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Purple’s Big Adventure at Palmetto Dunes

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Purple the stuffed cat in front of the General Store logo

After a wonderful Hilton Head vacation at Palmetto Dunes, a family returned to Ohio recently, but realized they accidentally left behind Purple, their daughter’s beloved stuffed cat. The guests reached out to Palmetto Dunes Guest Services to see if Purple had been found in their vacation rental. A Property Manager then visited the unit and found Purple patiently waiting there. Before returning home, Purple ventured out to tour the resort and take lots of photos for the family! The family’s daughter would see that Purple had a great time after being left behind. Palmetto Dunes Employees created Purple’s Big Adventure picture book for Purple to take back to her family. Follow along the story below for Purple’s Big Adventure around Palmetto Dunes and read the thoughtful note the family sent upon receiving Purple in the mail. 

The Front Desk Team Guides Purple Through a Fun-Filled Day of Island Adventure  

Palmetto Dunes Welcome Center front sign and entrance surrounded by flowers
Palmetto Dunes Front Desk employees show Purple the map

Purple’s Adventure began at the Welcome Center with a Palmetto Dunes resort map. Purple received a friendly welcome and helpful directions from Guest Services.

Purple the cat overlooking donuts and cinnamon rolls at the General Store
Purple the cat next to Jelly Beans at the General Store

First, Purple stopped for some sweet treats at the Palmetto Dunes General Store in the heart of Palmetto Dunes Resort. Purple highly recommends trying the cinnamon roll!

Purple the cat swinging a golf club on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
Purple the cat on a golf cart

It’s just a short ride over from the General Store to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course to play a round.

Purple the cat on the golf ball retriever at the Robert Trent Jones Range

And Purple had a fun ride in the golf ball picker at Palmetto Dunes Toptracer Range by one of the Range Attendants. 

Purple the cat on top of a yellow kayak in the Palmetto Dunes Lagoopn
Palmetto Dunes employee riding a bike in front of the Hilton Head Outfitters sign with Purple in the basket

Next, Purple took a kayak trip on the 11-mile lagoon system at Hilton Head Outfitters & Bike Rentals and then hitched a bike ride with Palmetto Dunes’ Content & Communications Coordinator. 

Purple Rests and Recharges on the Palmetto Dunes Beach   

Purple the cat on a beach chair with a stuffed turtle at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Purple the cat sipping a frozen drink at the Dunes House oceanfront deck

Purple soaked up some afternoon sun with Turtle at the beach – then enjoyed a refreshing Frozen Fruit Smoothie at The Dunes House oceanfront restaurant. 

Purple the cat with a paddle playing Pickleball at the Palmetto Dune Pickleball Center

After the peaceful beach break, Purple got back in the action at the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball & Tennis Center. She met up with one of Palmetto Dunes’ great pickleball pros, for a helpful lesson!

Purple the cat watching people playing tennis at Palmetto Dunes

Purple took a few steps over to the tennis courts to watch a lesson, taught by Palmetto Dunes’ Director of Tennis Instruction

Purple Savors the Day with an Ice Cream Cone at the Palmetto Dunes General Store  

Purple the Cat and Palmetto Dunes Teddy having ice cream cones at the General Store

As the day was coming to an end, Purple shared an ice cream cone with a new friend at the Palmetto Dunes General Store. An ice cream trip here is a favorite memory made by many guests! 

Purple the cat looking at a brochure at the Dunes Real Estate Office

Purple loved Palmetto Dunes so much that she stopped by Dunes Real Estate to look into becoming a future property owner! 

All in all Purple had a great time at Palmetto Dunes and was happy to make it back safe. The Palmetto Dunes Guests parents said, “This is one of the most kind, & thoughtful things. We all loved seeing Purple’s adventures. Our daughter was thrilled. She told us, she has never been in a kayak or at the beach or to the General Store. You made her day. We can’t thank you enough for going above and beyond.” 

Below is a photo sent to us by the family, showing Purple safely and happily reunited in Ohio!

Purple Reunited with Family

Purple Reunited with Family

Reserve your stay at Palmetto Dunes Resort and enjoy the endless activities like Purple did!

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