Sponsored by: Montage Palmetto Bluff We’ll never know who plucked that first craggy oyster from the sea to eat, but we do know that he or she had this stroke of genius a very, very long time ago. The ancient Romans so prized the briny bivalves that they created the world’s first man-made oyster beds. Like wine, oysters take on the terroir of where they were grown: the higher the salinity … Read More
Sponsored by: Montage Palmetto Bluff From the mountains to the beaches, South Carolina is home to an incredible number wildlife that depends on natural habitats for shelter and food. From the spotted salamander to the loggerhead sea turtle, residents and visitors have a responsibility to tread lightly and keep these special creatures safe and thriving. Everyone can play a role in conservation and protecting the local environment. Here are 5 … Read More
Eating well in South Carolina has never been so easy. With restaurants sourcing local fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats, and farmers markets popping up in every community, it's not hard to have fresh, local food on your plate.Over the years, we've grown accustomed to getting whatever fruits and vegetables we want from the grocery store at any time of the year. Shoppers forgot produce has a season and that strawberries … Read More
What's the best thing you can give your mom for Mother's Day? Some quality time with her favorite child (shhh, don't tell your siblings).From Bluffton to Savannah, there are plenty of ways to treat your mom to a special day out or a full weekend of activities.Put the 39th annual Bluffton Village Festival - known to locals as Mayfest - on your calendar. This full-day festival on Saturday, May 13 … Read More
Technically the calendar hasn't turned to spring yet, but that doesn't matter here in the Lowcountry where sunshine and blue skies beckon residents to enjoy the natural beauty of the South Carolina coast. If your New Year's resolutions included exercise and fresh air or if you're just looking for a new spot to get in a hike or jog, you're in luck. Here are four spectacular places to get fit … Read More
Everyone loves a taste of the South. There’s something truly special about Southern food, historic charm and a heaping dose of hospitality that draw people in.
There really isn’t a bad time to visit the South Carolina coast. Just about any time of the year, the coastal area is the ideal place to relax on a beach, soak in some history or dine on Southern cuisine.
Here along the South Carolina coast, there’s something almost magical about Labor Day weekend. It’s a farewell salute to summer, so locals and visitors tend to pack it with as many outdoor activities as possible.
Whether it’s the oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the peaceful sandy beaches or plantation-style resorts, people everywhere are drawn to the South. So it makes sense couples seeking a destination wedding would look to Southern cities and towns as the perfect place to tie the knot.
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff recently changed its name to Montage Palmetto Bluff, but what’s stayed the same is its warm village-type setting that’s within walking distance of the May River Golf Club, a stunning Jack Nicklaus-designed course along the banks of the May River.
Perhaps nothing says a long Easter weekend like egg hunts and a sunrise service. At Montage at Palmetto Bluff they make Eastertide even more special by adding a truly Southern flair. Sure there are eggs to be found—twice on Sunday with three different offerings to include children twelve and under, adults, and dogs—but each Easter weekend reservation is invited to sit for a complimentary family photo.
Come springtime most guests at Montage at Palmetto Bluff can be found one of two places. If they’re not on the water, they’re likely on the porch—and once spring springs in the South, there are really no two better places to be.
Sometimes you just need a long weekend, an extra day to unwind and recharge your batteries. For those lucky enough to live on the South Carolina coast, finding a picturesque place to escape for three or four days is easy – no airfare or long car ride required.