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Posted on 7/7/2026

Charleston and Kiawah Island Named Among the World's Best, Again

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Travel + Leisure readers have once again voted Charleston one of the top cities in the U.S. and Kiawah Island among the top 15 Best Islands in the Continental U.S. Here's what makes this stretch of the Lowcountry keep earning national recognition, and how to experience it for yourself.

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Posted on 6/26/2026

Kiawah Island's Turtle Patrol Hatch Update

Kiawah Island's Turtle Patrol Hatch Update

Every summer on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, something remarkable happens. Along our scenic beaches, sea turtles emerge and make their way to the ocean.

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Posted on 6/15/2026

All About Kiawah's Bottlenose Dolphins

All About Kiawah's Bottlenose Dolphins

Kiawah is home to one of the ocean's most beautiful creatures, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Learn more about these majestic marine mammals and how you can see them on your Kiawah Island vacation.

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Posted on 4/23/2026

Sea Turtle Season on Kiawah Island

Sea Turtle Season on Kiawah Island

Every year between May and September, loggerhead sea turtles come to the beaches of Kiawah Island to nest. In fact, there are...

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Posted on 3/12/2026

Charleston Named South’s Best City (Again!)

Charleston Named South’s Best City by Southern Living

The South has spoken! Charleston, South Carolina, has once again been crowned the #1 City in the South by Southern Living, and Kiawah Island has also been nominated as a Top Beach Destination.

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Posted on 2/13/2026

Nominated Best Real Estate Company in Charleston

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Akers Ellis Real Estate has been named a finalist for Best Real Estate Company in the 2026 Charleston City Paper Best of Charleston Awards. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us across Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, and the greater Charleston area. Learn more about how to vote and support during the final voting.

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Posted on 10/1/2025

Monarch Butterfly Migration on Kiawah Island

Monarch Butterfly Migration on Kiawah Island

Each autumn, Kiawah Island becomes a brief home to one of nature’s most inspiring travelers, the Monarch butterfly. These vi...

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Posted on 7/18/2025

Charleston and Kiawah Earn National Accolades

Charleston and Kiawah Earn National Accolades

According to Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, Kiawah Island has once again been voted one of the Top 15 Best Islands in the...

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Posted on 1/22/2025

Freshfields Village Turns 20

Freshfields Village Turns 20

Nestled between the serene landscapes of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands lies Freshfields Village, a vibrant community hub that h...

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Posted on 12/8/2023

Best Seafood Markets in Charleston

Best Seafood Markets in Charleston

Whether you're searching for fresh oysters or Swordfish fillets, Charleston's seafood markets are stocked with the tastiest l...

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