There’s no better way to show how you feel than a romantic weekend at the beach at The Winds Resort on Ocean Isle Beach.
Romantic Valentine’s Weekend Package includes:
- Two night’s accommodations for two in an Oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, Orchid Spa Room, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room
- Room decorated with Rose Petals
- A bottle of Champagne and a box of Chocolate Truffles
- Valentine’s Day dinner for two at Roberto’s Italian Ristorante
- Tour and Wine Tasting at local winery, Silver Coast Winery
- Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
- Complimentary bikes to explore the island
Package is subject to advance reservations and availability. Book your reservations online or call 800-334-3581. Restaurant reservations must be made at the time of booking.
Winter is the perfect time for planning your beach wedding! The Brunswick Islands make a perfect place for a beach wedding, with white-sand beaches, beautiful venues, and talented wedding vendors.
On December 29th 2015, we will celebrate acclaimed and prolific writer Robert Ruark’s 100th birthday. Ruark who grew up in Southport, achieved worldwide fame and wealth by writing about his memories and experiences of his early years, as well as his time spent in Africa.
Ruark was born to a grocery store bookkeeper and spent most of his early life in Wilmington, NC. His family was greatly affected by the Great Depression, however, Ruark still managed to go to college at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
At the advice of a medical doctor, Ruark was told to take a year off from work, so he fulfilled a lifelong dream to go on safari in Africa. His second book Horn of the Hunter detailing his hunting in great detail was a career spike, leading to a second trip and a documentary entitled Africa Adventure.
Ruark continued to write novels, including Something of Value and Uhuru, however none were as successful as the earlier ones. Ruark eventually left the U.S. for good and moved to London and finally settling in a small town outside Barcelona. Ruark died on a trip to London on July 1st, 1965 from cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism.
Ruark, is considered a local hero to the town of Southport, NC. He has a historic inn named after him (where his grandparents once lived), a Historical Society dedicated to his legacy, and numerous historical sites along the North Carolina coast.
Southport & Oak Island Christmas Events
Santa By The Sea 
