Isle of Palms Recommendations

Now is the perfect time to go headlong into some fun virtual activities. South Carolina has officially joined the ranks of states with official stay at home orders.  Yesterday, Governor McMaster made the declaration. There seems to be so much bad news at the moment,...

During this difficult time of the Coronavirus, we understand the importance of maintaining a high standard of cleanliness.  Here at Exclusive Properties, we aim to provide a safe and happy place for your family to visit. Our private homes are the perfect place to safely...

This weekend is Valentine’s weekend, which around these parts generally means it’s SEWE time once again. The beloved wildlife festival kicks off this Friday  - Valentine’s Day itself   -  and lasts through Sunday, February 16th. The Lowcountry is host to a slew of festivals, like...

Valentine’s Day may be next Friday, but the celebration kicks off this weekend with a Wine and Chocolate Walk. What a great way to get a jump on the celebration of love.

Tonight and tomorrow, check out the latest installment of Taste of Folly, out on Folly Beach. This weekend is also your last chance to experience Charleston Restaurant Week, which I covered in this blog.  It runs through Sunday the 19th. This is eighth year...

Tis the season for warm beverages, so here’s a fun and creative twist to make them even better: homemade creamer. There are so many coffee (or tea) creamers on the market now.  They come in a myriad of flavors, often tweaked for the current holiday. ...

If you’re here in Charleston this month, there are a couple January deals that are definitely worth checking out. Now that the swirl of the holiday season is over, it’s a good time to relax a bit.  Focus more on experiences rather than material things,...

Displays of holiday lights are one of the most surefire ways to get into the Christmas spirit. And thankfully, the Lowcountry has plenty of great options. The good family-centric folks at Hulafrog have compiled a list of the top 13 places to see festive holiday...

I talk a lot about #1 rankings, but this is not a very nice one: the #1 beach litter item. As I’ve blogged about before, beach litter is an issue we take very seriously on the Isle of Palms, as well we should.  Locals,...

Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant is one of the most scenic spots around.  Located off of Coleman Boulevard, you travel right by it when you drive from the Isle of Palms to Charleston. Shem Creek is where you can spot commercial shrimp trawlers and the...