Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/1213407
orth Carolina's Brunswick Islands Golf Coast is definitely the change you're looking for — offering miles of pristine beaches, over 30 championship golf courses, tons of freshly caught seafood, sun and ocean breezes! It's a great location for a buddies' golf trip…and it's also absolutely perfect for a group of 8, 16 or 24 golfing gals who are looking for a golf and beach resort destination. Brunswick Islands not only has spectacular golf—wineries, miles of beaches, spas, fresh local seafood restaurants, famed lighthouses, historic neighborhoods, and quaint pubs are all close by. Visiting the area in early May, the weather was superb with sunny skies and breezy 70-to-80-degree days. Perfect golf weather. The fall and winter months are also a perfect time to visit the North Carolina Brunswick Islands area as the temperatures stay mild. Creating your customized "stay and play" getaway is super easy as this area offers all types of accommodations from hotels to resorts to bed & breakfasts and home rentals. N O R T H C A R O L I N A ' S We stayed at The Winds Resort Beach Club, located in Ocean Isle Beach, NC that offered perfect accommodations for a group of eight gals. We had four ladies in each of the resort's condominium cottages with each of us having our own spacious bedroom. The cottages also included kitchen and dining areas and private balconies. Also, a multi-use area had a large kitchen, dining room and living area for our group to socialize. Located on the beachfront, we were steps away from the pool, inviting tiki bar and miles of pristine beaches. Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort, located in Calabash, NC, was our first stop on our whirlwind four-day all-gals golf trip! Driving up to the clubhouse was surreal with beautiful grounds, a flowing water fountain, brilliant-colored flowers and a majestic storied clubhouse. This course did not disappoint…nor did the level of service and hospitality we received! Opened in 1991 by course designers Byrd & Johnston, this 27- hole design had three completely different 9-hole layouts —Dogwood, Azalea and Magnolia. We played Many of us have been to Myrtle Beach—a city and vacation resort on South Carolina's Atlantic coast, or, the popular vacation destination known as the Outer Banks of North Carolina. However, we all need a change of scenery now and then. B R U N S W I C K I S L A N D S G O L F C O A S T 70 GOLF NOW! Chicago