ROAD TRIP (CON TI N U ED) When staying at The Cottages, rest assured there is plenty to do both within and outside the resort. From sailing tours and spas to nearby restaurants and museums, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the lovely town of Charleston. This is how we spend our time while visiting the beach town. EXPLORE WITH OM SAILING CHARTERS After waking up and enjoying a delicious continental breakfast at The Cottages, head out to Om Sailing Charters for a harbor cruise on the fastest Charter Yacht the Harbor has to offer. Sometimes during the breathtaking 3-6-hour private tour, the captain will take his guests out to the Atlantic Ocean. If you're lucky, he may even show you how to steer the boat. RELAX AT ESTUARY SPA After enjoying a day of sailing, head to the Estuary Spa for a relaxing evening. The spa offers individual and couple massages given by their expert staff. From Swedish Massages and facials to body wraps and body scrubs, the Estuary Spa offers a wide variety of treatments that will put anyone’s mind at ease. INDULGE AT BURTON’S GRILL AND BAR Before heading back to the comfy cottage, be sure to stop by Burton’s Grill and Bar for dinner and drinks on the patio. Burton’s is proud to offer gluten sensitive, vegetarian and paleo options. Online reservations are an option for those that are on the go and want to avoid a line. DIVE INTO HISTORY AT PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM On day two at The Cottages, venture out to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum to learn about history. Tickets offer unlimited access to: + USS Yorktown + USS Laffey + USS Clamagore + The Vietnam Experience Exhibit + Cold War Memorial + Medal of Honor Museum VIEW THE TOWN WITH PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS Choose from private and public tours with Palmetto Carriage Works, the oldest carriage tour company in Charleston. You can see some of the area’s most beautiful mansions and gardens and learn about the town’s history and architecture. The Public Carriage Tour is the most popular tour and lasts for one hour. The Evening Tour of the Commercial District lasts for 35 minutes and is offered at 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m.
FROM SAILING TOURS AND SPAS TO NEARBY RESTAURANTS AND MUSEUMS, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY IN THE LOVELY TOWN OF CHARLESTON. 16
South Charlotte Lifestyle | October 2018