Welcome to Isle of Palms, SC!
Wild Dunes Resort
5757 Palm Blvd - Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Coastal Charm Awaits at Isles of Palms Beach Resort
With convenient access to the beach and downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the ocean front Wild Dunes Resort on Charleston’s Isle of Palms barrier island is an ideal meeting getaway. Boasting sweeping Atlantic Ocean views and an array of inspired amenities, including an onsite restaurant, full-service spa, tennis center, and “Best in State” golf course, this 1,600-acre resort will ease you into the joys of vacationing. Whether seeking serenity, adventure or both, Wild Dunes Resort revolves around your sense of wellness and enjoyment.
Reservations
$239 plus a 16% resort fee and tax
Make your reservations with this link. You can also call the toll-free reservation line at 866-359-5593, Option 2 or 877-624-3654 and reference FMI - State Issues Retreat / G-97ZB.
Check-in Time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out Time: 11:00 a.m.
The cut-off date to reserve at the group rate is September 8th, 2025. We encourage you to make your reservations early, as the hotel may sell out before this date. Reservations made after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space-available basis and higher rates may apply.
FMI Guest Room Policy for State Association Attendees
As always, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are pleased to offer a complimentary standard hotel room for one State Association attendee per State Association on the two nights of the meeting (Sept. 29 and Sept. 30). State Association attendees should reserve rooms directly with the hotel. A credit card and one-night's deposit will be needed to secure the room, but State Association attendees will not be charged for the nights of Sept. 29 or Sept. 30. However, attendees are responsible for any cancellation charges incurred. See below for the hotel's cancellation policy. State Associations are welcome to send more than one staff member to the meeting, but FMI can only offer complimentary hotel rooms for one State Association attendee per association.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
All hotel changes, substitutions, and/or cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. Individual reservations for guest rooms can be canceled up to 7 days prior to the arrival date to avoid a one-night fee plus applicable taxes. No-show reservations are subject to a charge of a one-night fee plus applicable taxes.
There is also an early departure fee of one-nights room and tax. Departure dates are reconfirmed at check-in and are subject to a fee if changed after the check-in process is completed.
Please Note: FMI reserves the right to review the conference room block and remove those individuals who have not registered for the conference. One (1) hotel reservation per registered delegate will be accommodated. The hotel reservation should be made under the corresponding registered delegate’s name to avoid confusion. Hotel reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, including requests for specific room types.
Unauthorized Hotel Solicitations
Hotel reservations should be made by calling the hotel directly or using the official hotel link FMI does not use a third-party company to make hotel reservations or sell rooms on its behalf for this event. If a third party reaches out to you offering housing options, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with the event and entering into financial agreements with such companies may have costly consequences.
Travel Information
Airport
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Distance from hotel: 24 miles
Drive Time: 50 minutes
Estimated Rideshare/Taxi Fare: $60-$75 one-way
Securing an Uber/Lyft from the airport to the resort is very easy and reliable. However, getting one to head back to the airport can be a bit more challenging, as the airport is located on the end of the island, and Ubers/Lyfts aren’t always close by. If available, there is often a 20+ minute wait for them to get to the resort.
Coastal Limo Charleston
If the attendees would like to reserve a car to get them to/from the airport and hotel, we have secured a group rate with Coastal.
Attendees can email reservations@coastallimocharleston.com or call (843-501-2777) and schedule their transportation.
There is a discounted rate of $149 for the Luxury Sedan and $159 for the Luxury SUV. Mention the group name - FMI - State Issues Retreat - to receive the rate.
Hotel Parking
Self-parking complimentary.
Weather & Dress Code
Fall in coastal South Carolina averages a daily high temperature in the high 70s and low 80s and evening temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Event attire is resort casual. The meeting rooms are notoriously cold, so we encourage you to dress in layers and bring an umbrella.
Local Area
Refer to the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.
Thank you to our Sponors!
American Beverage Association
Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Inmar
National Confectioners Association