My Charleston 2011

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ADVICE FROM LOCALS

THE POST AND COURIER

A day of shopping on King Street and a surprise dinner with your girlfriends — what could be better?

Girls’ weekend

Ladies craving a weekend getaway with their best gal pals will find one-of-a-kind shops and tasty treats in downtown Charleston.

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Leave your car keys at the hotel; you won’t need them. This idyllic city is ideal for any woman who wants to escape, indulge and make some new memories.

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