Spend An Unforgettable Day!

Come to the beach and take in some history at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Historic Site and Orton Plantation. Read more

Local Theaters Go Digital

The technology used for projecting movies onto the screens at movie theaters hasn’t changed much over the decades but now it has taken a giant leap! Read more

Jake – First Pet At The Winds!

This is Jake the first pet to visit The Winds under our new Pet Policy. This picture of Jake was taken as he sat in the lobby patiently waiting to check in.

After many years with a no pet policy The Winds has designated several units as pet-friendly (please call for pet friendly accommodations options). We now welcome one pet to stay with you in your “pet friendly” unit.

Acceptable pets include cats (declawed only) and dogs weighting 30 pounds or less. Animals of other species are not permitted on property.

The Winds has always welcomed Service Animals at any time and the weight limit does not apply to them.

You can learn all about the new Pet Policy at The Winds by clicking here!

Video – Suryia The Orangutan & Roscoe The Dog

You may have seen them on Oprah or in one of the emails that are making the rounds – Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe a Blue Tick hound became friends when they happened to cross paths at Myrtle Beach Safari a preserve for endangered animals in nearby (30 minutes from The Winds) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Now they play together, swim together and Suryia even takes the dog for walks.

These two first met two years ago when Roscoe followed staff from The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.) in Myrtle Beach home. He was immediately spotted by the orangutan who ambled over to make friends.
The founder of T.I.G.E.R.S., Dr Bhagavan Antle said: ‘Roscoe looked really thin and a little lost so we fed him and took care of him;
‘He followed us through the gate and ran over and found Suryia. As soon as he saw Roscoe, Suryia ran over to him and they started playing. It was unusual because dogs are usually scared of primates but they took to each other straight away. We made a few calls to see if he belonged to anyone and when no-one came forward, Roscoe ended up staying.’
These days Suryia acts as an animal ambassador helping raise baby primates at the preserve but likes nothing better than spending quality time with his canine buddy on his day off.
‘They will spend a few hours each day together rolling around, swimming,’ said Dr Antle. ‘Suryia will take Roscoe for walks around the enclosure and even feeds him some of his monkey biscuits. When they are both feeling a little lazy they will go for a ride on the back of Bubbles, our 27-year-old African elephant.’

Myrtle Beach Safari is a great side trip when staying at The Winds and any money they take in is used to help the animals at the preserve.

This video shows how Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the dog met and became best friends.  The story was featured on “Oprah” and will be also be on National Geographic Channel’s show “Odd Couples” this fall.
Click here for Google Map showing location of Myrtle Beach Safari

The Sugar Shack – Authentic Jamaican Restaurant

Make your “tropical escape” to The Winds Resort Beach Club complete with a trip to The Sugar Shack – an authentic Jamaican restaurant -just over the bridge on the mainland.

Sugar Shack features authentic Jamaican home cooking (yes, the chef/owner is Jamaican) in a colorful, intimate setting about a mile from the beach. Amid greenery, tropical artwork and floral table coverings, recorded reggae music adds a lively island feel, while live music is offered on weekends.

The house specialty is a huge steak, marinated, slowly grilled and richly flavored. But the flavorful jerk selections, served with a hot ‘n’ sweet sauce, are the highlight of their delightful menu that also includes Stamp & Go (a traditional spicy cod fritter), Brown Stewed Fish (slowly cooked red snapper) and a curried goat so tender it literally falls off the bone. But be sure someone in your group gets the award-winning baby back ribs.

Nothing is too spicy for the average palate, but imported hot sauce is available if you want to hurt yourself. Some appetizers are enough for a meal, and the Jamaican Sampler is a good introduction. Other offerings include a grilled mango tuna, spiced-just-right crab fritters, homemade soups, great burgers and nightly specials, such as lightly fried coconut shrimp served with mango-pepper marmalade. Then you just need to top it all off with a luscious slice of homemade Key lime pie. Guinness and Red Stripe beer are served. Take-out orders are welcome.

Sugar Shack is one block west of the intersection of Ocean Isle Beach Road, a few yards off N.C. 179. Sugar Shack is open nightly for dinner in summer and Tuesday through Saturday off-season. Live entertainment is featured on Saturday nights. Reservations are strongly suggested.

We want to thank all of our guests

We want to thank all of our guests for the very nice comments they have written on TripAdvisor.com, our guest comment cards and on our website thewinds.com! Read more

Mittens The Cat Videos!

“Mittens” The Cat has been a fixture at The Winds for years and as usual she has been expending as little energy as possible during these long hot summer days.

Here she is on a lazy day lounging around The Winds Resort Beach Club . “Its a rough job but someone’s got to do it” said Mittens when we spoke to her later in the day.

Mittens showed up one day as a kitten and settled into her new home. She earns her keep by running pesky varmints away from The Winds. The rest of the time she either sleeps or entertains the children by permitting them to love on her. She is very gentle and loves to be loved!

“The Price is Right” at The Winds

The Price Is Right! A new approach to “Let’s make a deal”… bid on your accommodations! Read more

Learn To Surf!

Surf Lessons are going to be offered on the beach in front of The Winds Resort Beach Club starting May 25 Read more

May Stay & Play

The “All May Stay and Play” all inclusive golf package for just $99 per golfer Read more

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