Girls Just Wanna Have Sun: A Luxe Getaway to Charleston
Let me just start by saying—Charleston knows how to treat a girl. If you’re dreaming of a weekend filled with pastel streets, rooftop cocktails, boutique shopping, and just the right amount of Southern charm, Charleston is your place. My girls and I packed our cutest dresses, most dramatic sunnies, and zero regrets for a luxury weekend getaway we’ll be talking about until next spring.
Where to Stay: The Boutique Dream
Book a suite at Hotel Bennett, because if you’re going to do Charleston, you may as well do it with pink marble bathrooms and champagne delivered to your room. The rooftop pool? Immaculate. The afternoon tea at Camellias? Straight out of a Bridgerton fever dream.
Other luxe options to considered:
- The Dewberry (mid-century glam vibes)
- Zero George (adorable, intimate, and oh-so-Instagrammable)
What To Do: From Bubbles to Boutiques
Rooftop hopping will be your cardio. Hit up:
- The Citrus Club for spicy margaritas and that iconic harbor view
- The Vendue Rooftop for artsy vibes and killer happy hour apps
A private sailing charter with Sail Charleston—because nothing bonds the girl gang like popping prosecco while cruising past Rainbow Row.
Oh, and the shopping? King Street ate. Splurge at Hampden Clothing, scored cute finds at small local boutiques, and maybe buy one too many wide-brim hats.
What We Ate: Calories Don’t Count on Vacation
Brunch is a religion, and Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is the gospel.
Dinner plans? Husk – Southern food, but elevated. The kind of place where you order dessert first just because you can.
Other must-eats:
- 82 Queen for courtyard dining and shrimp & grits that could bring you to tears
- The Darling Oyster Bar for chic seafood and spicy bloody Marys
The Extra Touches
Book a mobile glam squad to come to your suite before dinner on Saturday (because why not?), and follow it up with a private candle-making class at Candlefish. The whole trip will be equal parts chill and fabulous—just how we like it.
If you’re planning a girls’ getaway and want the perfect mix of luxury, fun, and a little Southern sass, Charleston should be top of your list. Just don’t forget your sunnies, your appetite, and your besties.
