This Charming Southern Destination Is One of America's Favorite Cities—and It's Even Better During the Holidays

"When I’m craving Lowcountry seafood, Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar is a must for my family; housed in a retired naval building right on the water, it pairs an ocean view and a raw bar with Christmas décor and seasonal cocktails, making an afternoon here a festive addition to any holiday itinerary." - 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