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Vacation Deals at The Winds Resort Beach Club
Take advantage of the seasonal vacation package deals at The Winds Resort Beach Club including free discount coupons good for 15% to 20% off already low off season room rates! (See below!)
The island is perfect this time of year, uncrowded and the temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s!. Take a few days for yourself and come enjoy our beach at this beautiful time of year.
Enjoy soulful walks along our breathtaking island beach or take a swim in our heated indoor pool or just relax in our oceanfront whirlpool spa while surrounded by lush Tropical Gardens.
The Winds Resort Beach Club offers some of the most affordable vacation packages in the Ocean Isle area for island beach cottages and oceanfront accommodation rentals.
Bring the whole family or escape with your loved one for a romantic getaway. Children 14 and under stay for FREE when staying in the same room or suite as parents and all guest room rates include a daily hot breakfast buffet, daily housekeeping and access to all of The Winds Resort amenities.
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Stay 3 Nights and Receive the 4th Night FREE!
Valid Dates: 04/05/2012 – 04/10/2012
Arrival Days: Sun,Mon,Tue,Thu,Fri,Sat
Length of Stay: 4 nights min. / 4 nights max.
Bring the whole family for A tropical island escape… closer than you think! The Winds is an intimate, oceanfront island resort surrounded by palms, bananas and hibiscus flowers ideal for families of all sizes. Oceanfront rooms, suites and 4-6 bedroom Resort Cottages. Three pools (one indoor), complimentary hot breakfast buffet, oceanfront poolside Tiki Bar and Restaurant, (and more).
The Easter Bunny is Coming to The Winds!
Saturday, April 7th marks The Wind’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Bunny is busy hiding his eggs all over the Fun Court at The Winds and he’ll be there to officiate the hunt! At 12:00 p.m. kids ages 2 – 10 can bring their Easter baskets and join the hunt for fun, games and prizes.
This is great fun for the whole family. Parents and grandparents will love watching the excitement as the children hunt for Easter eggs and play games!
Offer is not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other packages or offers. Please Call to make reservations 1-800-334-3581
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Mothers Day Weekend Package
Valid Dates: 05/10/2012 – 05/14/2012 Arrival Days: Sun,Thu,Fri,Sat Length of Stay: 2 nights min. / 4 nights max.
Mother holds a special place in our heart. Through thick and thin, she is the only one who you can be assured of being on your side. She is like your shadow, which will never leave you alone. This mother’s day, it’s your chance to let your mother know how special she is. Plan something different! How about an exciting weekend getaway? This mother’s day, gift your mother a weekend of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It’s time for her to take a break.
Package Includes:
- 2 night’s in your choice of oceanfront or island view accommodations.
- Flower Bouquet and Chocolates in your room upon arrival.
- 1 hour massage for Mom at Right Touch Therapy (Ocean Isle Beach), choice includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone.
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day.
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island.
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops.
Package is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your massage at least 3 days before your arrival.
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Island Kayak Adventure Package
Kayaking the serene salt marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway is truly an unforgettable experience. Let us introduce you to a whole new rarely seen world of undisturbed wetlands and native wildlife. This pristine marsh is with out a doubt one of North Carolina’s priceless hidden gems.
Rates:
From $206.00 per person 3/9/12 – 6/8/12
From $265.00 per person 6/9/12 – 8/10/12
From $235.00 per person 8/11/12 – 9/3/12
From $206.00 per person 9/4/12 – 9/30/12
From $167.00 per person 10/1/12 – 10/31/12
Arrival Days: Any day of week.
Length of Stay: 2 night’s min. / 14 night’s max.
This Package Includes:
- Two night’s accommodations in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, Hibiscus Single Suite, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room
- Welcome basket for each room
- Three hour kayak tour of the Intracoastal Waterway
- Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Ristorante
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops
Package is based on double occupancy and is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your kayak tour and dinner reservations at least 3 days before your arrival
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Island Escape Package
The island is perfect this time of year, un-crowded and the temperatures are mild. Take a few days for yourself and come enjoy our beach at this beautiful time of year.
This Package is for two people for two nights and is valid seven days a week.
