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I also have been tasked by my company to plan the next business retreat this upcoming winter. This is my first time doing this and needless to say, I am a tad nervous. I posted earlier about Wild Dunes for a weekend retreat, would Wild Dunes be appropriate for a business retreat as well? Has anyone ever been to a conference there for several days or would recommend this resort as a destination site for my company? We are looking for an up-scale, grand resort but be able to work hard and play hard too.

Thanks!

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Since I live on the island I have never had the need to stay at Wild Dunes, so unfortunately I can%26#39;t answer your question. However, I am sure they have a web site, so maybe that will help. Also by answering this, it will bump it back up to the top of the postings and perhaps someone will see it that can provide you with better info!

Someone just recent posted a trip report about staying at Wild Dunes, so reading it may be helpful as well.

Good luck.

ocean temp

Heading to Myrtle beach next week and wondering how the ocean temp is. We have always gone the 2nd week of July and enjoyed swimming. Hoping it is warm now also.Although visiting from the northeast just about anything will feel warm!!

ocean temp

Ocean temps off the SC coast are at around 80 degrees F right now.

ocean temp

that will work for me,I believe it is in the 50%26#39;s here!!!!

seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php鈥?/a> springmaid pier water station link.

While we were there last week we never did find out the temp. of the ocean, but it was warm and nice. I think you%26#39;ll be happy with the MB ocean compared to say New Jersey ocean water.

The ocean temp today was 79. If you go to wpde.com (our local news), click on weather then on beach forecast, it will give you the ocean temp, sunrise/sunset times and what time high tide and low tide is. It is a very helpful website if you are planning a beach trip. Have a great vacation!

thank you anybob,someone else gave me that website and I have been checking it everday,no need as of tomorrow as we will be there!!!!!

JLF - I%26#39;m jealous! Went to the beach this weekend (ma/nh line) and yes the water felt to be about 50! Kept telling myself 4 more weeks then I can really enjoy the ocean! Enjoy!!!

Just back yesterday and I am ready to go back!!!!

Had a great week and the ocean temp was wonderful.Not even a pause to get wet.Enjoyed the warm water and surf. Now back to the cold MA water.

Enjoy SC.

blackheads

B & Bs in Greenville

We are taking a trip to Greenville and Knoxville looking for areas to relocate. We usually like to stay at Bed and Breakfasts if possible to get a fee for an area.

We have a 7 year old, and would like to stay under $125 if possible. We don%26#39;t necessarily want to stay in the city, anywhere 20-30 minutes out would do.

Any suggestions?

B %26amp; Bs in Greenville

Just as an update, we did find a B%26amp;B in Greenville. It was the American House on the Hill. I think it is a newer one. We had just received the Greenville Visitors Guide and it was listed at a good price.

When we got to the web we found they had a special of $55 per night. We couldn%26#39;t beat it. I think it even serves a hot breakfast. I%26#39;ll report on it after we stay there.

Vince

B %26amp; Bs in Greenville

I just got back from Greenville and staying at the American House on the Hill B%26amp;B. It was an old farm house from around 1887. John and LaVena were very nice and informative and made the stay very pleasant.

Our room was nicely furnished, but we had to share a bathroom with others. The food was pretty good, but not the best we have had.

Overall we enjoyed the stay, especially at $55 a night. But I believe there are probably some nicer places to stay.

Seafood

Wondering if anyone could suggest a local market to purchase fresh seafood for us to prepare at our condo? We will arrive in a month. Thanks for the info. in advance.

Seafood

Benny Hudsons on Squire Pope Road - Not the same as Hudson%26#39;s Restaurant.

Bluffton Oyster Factory - in Downtown Bluffton on Warf Street

Captains Seafood - Beach Market across from Coligny

Piggly Wiggly - also know as Martin%26#39;s Red and White - located in Coligny shopping center. Do not confuse with Poderis Piggly Wiggly in Shelter Cove.

Stan (hhiguy)

Seafood

Thanks hhiguy!

Which place would be your first stop? Does each place specialize in a certain type of seafood or fish?

Looking forward to our first trip to Hilton Head.

All specialize in local Shrimp this time of year. They are branded as %26#39;Wild'; shrimp.

Captains%26#39; Seafood and Piggly Wiggley also have fresh catch off the local charter boats. Benny Hudson also has fresh catch.

