Palmetto Dunes Launches Blog, Video Podcast as Part of Social Media Campaign

Twitter, YouTube and blogs, oh my… Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, a family-friendly golf and tennis resort on Hilton Head Island, has added a new blog and a monthly video podcast to its portfolio of social media efforts. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) August 13, 2011 - The Fun in the Sun blog, updated multiple times weekly, keeps current and past guests, as well as those interested in learning more about Palmetto Dunes in the know about the resort through posts written in a fun and conversational tone. Topics range from where to eat at the resort, golf tips and games to play at the beach to details on social media contests and profiles of resort employees.

Readers can subscribe to the blog via email or RSS and posts are also listed on the resort's Facebook page and Twitter account.

Palmetto Dunes also launched a new video podcast designed to give viewers an "inside" look at Palmetto Dunes, providing them tips from staffers on how to best enjoy the resort, as well as interesting facts and stats about the many facets of Palmetto Dunes. The "Inside Palmetto Dunes" video podcast takes a look at a different topic each month of interest to viewers, such as golf for kids and surf camp.

Viewers can watch the podcast on the resort's YouTube channel, as well as subscribe to receive the videos as they are posted.

Palmetto Dunes began a strategic social media campaign earlier this year that encompasses a Facebook page, Twitter account, Foursquare checks-ins and deals, as well as the blog and YouTube channel.

About Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a 2,000-acre resort destination located in the middle of Hilton Head Island, S.C., bounded by 3 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach on one side and a sheltered Intracoastal Waterway marina on the other. The resort features three world-class golf courses, an award-winning tennis center, an 11-mile inland salt-water lagoon system for kayaking and fishing, the Mediterranean-style Shelter Cove Harbour deep-water marina with shopping and dining, and an outdoor adventure center for bike rentals, canoes, kayaks, fishing and much more. The marina is also home to a wide variety of charters including nature cruises, dolphin tours, sport crabbing and fishing. For information about activities or reservations, please call 877-567-6513 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

About Greenwood Communities & Resorts
Based in Greenwood, S.C., Greenwood Communities & Resorts has been a leader in the creation and management of award-winning residential and resort communities in the southeastern United States since 1978. Beginning with the award-winning Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., and now including communities like The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Big Canoe near Atlanta and The Ponds in Charleston, Greenwood's mission has always been to create memorable places that foster meaningful and fulfilling lives. For more information, please call 843-785-1106 or visit www.greenwoodcr.com.

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