South Carolina
South Carolina offers miles of long, wide sandy beaches, sparkling lakes and slow winding rivers, breathtaking scenic vistas and thundering waterfalls, majestic cities, vibrant coastal resorts and friendly small towns. Over 200 days of sunshine each year provide an ideal climate for many holiday activities; whether relaxing on the beach, playing golf, sightseeing, shopping or trying white water rafting for the first time.
Charleston, founded in 1670 is a contemporary city with old world charm. Narrow streets are lined with grand colonial houses and stunning gardens, and the magnificent mansions of “The Battery” look out onto Fort Sumter, site of the first shots of the Civil War. The historic district in Charleston is a delight to stroll through and is full of boutique shops, art galleries, museums, cafes and restaurants. Meanwhile some of the South’s most beautiful plantation homes and gardens are just a short drive away.
The Myrtle Beach area boasts sixty miles of sandy beach. It is ideal for families offering exciting shows, theme parks and water parks, crazy golf, water-sports, outlet shopping and fine restaurants serving incredible fresh seafood. For golfers, the area is world famous, offering a choice of over 125 golf courses
Hilton Head Island is perfect for those looking to escape it all and relax. Luxury resorts complement world-class golf courses and tennis courts for sports enthusiasts, cycling, and horse riding and kayaking. The beaches are wide and sandy – perfect for sunbathing, family games or an evening stroll.
The Upstate region offers magnificent views and plenty of adventure with white water rafting on the Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River. Mountain biking, hiking and horse riding are also popular, especially in the autumn when the leaves change from lush greens to a stunning array of rich colours.
Like a talented actor, North Carolina’s beautifully diverse landscape can play any role and has over 600 films to its credit. Spectacular mountain ranges rise to the west while tides roll lazily against 300 pristine miles of gulf-stream warmed coastline. In between lie the gentle hills of the Heartland, the state’s primary cities and Pinehurst’s famous fairways, host of the 2005 US Open.
