Today's Beach Weather....

A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y. GORGEOUS!!!   Hardly a cloud in the sky, a nice cool breeze and 70 degrees outside.  Could you ask for more perfect beach weather in October?

I took a bike ride down the beach from the Kiawah Island Beach Club to boardwalk 32.  Here is what I saw along the way:

Romeo & Juliet Horseshoe Crabs

Romeo

This little bird didn't want me taking his picture eating the insides of the crab

"Lady-seriously-quit takin' my picture!"

Gorgeous

Kiawah is such an amazing island.  If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out.  Come visit us and see what it means when people say, "Nature at its Finest."

#1 City in America

How excited was Charleston when we were awarded the #1 City in America by Travel and Leisure Magazine?  Two words-SUPER EXCITED!  Charleston is an absolutely gorgeous place and to be on the list was amazing, but to be #1-that was awesome.  The top ten looks like this:

1-Charleston

2-San Francisco

3-Santa Fe

4-Chicago


5-Honolulu

6-New York City

7-Savannah

8-Carmel (CA)

9-Seattle

10-Boston

Pictures courtesy of Google Images....  

In addition to the best city in the US, the LowCountry made another list.......Travel & Leisure voted Kiawah Island the #3 Island in the US.  Maui & Kauai led the top two spots.

It really doesn't surprise me that Charleston and Kiawah made the list.  Of all the beautiful places that we have been lucky enough to visit, we can't think of two prettier places to call home.   When you are making your plans for your next vacation, Kiawah Island should be on your list.  I promise you that you will not be disappointed.

Hyde Park Polo Club

Recently, I was invited to a function at a place I had not heard of in Ravanel, SC called Hyde Park Polo Club.  It is about 45 minutes from Kiawah Island and is it ever a gorgeous location.  Set on about 380 acres, this farm has been in the family since 1896.  It is available for weddings, corporate events, and social events.  The old family farmhouse was moved piece by piece from Summerville, SC and the inside is warm, inviting, and absolutely tranquil.  Their amazing pool is set amongst live oaks and I can just imagine how beautiful it would be for a wedding. 

In addition to the function space, they also offer lessons in Polo.  I learned a lot from an 8 year old future Polo player while watching the game.  Their quarters are called Chuckers, each Polo player typically brings between 4 and 6 horses and changes them out each chucker.  The horses are amazing athletes-not an ounce of fat on any of these animals.  Horses are truly majestic animals. 

They are pleased to announce a Polo match for charity on November 9th.  The McDaniels Audi of Charleston Fall Polo Classic benefiting Rein & Shine, an amazing organziation that provides horseback riding as therapy for those in need.  Visit Rein & Shine's website and I think you'll be as moved as I was.  So mark your calendars for November 9th, visit Hyde Park Polo Farm, enjoy cocktails, great food, and a beautiful sport and leave knowing you are giving back to the local community.