The Family Vacation Rental Group hosted its inaugural FVR/First Responders Appreciation BBQ on March 26 and also showed its appreciation to the city’s staff. We are excited to introduce ourselves as a dedicated group of 17 family vacation rental property management companies committed to enhancing the quality of life in our beloved Isle of Palms community. Our primary … [Read more...] about FVR feeds, thanks first responders and city staff
Island Vibes Story
Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort
Originally from Brazil, started her career there at culinary arts school. When she moved to the United States in 2011, she was hired as a line cook for a high-volume steak house at the Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in New Hampshire, where she prepared lunch and dinner for 400 to 600 people a day. After a year there, she moved to R2L, an upscale restaurant located on … [Read more...] about Meet the Chef: Chef Costa-Smith at Wild Dunes Resort
Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
Here on the Isle of Palms, Shan-non Lindsay’s first bartending gigs were at the Banana Cabana and the One-Eyed Parrot. When she had her little boy, she took a hiatus from the food and beverage industry and accepted a position with IBM. By the time her son reached his junior year in high school, Lindsay was ready to resume her role behind the bar. That was 11 years ago, in … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Sip and spill the tea with Shannon at The Dinghy
IOP Dog Stick Library fetches canine customers
There was a time when a dog’s main source of entertainment at the beach was chasing seagulls, but now they have a brand-new way to have fun. Thanks to the new Dog Stick Library on Isle of Palms, pups can enjoy endless games of fetch, all while letting the birds continue their beachside relaxation. The Dog Stick Library is inspired by the popular Little Free Library book … [Read more...] about IOP Dog Stick Library fetches canine customers
Daylight Savings: Time to safely soak up the sunshine
There’s nothing like a sun-soaked day on the Isle of Palms — the ocean glistening, the breeze rolling in and the sand warm beneath your toes. But let’s be real: the South Carolina heat and humidity can be intense and no one wants their perfect beach day ruined by sunburn or heat exhaustion. The key? Soaking up the sunshine safely. Here’s how to enjoy every sun-kissed second … [Read more...] about Daylight Savings: Time to safely soak up the sunshine