Another vote here for North Carolina. We were there (Charlotte) over the wk-end. If I lived there I would only be 3 hours from the most fabulous beach, instead of the 6 I am now!
I use my parafin bath. Really helps to add moisture and feels so good to sore hands. The hot wax helps with aching fingers too! I've had mine for a couple of years now. The soaps at work, with the gloves really take their toll on my hands. They literally sting at the end of 12 hours.
my dream is to move to charleston! that is my ultimate goal. have loved the area for years. i need the ocean for the peace and centering it gives to me.