Ben and I just got back from 5 days in Charleston/Kiawah Island and had such an amazing time. It obviously inspired me to blog again...which I'll admit has been hard to find the time/motivation to do lately. And the fact that I should be unpacking right now makes blogging a much more attractive option.
I had never been to the Charleston area and I was really starting to wonder if I was the only person who hadn't experienced this beautiful city. It was everything I imagined it to be and more. We literally just walked around for hours taking pictures. The tree-lined streets were picturesque. More on Charleston later though.
The condo on Seabrook Island where we stayed
I thought this kitchen was so fun- love the combination of green and the stainless steel
The condo was located on the marina, so we got to sit on the deck and dream about what our boat will look like one day :)
Beautiful views from the back deck
The sunset every night was breathtaking
The resort on Kiawah, The Sanctuary, is like nothing I have ever been to before. As Ben likes to say, "it's rich mahogany and leather books"
This is the "forbidden" pool. Admission is like trying to enter Fort Knox. Ben treated me to a Spa treatment at the Resort and I was still not allowed to enjoy their sacred pool. In their defense though, if I was actually paying the ridiculous price per night for a room there, I would expect to have a chair at the pool with my name on it and personal attention. But I was definitely bummed....I mean how comfortable do those chairs look?
The hallway of shops located inside the resort. To be honest, I didn't even care what was in the shops. I was much more impressed with the decor and the light fixtures!
Beautiful staircase with a pretty impressive mural of the low country
A view of the beach access at the Resort. This trip was also my first time to see the Atlantic Ocean...crazy I know. While I loved everything about Kiawah and Charleston, there is just no comparison to the crystal blue water and pretty white beaches of the Gulf.
While we were on Kiawah, we went to the Ocean Course so Ben could go to their pro shop. I'm so glad I tagged along because this was like no other golf clubhouse I had ever seen. I was obsessed with the decor.
I am quite sure we did not have the acceptable attire on but that didn't stop the paparazzi from entering the building :)
Rolex- although I wouldn't expect anything less :)
This is the trophy that will be awarded at the 2012 PGA Championship which will be held at The Ocean Course and apparently this is a big deal.
And lastly, the mansions on Kiawah which appears that some people call their home
So much more to share about our time in Charleston and many more pictures to come!