CHARLESTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
By Lucy Pittman
A legacy of high-spirited community pride , and opulence , enlivened by creative entrepreneurs make Charleston the perfect Valentine ’ s Day getaway . As a hotelier with a historic preservation degree , I suggest you consider any of the recommendations below as the perfect harbor to experience Charleston , South Carolina .
Wentworth Mansion boasts an award-winning restaurant , Circa 1886 . You will find amenities fit for the Earl of Grantham . For instance , you can enjoy their rooted , rustic spa , which was originally a rehabilitated livery ! Wentworth Mansion ’ s guest rooms are designed down to the last detail . Relax and enjoy the architectural majesty that reflects Charleston ’ s early mercantile history . You will immediately feel pampered and relaxed , and ready to explore the surrounding areas .
Venture to Sullivan ’ s Island and indulge in a burger at Poe ’ s Tavern — named for the poet , Edgar Allen Poe . While there , recite Annabel Lee or other odes to your lover .
Change the mood and ride to a modern coastal beacon : Sullivan ’ s
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