October 1, 2011 to March 8, 2012, the package rate is from $211.00
March 9, 2012 to March 31, 2012, the package rate is from $299.00
Island Escape Package Includes:
- Two night’s accommodation in an Island View Camellia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting
- Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Water Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops
Please call 800.334.3581 to make your restaurant reservation and schedule your winery tour at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available Tuesday through Saturday.
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“Take A Beach Break” for Two with Dinner!
Come enjoy our island at a great time of year.
The beach is quiet, the rates are low… it’s a great time to get away!
January 1, 2012 to March 8, 2012, the package rate is from $203.00 for two people
March 9, 2012 to March 31, 2012 the package rate is from $283.00 for two people
- Two night’s accommodations for two in an Island Side Garden View Camelia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Dinner for two at Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Click Here To Book This Package Online!
Package is subject to advance reservation and availability. Please call 800.334.3581 two days prior to your arrival to make your dinner reservation. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available after January 10th, 2012. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Couples Getaway Package
Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC
October 1-March 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $158.00
March 9- March 31, 2012, the rate per person is from $198.00
Package Includes:
- Two Night’s Accommodation*
- 1 hour massage at Right Touch Therapy (Ocean Isle Beach) choice includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone.
- Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting.
- Welcome basket for each room.
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day.
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island.
- Daily Housekeeping.
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes.
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
*Accommodations Are:
Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.
Optional Add Ons (Available Online):
1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:
2) Add dinner for two at choice of two nearby restaurants:
Roberto’s Italian Ristorante:
Dinner Includes: Wine and Beer (2 Drinks per person), your choice of Steak, Seafood, or Pasta from The Winds Menu, Salad or Soup, Dessert and Coffee. Reservations are available Tuesday through Saturday.
Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
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Download free discount coupons good for 15% to 20% off already low off season room rates!
Click here to download these valuable coupons that you can print right off of your computer.
The Winds is a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf packages and excursions or small meetings, The Winds Resort Beach Club, on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is more than just a beach resort hotel.
The Winds’ complex is a lush tropical paradise offering a variety of Ocean Isle beach rentals and vacation homes all with access to a host of free amenities including three pools (one indoor), bikes to explore the island and much more.
Oceanfront hotel rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (with kitchens) overlook palms, banana trees, hibiscus flowers and our breathtaking island beach. The Winds also offers 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.
Free Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each morning:
No one offers a free breakfast spread like The Winds Resort Beach Club! All guests can enjoy this buffet free with their stay.
With everything from eggs, breakfast meats, grits, potatoes, waffles, bagels and english muffins to fruit and hot and cold cereals.
This is just a partial list. We promise that you will not be walking away hungry.
Click here to download these valuable coupons!
You can print right off of your computer.
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THE PRICE IS RIGHT! A new approach to “Let’s make a deal”… bid on your accommodations! Some times are busier than others for an oceanfront resort and when we’re not booked up we are willing to offer “deals”. With our “Make a Bid ” program you decide when you’d like to come, what kind of unit you want and make us an offer. We’ll get back to you (within 24 -48 hours) to let you know if we have accepted your bid (or not). Don’t be intimidated. It’s simply make us an offer and we’ll let you know if we’ll take it or not! Click here to go to “Make A Bid” Form.
Bids are not accepted more than 14 days prior to arrival date. Accepted bids are for reservations booked after date bid is submitted only.
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Offers above are not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other offers. Not available with any other discount or special rates. Special rates and discounts not applicable during holidays and high occupancy periods.
Seasonal Specials Page Summer Copy
Take advantage of the seasonal vacation package deals in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina, near Myrtle Beach South Carolina and Wilmington NC.
Come bask in the warm sunshine on our breathtaking island beach or around our oceanfront pool. Have an Island drink from our poolside, oceanfront Tiki Bar/Restaurant while surrounded by lush Tropical Gardens.
The Winds Resort Beach Club offers some of the most affordable vacation packages in the Ocean Isle area for island beach cottages and oceanfront accommodation rentals.
Bring the whole family or escape with your loved one for a romantic getaway. Children 14 and under stay for FREE when staying in the same room or suite as parents and all guest room rates include a daily hot breakfast buffet, daily housekeeping and access to all of The Winds Resort amenities.
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Valentine’s Weekend Package
“Happy Valentine’s Day, I Love You!”
What a better way to show how you feel than a romantic weekend at the beach.
