Botany Bay Plantation Tours and Activities

A very early morning outing at Botany Bay on Edisto Island. I had to start from my hotel at 3 AM to make it to this location before dawn. Botany Bay Plantation is a nature preserve and has regulated visitor hours. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise - I wish they'd open a little sooner as the golden hour is pretty much more than half way done by the time one can make it to the beach. Nevertheless, it's a great location to visit at sunrise, especially if there are high clouds to add drama. Recommended to visit when the tide is ebbing as you then get the shadows of the trees, which to my eyes add more depth to the image. On this day, there was a bank of low clouds that prevented too much color but it was a great sunrise to witness nonetheless. The trees have so much character and add so much to the image. It's hard to look at the remnants of these trees and not imagine the onslaught they've withstood at the hands of mother nature. #WeekendGetAwayForTheFamily #colorful #USA #weekend #treetrove #blue
A very early morning outing at Botany Bay on Edisto Island. I had to start from my hotel at 3 AM to make it to this location before dawn. Botany Bay Plantation is a nature preserve and has regulated visitor hours. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise - I wish they'd open a little sooner as the golden hour is pretty much more than half way done by the time one can make it to the beach. Nevertheless, it's a great location to visit at sunrise, especially if there are high clouds to add drama. Recommended to visit when the tide is ebbing as you then get the shadows of the trees, which to my eyes add more depth to the image. On this day, there was a bank of low clouds that prevented too much color but it was a great sunrise to witness nonetheless. The trees have so much character and add so much to the image. It's hard to look at the remnants of these trees and not imagine the onslaught they've withstood at the hands of mother nature. #WeekendGetAwayForTheFamily #colorful #USA #weekend #treetrove #blue

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Hotel Richemont

Hotel Richemont

4 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $2,120, price is now CA $1,391 per person
CA $1,391
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Apr 17 - Apr 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Clean, spacious room and bathroom. Friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $2,268, price is now CA $1,474 per person
CA $1,474
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Staff wasn’t responsive to calls to the front desk, not great room service or housekeeping. A bit overhyped and overpriced

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Planters Inn

Planters Inn

4.5 out of 5
Charleston Historic District
Price was CA $2,334, price is now CA $1,680 per person
CA $1,680
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Detroit (DTW) to Charleston (CHS)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
The staff deserves a huge shout out. Car pick up by calet. Bags taken to our room while we were out on a carriage ride. Returned to our room found a complimentary bottle of persecco spotless very comfortable room. Car delivered to door and bags loaded all without a hitch. Excellent stay at this very centrally located hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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