| The coast of South Carolina has a certain unique | | | | will all bring a smile to your lips. Also raising the bar |
| allure; it's a well-known vacation destination, yet | | | | is your whirlpool tub and roomy closet, plus little |
| has enough history, variety, and natural splendor | | | | details like a toaster, spice rack, microwave, gas |
| to overcome the loathed label of "tourist trap." | | | | grill, extra towels, and a DVD player will all aid in |
| Taking into account that there are miles of | | | | making you feel pampered. Travelers who go this |
| coastline and several towns to choose from, | | | | route tend to end up "nesting" a bit, as having |
| you're quite likely to stumble on a getaway spot | | | | everything you need to cook intimate meals and |
| that will truly take you away from it all. For | | | | socialize with your companions in an inviting setting |
| example Beaufort is place with much charisma, | | | | will definitely keep you close to home. |
| beach beauty, and several vacation rentals | | | | There's no shame in living a quiet life, isn't that the |
| perfect for settling in for a few days or weeks. | | | | whole point of this vacation? A walkway to the |
| Escape the doldrums that you know are dragging | | | | beach will give you plenty of ocean time; stroll or |
| you down and sign yourself up for some southern | | | | jog along the shore, rent a surfboard for a few |
| comfort as soon as possible. | | | | thrills, or just lay back under your straw hat and |
| South Carolina's Sea Islands achieve a level of | | | | take a breather. Whatever book you're reading |
| peace and quiet not easily replicated. Your goal | | | | will take a backseat to just staring out over the |
| this vacation will be to transfer that feeling from a | | | | open water, so bring plenty of sunscreen and |
| large scale to a smaller one; meaning that the | | | | become reacquainted with the outdoors. After |
| noise in your head must be exorcised and | | | | the initial shock of seeing so much space, you'll |
| replaced with genuine tranquility and well-being. | | | | wonder at how you've managed to stay away |
| You've tried it before with yoga and meditation, | | | | this long. |
| but the best way to succeed is to invoke the | | | | Downtown Beaufort is a designated historic region |
| powers of the ocean. | | | | and is brimming with restaurants, boutiques and |
| Get started by renting a vacation property | | | | museums. The surrounding areas offer golf |
| whose silhouette strikes a chord within you at | | | | courses, tennis courts, and nature tours via |
| first glance. As you drive up the road and devour | | | | sailboat and kayak. From old Spanish forts to |
| it with your eyes, you'll begin to feel the bundles | | | | modern military facilities you'll find plenty to see |
| of stress in your back and shoulders immediately | | | | and do, should you find the strength to tear |
| start to lessen, and a giddy, Christmas morning | | | | yourself away from your comfortable beach |
| type anticipation will grab hold. Unlock the door and | | | | bungalow, that is. Your home away from home |
| explore your new digs, being sure to savor every | | | | will become more pleasant each day, and you'll |
| little detail. | | | | understand why many properties end up being |
| Vacation rentals have found their way into many | | | | visited again and again by the same people. You'll |
| people's hearts due to the ample and out of the | | | | never have to worry about keeping it maintained |
| ordinary amenities that they provide. Many hotel | | | | or paying a mortgage, but having made memories |
| rooms get the job done, but every now and then | | | | here will make it feel as if it's at least partially |
| you want your vacation to rise to the next level. | | | | yours. |
| Especially if you plan to stay in the Beaufort area | | | | If this idea appeals to you and if the understated |
| for more than just a quick weekend, you'll love | | | | elegance of Beaufort sounds like it would fit your |
| having homey accommodations. | | | | style, then start preparing to set yourself free |
| For example, cathedral ceilings, picture windows | | | | from schedules, meetings and the like. A wooden |
| facing the sea, hardwood floors, and furniture that | | | | cottage or oceanfront villa awaits you, so don't |
| has been tastefully chosen and elegantly arranged | | | | delay any longer. |