Package rates start at $242.00 and are valid from February 10th (Friday) to February 15th (Wednesday).
Our Romantic Valentine’s Weekend Package includes:
- Two night’s accommodation for two in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room decorated with Rose Petals
- A bottle of Champagne and a box of Chocolate Truffles
- Valentine’s Day dinner for two at your choice of:
Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant, Roberto’s Italian Ristorante or 125 Oyster Bar and Grill - Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
Make it extra special! When booking, you will also have the option to add on:
- A dozen roses delivered to your room for $75.00.
- Enjoy a one hour massage in the privacy of your suite or in our Palmetto Room for $125.00 per person.
- Play a round of golf on one of the area’s finest courses for just $35.00 per round.
To book your Valentine’s Weekend Package at The Winds call our Reservations Desk at 800.334.3581 or click here to email us.
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Island Escape Package
The island is perfect this time of year, uncrowded and the temperatures are mild. Take a few days for yourself and come enjoy our beach at this beautiful time of year.
This Package is for two people for two nights and is valid seven days a week.
October 1, 2011 to March 8, 2012, the package rate is from $211.00
Island Escape Package Includes:
- Two night’s accommodation in an Island View Camellia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting
- Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Water Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops
Please call 800.334.3581 to make your restaurant reservation and schedule your winery tour at least 5 days prior to your arrival. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available after January 10th, 2012. Tuesday through Saturday.
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“Take A Beach Break” for Two with Dinner!
Come enjoy our island at a great time of year.
The beach is quiet, the rates are low… it’s a great time to get away!
October 1, 2011 to March 8 , 2012, the package rate is from $203.00 for two people including two night’s accommodation in an Island Side Garden View Camellia Guest Room
- A bottle of Champagne or Sparkling Cider
- Dinner for two at Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
- Click Here To Book This Package Online!
Package is subject to advance reservation and availability. Please call 800.334.3581 two days prior to your arrival to make your dinner reservation. Roberto’s Italian Ristorante is available after January 10th, 2012. Tuesday through Sunday.
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Couples Getaway Package
Bring your significant other to the beach for a relaxing, renewing weekend of togetherness and adventure with our Couples Getaway Package at The Winds Resort Beach Club on Ocean Isle Beach, NC
October 1-March 8, 2012, the rate per person is from $158.00 for our 3 Day/2 Night Couples Getaway.
Package Includes:
- Two Night’s Accommodation*
- 1 hour massage at Right Touch Therapy (Ocean Isle Beach) choice includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone.
- Tour the Silver Coast Winery with a wine tasting.
- Welcome basket for each room.
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day.
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island.
- Daily Housekeeping.
- Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes.
- Discounts to area restaurants and shops.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
*Accommodations Are:
Two people in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite or an Island View Camellia Guest Room.
Optional Add Ons (Available Online):
1) Add a bottle of Champagne to have waiting in your room:
2) Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant (overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)
Dinner Includes: Entrees (any menu item), 4 Glasses of House Wine (per two people: 4 people receive 8 Glasses/8 receive 12 Glasses), Salad, Dessert, Non-alcoholic Beverages.
Click Here To Book This Package Online!
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Download free discount coupons good for 15% to 20% off already low off season room rates!
Click here to download these valuable coupons that you can print right off of your computer.
The Winds is a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf packages and excursions or small meetings, The Winds Resort Beach Club, on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is more than just a beach resort hotel.
The Winds’ complex is a lush tropical paradise offering a variety of Ocean Isle beach rentals and vacation homes all with access to a host of free amenities including three pools (one indoor), bikes to explore the island and much more.
Oceanfront hotel rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (with kitchens) overlook palms, banana trees, hibiscus flowers and our breathtaking island beach. The Winds also offers 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.
Free Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each morning:
No one offers a free breakfast spread like The Winds Resort Beach Club! All guests can enjoy this buffet free with their stay.
With everything from eggs, breakfast meats, grits, potatoes, waffles, bagels and english muffins to fruit and hot and cold cereals.
This is just a partial list. We promise that you will not be walking away hungry.
Click here to download these valuable coupons!
You can print right off of your computer.
