Take A Break Romance Special for Two with breakfast and Free Golf!!

Just $99 per night for two people

(Sunday through Thursday nights only)

Summer: 7/1 – 7/29/10 No Minimum Stay!

Fall: 8/15 – 9/1/10 No Minimum Stay!

Call 800.334.3581 for reservations!
The The Winds Resort Beach Club’s Take A Break Special package includes accommodations in an Island View Camellia Guest Room with a wetbar and refrigerator, a full hot Southern breakfast buffet each morning, daily housekeeping, complimentary use of bicycles and discounts to area restaurants and shops.

• Add Dinner For Two for $65.00 (gratuities not included) at choice of 3 nearby restaurants:

Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (special menu for Winds Guests), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Cinelli’s Italian Restaurant(overlooking the intra-coastal waterway):
Dinner Includes: Two Entrees (any menu item – except steak), Bottle of House Wine, Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.

Bourbon Street:
Any two entrees on the menu, two sides per entree, a bottle of wine and choice of dessert at table side.

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Also be sure to check out our FREE SUMMER GOLF – 6/01/2010 to 8/31/2010

The best golf value at the coast, is at The Winds Resort Beach Club! With rates that include a full hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day there is no better golf value around!

We’re talking free green fees for all Winds’ guests on a selection of top area courses FREE!

All you pay in, addition to your regular lodging rates, is carts and tax.

Call 800.334.3581 for reservations!

Courses include: Carolina Shores, Meadowlands, Farmstead, Palmetto Greens, Eagles Nest (pm), Carolina National (after p.m.), Sea Trail’s Willard Byrd (after p.m.), Sea Trail’s Maples Course (after p.m.) Valley at Eastport (after p.m.)

Confessions of a Madman

A life lived through the years of the greatest change in human history, a tale of the Camelot period among the canyons of Madison Ave. and the publishing world in New York and Boston through the eyes of an illustrator.

A story that spans eighty years beginning in the Appalachian hills of Tennessee and evolving into the fast-paced world of art and advertising on Madison Avenue. Follow along and experience life in the upper strata of New York City society during the days when the Martini lunch ruled.

Soft Cover $16.95

“From Madison Avenue to Island Sands” is one of those rare, thoroughly entertaining autobiographies that works because, unlike many autobiographies, it isn’t about a celebrity or a politician, but about a regular guy who has lived life to the fullest and then some.

In some respects, it’s a tale of two islands: Manhattan and a little place off the coast of North Carolina called Ocean Isle.” Lynn Jessup – The Wilmington Star News

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Tales of the Silver Coast

A Secret History Of Brunswick County – From the earliest days of European exploration to the golf courses and beach resorts in this fascinating and fast-growing region, Brunswick County has attracted settlers, invaders, and visitors of all descriptions.

In these pages you’ll read about Steve Bonnet, the “Gentleman Pirate,” who hid his ships in Brunswick’s moss-draped creeks but unfortunately underestimated the ebbing tide; “Mrs. Calabash,” who’s said to have lent her name to the famous sign-off for Jimmy Durante’s classic radio shows; and Topsy the Elephant, who swam for the Brunswick riverbank after breaking loose from circus handlers in the 1920s.

Follow the struggles and victories that shaped Brunswick County, from the first contact of Europeans with native Americans, to successive administrations of the Lords Proprietors, the royal governors, the British crown, and the leaders of a new nation—many at whom hailed from this small but influential corner of North Carolina. Discover Brunswick’s rich Civil War history, scenic roadways and waterways and current-day towns and townships.

Tales of the Silver Coast, recounts the tales of privateers and plantation owners, politicians and Prohibition rum-runners and the many colorful people and diverse places of southeastern North Carolina.

“Miller has done an exceptional job keeping the tone light while still being informative. Each story is only two to three pages long, with illustrations liberally spread throughout, making it perfect for children. Young and old will love the story of the Barefoot Felon, where a captain uses a simple trick to save his ship from pirates.”

- Brunswick Alive! Magazine

Hard Cover $24.95

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Miller Pope’s Book of Pirates

From Captain Kidd to Blackbeard to the pirates of the orient . . .
From bloody battles to walking the plank-
from blunderbusses to cutlasses,
With nearly 150 original illustrations, this volume is sure to please and inform pirate fans of all ages.

