Boasting five PGA Tour quality golf courses, a nationally recognized tennis facility and the 21-acre Night Heron Park , luxurious Kiawah Island is perhaps the best known and most spectacular of Charleston 's barrier islands. Located just 20 minutes southeast of Charleston, this 10,000-acre island paradise is home to miles of uninterrupted white sand beach and the exclusive 4 Diamond Kiawah Island Resort.

At the end of Bohicket Road lies the most magnificent community on the Southeastern Coast - the luxurious resort of Kiawah. As the only resort operation on this very special barrier island, Kiawah Island Golf Resort combines some of the finest amenities in the United States with stunning natural beauty and wildlife. The resort stretches across most of the 10,000-acre barrier island - from the resort swimming pools to The Ocean Course, Pete Dye's windswept master-piece and host to the 2003 EMC World Cup.

In between, there's a plethora of flora, fauna and activities to enjoy. Stop by the resorts nature center in Night Heron Park to learn about the natural ecology of the island, then take a ride on the resort's 30 miles of bike trails and discover any of the 200 species of birds that are known to call the island home. Spotting one of 600 alligators that inhabit the ponds and marsh area is just as likely. Wildlife, like dolphin, is abundantly sighted during one of the many aqua tours offered by the resort, including marsh creek canoeing and ocean kayaking.

Kiawah's reputation as a world-class golf and tennis resort is evident by the standard of instruction on hand at both sports' learning centers. Improvement at either game's technique will significantly increase enjoyment of a vacation. Alternatively, a day spent on the beach with service, or at one of the resort pools, is equally appetizing.

To wind down from the day, take your choice of dinner from one of the resort's many restaurants. Enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the dining establishment, or take the resort shuttle to Charleston for a night out on the town.

Days are fun-filled and action packed as a guest of Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Enjoy the island. Enjoy the resort. Enjoy yourself!