Daufuskie Island, South Carolina http://www.daufuskiesouthcarolina.com/

Local Daufuskie author Roger Pinckney will be in attendance and signing his new book. The band Cranford Hollow will be releasing their newest CD.

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Conservancy: All are invited to attend "Sea Turtles" presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum and members of the Daufuskie Island Turtle Team sponsored by the Daufuskie Island Conservancy on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 12:00-1:00pm at Melrose on the Beach - Island House. The event will be free of charge for Conservancy members and $5 for non-members. Lunch will be available at the Melrose Beach Club following the presentation. For more information contact: Jenny Hersch @ 413-717-2167. ************************* Greetings From Melrose! Join us Friday Night for special musical guest Cranford Hollow! We will be featuring our Oceanside Low Country Boil, and we will be joined by Tony Chase our guest bartender, who will be serving up some great drink specials featuring Daufuskie Rum! And Saturday night, local favorite Jon Bruner. Next week - back by popular demand - all you can eat Wednesday...

Beaufort, South Carolina is 30miles away from Bluffton/Hilton Head. If you are staying in Daufuskie Island and want a historical day trip away from the island that is rich in history drive over for the day. Mother's Day Weekend: My mom and I took off like Thelma and Louise for a long weekend away from Atlanta. We had an inexpensive hotel booked but that was our only plan. We traveled from Atlanta to Beaufort, South Carolina. We had heard that Beaufort is a mini Charleston and rich with history and art. If you want a luxurious or romantic getaway stay at the Rhett House Inn right down town or the Beaufort Inn. Take a horse drawn carriage through the Spanish moss draped live oak trees to learn about the history of Beaufort. The shops and art galleries line Bay Street, the main street in Beaufort. They all have very cute names like Salt and Sweetgrass. Be sure to have breakfast at the Blackstone Café and even take your four legged friend if you don’t mind sitting on the patio. Th...

These are some numbers that you may want to keep handy for planning your next trip to Daufuskie Island. The 1st ones are water taxis to the island and the 2nd is a land taxi once you arrive. Palmetto Bay 843-785-2345 Harbor Town Adventures 843-671-4386 May River 843-304-2878 Calibouge 843-342-8687 Bull River Marina - Thunderbolt (912) 897-7300 This is the company for the ground transportation on the Island - Daufuskie Transit, Stewart Yarborough - 843-338-2570 I will also post the resort phone numbers for your comprehensive stays under a separate post. The two resorts will handle everything for you.