• Race for Riches: a history of the origins of piracy
• Greed and Gold: a pirate’s life aboard ship and in battle
• Tools of the Trade: weapons, vessels, and pirate culture
• Rogues and Raiders: profiles of pirates through history
• Other Pirates, Other Times: the past and future of piracy
• A Roster of Infamy: a list of pirates and their vessels

Hard Cover $14.95

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Infamous Pirates and Their Incredible Lives

Hot off the presses — Read all about the incredible lives of some of history’s most infamous pirates. In his latest pirate book Miller Pope recounts the exploits of these outlaws of the seven seas. Enjoy profiles of pirates through history.

From the pirates at the dawn of civilization through the pirates of the middle ages and the most famous pirates of piracy’s golden age right through to the present day. .. this book tracks the infamous rogues of the seas.

Each pirate ’s story features a unique illustration of the pirate. Other Pirates, Other Times: the past and future of piracy. A Roster of Infamy: a list of pirates and their vessels

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Drawing BC-Before Computers

This hot off the press book describes and illustrates the techniques of illustration during the mid-century days before the reign of color television and computers when great short story magazines ruled.

In these pages artists may find inspiration and those who remember the simpler times of the decades following the second World War will find nostalgia for a bygone time.

Younger people who were born into the world of color television and computers may discover in these pages a glimpse into the past.

Drawing techniques of Illustration’s Golden Age. Miller Pope relates the techniques and mediums used by some of the finest illustrators before the rise of computers in the world of publishing.

“Before moving to Ocean Isle Beach, Miller Pope (”Tales of the Silver Coast,” “Miller Pope’s Book of Pirates”) was a top illustrator in New York publishing, working for advertising agencies in the “Mad Men” era and creating artwork for The Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest and other publications, as well as a number of textbooks.

He recalls those days in “Drawing B.C.” as in Before Computers (Island Press, $16.95 paperback). Pope demonstrates techniques that he and other commercial artists used in predigital days to get eye catching effects that conveyed the message. (Helpful hint: “Less is More.”).

Younger artists can learn a trick or two; the rest of us will be transported into a color-filled retro-world.”

- Ben Steelman The Wilmington Star News, Wilmington, NC
Soft Cover $16.95

Buy them at MillerPope.com

Books by local Author, Illustrator – Miller Pope! Buy them at MillerPope.com

Michael Powell took 1st Place and his brother Ben Powell 3rd Place NSSA Nationals Mens Division! What a way to represent the Sunset Beach / Brunswick County NC area!

SunsetNC.com salutes the Powell brothers (from Ocean Isle Beach) significant accomplishment.

Mike and Ben Powell came to the NSSA Collegiate Surfing Championships in Dana Point, CA with the hope of proving to the California-dominated contest that East Coasters schools could surf too. Instead, the brotherly duo from Ocean Isle Beach (surfing for UNC-Wilmington) almost took the whole thing!

Last year the brothers took second and third place and they ruled the national contest again this year,

Brothers Michael and Ben Powell together operate The Carolina Surf School which offers private and group lessons.

With more than twenty years of surfing experience combined they are semi professionals that can really are help you push your ambitions to the next level as a surfer.

Contact Michael and Ben Powell: 910.233.8908 or 910.233.4004 http://www.carolinaschoolofsurf.com

Sea turtle laying 209 eggs on bird island:

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Sea Turtles Hatching at Sunset Beach,NC during August, 2009 near midnight:

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A Sea Turtle makes his (or her) way to the ocean!:

You can help the turtles when you visit Sunset Beach by following a few simple guidelines:

Do Not Disturb: If you see an adult sea turtle coming on shore, stay quiet and keep your distance! Otherwise she may get scared and go back into the ocean without nesting. They are an endangered species and it is a federal offense to harass them.

Turn Off All Flashlights! Lights may scare or confuse the adult female and cause her to leave without nesting.

Lights Cause Hatchlings To Go In the Wrong Direction: Please turn off all outside lights each night. Also if there are curtains or blinds use them so your indoor lights do not lead the hatchlings away from the ocean.

Never Pick Up A Hatchling. It is critical that they crawl on their own.
Do Not Disturb The Nest Area. Watch for the nest markers.

