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We hope you survived Black Friday and now Cyber Monday. Most likely there are still a few people on your list in need of a holiday gift so why not give them a little piece of Charleston?

Here are just a few of our ideas. Let us know what you would add to the list:

rewined candlesRewined Candles are handmade and blended to mimic the flavors and scents of your favorite wines: Cabernet, Chardonnay, Champagne, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc. These soy candles burn 60-80 hours and, to keep the wine theme going, they are molded into recycled wine bottles from Charleston restaurants. Try the seasonal varieties of Spiked Cider and Wine Under the Tree. Price: $28 | Available at several Charleston area retailers and online at rewinedcandles.com.

Recently on our blog, we highlighted the “The Southerner’s Handbook: A Guide to Living the Good Life” published by Garden & Gun, a magazine that covers food, fashion, sports and traditions of the South. The new handbook covers everything a would-be Southerner needs to know from how to season grits and fry okra to writing the “great Southern novel. Price: $27.99 | gardenandgun.com/article/books

Who needs Boardwalk when you have East Bay Street? For friends and family who love game night, pick up CharlestonOpoly, a Charleston-themed version of Monopoly. Available at select WonderWorks locations; wonderworkscharleston.com.

For the coffee lover on your list, pick up some beans from Charleston Coffee Roasters. Check out the new Ed’s Blend, an extra dark coffee, or choose a holiday blend or a Charleston organic medium roast. Roasted right here in Charleston, the company uses premium Arabica beans, carefully selected from farms around the globe that maintain traditional, sustainable growing practices. The beans are hand roast slowly, in small batches. Don’t forget to add a mug to your order, featuring the company’s signature coffee bean turtle. Price: $13.75 | Available at grocery stores and specialty markets around Charleston or order online at charlestoncoffeeroasters.com.

the death of santiniSouthern author Pat Conroy has published a memoir, “The Death of Santini.” According to the author’s website, it is “heart-wrenching account of personal and family struggle, and a poignant lesson in how ties of blood can both strangle and offer succor. Pick up a copy locally at Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. in downtown Charleston.

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Choosing a hotel and where to stay in Charleston all depends on your budget and goals. Do you want to stay Downtown, at the beach or in the outer areas such as North Charleston where you have to drive to get everywhere? For more help on deciding: https://travelerofcharleston.com/articles/hotels/

Charleston has 3 main public beaches which are: Folly, Isle of Palms and Sullivans. Each beach has it’s own atmosphere. The most common beach that people visit is Folly Beach and then Isle of Palms followed by Sullivans Island. For more info on Charleston’s beaches visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/guide-charlestons-beaches/

Charleston, SC is full of historical things to do. Everything from museums, to public sites and free landmark sites such as Rainbow Row and the Battery can be seen. For more info on Charleston’s top historical sites visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/places-to-learn-about-charleston-sc-history/

There are many things that will keep the kids and family entertained and educated in Charleston. There are historic sites such as Fort Sumter, a Children’s Museum, Aquarium and the USS Yorktown…a WWII era aircraft carrier you can tour. For more info visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-family-fun-activities/

There’s so many  things you could do in Charleston it can be overwhelming. We recommend that first time visitors, checkout the ultimate first-time visitor guide here: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-first-time-visitors-guide/

Spring in Charleston, SC is an amazing time of year to visit. The flowers are blooming and the weather is mild and sunny. For more info, check-out our spring guide to Charleston here: https://travelerofcharleston.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-springtime-in-charleston/

Summer in Charleston is a great time to visit. There’s plenty of things to keep you busy and visiting the beach will probably….or should be on your short-list. Also water-based activities and tours are popular. Checkout this summer guide to Charleston for more info: 

Our 10 Favorite Summer Activities in Charleston

Fall is one of the best times to visit. The weather cools down a bit and the skies are typically blue and clear. In addition there are many great events, festivals and the large crowds of summer have gone back to school or work. For more info on visiting in the fall, checkout this article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-12-things-to-do-fall/

There are so many great things to do that it’s difficult to narrow the list down. This article does a great job with figuring out the must do things to do in Charleston

7 Can’t Miss Reasons to Visit Charleston, SC Now

The consensus is a minimum of 3-days is needed to settle in and experience Charleston. For instance, many people take 2 days exploring downtown and another day visiting sites outside of downtown such as the plantations, Angel Oak Tree or beaches. Checkout this page for a list of tours and attractions: 

Charleston’s Top Tours & Attractions | Things to do

Downtown Charleston was made for walking and for sure one of the best way to soak up and experience the history first-hand. This article goes over getting around Charleston with and without a car as well: 

Getting Around Charleston, SC

We’re of course partial to Charleston, but here’s the truth. There are many similarities however there are some differences in our opinion: 

  • Both cities are historic and beautiful. 
  • Both cities are extremely walkable. Savannah, with it’s park-like squares maybe more walkable than Charleston. 
  • Charleston has a more established and food scene with many more options. 
  • Charleston has better hotels and shopping.
  • Both cities have equally good tours.
  • Charleston has better beach options. Savannah has Tybee which is great, however it’s 1 beach vibe versus Charleston which has 3 beaches with different vibes. Checkout this Charleston beach guide article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/guide-charlestons-beaches/
  • In Savannah you can walk with alcoholic beverages on the street. This is not allowed in Charleston. This can be good or bad depending on your stance. 
  • Savannah is more affordable.
  • TourPass offers all-inclusive passes in both cities: https://tourpass.com

There are always great and world-class events happening in Charleston. For a calendar of events and things to do in Charleston, checkout our online calendar of events: https://travelerofcharleston.com/events/

Of course there are free money-saving coupons that you can use. Visit the coupons page for a bunch of ways to save: https://travelerofcharleston.com/coupon/

Charleston has some fantastic can’t miss tours such as Fort Sumter, carriage, ghost, harbor, historic and culinary tours. For a full list with more info visit: https://travelerofcharleston.com/attractions/

Checkout the Charleston Relocation Guide page which will guide you during your move: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-sc-relocation-guide/

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