If you come in the Fall, Bluffton Oyster is the only remaining Schucking facility in the state.

Stan (hhiguy)

Thanks again for the info. We look forward to preparing some great meals!!

We are planning a trip to Hilton Head the first part of November. What fish can I expect to find in the stores ?

Oyster season is in full swing, so you%26#39;ll find plenty here and in the restaurants. We are still catching Shrimp, so that%26#39;s another possibility.

Blue crab, and softshells are not as plentiful, and it is too early for Stone crab. You%26#39;ll find plenty of Grouper, Mahi, Tilipia, and Snapper at this time of the year.

Stan (hhiguy)

Will the seafoods you mention still be available in November ?

Yes!

Good Seafood

Going to Charleston for a few days and want to eat some really good seafood, any suggestions?

Good Seafood

Almost every restaurant in Charleston serves great fresh local seafood. Our personal favorite seafood restaurant is Hanks, which is popular and crowded, but definitely worth the wait.

Good Seafood

Wow, you sure asked a lot for such a short sentence!

1. Look over there %26lt;%26lt;-- for Charleston restaurants and some reviews.

B. Use the search function and read the forums where folks like Regana have posted wonderful, insightful trip reports. Those may be the best and most up-to-date places to look.

Looking for good restaurants in Charleston is like trying to find a favorite ice cream at Baskin-Robbins - nearly all of them are great so you can%26#39;t really go wrong!

Need some questions answered about Isle of Palms

We are planning a weekend trip to Isle of Palms in Aug. There are 15 of us and we wanted to rent a boat, some jet skis, and maybe some snorkeling gear. Are there any rental places in IOP?

We are also celebrating my husband%26#39;s 30th birthday, any suggestions on places to eat/hang out and also any good bars/clubs in the area?

Thanks!

Need some questions answered about Isle of Palms

There may be some where near Wild Dunes to rent Jet Skis, etc, but I know there is not any where to do that on the other end of the island. You should check at the Isle of Palms Marina and also Wild Dunes Resort area.

There are several restaurants along the beach on the Isle of Palms that you might enjoy. My favorite restaurant (I live on IOP) is on the adjacent island - Sullivans Island. It is called High Thyme and is absolutely delicious, I find it to be superior to any on those on IOP. It is fairly small, so I would suggest reservations.

On IOP there is a bar called the Windjammer that is always busy, it is right on the beach and has a large deck where you can see the ocean. Most nights during the summer they have live music, usually very good band. Some local, some nationally known. You can see their line up on www.the-windjammer.com

Some of the bands sell out, so you may want to consider getting tickets prior to your trip if there is someone you definitely want to see.

There is also a more upscale bar a few blocks away (in the same shopping center as the grocery store) named Budiroe%26#39;s. I have not been there personally, but it is supposed to be very nice, it is only about 1 year old.

Restaurants to consider

on IOP-

Banana Cabana - very casual atmosphere and food

One Eyed Parrot - casual atomosphere, more upscale food

Coconut Joe%26#39;s - very casual atmosphere and food.

Long Island Cafe - casual, more upscale food

on Sullivan%26#39;s Island -

Poe%26#39;s - GREAT burgers and fries, meat ground fresh every day and potatos cut fresh every day. More of a bar atmosphere.

Off the Hook - causual, sandwiches, etc, good, also more bar like

HIGH THYME - casual atmosphere (not a t-shirt and flops kind of place tho) and very good upscale food, my fave!

Station 22 - very good, lots of seafood. Has my favorite dessert, a fudge brownie pie w/ a chocolate sauce on top that is to die for!!!!!!

Hope this is helpful to you.

Need some questions answered about Isle of Palms

This was really helpful!!

Thank you!

Ocean Drive Resort

Has anyone ever stayed here??? If so how was everything??

Ocean Drive Resort

it depends on what you are looking for and how many people you have . it didn%26#39;t work well with us . i travel with my wife ,2 daughters and they%26#39;re friends . the rooms have only 1 small bathroom , everything seemed to be cramped towards the middle of our room . if there is only 4 or less in the room it might be OK . we found we get more bang for the buck renting a condo from someone like Elliot Realty , Condo-World or Century 21 Thomas . very comparable prices and more room and bathrooms . very close in relation to The Ashworth , Ocean Bay Club or Avista .