the near constant wind and a lot of dunes, marshes and sand bunkers. You can see the ocean from every hole!.
Those who love history and would like to learn everything about South Carolina's exciting past should visit the Charles Towne Landing Historic Site. In this historic place, guests of a Kiawah Island vacation rental will have an opportunity to walk on the very same spot where English colonists in 1670 established the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. The site is also home to the animal forest and a life-size reproduction of a 17th century trading vessel.
Blessed with more than 10 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, Kiawah Island is a true Mecca for water sports enthusiasts. Swimming areas, outdoor showers, snack bars and barbecue areas are available for Kiawah Island condo rental guests. Those who love nature will be thrilled with Kiawah Island's variety of plants and animal species and sea turtles.
One the best things of Kiawah Island is its location so near to Charleston. So, if you are visiting the Island, you won't miss Charleston, a beautiful and historic place worth a visit. Highly recommend is to visit the First Baptist Church of the South. It was established in 1682 and it is still open for services on Sundays.
Your family won't forget a visit to The South Carolina Aquarium. It is a place where you can get close to more than 5000 animals, from penguins to sharks, and be amazed at the view of an albino alligator, the very first in the world. A place that most people want to visit there is the Sea Turtle Hospital, where those amazing animals are recovering from their every day injuries. The Aquarium also features a Touch Tank, where patrons are able to touch horseshoe crabs, Atlantic sting rays, and other marine animals.
A market research study shows that 62 percent of the travelers that were looking for a place to stay were interested in comparison shopping among Kiawah Island vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. It is noteworthy that 10 percent were open to receive lodging offers from locations near Kiawah Island including Seabrook Island, Folly Beach, Mt Pleasant, Edisto Island, Charleston, Sullivans Island, and North Charleston.
A study released for a travel website reveals that those mindful travelers who started their trip preparing two or more months in advance represented the 37 percent. More traditional tourists represented the 23 percent and they sent their inquiries one to two months in advance from their travel date. Typical vacationers who preferred to send their inquiries one month before their arrival represented the 35 percent.
It is widely known these days that travelers are looking for websites that help comparison shopping. Rentalo.com is designed to make it easy for travelers to evaluate and compare different lodging options from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts that satisfy their particular requirements.
For instance, below we have 2 great deals to compare:
Kiawah Island SC Vacation Cottage: Come and spend time in my fully furnished Kiawah Island vacation cottage, the perfect vacation spot! The house can sleep up to seven guests comfortably and it features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This Kiawah Island rental is equipped with all modern day conveniences and is close to everything, only a 10 minute walk to beach!Our beautiful Kiawah Island vacation rental features a comfortable living room with ceiling fan, fireplace and TV, a fully equipped kitchen and spacious bedrooms. This Kiawah Island beach cottage is the perfect way to spend the ideal vacation or just a quick getaway. For more info and pictures, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#180253.
Kiawah Island SC Hotel: Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers one to four bedroom villas and homes nestled along 10 miles of beach. These AAA Four Diamond rated accommodations feature a spacious living room, full kitchen, dining room, separate bedrooms and a balcony or screened in porch overlooking the atlantic ocean or Kiawah's lush natural landscape. Looking for recreational activities: The resort boasts five championship golf courses including the ocean course - site of the 1991 Ryder Cup matches and the 2007 senior PGA Championship, has been named the no. 1 tennis resort in the U.S by tennis magazine, and features an endless list of award winning nature and recreation activities scheduled for all ages. For details, including photos and an inquiry form to contact the owner, please log into property ID#64648.
A Travelers Guide to Kiawah Island South Carolina Family vacation Rentals as well as Hotels and Resorts
