Isle of Palms Magazine Summer 2017

28 www.IsleOfPalmsMagazine.com | www.ILoveIOP.com | www.IOPmag.com CreatingFamilyMemories Sharing Love for IOP THOMAS FAMILY MEMORIES As told by Jacqueline Thomas When did you start vacationing in IOP? I have been visiting IOP since I was a young girl for our one week of vacation every summer. What time of year do you visit and why? My family and I visit the Isle Of Palms every summer, from mid June until late August. What do you do while on vacation? We love the laid-back feeling on the island. Most days we go to the beach for a few hours, hang out, prepare a family meal and relax. What are some memorable moments that you have created while on the island? My children are spoiled as they have been spending their entire summer at the beach since they were 18 months old. They don’t know any different. My favorite thing is driving over the connector for the first time at the beginning of the season. When you reach the top, the view of the ocean is amazing. It’s a wonderful feeling to know this will be home for the next two months. What made you choose IOP over so many other locations to relax? IOP is a family tradition. It’s where my parents vacationed, and we have followed suit. I guess you could say IOP is my home away from home! What keeps you coming back? The beautiful ocean and the laid-back atmosphere keep us coming back. Which places on the island do you find to be the most enjoyable/beautiful? IOP beaches are hands down the most beautiful. They are wide, sandy beaches with plenty of room for the kids to play ball, skim board, etc. Do you have any other comments or things to say about the island or your time here? IOP is a must see on any vacation list! A s the beachfront begins to shimmer in the summer sunlight, warm memories of vacation, ice cold treats, and the joy of relaxation return to many minds. The enjoyment of this season inspires many families to pack up and head for the Carolina coast. In this article, we meet a few families who spend part of their year at Isle Of Palms. They share some of their favorite experiences as well as what keeps them coming back. --The Editors