Stay Off Sand Dunes & Do Not Pick Sea Oats. Sand dunes provide critical habitat for sea turtles and help prevent flooding during times of extreme tides and storms. Foot traffic kills plants and severely damages the sand dunes. The penalty for failure to adhere to this requirement is a $100 fine.

Help Us Keep Our Beaches Clean -Sea turtles may mistake a plastic bag or other forms of litter for a jellyfish (they eat them). All personal items and equipment must be removed from the beach each day- these items may trap a sea turtle.

Please Fill In All Holes On The Beach When Done Playing.- Holes can trap sea turtles and are a safety hazard to humans.

Keep Dogs On Leashes At All Times!- No dogs shall be permitted on the beach strand between the hours of 9:00am and 6:00pm during period of Memorial Day through Labor Day regardless of whether they are leashed or not.
Fireworks can scare off nesting sea turtles and leave behind trash that may be mistaken for food by marine wildlife.- Discharge of fireworks is not permitted per North Carolina state laws.

Please Report all sightings of nesting turtles, dead turtles, unmarked nests or crawls (looks like a bulldozer came out of the water).

Call the Sunset Beach Turtle Patrol at CARMEL ZETTS, COORDINATOR
P. O. Box 7745
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
PHONE: 910-579-5862
CELL: 910-209-1079
E-MAIL – CZETTS@ATMC.NET

You can send donations to:

. Please include your name, the name of your nest and your mailing address. Keep up with the Turtle Patrol at: http://www.sunsetbeachturtles.org/

“I love to photograph and paint scenes of the Sunset Beach & Ocean Isle Beach areas near my home. The video shows some prints of my work.”

Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center at Sunset Beach selected

Charlestowne Hotels has also assumed operation of the Village Activity Center and is offering memberships to the facility.

Members and guests of the resort may enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center and the spa treatments offered there.

Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center encompasses over 2,000 acres on the mainland at Sunset Beach, North Carolina’s southernmost barrier island.

Sunset Beach sits conveniently between the history and quaint shops of Wilmington, NC and the numerous entertainment and shopping venues of Myrtle Beach, SC.

In addition to luxury resort accommodations, the Sea Trail Convention Center, voted 2009 Best of the South by Meetings South.

The Convention Center features 58,000 square feet of convention and event space.

The Village Activity Center offers additional locations for social events and gatherings around the beautifully landscaped pool or inside in the Sunset Room.

Sea Trail also boasts three award winning golf courses by renowned designers Rees Jones, Willard Byrd and Dan Maples. The Oasis Pool Bar, Brassie’s Pub and Magnolia’s Restaurant provide a variety of dining options for guests as well.

“We are excited to partner with the owners of Sea Trail to enhance one of the premier vacation and meeting destinations in the Southeast” said Michael Tall, Senior Vice President. “We will be working not only with all of the onsite amenities, but also with attractions and golf courses in both North and South Carolina in an effort to provide the perfect vacation package or business retreat for our guests.”

Charlestowne Hotels, Inc. is a full-service hospitality management company which has become one of the most successful firms in the hospitality industry, and one of the largest hotel management companies on the Southeast coast currently working with 24 properties.

Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center encompass over 2,000 acres in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Located in the southernmost barrier island and town, Sea Trail is a beautiful and relaxing setting surrounded with lush fairways and peaceful lakes. Offering over 500 condominiums and villa-style suites to fit every lifestyle, they range from one to four bedrooms and feature full kitchens with large living/dining areas. Convenient to the full array of Sea Trail amenities, guests can enjoy 54 holes of championship golf, pool and fitness facilities, several on-site restaurant options and even activities for children.

Click here to visit their website and check availability here: http://www.seatrail.com/resort

Ingram Planetarium has interesting astronomy and science programs for all ages in the 85-seat Sky Theater.

All shows are 1 hour or less.The theater simulates a perfectly dark, starry night and it is unsafe to move around during the shows.

Late arrivals are not admitted to the theater. We strongly recommend that young children attend the 3 p.m. show.

During the busy summer season they offer fun family activities on various topics. http://www.ingramplanetarium.org

There are few places that offer a better setting for a romantic getaway than Sunset Beach North Carolina.

It’s a beautiful area that offers great weather, breath taking views, fun activities, and first class amenities and accommodations.

The Sunset Inn is located just across the Causeway at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Situated along the marsh at Sunset Beach, the Sunset Inn is just minutes away from great shopping.

