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South Carolina

Charleston at a Slower Pace: A Journey Through Time & Culture

Program No. 23056RJ
Explore the culture and unique story of Charleston at a slower pace — discover plantation homes, Lowcountry cuisine, antebellum architecture and all the South’s myriad charms.

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
May 04, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Oct 05, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
Mar 08, 2026 - Mar 13, 2026
Apr 26, 2026 - May 01, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Oct 04, 2026 - Oct 09, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
3 Dinners
Total: 11 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.
5 NIGHTS
Location: Charleston
The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was the largest and grandest in the Carolinas when it opened in 1924. Named for General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution, the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston re-opened in 1996 after a $12 million National Trust award-winning restoration, and is once again Charleston's Grand Hotel. Guests at the Francis Marion Charleston Hotel can enjoy classic Southern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, cocktails and jazz piano music in the Swamp Fox bar, and complete spa services at Spa Adagio. Experience unsurpassed views of the historic harbor at the Francis Marion Hotel, the only high-rise hotel in Charleston's historic district. All 230 guest rooms including 10 Suites and 4 Penthouse Suites are tastefully furnished for today's sophisticated traveler, and provide modern conveniences from wireless Internet access, voicemail and data ports to on-demand movies. In keeping and preserving the historic features of the hotel, the bathrooms are small but serviceable.





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