is kiwah island too far to day or evening visits to...

My husband has a meeting at the Santuary on Kiwath Island in March.We were planing to stay 5 nights at the Santuary 2nights Charlston and two in Savanah. How easy is it to get to Charlston from Kiwath? We are now thinking of Kiwath for 7 nights and doing a few day and evening excursions to Charlston. If we stay in Charlston can anyone advise me on the french quarter Inn or Planters Inn. I would want a good walking location along with an upscale bathroom and a spacious room or suite. Charm and cleanlines are a prioity. Along with good service. I would appreciate any help.

is kiwah island too far to day or evening visits to...

It%26#39;s an easy 30-45 minute drive. French Quarter/Planters Inns%26#39; are both excellent choices-neither should dissapoint. Staying at the Sanctuary for all 7 is a wonderful option too-the drive is easy to all Lowcountry attractions from there.

is kiwah island too far to day or evening visits to...

I agree completely with airmerc!

But if you%26#39;re Googling or researching on the internet, make sure you spell it right - it%26#39;s Kiawah. Maybe that will help some.

March is a great time to be in Charleston; shoot, it%26#39;s always a good time to be here!! ;-)

I would spend the 7 nights at The Sanctuary on Kiawah. Downtown Charleston is a very easy drive, so you could go there for sightseeing and lunch, then back to Kiawah to spend the afternoon on the beach.

I%26#39;ll chime in and agree that staying at Kiawah is the best idea! The Sanctuary is amazing and the island itself is so relaxing. While it is a little drive into Charleston, I think the tranquility of Kiawah is worth it. See if you can get an ocean front room...you%26#39;ll never want to leave!

If you and your husband are golfers, you%26#39;ll be in golf heaven as the island has 5 public courses...they also have 2 unbelievable private courses but those are only open to members. My favorite public course at Kiawah is the Ocean Course...site of 2003 World Cup, 2007 Senior PGA Championship and the 2012 PGA Championship.

Or better yet, let your husband hit the links and you hit the spa at the Sanctuary! I can%26#39;t think of a better way to spend the day than be pampered!

Enjoy your visit!

Thank you all for the advice. We were planning on playing tennis and golf on Kiawah. But I recently broke my leg I should be in a walking cast by then, but was thinking staying in the heart of Charlston for two nights for the convience of less walking. Also does anyone have any suggustions for kayacking in the area? Also one really nice restaurent and one casual and fun with some music?

Thanks

My husband and I vacationed on Seabrook Island last summer. It is just south of Kiawah (5 minutes). Both are gated and share the same shopping complex. We stayed in an oceanfront condo, and it was fabulous. We drove through Kiawah one day, and while it was a lot more crowded, it was very nice. On our beach in Seabrook, there was a lady and her small dog (so cute!) who would kayak every day. The water on our end of the island was very calm, because it was located right where the Edisto River spills out. Also, a group of kayakers (seemed to be guided) came through as we were wading one afternoon. There is an outdoor/sporting goods store located in Freshfields Village (the shopping center) that may offer these tours. I believe they rent kayaks as well. You will have a wonderful time. I can%26#39;t vouch for Kiawah, but we saw so many deer during our vacation. One night when we were returning from Charleston, there was a group of eight right outside our condo%26#39;s front door. While we have deer back home, I have never seen any right on the beach. An amazing experience...

Kayaking is one of our favorite Kiawah activities. Kayak, canoe, and other nature tours are available through The Sanctuary as part of their nature program. I think they use double (two-seat) kayaks for the tours. They also rent single and double kayaks to individuals.

If you want a more customized tour, call Tidal Trails at (843)768-5680. Tidal Trails regularly does kayak tours of the Kiawah River and the tidal creeks for the Kiawah Property Owners Group. They are excellent!

Both Charleston hotels you mention are wonderful. Also, consider The Mills House Hotel (www.millshouse.com), which is extremely convenient for touring and very comfortable. As well, Charleston has beautiful, luxurious bed and breakfasts. Charleston is a manageable city, and the gardens will be lovely in March. Have a nice time!