Greetings From ... Charleston

Stately antebellum mansions behind a haze of Spanish moss, walkable cobblestone streets, friendly waves from pillared porches … if you’re trawling for classic Southern charm, you can’t beat Charleston, South Carolina. Its house tours, beaches and historic inns have long been a formula for an easy idyll. These days, it’s also worth staying up for the burgeoning restaurant scene and nightlife. We headed down for good eats, posh digs, and an altogether leisurely weekend.