We travel to grow – our Adventure Guides show you how. Experience the places you visit more directly, freshly, intensely than you would otherwise – sometimes best done on foot, in a canoe, or through cultural adventures like art courses, cooking classes, learning the language, meeting the people, joining in the festivals and celebrations. This can make your trip life-changing, unforgettable. All of the detailed information you need is here about the hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing. But we also lead you to new discoveries, turning corners you haven't turned before, helping you to interact with the world in new ways. That's what makes our Adventure Guides unique. A complete revision of this popular best-seller that covers Beaufort, Myrtle Beach, New Bern, Savannah, the Sea Islands, Hilton Head, Brunswick and the Golden Isles, Okefenokee Swamp, the Outer Banks, Charleston, Cape Hatteras and all the places in-between. Focuses on the strip of land that stretches from Virginia Beach south almost to Jacksonville. The authors recount the first days of settlement, through the pirate era and the Civil War. They take you through the historic districts of Charleston and Savannah, exploring the old lighthouses, museums and forts. In this, the best practical guide to the region, you'll find up-to-date details on restaurants, hotels and transportation. Wondering about the best way to tour the area or where to charter a boat? All the answers are here. Fishing, diving, hiking, boating. Hotels, motels, B&Bs, restaurants. E-mail and websites for all contacts. Crafts, antiques, outlet stores. Car and bike rentals, boat charters. Sightseeing off the beaten path.