Fripp Island, South Carolina - Lovely Beachfront Paradise Resort Island

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 Time: 7:35 AM
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Have you previously been to the attractive, non-public island oceanfront paradise as Fripp Island, South Carolina? With three kilometers of pristine, unspoiled seashores that offer you sand dollars, sea shells, hermit crabs, sea snails and starfish galore, Fripp Island is the perfect place to leave your worries behind! This 3000 acre gated resort is host to such varied wildlife as deer, white herons, pelicans, osprey, egrets, alligators, and occasional loggerhead turtles. Fripp's beautiful magnificence is evident all around and it is apparent why Hollywood selected to film "Forrest Gump," "The Jungle Book," and "The Prince of Tides" on Fripp Island.

Besides its uncrowded lovely seashores, the island hosts a distinctive wide variety of amenities. For the avid golfer, Fripp Island offers two exceptionallygorgeous and difficult courses. Ocean Point Golf Course was created by George Cobb and showcases impressive oceanfront views while Ocean Creek Golf Course was developed by PGA champion Davis Love III and showcases expansive marsh and jungle views. The famous author Pat Conroy lives on Fripp year year 'round and can sometimes be observed signing copies of his books "Beach Music," "The Prince of Tides," "The Great Santini," and "The Lords of Dicipline" for adoring followers at The Spring Tide Market.

Fisherman can spend their time along the meandering tidal creeks catching ample fish, shrimp, and blue crabs. There is a long fishing pier that extends out hundreds of feet into the sea inlet on Hunting Island which is simply across the bridge from Fripp and yet another long fishing pier which extends from the other end of Fripp Island over in the direction of Pritchard's Island - which is uninhabited. For the shopper, there are many stores and boutiques on the island providing every thing from casual wear to gifts and souvenirs. The Spring Tide Market is an adorable small grocery store that retails everything from berries, vegetables, frozen foods, bread, lunch meat and cheeses to beer, wine and boogie boards - for wave riders of all ages!

Visitors have a choice of five different eating places on the island - The Ocean Point Grill, The Beach Club Restaurant, Bonita Boathouse, Savannah's Lounge, and The Cabana Club Restaurant. There are 7 different swimming pools on the island. One of them which is heated year 'round at Veranda Beach overlooks the sea. There are eight soft and two hard surface tennis courts for your satisfaction as well as jogging, biking and roller blade trails, and scenic Audubon nature paths. You can additionally lease fishing boats, jet water skis, kayaks, golf carts, bicycles, mopeds, or book a chair on one of the regularly scheduled tour fishing boats for dolphin watching, shelling, and exploring! Fripp Island is also a state designated wildlife sanctuary where hundreds of deer live which can eat right from your hands if you possess some fresh fruit or greens with you. Undoubtedly one of the mostbeautiful and distinctive locations one may actually pay a visit to in the United States!

About the Author

Author Auburn Walker lives on pristine Fripp Island all year long and also owns a beachfront rental condo there. To find out more and see dozens of gorgeous photos of Fripp just click here =====>
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