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2 3 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I A private barrier island located just south of Charleston, South Carolina in the US, Kiawah Island provides infinite luxury and adventure. Stretching approximately 10 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, the island comprises 10 miles of pristine, sandy beaches and over 30 miles of paved bike trails. It also houses an incredible seven elite golf courses, including two of the top 100 residential courses in the US; the TomWatson-designed Cassique and the Tom Fazio-designed River Course. It’s little wonder why this tropical paradise has hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup, 2012 PGA Championship, and the upcoming 2021 PGA Championship. Exclusive to Kiawah Island property owners, the Kiawah Island Club offers members access to private venues, luxurious amenities, health and wellness programmes and special events. Reserved for members’ use only are the two top- tier golf courses, as well as the Golf Learning Centre—a digital practice range that will measure golfers’ improvement by monitoring progress, providing video feedback and even customised workouts for specific muscles. Boat owners have access to a concierge service that takes care of all maintenance and docking (those without a boat can rent a fully-stocked boat for a day on the water, while the Sporting Club, headed by Tony Starling, nationally ranked shooting coach, boasts 800 acres for clay target, skeet, trap and five stand shooting. A first-class spa offers signature spa and salon treatments, as well as custom- made products that incorporate indigenous Lowcountry ingredients, while Marsh House—an indoor-outdoor gathering spot with an infinity pool—is a window onto the vast marsh, famed Ocean Course, and Atlantic Ocean beyond. Considered the cornerstone of Kiawah Island, the Robert A. M. Stern-designed beach club is located along Kiawah’s expansive stretch of shoreline and offers members poolside and oceanside relaxation and casual dining. An abundance of fine dining options include Voysey’s, with renowned consulting chef Tom Colicchio. From expertly styled interior spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, to pristine Lowcountry beaches, Kiawah Island boasts a five-star, triple-diamond resort, and a residential real estate development community. As a premier luxury resort community for high-net-worth individuals, Kiawah is a second-, third- or fourth- home destination for international jet setters, many with families, from London Ontheedgeof theworld An oasis of untouched natural beauty and renowned hospitality, Kiawah Island offers perfectly preserved maritime forests, sand dunes, and marshes with turtles, whitetail deer, and seabirds abound. It also boasts some of the most spectacular property on the planet. by Julia Zaltzman