Atalaya at Huntington Beach State Park, SC: Archer and Anna Huntington’s Castle by the Sea When I first laid eyes on Atalaya, it struck me as incongruent with everything I thought ... Read more
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French Macaroons in Charleston, SC
Recently I heard someone declare the macaroon as the new cupcake. Personally I think that there is plenty of room for both macaroons and cupcakes at the tippy top of ... Read more
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A Little Bit of Krazy, a Lot of Krab
** Note, 6/1/11: Sadly, the Krazy Krab has closed Unless someone tells you exactly where to stop, the unbeaten path will whir right on by. This is probably true along ... Read more
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Myrtle Beach 101: Part One
Mention Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and many a married man gets a wild look in his eye . For them a trip to this area which is sometimes referred to ... Read more
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Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC: Feeling All Homey
Hominy Grille, Charleston, South Carolina Choosing where to eat in Charleston can be a little daunting. But as soon as we are embraced in the golden light that emits from ... Read more
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Fried Foods and the Southern Festival
Strolling past the vendors at any one of dozens of food festivals that go on in May in the South, the sound of sizzling hot oil seems to hiss, “Jamie ... Read more
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South Carolina Lowcountry Photos: Hydrangeas, Harleys and Rockers
As my husband so charmingly puts it, “You can’t swing a dead cat on Pawleys Island without hitting a rocking chair.” Whenever I see a perfect spot like this, ... Read more
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Greenville, SC: Urban Sophistication in the Blue Ridge Foothills
In general mountains aren’t usually the first thing that spring to mind when planning a South Carolina visit. Historical towns and cities on the coast; beaches and barbecue, yes. But sophisticated ... Read more
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Where to Stay in Charleston: 5 Diverse Choices
There are seemingly endless options for where to stay in Charleston, SC. Here’s a guide to just a few. When visiting a new city, one of the most important decisions ... Read more