Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Charleston Harbor , SC Tel: 843-856-0028 Toll Free: 888-856-0028 http://www.charlestonharborresort.com

Recreation centers on the 459-slip marina, the largest pleasure-boat refuge in the Carolinas. Hotel guests can charter boats of various sizes. Many head out fishing, taking advantage of the marina's inshore charter fleet, the largest in the area. Options include sight casting for redfish, inshore flats and trolling for marlin. In fact, the Charleston Harbor Marina holds the record for the largest blue marlin ever caught in the state at 881 pounds. Those who prefer touring over fishing can take a marina water taxi that links Historic Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant. It's even possible to bicycle back.

Newly designed deluxe accommodations feature only the highest quality materials and offer a unique blend of elegant surroundings with the serenity of a waterfront resort. Each room is decorated with floral patterns and sunny colors, creating a welcoming Southern feel. Featuring 37-inch flat-screen televisions, plush terry-cloth robes, full-size desks, and handmade draperies and bedspreads, these luxurious accommodations are the finest Charleston has to offer. Deluxe bathrooms have been completely refurbished and feature designer amenities and whirlpool bathtubs.

Those who prefer teeing off head to the adjacent Patriots Point Links Golf Club. Meanwhile, a pool server offers light meals and cool drinks at the harbor-side pool, surrounded by soaring palmetto trees and other lush tropical foliage. Unwind on a teak lounge chair and take a dip in the pool. If you have a hankering for the beach, be sure to visit on a summer Friday, when the resort hosts Rockin on the Point, a party on the sand with music and food. Oyster roasts, live music by the fire pits and other resort activities take place year round. At Indigo Grille, guests can sample the fine creations of executive chef Josh Woodruff. For breakfast, enjoy your eggs at a table on the wraparound balcony. Dinner is a modern take on traditional Southern fare. For a lighter meal or just a drink, opt for The Reef Bar and Sunset Deck. The bar itself is made of teak salvaged from a sunken ship, while the walls display antique tackle gear. The bar menu features classics such as Low Country shrimp and grits alongside baked brie in a pastry crust and crab cake salad with a trio of sauces.

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina treats groups of up to 1,000 to a seaside getaway in a distinctive urban setting. Oversized windows and obstacle-free meeting spaces create an open and bright atmosphere for meetings and events. Eight meeting rooms come with high-speed Internet access, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, the support of a business center and the conference planning team's devotion to detail. Charleston Harbor is steeped in Southern charm and distinctive culture: The hallways are filled with original paintings by local artists; the Reel Bar features an antique rod-and-reel collection; and John Carroll Doyle retrospective paintings are on display in guest rooms and public areas.