10 reasons Lowcountry beach life is the best

The warmth of the sun. The smell of sunscreen. A cold drink in hand.

For tens of thousands of tourists each year, a Lowcountry beach visit is a getaway on a timetable -- a few days’ escape from a landlocked 9 to 5 routine.

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But for those lucky enough to call this place home, it quickly becomes a spot hard to ever say goodbye to.

Here are just 10 reasons why the Lowcountry beach life is the best.

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This story was originally published July 21, 2016 at 10:36 AM with the headline "10 reasons Lowcountry beach life is the best."