PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (Jan. 16, 2006) -- Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., was named one of the best places to stay in Myrtle Beach in the November/December issue of the national magazine, Travel & Leisure Golf. The section, entitled “Best of the Beach,” was written as a guide to planning the perfect golf trip. Pawleys Plantation’s tranquil setting, which blends in with nature, and its on-site Ritson-Sole golf school were noted as well.

“We are honored to be included in Travel & Leisure Golf magazine’s listing of the best of what Myrtle Beach has to offer,’’ said Jann Walker, director of marketing at Pawleys Plantation. “With so many lodging options today in Myrtle Beach, it is nice to be recognized as one of the finest.”

During the past year, Pawleys Plantation has been honored in several national publications. In the June/July issue of Black Meetings & Tourism magazine, Pawleys was featured in an article that cited it as a tranquil meeting site and as a choice for golfers seeking an upscale resort experience. In November, Pawleys Plantation’s Jack Nicklaus – designed golf course was rated one of the Grand Strand’s best courses, according to Golf Digest’s panel of raters.

For more information about Pawleys Plantation call 877-763-7341 or visit their Web site at www.pawleysplantation.com.

About Pawleys Plantation
Pawleys Plantation, a 582-acre resort and golf course community in Pawleys Island, S.C., is nestled among moss-draped oaks, natural wetlands and salt marshes. Bordered on the south by a 600-acre nature preserve, Pawleys Plantation is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s finest property offering visitors local catering, beautiful banquets, and an elegant 4,500 square foot ballroom. Pawleys Plantation also offers one of the Grand Strand’s premier meeting facilities at its 6,500 square foot conference center.

Conveniently located near a wide variety of cultural and recreational amenities, Pawleys Plantation is approximately one hour from Charleston, S.C., a city well known for its Southern grace and charm; the historic port of Georgetown, S.C., is less than 15 minutes south on U.S. 17. More than 100 golf courses and 1,000 restaurants are in nearby Myrtle Beach.

Pawleys Plantation has been recognized as one of South Carolina’s best sites for corporate retreats, private vacations and golf getaways. The nation’s top golf publication, Golf Digest applauded Pawleys Plantation’s “spacious and private villa accommodations … along with fine clubhouse dining and after-round relaxation in the Palmetto Pub.” While Convention South, wrote about meetings on the rise at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club, T&L Golf Magazine rated Pawleys Plantation among the top three places to stay for golf groups.
More information is also available online at www.PawleysPlantation.com or by calling Pawleys Plantation at (800) 367-9959.