South Carolina Travel Forum

Any thoughts? (Please keep them encouraging as we've already booked the trip.) We'll be there for 4 nights, midweek and while it'll be warmer than here in Jersey, we're not expecting balmy tropical breezes.
Thanks in advance.

I am going on a small 3 1/2 day road trip from Charleston, SC to Asheville, NC in 5 days. I've been to Asheville NUMEROUS times with my parents and of course it was always a straight shot there and back. Now I am going on my own, and I want to see a little bit of South/North Carolina at the same time. I am taking 1-26 westbound for most of the trip.... I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where I should stop, and what I should see on my way up there. Any suggestions would be very helpful! Thanks in advanced!!!

We are going to be in Charleston in early October and wanted to make sure we did the MUSTS...while there.

Any specific MUST recommendations re: tours, shopping, eating, etc?

Any suggestions and advice would be much appreciated and welcome.

Thank you in advance.

The French Quarter Inn....good choice?

If I am staying downtown, how far are the beaches? can I walk? or bus? any other suggestions will be very appreciated, because I haven't booked the hotel yet, so I can flexible as far as location
Thanks

My extended family is planning a vacation to Fripp Island in August. We have 5 kids ages 20 mos.- 9 years. Most if what I pull up on the internet is about golf resorts...and more golf resorts. Aside from playiing on the beach, anything else out there for kids?

We are 4 adults looking at visiting Charleston over Xmas. Interested in a house or apartment/condo rental in the Historic district. Any suggestions?

Well, it looks like I'm headed back to Charleston this fall for another conference. This year I'm being given the option of reserving the Embassy Suites in North Charleston and the Hampton Inn - Historic District in Charleston.

Last year I had a bit of a disappointing stay at the Embassy Suites, and since the conference will be providing transportation to and from the sessions at the convention center...I was considering going with the Hampton Inn.

But I'm reading mixed reviews about the hotels, so maybe I should look at it from a location stand point. Which one would you pick for five days in Charleston?

Thanks in advance,

Sage

I'm heading to Greenville this weekend -june 28-29. Never been there-I need a hotel thats pet friendly in the downtown core area.Swimming pool would be nice too -any recomendations?I was told to look for something on the river.

Anything happening this weekend?any advice on finding an entertainment guide on the net??- Thanks-C

Anyone know if there are internet cafes, or something similar, in the historic district? I'm trying to decide whether or not to bring my laptop.

I recently bought some Oatmeal Honey homemade soap from a homemade soap vendor in the Market in Charleston. I only bought 1 bar because I didn't know if I'd like it and I LOVE it and want to purchase some more. I lost the card she put into my bag when I purchased it. If anyone can give me her information so I can order some more that would be great. I don't remember her name, but she was from the 'north' as she had a northern accent. I think she was originally from NY. Or, if there is a list of all vendors in the market, that would be good too.

Hello! I'm arriving June 2nd by plane, and not renting a car. I'm staying in the historic district and wondering what the best way to get to/from the airport is? I did see mention of a shuttle on the airport site, but no other information on it.

I have a question regarding Weddings being performed at the little Mission Church on Pawleys Island.

I would like to know the charge for this service and if there are only certain dates such a service could be done. Also is there a minister for the church to do the ceremony.

I am thinking of a Fall Wedding and would like the information as soon as possible to make a decision.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Lorretta

Hello,

A friend of mine and I are planning a road trip from Milwaukee, and will be coming to Myrtle Beach next Saturday or Sunday. We will be in Darlington for the race on Saturday and then we plan to come enjoy some of the Harley festival going on. Just looking for some people who will be around, maybe a place to crash or some helpful ideas about camping, and any general activities to do around the area. Thanks

Corey O

I plan to travel to the Myrtle Beach area in September of 2008. How can I get the schedule of ANY professional or college sporting events in the area?

my wife and I will be traveling to charleston in mid may and would like to know what there is to see and do around the market area.

