Murrells Inlet

Should we call Murrells Inlet the best ﬁshing village along the Atlantic coast, the seafood capital of South Carolina or simply a quaint and welcoming town that has managed to avoid the commercialism of nearby Myrtle Beach?

Bert WoodMarch 3, 2021

ST. SIMONS, GEORGIA

Although most of us are familiar with the pleasant languor of the Lowcountry, Georgia’s Golden Isles represent distinctive pace and culture that define them as their own magical destination.

Bert WoodNovember 25, 2020

Tybee Island Time: Exploring Savannah’s Eclectic Beach Community

Just a few miles to the east is Tybee Island, Savannah’s “beach community,” where the quirkiness of the city pairs with the casual, natural vibes of the shoreline. If you thought the pace of life in “Slow-vannah” was leisurely, welcome to “Tybee Time,” where everything is come-as-you-are and a bathing suit is a year-round necessity.

Bert WoodNovember 13, 2019

The Misconception of a Not-So-Sleepy Coastal Town Called Edisto Island

If you ask most people in the Charleston area where they prefer to hit the beach, you likely won’t be surprised to hear the usual suspects headed your way: Folly, Sullivan’s Island or Isle of Palms. You may even get the occasional Kiawah beach goer.

Bert WoodAugust 12, 2019