The Charleston Savannah Coastal Islands Book

Describes major sites, activities, accommodations, and restaurants

Offers information on the history, accommodations, culture, dining, and shopping in Charleston, S.C., Savannah, Ga., and the surrounding islands.

"By all odds the best all-purpose guide to one of the most magical regions." John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"

Invaluable advice by regional experts and master photographers on where to find the most stunning sites at their peak and how to shoot them. Gracious, historic Charleston, South Carolina, has long been a favorite travel destination. Lovely, romantic Savannah, Georgia, is a gem of the Old South. The many barrier islands running along the coast between them offer miles of beaches, great wildlife viewing, dramatic seascapes, and lush wetlands. The entire area provides diverse opportunities for photographers at all levels of expertise, and this new guide shows you where to find its best and most photogenic antebellum architecture, historic sites, and wild vistas. Maps and GPS coordinates will help you find precise locales, and the advice on when and how best to capture them on film will help make your excursions fruitful as well as enjoyable.

Gracious history and modern luxuries in an exquisite natural setting Charleston has become the most compelling destination in the coastal South for people who are serious about food and cooking. Meanwhile, Savannah has the nation’s largest registered Urban Historic District, with a booming arts and film community to bring the past to life. This latest Explorer’s Guide is the best source for information on Charleston’s farm-to-table scene and Savannah’s artistic culture. And not to be missed: the area’s rural Coastal Islands hold rich history and the opportunity to learn more about the Gullah-Geechee culture of formerly enslaved Africans. Stay in romantic inns or luxurious resorts and dine on regional delicacies like oysters and quail. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or renting a cottage for a week, see why Charleston, Savannah, and the historic small towns in between are beloved by residents and continue to enchant visitors.

"By all odds the best all-purpose guide to one of the most magical regions." —John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Charleston has become the most compelling destination in the coastal south for people who are serious about food and cooking, and this new edition of Explorer’s Guides Charleston, Savannah & Coastal Islands: A Great Destination is your best source for information on the farm-to-table scene and the restaurants of its inspiring chefs. Also covered are the unique Gullah-Geechee culture of the Lowcountry; the myriad ways to explore on foot or by water; and the thriving arts and film community in Savannah. See why Charleston, Savannah and the historic small towns in between are beloved by residents and enchant visitors.

"By all odds the best all-purpose guide to one of the most magical regions."—John Berendt, author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil In this updated edition, longtime South Carolina resident Cecily McMillan explores the unique intrigue of the Carolina Lowcountry region, examining its rich history, culture, and people and providing authoritative recommendations for accommodations, dining, sightseeing, and all manner of recreational activities here, in Savannah, and on the area’s islands. Whether you gravitate toward historic architecture, gourmet cuisine, bird-watching, or kayaking, you’ll find the most accurate, thorough information on all these and more.