Spring blossoms in January in South Carolina. So the nature-lover in you can take your vacation getaway right after the holidays, if you think you’re ready. And who’s not ready for South Carolina’s endless selection of mountain ranges, forests, lakes and oceanic adventures. South Carolina’s southern charm always sparkles outdoors, and also in the warm, welcoming hospitality of Carolina natives.

Enjoy the abundant outdoors in the country and at the beach, but don’t forget to head to the city while you’re in South Carolina. Every Spring Charleston hosts one of the nation’s major performing arts festivals, with seventeen days and nights of theater and opera, including fresh, original work each year. This historic southern state is also steeped in centuries of traditions with many locations and destinations to explore, many that offer tours of pre-civil war sites. After your history lesson, enjoy fine Carolina dining, or southern-style cooking, and plenty of shopping and nightlife await [...]

Situated on the banks of the Charleston Harbor lies a hidden oasis – a harbor front sanctuary that allows you to relax your mind, explore your imagination and indulge your senses. Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina has something for everyone.

For the downtown dweller, hop aboard our Trolley or the Charleston Water Taxi (seasonal) for a quick ride to Historic Charleston for a day of shopping, dining and sightseeing.

For the adventurer, head down to the marina for sailing lessons, fishing, luxury yacht charters and boat rentals. Or, head next door for a game of golf at Patriots Point Links.

For the children, take advantage of our Mini Mariners program, which offers a variety of activities including arts & crafts, movie nights, games, and day trips. This is sure to keep the little ones entertained so the parents can take time to relax.

For the solace seeker, just step outside and [...]

Experience Columbia’s finest!

The Hilton Columbia Center is located in the center of the historic Congaree Vista and adjacent to the Columbia Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena. Managed by Hospitality America, the hotel opened in August 2007 and has hosted guests from all over the world, including many distinguished heads of state and multiple Hollywood stars.

Offering the Columbia area exceptional meeting and event space in the heart of the city, the hotel’s meeting facilities include a stunning ballroom, professional meeting rooms, and executive boardrooms. With 6,000 square feet of meeting space, the Hilton Columbia Center is fully equipped to host any event with complete banquet and meeting amenities, audiovisual equipment and event planning services.

While many people flock to popular travel destinations, vacation hot spots are not for everyone. Sometimes you want to visit the road less traveled and get away from crowds of tourists. Barnwell County is a beautiful and scenic destination, full of history and cultural heritage. It is part of the Rivers, Rails, and Crossroads region of the SC Heritage Corridor.

One place you’ll want to visit while in Barnwell County is God’s Acre Healing Springs, located just outside of Blackville. This history and legend of this natural spring date back to 1771, where wounded British soldiers were nursed back to health with water from the spring. Today, people visit the spring to fill up water bottles and jugs, believing the spring’s water still holds healing powers.

You’ll also find history and heritage museums in Barnwell County, including the Heritage Corridor Discovery Center and the Barnwell County Museum. If you really want to immerse yourself in [...]

Reserve a site at Ocean Lakes Family Campground for your next vacation or weekend getaway. Our gates never close! Remember us in the Fall and Winter – a beautiful time of year in Myrtle Beach (and closer than Florida, too).

Ocean Lakes features more than 300 Beach House Rentals that sleep 4 to 20 people. Our 893 campsites are large, pull-through, with full hook-ups (Wi-Fi available) and concrete pads are available. Big Rig friendly, but tents welcome!

Ocean Lakes Family Campground is a national award winning resort destination. Our amenities include Sandy Harbor Games, Mini-Golf, Splash Zone, indoor and outdoor pools, Sandy Mart, Sandy’s Soapy Suds, Wireless Zone and more. Ocean Lakes RV Center offers RV service, sales and supplies. With so much to do inside our gates, you may never want to leave! See more at http://www.oceanlakes.com.

Ocean Lakes Family Campground

6001 South Kings Highway

Myrtle Beach, SC [...]