South Carolina

South Carolina Bike, Boat & Shop

What would be a vacation to South Carolina without a bit of shopping! Charleston’s City Market has more than 50 artisans weave a variety of Gullah baskets; one of the oldest handcrafts of African origin found in the U.S. and a perfect souvenir to ship or take home with you as a reminder of this…

Hilton Head Island by Bike

Hilton Head Island’s 12 miles of hard-packed beach are remarkably bike-able, particularly at low tide, and are conveniently accessible from several locations. Rule number one—just as with biking anywhere else—is follow the flow of traffic. Cars have the right away in plantations. Ride on the bike paths as often as you can; they’re safe, well-marked…

Six Great Cities for a Bike Vacation

Ever wondered where some of the best bike vacation destinations were? Here are 6 to start with!  Banff, Alberta, Canada Nearly 120 miles of mountain-bike trails wind through Banff National Park, where the high-alpine scenery–striated peaks, aquamarine lakes, and glaciers–is among the world’s most stunning. In fact, the town itself is in the park. Burlington,…