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Thank you for your interest in Charleston area's most distinguished and comprehensive guest guides: Discover Charleston, Connoisseur: The Magazine of Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Sea Island Concierge and Dunes Properties Charleston Coast Vacation Guide.

Discover Charleston Magazine Connoisseur - The Magazine of Kiawah Island Resort Sea Island Concierge - Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Folly Beach Dunes Properties of Charleston, Inc.


Patra Taylor BucherPatra Taylor Bucher is the local editor of Discover Charleston, and its sister publications Connoisseur, Vacation Guide and Sea Island Concierge. She has written for a number of publications, including Latitudes, Lowcountry Living, Coastal Condo Living, Charleston Magazine, Charleston's Post & Courier, Charleston Regional Business Journal and Carolina Homes & Interios. She is also a humorist and special features correspondent for the Charleston Mercury. An Ohio native, Bucher lives in Mount Pleasant, just outside Charleston, with her husband and sons.

Holger M.E. ObenausHolger M.E. Obenaus is an international commercial and fine art photographer. Born in Koln, Germany, Obenaus attended college at The University of Bonn where he majored in design; he also graduated from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA, where he was trained in Film and Music Production. As evidenced by his photographs in this book, Holger has a passion for detail, symmetry and balance. He has been involved in projects ranging from capturing the legendary guitar hero Les Paul in a film documentrary in New York City, to preserving the art of classical lutherie as José Romanillos built his last guitar in Madrid, Spain. Obenaus recently moved his photography business and family from Germany to Walterboro, South Carolina.


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Minutes from Charleston and Kiawah Island, Briar's Creek is a private golf community designed by Rees Jones, featuring spacious estate homesites in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Set on more than 900 acres of scenic Johns Island real estate, this exclusive family retreat provides an unhurried lifestyle among ancient forest, rare birds, wildlife and world-class golf with zero tee times.
Making a mark in the luxury market with a uniquely American concept of Red Carpet Dressing. Classic, elegant, distinctive designs that are fun to be seen in. Offering woman's accessories of timeless Hollywood glamour, you too can feel like a celebrity. Charleston Boutique located at 318 King Street. Mary Norton fashions are available internationally at Saks, Nordstrom, Harrods and Tootsies.
Russian River Ranches is a cuvée crafted from several estate vineyards, each contributing its own distinct personality. Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards exclusively invites South Carolina guests to become select members of the connoisseur wine group, Club Cutrer. To learn about membership and privileges, call 800-853-5311 or visit the site.
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