Ready for some southern hospitality? Stay a spell

in saucy Savannah and charming Charleston, then

explore the majestic shoreline and barrier islands of

the Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Spicy shrimp,

swampy backroads, antebellum architecture and

blooming magnolias - the Lowcountry's lures are

irresistible. Our definitive guide gives you detailed

regional coverage for the perfect getaway.

- Step back in time - stroll Savannah's stately squares, ride

a carriage through Charleston's cobblestone streets and

encounter traditional Gullah culture in the Sea Islands

- Get outdoors - swim out to sea from a white-sand

beach, kayak through a gator-filled swamp or golf some

of the country's finest courses

- Dig in - feast on Frogmore stew, barbecue pork, sweet

peaches, crab cakes and dirty rice, savored slowly

- Have a blast - ride rollercoasters in Myrtle Beach,

catch some blues in Charleston and dance all night in

Savannah's sassy nightclubs