The immediate area affords you over 16 challenging golf courses and excellent dining.

Comfortable and roomy with a relaxed atmosphere, our spacious coastal home awaits your arrival.

Experience the Sunset Inn. It’s the perfect way to begin your day.

910.575.1000 Email: info@thesunsetinn.net Web Site: http://www.thesunsetinn.net

Ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf excursions or small meetings.

The Winds is set oceanfront surrounded by palms, bananas and flowering hibiscus on nearby Ocean Isle Beach (15 minutes from Sunset Beach).

Oceanfront rooms and suites overlook lush tropical gardens and the breathtaking island beach.

Also Four, Five and Six Bedroom Resort Cottages with full kitchen, living room and large whirlpool spa.

Rates include complimentary hot breakfast buffet & use of all amenities Three Pools (one indoor), Whirlpools etc.

The Garden Bar and poolside Tiki Bar both feature a light menu & mixed drinks.

The Winds also offers year round golf packages on over 90 top area courses as well as a FREE SUMMER GOLF program!

310 E. 1st St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 1-800-334-3581 http://TheWinds.Com Email: Info@TheWinds.com

Happy, interactive voices are encouraged!  One might hear toddlers calling out “Boat, Daddy, boat!” as they climb into the wooden strip boat made here in Brunswick County. Staff and volunteers often hear “Whoa!” when visitors approach the shark jaw exhibit.  Carolina residents track their local rivers to the sea and parents teach their young children to keep the beach clean and protect the animals from trash as they pass the Litterbug Hall of Shame.

Imagine getting up close to the area wildlife on display in the Green Swamp diorama. Then touch or hold a sea star, an urchin, or a hermit crab at the touch tank.  Learn the inside story of shells at the newly updated Carolina Shells and Fossils exhibit. Don’t forget to bring your beach treasures to identify.

Hear “oohs and aahs” as you take a walk through the Ocean Reef Gallery that depicts a reef habitat about 65 miles off the coast of North Carolina. The toddler area in the Barrier Island Gallery has puppets, toy ocean animals, puzzles, and lots of happy noise. Then there’s silent awe at the Legacy of the Loggerhead sea turtle exhibit’s short video filmed on Ocean Isle Beach about the life cycle of the loggerhead turtle that includes a mother turtle laying eggs and the hatchlings crawling to the sea.

In the Coastal Plain, visitors exclaim “Wow!” when they see the American bald eagle up close and eye-to-eye.  Identify the shorebirds you saw on Brunswick beaches. Children like to pretend they are a coyote or a bear with the pelts thrown over their shoulders.  Fisherman are heard to exclaim that they learned to fish with a bamboo rod just like the one in the antique fishing equipment exhibit.

A visit to the Museum of Coastal Carolina is a treat for the young and the young at heart. Many vacationers include it as a multi-generational activity for the whole family.  Local residents know that it is one of Brunswick County’s best family activities.

Summer afternoon family programs are held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday—Friday from June 14 through August 20.  The programs include Know Your Knots on Monday, “What Kinda Fish Is That, Mister?” on Tuesday, Seven Steps to Shoreline Safety & the Firetruck on Wednesday, Megabites! on Thursday, and Touch Tank Feeding and Shell ID on Friday.

Evening programs are Ghost Lore and Legend Walk on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Snakes Alive! on Thursday at 7 p.m. Come early to tour the Museum before the program. Family vacation passes with unlimited Museum visits for one week are available for $49. (Family vacation passes are for a family that resides together year-round, not multi-generational families vacationing together.  The Plus membership may be a better value for multi-generational families.) Annual memberships are also available.

The Museum of Coastal Carolina is located at 21 East Second Street, Ocean Isle Beach beside the playground and just a block from the beach and the pier. Enjoy coastal natural history . . . for the fun of it!  Summer hours are June 1—September 4 on Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday from 10—5,  Wednesday and Thursday from 10—8:30 and closed Sunday. All-day admission includes programs. $8 for adults, $6 for senior adults 60 & over, $6 students K-12 & College ID, and $4 Preschool ages 3-5, Ages 2 & under are free.  Check www.museumofcc.org or call 910.579.1016 for further information.
For educational and entertaining gifts and toys, visit Nature’s Treasures Gift Shop at the Museum or Galaxy Gifts at the Planetarium.