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Private Historic Photo Tour of Charleston (South Carolina), Dinner & Wine Pairings at Charleston Grill, Belmond Charleston Place 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

• 3-night stay in a deluxe room at the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel
• Daily continental breakfast for 2
• 2.5-hour private Charleston history and photo walking tour for 2
• Charleston Grill 6-course dinner menu with wine pairings
• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Charleston, SC
• Winspire booking & concierge service

A living postcard of Southern antebellum grandeur, Charleston enjoys a gentler way of life. This historic city, located on the southern coast of South Carolina, is a friendly destination, offering clean beaches and stately restored homes from the 17th and 18th centuries. Best of all, the mild climate means you can enjoy the sights year-round. Rated #1 by both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel+Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Awards List of Top Cities in the U.S. and Canada.

Belmond Charleston Place Hotel

Enjoy a 3-night stay in a deluxe room including daily continental breakfast for two in the Palmetto Cafe at one of the finest hotels in Charleston, located just minutes from famous homes, museums and churches. This 4-star 8-story landmark hotel includes a full-service spa, award-winning dining, exclusive shops, and the first-class service, all in the heart of downtown historic Charleston. Rated “one of the best places to stay in the world” and featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for six consecutive years.

Enjoy the comprehensive health club, equipped with a beautiful indoor/outdoor pool and children's splash pool. The horizon-edged saltwater mineral swimming pool is heated for year-round comfort, and the glass roof retracts for fresh-air “outdoor” sunbathing. This hotel is part of the Belmond brand, owned and operated by Orient-Express Hotels LTD, Belmond is a global brand of exceptional hotel and luxury travel adventures in some of the world’s most inspiring and enriching destinations.

Blackout dates:

(2014): July 9-12; August 4-7; December 28-31.

(2015): February 4-6, 13-14, 17-19, 26-28; March 5-7, 12-14; December 28-31.

Other blackout dates may apply; subject to availability.

Private Charleston History and Photo Tour

Experience Charleston’s incomparable beauty, unique history and flourishing preservation with your private guide whose knowledge of Charleston heritage, culture, and architecture is unmatched. Your 2 ½-hour private VIP walking tour for two can be customized to what interests you most, which may include magnificent mansions, mysterious graveyards, graceful gardens, Revolutionary and Civil War sites, secret passageways, cobblestone streets, slave history, various locations to capture unique photographs, and photographic tips on how to compose the perfect shot.

Charleston Grill

Enjoy a specially created 6-course dinner menu with expertly chosen wine pairings for two at this 4-star restaurant, recipient of the AAA 4-Diamond award and Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award. The Charleston Grill, located within the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel, offers contemporary Lowcountry cuisine featuring fresh local produce, seafood and game, prepared with a French accent. Emphasis is placed on the quality of the ingredients, unique presentations and sophisticated textures. “The top-notch food is rounded out with equally impressive service and atmosphere, creating a total dining experience that can't be found anywhere else” according to Charleston City Paper’s “Dish”.

Executive Chef Michelle Weaver's ambitious four-sectioned menu offers appetizers and entrees grouped into distinct moods: Pure, Lush, Cosmopolitan, and Southern. “Pure” focuses on fresh ingredients in simple preparations, “Lush” delivers lavish French fare, “Cosmopolitan” explores exotic and imaginative cuisine, and “Southern” is the Grill's take on local favorites. The selection changes regularly, with flavors ranging from a veal porterhouse with foie gras (Lush) to a Carolina hen with grits and fried livers (Southern) to the international fusion of shrimp sauteed with Thai chilies and coconut cream (Cosmopolitan). Rich dishes like shrimp and catfish hoecakes with fried oysters and tartar remoulade provide a hint of the kind of Lowcountry fare served. After dinner, enjoy the soft sounds of live jazz of The Quentin Baxter Jazz Trio in an elegant, but casual setting.

Airfare

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any major metropolitan airport in the 48 contiguous United States to Charleston, SC, subject to availability.

Airfare must be booked within one year from the date of purchase. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. Blackout dates: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks.

Business and First Class upgrades are available at the time of booking for an additional fee. Use of frequent flyer miles for upgrades is dependent on specific ticket restrictions as determined by the airline’s frequent flyer program.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service

Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare upgrades, and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

Item Special Note

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Suggested retail value is calculated using tariff air rates and rack room rates. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.