Vacation in Isle of Palms, South Carolina

The journey of Kyndal Ray Edwards is not a formula for a typical vacation, but the way he beams with happiness and enthusiasm delivers an instant mood boost, exuding a distinct vacation vibe. “My past does not define me,” explained Edwards. “I’m blessed for life today and there are so many people of all ages losing their lives daily to drug overdoses and suicides and to mental … [Read more...] about You Matter: Man walking across U.S. raising mental health awareness passes through IOP

Being a full-time resident in a community known for its vacation-friendly atmosphere can bring a unique set of challenges, particularly when trying to plan a trip yourself. Pet care can be especially trying unless, of course, you happen to know Jessica Blaszczak. Jessica, husband Dave, their 14-year-old son Griffin and dogs Lenny and Winnie moved to the island from Washington, … [Read more...] about A Purr-fect Fit: The Blaszczaks

It is impossible to be in a bad mood at the beach,” declared Whitney Walker-Gill. After speaking with Whitney about her love for art and passion for this island, one could also conclude that it is impossible to be in a bad mood when in her company. A local native, growing up and vacationing in Wild Dunes shaped Whitney’s devotion to all things Lowcountry. As the oldest of seven … [Read more...] about Live where you can’t stop visiting

Falling in love with the Hakanson family is just about as easy as falling in love with the Isle of Palms and the entire surrounding Lowcountry where the Hakansons have vacationed for over 20 years. Caroline and David Hakanson met while attending Western Kentucky University in the early 1990s and their love story spans not only several decades, but also several states and … [Read more...] about Homeward bound with the Hakansons

Love stories don’t always follow a predictable path. Bill and Carla Caraccio’s love for our island, their love for their family and their love for each other is one such story. Bill first fell in love with our fair isle while traveling here with his brother and their friends on a men’s golf weekend. He and Carla had been considering a southern move from the Northeast for … [Read more...] about Going coastal with the Caraccios

Most among us would agree that lifelong friendships are a special and rare gift – a sentiment not lost on Sue Kim and her childhood friend Valerie McHenry. Celebrating nearly 40 years of friendship, this charming duo wastes not one bit of the time they feel fortunate to spend together on the Isle of Palms. Kim explained, “Valerie and I have been friends for almost 40 years, and … [Read more...] about Friendships last longer at the beach

When Derrick McHenry set out to find the perfect spot to propose to then girlfriend Jordyn Boyer, the obvious choice was none other than our own Breach Inlet. Having dated for five years, the pair had frequented the Isle of Palms as visitors once McHenry graduated from the College of Charleston. McHenry explained, “I attended the College of Charleston to obtain my masters in … [Read more...] about Isle of Proposal

Janine Wilkins and her husband Scott, along with their children Cameron and Caroline and Caroline’s fiancé Peter Scibilia, journeyed to the Isle of Palms all the way from Boston, Massachusetts, for a late summer vacation. Janine recalled having always heard that the Isle of Palms is a gorgeous place. After Caroline and Peter returned from vacationing on the island with the … [Read more...] about Time well spent with the Wilkins

Traveling to the Isle of Palms all the way from Sturgis, South Dakota, the Dixon and Shull families described the island as “beautiful and salty.” The humidity was surprising to them and even the air tasted salty. IOP contrasts starkly from the landlocked nature of South Dakota, the friends remarked. Chris Dixon continued, “It is beautiful in South Dakota, but in a different … [Read more...] about Lowcountry charm exceeds South Dakota travelers’ expectations

Travis and Steve Arkon of Louisville, Kentucky, first heard about the Isle of Palms from their friends and neighbors who frequently visit the island for family vacations. The Arkons were looking for a pup-friendly vacation destination and the Isle of Palms more than fit the bill. Travis explained, “We wanted to take our puppy to the beach and knew that the island was … [Read more...] about The Arkons reckon IOP is the place to be