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THE PRICE IS RIGHT! A new approach to “Let’s make a deal”… bid on your accommodations! Some times are busier than others for an oceanfront resort and when we’re not booked up we are willing to offer “deals”. With our “Make a Bid ” program you decide when you’d like to come, what kind of unit you want and make us an offer. We’ll get back to you (within 24 -48 hours) to let you know if we have accepted your bid (or not). Don’t be intimidated. It’s simply make us an offer and we’ll let you know if we’ll take it or not! Click here to go to “Make A Bid” Form.
Bids are not accepted more than 14 days prior to arrival date. Accepted bids are for reservations booked after date bid is submitted only.
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Offers above are not valid on existing reservations and may not be combined with other offers. Not available with any other discount or special rates. Special rates and discounts not applicable during holidays and high occupancy periods.
Miller Pope’s Vintage/Retro Art
Local Artist and author Miller Pope was born in South Carolina but spent most of his career during the “golden age of illustration” in the New York advertising and publishing arenas, after getting his start on the Marine Corps’ legendary Leatherneck magazine.
Miller studied figure drawing at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., at the Art Students League in New York City.
His works have appeared on novel covers and in major magazines. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators in 1957.
Miller (founder of The Winds Resort Beach Club) was recently the subject of a feature article in the January issue of Our State Magazine.
Miller Pope is making high quality Giclée prints of his original artwork available for sale on Islands-Art.com!
While priced as low as $8.00, all prints are titled digitally and reproduced as high quality Giclées.
To view all of Miller’s prints and/or purchase these prints click here!
The first series Miller has released were nature and beach scenes.
Other series now released include prints of his illustrations from his four pirate books and a selection of his retro/vintage ar
t from the 1950s and 1960s.
Miller was recently the subject of a feature article in the January issue of Our State Magazine. [Read more...]
The Coastal Art Of Miller Pope
Local Artist and author Miller Pope is making high quality Giclée prints of his original artwork available for sale on Islands-Art.com!
While priced as low as $8.00, all prints are titled digitally and reproduced as high quality Giclées.
A light gray mat is also printed around the white area. All prints fit standard frame sizes found everywhere. Pricing is by frame size.
To view all of Miller’s prints and/or purchase these prints click here!
The first series Miller has released are nature and beach scenes.
Other series (to be released) include prints of his illustrations from his four pirate books and a selection of his retro/vintage art from the 19950s and 1960s.
Miller was recently the subject of a feature article in the January issue of Our State Magazine.
Miller Pope was born in South Carolina but spent most of his career during the “golden age of illustration” in the New York advertising and publishing arenas, after getting his start on the Marine Corps’ legendary Leatherneck magazine.
Miller studied figure drawing at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., at the Art Students League in New York City.
His works have appeared on novel covers and in major magazines. He was elected to the Society of Illustrators in 1957.
With his wife, Helen, he moved south in the 1970s and worked to develop The Winds Resort Beach Club and Sea Trail Plantation on the Southeastern North Carolina coast.
To view all of Miller Pope’s prints and/or purchase these prints click here!
The History of Ocean Isle Beach
Local authors Fred R David and Vern J. Bender created this book with the hope that all residents and visitors to Ocean Isle Beach will enjoy reading about people, places, and happenings in this area over the past thousand years.
It was written to preserve and bring to life the history, character, and charm of Ocean Isle Beach. Their desire is for people of all ages to enjoy the rich history of this area, from the lives of Cape Fear Indians to the explorations of Verrazano.
This book illustrates and describes the exploits of Ocean Isle Beach pirates, the rise of large plantations, our Revolutionary War fighters, the salt mills, the dueling matches, the Civil War wrecks, the Prohibition years of Ocean Isle Beach liquor smuggling, the 1920’s Ocean Isle Beach dance hall, the World War II shipwrecks here, the hard work of Mr. Odell Williamson (founder of Ocean Isle Beach), and the town’s public servant individuals today. [Read more...]
Insider’s Guide to NC’s South Coast & Wilmington
If you want to know what the locals know, the Insider’s Guide is for you.
Written by longtime locals and true insiders who offer personal and practical perspectives that readers trust.
The Insider’s Guide to NC’s Southern Coast & Wilmington takes you to the clean, quiet, family oriented beaches of North Carolina’s Southern Coast and introduces you to the intriguing city of Wilmington, including the historic downtown riverfront.
