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Atlanta
2 nights' accommodation at Wyndham Hotel On arrival in Atlanta, you'll be transferred to the Wyndham Hotel in the heart of the city. After settling in, take a walk to orient yourself before enjoying a delicious dinner in a local restaurant. You're only a stroll away from Atlanta's many sights and shops. Atlanta is packed with resplendent antebellum mansions, some of which you can browse inside, including those that belonged to Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone with the Wind and Joel Chandler Harris of Uncle Remus fame. There's also Zoo Atlanta, the Botanical Gardens and the Georgia Aquarium, one of the world's largest!
Atlanta - Asheville
1 night's accommodation at Crowne Plaza Hotel Enjoy a scenic drive to Asheville in North Carolina, where you will stay overnight at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, set against the Blue Ridge Mountains. Get to know this charming and eclectic town by taking the Urban Trail, a 1.7-mile walking tour which includes delightful sculptures along the way. You can also learn about traditional and contemporary southern Appalachian crafts at the Folk Art Centre and visit the historic Biltmore Village.
Asheville - Charlotte
1 night's accommodation at Quality Inn Continue to Charlotte for an overnight stay at the Quality Inn. A great place to start sightseeing is on the 60th floor of the Bank of America Corporate Centre - the views are amazing! There's also Paramount's Carowinds Theme Park and the Charlotte Nature Museum with plenty of hands-on exhibits. For shopping, Independence Boulevard has something for everyone.
Charlotte - Wilmington
1 night's accommodation at Holiday Inn Express It's time to hit the road again for the drive to Wilmington. Once there, head to the Cape Fear coast for a boat trip or to laze on the beach. Not to be missed is the North Carolina, a Second World War battleship transformed into a fascinating museum. There's also the Bellamy Mansion Museum, considered to be the ultimate in antebellum architecture.
Wilmington - Myrtle Beach
1 night's accommodation at Courtyard Barefoot Landing Myrtle Beach is just 75 miles from Wilmington, so there's time for a leisurely breakfast before departing. On arrival, check in at the Courtyard Barefoot Landing, just half a mile from the beach and less than a mile from some very good shopping malls. The Grand Strand is the place to be, a stunning 60-mile stretch of coastline boasting soft golden sands, great surf and water sports galore!
Myrtle Beach - Charleston
2 nights' accommodation at Holiday Inn Patriots Point Arrive nice and early in Charleston as there's plenty to see and do. See the city by rickshaw or stick to walking as these are very pedestrian-friendly streets. Shoppers can hunt for bargains in both the antique district and the iconic Old City Market. As you might expect in this gracious city, there are numerous historic buildings to admire, indeed the historic district contains almost 1,500 of them! South Carolina Aquarium is also extremely popular and historians will love a visit to the Fort Sumter National Monument where the Civil War began in 1861. The Charleston Museum, open since 1773, is America's oldest and, Drayton Manor, an old plantation house, is preserved to near perfection!
Charleston - Savannah
1 night's accommodation at Inn at Ellis Square It's time to cross the state line, back into Georgia and the city of Savannah. Your base for the next 2 nights is the Inn at Ellis Square, an historic hotel close to all attractions. The celebrated City Market, selling wares since 1755, is steps away and Ellis Square itself boasts plenty of quaint shops, restaurants and bars. Savannah is a river city, so it's only fitting you should hop on board one of the city's magnificent steamboats for a narrated cruise. Back on dry land, there are several magnificent historic homes to explore, including Owens-Thomas House - a National Historic Landmark building. If the weather's great, head to nearby Tybee Island Beach. A quaint seaside town, there's a 3-mile stretch of beautiful sandy beach, a pier and a pavilion.
Savannah - Atlanta
1 night's accommodation at Wyndham Hotel Back to Atlanta and an overnight stay at the Wyndham - by now a familiar home from home! After a relaxing evening reminiscing on all the marvellous things you've seen and done, enjoy a good night's sleep in preparation for the flight back home.