How to Spend the Holidays in Charleston

"A holiday-themed suite at a downtown hotel that feels like a Christmas fairy tale from the wreath-adorned entry onward; guests are welcomed with hand-decorated cookies, an in-suite eggnog bar, and a fireplace dressed with stockings. Family-friendly touches include Santa readings of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and carolers on Christmas Eve, a complimentary copy of Charleston native Darius Rucker's 'Home for the Holidays' album for suite guests, and a charitable element—a $100 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for every reservation." - Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders Trudy Haywood Saunders is a writer and editor based in North Carolina. Her work has been featured in Travel + Leisure, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Our State, Okra, and more. A lifelong Southerner, Trudy draws her writing inspiration from personal experiences and love for the region, focusing on culture, food, and travel in the South and beyond. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines