Michelle Gross is a Beaufort, South Carolina-based multimedia travel journalist, photographer, and editor by way of New York City. You can follow her travels on Instagram @pinktravelproject or read her travel newsletter, The Beau Yorker, on Substack.
The Perfect 3-Day Charleston Itinerary
Pressed for time in Charleston? Here's your ultimate list of must-sees and dos in a perfect three-day itinerary.
When it comes to popular destinations, Charleston’s hundreds of years of history, art, and architecture, coupled with an iconic culinary scene has transformed this Southern city into one of the most desirable year-round locales. There’s a lot of ground to cover and no shortage of things to do, and if you’re looking for the perfect three-day itinerary, we’ve got you covered.
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The 10 Best Day Trips From Charleston
Believe it or not, Charleston can be a gateway to some equally fabulous Southern cities.
Drive just a few miles in any direction outside of Charleston, and you’ll be greeted by scenic Lowcountry marshes, beautiful beaches, and charming small towns dripping in Spanish moss at every turn. If you have some extra time on your hands, or if you’re eager to experience what it is Charlestonians love so much about this beautiful part of the country, here are ten of the best day trip ideas, from travel...
Fodor's Five: Top Things to Know Before Traveling to Charleston
Southern hospitality is a way of life in the Lowcountry and something Charlestonians take a great deal of pride in. There’s no shortage of excellent hotels and historic inns to choose from depending on your preferences and price point. While many hotels are within walking distance to the city’s top attractions, be sure to inquire about any unique local offerings and amenities your hotel has to offer, and don’t miss the opportunity to book an experience directly through your concierge.
This Is The Best Time To Visit Charleston
Year after year, Charleston is perennially ranked as one of the most popular domestic destinations. Weather-wise, spring and autumn are when Charleston really shines, thanks to moderate temps and deliciously warm and breezy nights.
Bless Your Heart: The Ultimate Charleston Etiquette Guide
Here’s what you need to know about the South’s most “mannerly city.” Over the span of her career, the author and authority on manners and all things etiquette, Marjabelle Young Stewart, wrote more than 20 books on the subject of social graces. Earning the nickname “The Queen of Couth,” one of Stewarts’ biggest claims to fame was her annual list of the country’s most mannerly cities–Charleston, South Carolina, has always landed squarely in the number one spot.
The Best Hotels in North America
Charleston is full of charming historic hotels, but Hotel Bennett belongs in a league of its own thanks to its old-world delights, array of on-site amenities, and excellent food and beverage offerings. Set on the corner of bustling King Street downtown, the 179-room family-owned boutique has been elegantly reimagined, with modern sophistication at every turn even as it honors its origins.
The Next Several Months Will Be Very Annoying for Travelers
Staffing shortages, flight delays, and inflation are major pain points for travelers right now. We tapped the experts who weigh in on how technology will play a bigger role for travelers in the months and years ahead.
The Best Hotels in Africa: Eden Nairobi
On the outskirts of Nairobi in the leafy suburb of Langata, Eden Nairobi opened this year and serves as much as a love story as it does a symbol of contemporary Kenya. The former home of German-born designer turned Kenyan-raised Anna Trzebinski, today the property has been transformed by the tastemaker into a living and breathing work of art complete with eight-ensuite bedrooms and a converted art studio, all overlooking the treetops of this four-acre estate.
The Best Hotels in the USA: The Pinch, Charleston
In a city as historic as Charleston, The Pinch soft-opened in April and is already breathing new life into the pair of 19th-century Victorian buildings it occupies on the corner of George and King Streets. That’s thanks in part to the high-design touches this stylish 25-key boutique brings to the table, from pops of modern art, patterned wallpaper, and cozy reading nooks in the guestrooms right down to the gas-lit, cobblestoned walkway that leads to the alfresco living room courtyard just off the main lobby.
These 11 U.S. Hotels Have Some of the Best Restaurants in the Country
Now, perhaps more than ever, hotel restaurants have been attracting extraordinary talent and celebrity chefs eager to put their stamp on things. And while there’s no shortage of incredible hotel restaurants around the country, from dining by candlelight in the nave of a converted Gothic church turned destination hotel restaurant in New Orleans to an experiential tasting menu at Zero George in Charleston and an all-inclusive ranch in Wyoming, these 11 hotel restaurants are destinations well worth planning your culinary vacation around this year.
After a Year of Not Flying, I Traveled To Costa Rica
Winding our way along Catarata de Oro (“trail of gold”) in the high-valley jungle of northern Costa Rica, our guide and naturalist, Alan, stops to pluck a small green leaf off a moringa tree. Known here as a “miracle plant” due to its various health properties like reducing inflammation and improving energy levels, I didn’t come here looking for a miracle, but after almost a full year spent in varying degrees of quarantine and shelte...
Lagom Is the New Hygge: 11 Places to Embrace This New Scandinavian Trend
When it comes to travel trends, there are certain buzzwords that tend to elicit a knee-jerk reaction. Last year, we couldn’t seem to escape the grips of hygge. The Danish term for coziness, hygge was endorsed wholeheartedly by lifestyle hotels and trendsetters the world over and everything from cozy socks to those itchy wool sweaters everyone got in Iceland were in high demand. While hygge’s not necessarily going anywhere (who doesn’t love to be cozy when they’r...
I Road Tripped With My Two Pugs. I Have Some Advice for You
I don’t know exactly where it started, but somewhere between Alexandria and Asheville, we knew we were in the doghouse. Literally.
With our two dogs in tow, it was our first foray into taking a road trip as a family, and between the incessant barking, howling, crying, growling, and what our vet later described as “destructive behavior,” our chill little getaway down south hit a major road bump.
As most pet parents can attest, traveling with pets can be, well, challenging. From disobedient pas...
16 Spring Break Cruises for Every Traveler and Every Budget
Welcome to wave season.
Here’s a nice juxtaposition to start your day. Cruises and spring break. Now, in the past, these two concepts could not have been more polarizing. Cruises were commonly considered uncool (and still are to some degree) and spring break, well, we’ve all seen and heard stories. Here’s the thing though. Cruising has come a long way in recent years. 2018 saw the launch of Celebrity Edge, one of the most innovative and beautiful mega-ships on the high seas. Luxury river crui...
14 Places to Party Like a Rock Star in Tel Aviv
From all-night dance parties to underground art bars, Tel Aviv is redefining what it means to be the city that never sleeps.
Tel Aviv is a tale of two cities. A bustling metropolis consisting of hard at work Tel Avivians by day, but at night the city comes alive, fully embracing the old “work hard, play harder” mentality. While there’s probably no better time to experience Tel Aviv nightlife in all of its bacchanalian glory than the late winter-early Springtime festival Purim—the Israeli equi...