"Arrogantly Shabby" is how you will hear the locals describe this beautiful island of paradise. Pawleys Island is the oldest seaside resort community along the Carolina coast. In the 1800's this tiny barrier island was a summer retreat for wealthy plantation owners and their families; many of their weathered cottages still remain. Today; Pawleys offers a relaxing atmosphere where you can swing in your hammock in the ocean breeze while taking in the breath-taking views or strolling along the wide beaches enjoying the "barefoot paradise". This area has some of the best shelling in the Carolinas. Pawley's is known and loved for it's low-key lifestyle... simple, unassuming and perfectly tranquil.

The locale is rich in natural beauty and history. There is no commercialism on the ocean front, but all the conveniences for a beach vacation are close by. Beach development has come without the density of Myrtle Beach, Garden City and Surfside Beach, the beaches just north of us. Come dig your toes into the white sand of our wide beaches, which our guests tell us over and over are among the prettiest in the world (the beaches, not your toes).

This area is home to little and great blue herons, snowy egrets, osprey, seagulls and pelicans. Sea turtles nest on the beaches here, and you can safely look at alligators at Huntington Beach State Park, just north of North Litchfield Beach. Other wildlife, as well as the world's largest collection of outdoor statuary, can be seen at Brookgreen Gardens, only a five minute drive. Here, stately oaks shelter more than 400 pieces of art work, a wealth of American sculpture dating from the 19th century.

There are great restaurants. She crab soup is a specialty, but there are other bounties from the sea. Like plump jumbo shrimp (you can catch smaller ones on your own in the salt creeks here if you want to invest in a net and have lots of energy), succulent oysters, soft shell or blue crab and the very freshest of fish in settings from casual to casually elegant with outside dining. We'll be glad to give you our own personal list of favorite restaurants.

Quite simply... Pawleys and Litchfield are a different state of mind and a different way of life.

From day to night, Myrtle Beach offers the finest in entertainment and dining establishments. It is commonly known as the "seaside golf capital of the world" with over 117 world class golf courses and tee times readily available. There is something in Myrtle Beach to wow family members of any age.

Just off Highway 17, about midway between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, McClellanville is a tiny fishing village on the banks of Jeremy Creek. Residents live in a mix of modern homes and old-fashioned two-story houses with welcoming porches.

Surrounded by the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, the Francis Marion National Forest and the Santee Coastal Reserve, the small fishing village of McClellanville is the perfect refuge from the outside world.

Visit the city once and you'll discover that it pulls at your heartstrings like no other place in the country. Charleston is truly one of the most cosmopolitan places around, offering sophisticated dining rivaling that of much larger cities and shopping experiences for even the most jaded consumers.

To say that Charleston is steeped in history is much like saying the sun is yellow. Other places have long histories as well, but none is a living museum that grows and changes with the times. Suffice it to say, if you're a history buff, you will never grow tired of Charleston and the surrounding countryside.

While the city itself has no beaches, it is surrounded by water on three sides-if you're lost, just continue on and you'll surely run into a familiar river and get your bearings. The most picturesque spot in Charleston might be The Battery, with its panoramic views of the Ashley and the Cooper, the two rivers that form the peninsula, and the Atlantic Ocean. If you love the sights and sounds of gentle waves lapping against the shore, you can reach some of the best beaches along the Atlantic coast in a matter of minutes. If you revere golf, there is no shortage of challenging courses to conquer. If you enjoy walking, Charleston is full of interesting little parks and side streets filled with art galleries and boutiques.

In spite of all that Charleston offers, it maintains a small-town charm you'll cherish for years to come. You'll love morning strolls around Colonial Lake and sunset cocktails at restaurants overlooking the water. You'll come to appreciate the intricate artwork in the wrought-iron gates and the lovely Charleston single style of architecture, designed to catch the breeze on sultry afternoons.

Most of all, you'll cherish the many new friends and acquaintances you'll make when you choose Charleston.

Residents represent all regions of the United States and many foreign countries as well as people from virtually all facets of the business world and the fine arts. Tryon is the birthplace of concert pianist/soul and blues vocalist Nina Simon and features the home of renownd poet Sidney Lanier. As you enter the city limits of Tryon you will notice the welcome sign ..."Tryon, North Carolina, the friendliest town in the South." MORRIS, the whimsical wooden Tryon horse, greets you on Trade Street. Many local residents are lucky enough to enjoy homes at the beach and in the mountains.

Tryon's Fine Arts Center is home to crafts, concerts, theater, sculpture, painting and classic films. Activities abound with golf courses and major equestrian events like The Steeplechase at FENCE (Foothills Equestrian & Nature Center) as well as hiking and fishing for the outdoorsman.  Known for its horse country, the town of Tryon's population swells around horse show time. Fox hunting is sponsored by The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club as well as several adjourning clubs.

If you are thinking about retiring, relocating or just escaping city life, Tryon offers a small community atmosphere, low taxes, four beautiful season's, and a quality lifestyle for you and your family.