Charleston Resort Embraces PANKs and PUNKs Revolution

TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 12:43 PM ET, Sat March 29, 2014

PHOTO: The boardwalk pool at Charleston's Wild Dunes Resort.

Sure, you've heard the word "punk." But do you know what the acronym PUNK stands for?

It means "Professional Uncles, No Kids," and it's all about the aunts and uncles (PANKS for aunts) getting some special time with their nieces and nephews without the parents around. The kids get pampered and the parents get some "me time" to pamper themselves.

The Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, S.C. is embracing the PUNKs and PANKs trend with their special PANKS and PUNKS Beach Vacation Package.

The three-night PANKS and PUNKS Beach Vacation Package for one adult and two kids starts at $291 per night this spring (available now through March 23) and at $309 per night this fall (September 2 through December 31) and includes:

- Accommodations for three nights in a two-bedroom Resort Condo

- Two-Hour Kayaking Excursion: Guests adventure through Morgan Creek to a small hammock island with a scenic swimming hole where time is spent with a naturalist guide exploring the island.

- Downtown Carriage Tour: PANKS, PUNKS and kids explore the sites, gardens, churches, mansions and streets of Charleston's historic district by horse drawn carriage.

*This package can be customized to include more guests for an upcharge.

Befitting not only for aunts and uncles; PANKS and PUNKS can include godmothers, godfathers, cousins, neighbors or family friends who wish to spend quality time with the little ones in their lives.

Driving distance to downtown Charleston, Wild Dunes Resort offers the "best of both worlds" for PANKS, PUNKS and their favorite kids, pairing a beach getaway with the tremendous offerings of historic Charleston. While on property, they can enjoy the resort's amenities including 36 holes of championship golf, 17 tennis courts, watersports, resort-wide pools, and delicious dining options.

Also available in the spring and summer and offering a 30 percent savings on resort activities is Duney's VIP All-Inclusive Recreation pass for kids. To see a complete list of Duney's VIP spring offerings, please see the Family Vacation Planner.

While off property, guests can explore kid friendly Charleston activities such as the South Carolina Aquarium, the Children's Museum, the Historic Charleston market, plantation experiences and much more.


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