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The contributing editors of Southern Living, Cottage Living, Coastal Living, GOLF MAGAZINE, and Cooking Light are teaming up for a fabulous weekend filled with good eats, fantastic shopping and golf in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.

Weekend events include a Wine & Food Tasting event with Executive Editor Scott Jones of Southern Living, a "Secret Shops of Charleston" seminar with Cottage Living, a "Welcome to the Coast" reception with Coastal Living, and the Cooking Light "Lowcountry Feast" with Executive Chef Billy Strynkowski.

Savor South Carolina in Charleston Weekend Calendar

Here are the wonderful plans we have made for you. Join us for these events and more…

Start your Savor South Carolina weekend with an evening of delicious coastal fare and music during the Coastal Living Welcome to the Coast reception. You'll spend the evening with Coastal Living Travel Editor Steve Millburg as he takes on you on a fascinating journey through Charleston that will make your weekend a trip you'll never forget. From his personal favorites to insider tips on discovering local haunts, he'll share why Charleston is an ideal coastal city that continues to be a favorite destination with Coastal Living.

Join Steve on Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:00-10:00pm at The Mills House

Optional: For your enjoyment, an optional golf event at Wild Dunes Resort is being sponsored by GOLF MAGAZINE. Relax with a morning of golf at Wild Dunes Resort's acclaimed Links Course. Carol Preisinger, one of GOLF MAGAZINE's Top 100 Teachers will be on hand to give a clinic and offer swing tips. Each participant will receive a GOLF MAGAZINE premium hat to remember this trip. The cost for this optional tour is $100 per person.

Join us on Friday, January 12, 2007 9:00am - 2:00pm at Wild Dunes Resort's Links Course.

Please join the contributing editor of Cottage Living, Melissa Bigner and a panel of Charleston's premier "cottage" shop owners who will discuss the Secrets of Shopping Charleston and the upcoming trends and tips on keeping your home and garden in the true cottage style. This panel will answer your questions and give you great ideas on shopping in Charleston for the duration of your stay. You will leave this seminar with the panelists' list of the top 5 trends and their favorite local shops.

Join us on Friday January 12, 2007 10:00am -Noon at The American Theater

Join Southern Living Executive Foods Editor, Scott Jones, at Savor South Carolina as he shares his expertise on wine and food pairings during this Wine & Food Tasting Event in the heart of historic Charleston. With his years as director of the popular Southern Living Foods and Entertainment section and his time spent in the California wine country, Scott will give you a memorable evening and incredible information you can use when you entertain.

Join Scott on Friday January 12, 2007 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Francis Marion

Cooking Light Executive Chef and contributing editor Billy Strynkowski will put on a culinary Lowcountry Feast, set in the beautiful Riviera Theatre. You will get lots of tips on how to prepare lowcountry dishes right in the comfort of your home …even if you don't live in South Carolina. Chef Billy's cooking demonstration and tasting event is sure to wow all of you who love delicious food that is actually good for you!

Join Chef Billy on Saturday January 13, 2007 5:30-7:30pm at the Riviera Theater

Package Prices:

Your package rate is based on per person cost and based on double occupancy. Check in January 11, 2007 and check out January 14, 2007 for this three night getaway.

Charming Inns Inclusive Package$549 per person
The Mills House Inclusive Package$599 per person
Charleston Place Inclusive Package$649 per person

These rates do include the room at your selected hotel and all the admission and necessary fees for the activities listed with the exception of the optional Golf Event, which is an additional $100 per person. These prices do not include room tax or hotel gratuities. Please see hotel information for the following wonderful locations. Space is limited so hurry and make your reservation now!

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Hotel Information for the Savor South Carolina in Charleston Weekend:

Charming Inns

Charming Inns of Charleston are hotels located in the heart of Charleston's historic district and convenient to antique and specialty shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Each of these special bed and breakfast differ in architecture and style but share a common link of gracious hospitality and commitment to personal service.

  • Kings Courtyard
  • Fulton Lane Inn
  • John Rutledge House
  • Wentworth Mansion
  • Victoria House Inn

* there is a surcharge for Wentworth Mansion and John Rutledge House, please ask for available rates

For more information see www.charminginns.com

The Mills House

The elegant Mills House is the epitome of true southern hospitality. A complete renovation of the original Mills House Hotel which accepted its first guests well over 100 years ago, the Mills House offers all the charm of its predecessor with modern yet charming amenities and gracious service.

For more information see www.millshouse.com

Charleston Place

Located in the heart of Charleston's historic district, Charles Place is ranked among the "top ten hotels in North America" by Conde Nast Traveler. Charleston Place evokes the feeling of a grand, 17th century residence from the Italian marble lobby with its signature Georgian Open Arms staircase and 12 foot crystal chandelier to lush personal suites.

For more information see www.charlestonplace.com

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