LUXE FOR LESS

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston charms visitors with genuine Southern hospitality, Lowcountry cuisine and oak-lined cobblestone streets.

WHEN TO VISIT

The magnolias and honeysuckles are in bloom April through June, and the temperatures won’t be sweltering.

WHERE TO STAY

The 155-room Dewberry has a mid-century modern vibe and one of the city’s buzziest restaurants. A killer location, just off Marion Square in the Upper King District, puts you within walking distance from the best boutiques. From $350, TheDewberryCharleston.com

SPLURGE-WORTHY EXPERIENCE

Kiawah Island is just 20 miles south of Charleston. Spend a night at The Sanctuary, a 255-room seaside mansion equipped with loads of amenities, including its own high-rated spa. From $285, KiawahResort.com

WHAT TO EAT

Start with cocktails at The Bar at Husk (try the Centre Court) before moving next door to Husk, chef Sean Brock’s shrine to Southern ingredients. Set within a Victorian-era home, the restaurant serves elevated classic comfort dishes such as skillet corn bread with Benton’s bacon crumble and RC Cola–glazed duck with Anson Mills heirloom grits. HuskRestaurant.com

HALKIDIKI, GREECE

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