Vacationing in South Carolina

South Carolina is beautiful state known for its crystal white sandy beaches, sparkling lakes and scenic mountains. It also offers a rich history and culture shaped by European, African and Caribbean influences. Among the most popular resort areas is Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand where families flock for sunny beach days and an abundance of theme park attractions as well as evening theater shows. Historic Charleston and her resort islands, offers a delightful mix of sophistication, romance and European high culture. Travelers from around the world come to Hilton Head for its world-class golf and tennis, unique shops and quality dining. The nearby resort islands of the Lowcountry provide beaches as well as marshes and other natural areas brimming with wild-life.  Historic sites abound throughout the Palmetto State. You can tour the Old South Plantation Homes and Gardens or the site of the first English settlement on the coast. Many Revolutionary and Civil War historic houses, museums and other sites are open to visitors as well as the first African-American college and the only “hemphouse” theater remaining in the state. Mountain-lovers will be enticed by whitewater rafting and other outdoor recreation activities. Vacation rentals are as diverse as the attractions in South Carolina – all offering true southern hospitality.