All 18 holes of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s
Ocean Course offer views of the Atlantic.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island
Rates, $275 to $4,500
Kiawah Island, SC
877.683.1234 www.thesanctuary.com
Situated
on a spectacular 50-acre site along the shores of Kiawah
Island, SC, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
is a true haven for the luxury traveler. Built to resemble
a grand antebellum mansion, the hotel exceeds expectations
with its imposing public spaces, grand staircases, fine
antiques and artwork, and stunning Atlantic Ocean views.
The 255 stylish rooms and suites feature custom-made beds,
lavish bathrooms and oceanview balconies, while the majestic,
3,100-square-foot Presidential Suite has a vaulted beam
ceiling and a grand oceanfront balcony. The Sanctuary’s two excellent restaurants give new
meaning to the concept of Southern hospitality. At the formal
Ocean Room, guests enjoy the imaginative New American cuisine
of chef Chris Brandt. The more casual Jasmine Porch offers
traditional Lowcountry favorites. For the ultimate in pampering,
the garden-themed spa’s treatments include a Mint Julep
Facial and a Lowcountry Verbena Body Polish. Also available:
a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.
The resort boasts five championship courses designed by the
world’s leading golf course architects: The Ocean Course
by Pete Dye; Osprey Point by Tom Fazio; Turtle Point by Jack
Nicklaus; Cougar Point by Gary Player; and Oak Point by Clyde
Johnston. In Spring 2006 the Ocean Course will host the Senior
PGA Championship, and the resort is building a 24,000-square-foot
clubhouse to open in time for the event. But Kiawah is not
just for golfers. The Sanctuary is ranked the number-one
tennis resort in the country, thanks to two state-of-the-art
tennis complexes (with 28 courts) and outstanding instructional
programs. The resort also has ten miles of private beaches.
For more diversion, the historic city of Charleston is a
half-hour drive. Visitors can appreciate its landmarks and
famous hidden gardens during a walking tour with Ruth Miller
of Charleston Strolls (www.charlestonstrolls.com). And for
art aficionados, The Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association’s
(CFADA) Eighth Fine Art Annual takes place November 3 – 5
(www.cfada.com).