Hey, like alot of Irish students here, Im travelling to Myrtle beach for the Summer with a friend. Have found a good place to stay but unfortunately they don't accommodate for less than 4 people. Anybody in the same boat should let us know! Feel free to email here or kikira@o2.ie (we are going over 29th May)

Cheers,
Ci x

I'm going to M.B. in two weeks and I'm looking for a luxory hotel on the beach. I'm a self proclaimed "hotel snob" and mb looks like a fun place but the hotel choices seem kind of honky tonk. I have a 3 year old son so I like the water park features at most of the hotels. I was thinking of the Breakers, Dune Village and Coral Beach or Island Vista. Does anyone have any opinions on these hotels or any other hotel in mb? My main requirements are a luxory bed ocean views a restaurant and lounge and cool pools.

Can anyone tell me about the ethinc mix and life in SC? If I were to work there would I fit in?

My family and I are vacationing in Hilton Head Island for the first time this July. We enjoy blue crabs and would like to know if there is anyplace on the island where we can buy them by the bushel (alive or steamed). Thanks!

Rob

Hi, planning a trip to South Myrtle Beach the last week of May into the first week of June and wondered if the ocean water will be too cold to get in? Been there many times but never get in the ocean, love the pool but my new husband is an ocean guy.
Thanks.

We are planning on visiting Hilton Head in mid-march. Is it going to be possible to see dolphin's at this time of the year? If yes, what is the best way to see them?

is it possible to contact one of the carriage ride companies to arrange a particular date and time to pick up a family take them around a few blocks of historical charleston and bring them back again to the restaurant, just to add a bit of charm and suprise to end an evening out celebrateing our parents 50th wedding anniversary ! if so could someone recomend steps of how i could do this, we live in virginia beach and plan on being there fri jan 25, they (my parents) want to go to the california dreaming restaurant that night. if so i sure would appretiate some feedback, thanks.

Is there a Fisherman's Quarter located in Greenville,SC?

Hello everyone!

I am planning a trip to Greenville to visit some friends (who recently relocated there), and I am turning to Virtual Tourist for some advice...

What is the best time to visit Greenville? I was thinking possibly visiting around Christmas-time. What is the weather like this time of the year? Are there any special activities or events around Christmas-time?

Is there anything in particular that Greenville is known for, whether it be a food or authors or artists, ect.?

Any great bakeries, pastry shops or sandwich shops you can recommend?


Thanks for all the help! I greatly appreciate it!
rkid21

I will be arriving by cruise ship in early May 2008. I will have only about 7 hrs in port.

I would like to visit the historic section of town. Is it walkable from the cruise ship pier? In addition to this I would like to visit a Civil War period plantation. There are organized shore excursions to do these things, but they are pricey and many on Cruise Critic forums suggest doing Charleston on one's own. Any advice appreciated. Thanks ....barrackman2....Montreal

Me and my fiance want to get married in front of the pineapple at the charleston waterpark. How do we do this? Do we need some sort of permit? How do we book a date? With whom do we get this help?

Hi, im from ireland, and this summer me and bout 7of my friends want to work in myrtle beach, so i was wondering if anyone knew of any affordable accommodation and also what sort of jobs are available there?! also, i read somewhere that july to september was hurricane season there, now that didn't scare me off first time i read it but i was just wondering, after reading some comments, should i be turned off by this?!Please help me in my decision because we keep changing our minds, between san diego, montauk, cape codd and myrtle beach and are just all confused now, thanks, Grace,xxx

What type of Jellyfish is stinging folks there these day? Several members of my family have been stung.This didn't happen just a few years ago. Thanks James

I am traveling to South Carolina the last week in October. I am flying into Charleston and would like to spend time in Savannah, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Charleson. What are some suggestions for "must see" things to do and see? Note: no kidlets on this vacation, so Disney isn't necessary.

Thanks for your help!