South Carolina

Pros: great weather
Cons: long drive

Three years ago when I first went to Myrtle Beach I was so excited. Sure I have been on beaches before but none quite like this. Just the feeling of being surrounded by a great big ocean seemed so exciting. Plus having my cousins come along made me even...

Pros: beaches, historical landmarks
Cons: no snow

South Carolina is a very exciting place to go. There are many things to do here. Like beaches and historic Charleston. I live in South Carolina and it has the best climate in the state if you don't like snow. These are some of the things you can...

Pros: The beauty of the countryside
Cons: The high humidity in the summer

I travel this state for the State Government. We have a little of everything from mountains to beaches. Myrtle Beach is one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States. It is located on the East coast. Charleston was voted as the friendliest...

Pros: Family-oriented, Clean, Safe, Fun
Cons: Can't go often enough

I'll admit that we've been vacationing on Fripp Island for about 10 years now. You might think that returning each year to the same destination would get old, at the least, if not repetitive. But, that has never been the case, even in those years when...

Pros: everything - food, service, atmosphere
Cons: nothing!

Hilton Head Island is a favorite vacation spot for many people across the United States, and it happens to be where I live. As an inhabitant of the island for several years, I've had plenty of time to discover the fine dining and entertainment in the...

Pros: private, lots of planned activities and amenities
Cons: no beach at high tide

Last year we visited Fripp Island, SC for our annual family vacation in July. When I say family vacation, I mean my family of four, my sister's family of five, my parents, and a couple of miscellaneous friends! Therefore, a prerequisite for our...

Pros: more secluded than myrtle
Cons: traffic

Pawley's Island is located just about 20 miles south of myrtle beach but I assure you it shares little in common with the crowded beach scene! Pawley's is a wonderful place to visit or live. My boyfriends parents have retired there and from my four...

Pros: Beach, ocean, golf, nice view, relaxing, things to do.
Cons: Ants. Price.

Hi. I don't travel much, but this summer I have done some serious hauling to about 8 states. Here's my expierence in South Carolina on the Isle of Palms.
First, the Isle of Palms is north of Hilton Head, and close to Charleston. We stayed at a...

Pros: Other than college and church folk, the rest are very friendly!
Cons: Old time southern conservatism

I've lived here in Columbia for 4 years now. I have to say it is the hottest place on earth. I've been in Africa and it's not as hot as it is here! We are a growing city with lots of new churches and schools. So if you are an SUV mom or a...

Pros: Beaches, warm weather, bike paths, good for younger kids
Cons: Gets boring for older kids, no night life

My family has owned a second home on Hilton Head Island since I was only 10, so I've been going there every summer for 9 years, plus some spring and Christmas breaks. As you can see I've spent a good deal of my teen years on Hilton Head.

For...

Pros: Beauty, History
Cons: Heat in the summer

Do you plan on vacationing anytime soon? Well head straight to Charleston, South Carolina, because it's a beautiful city to visit!

Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row is one of the most spectacular sights in Charleston. It is a row of...

Pros: Beautiful Beaches, friendly people, excellent accommodations
Cons: Traffic can be rough to deal with

I surprised my lovely wife last month with a week-long trip to Hilton Head Island to celebrate our Anniversary, and it turned out to be one of the best presents I ever gave to her or myself.

The trip was planned on the very short term...

Pros: Great Weekend Getaway
Cons: Moderate Expense

When thinking about taking a vacation in South Carolina, most people do not think about the Upstate. Most people travel to the coastal areas, which is fine, but there is more to South Carolina than its coast line. There is exquisite beauty beyond that...

Pros: Beach, Sights, Pool, Price, Temperature of water
Cons: none

Wild Dunes is a community full of houses that people rent for weeks at a time. There is also the real estate agency Dunes Properties which rents the houses cheaper. Wild Dunes is beautiful. It is well within walking distance (150 feet in some places) and...

Pros: Fun, great for family, things to do, food
Cons: traffic, and the Wendy's

Hilton Head Island is a great place to take a vacation for your family. The Island is loaded with things to do, and offers easy access to these places. If your a fan of golf, swimming, boating, fishing, dining, etc., Hilton Head has it. The ocean...