Forget what you think you know about Columbia. Yes, the downtown is still home to the University of South Carolina. And state legislators still convene at the capitol, where the scars of Union cannonballs mar the granite walls. But these days, students, politicians, and cannonballs are not the only hallmarks of the South Carolina city.
Read MoreShould we call Murrells Inlet the best fishing village along the Atlantic coast, the seafood capital of South Carolina or simply a quaint and welcoming town that has managed to avoid the commercialism of nearby Myrtle Beach?
Read MoreAlthough most of us are familiar with the pleasant languor of the Lowcountry, Georgia’s Golden Isles represent distinctive pace and culture that define them as their own magical destination.
Read MoreJust a few miles to the east is Tybee Island, Savannah’s “beach community,” where the quirkiness of the city pairs with the casual, natural vibes of the shoreline. If you thought the pace of life in “Slow-vannah” was leisurely, welcome to “Tybee Time,” where everything is come-as-you-are and a bathing suit is a year-round necessity.
Read MoreIf you ask most people in the Charleston area where they prefer to hit the beach, you likely won’t be surprised to hear the usual suspects headed your way: Folly, Sullivan’s Island or Isle of Palms. You may even get the occasional Kiawah beach goer.
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