Josh O was a great host! Went out of his way to take care of our party, even taking care of bring…read moreout our food and drinks

WOW. These people know how to treat you right. Phil was the best guide we could imagine to spend…read morethe day with. He adjusted the agenda to fit our wants after getting to know us. Not only were the places he took us perfect, he was so helpful and friendly in telling us more about the Charleston area. We did the wine, distillery, and beer tour. He was so kind and even let us drop of goods by our Airbnb before picking an amazing rooftop bar in town for our final drop off. We will definitely be using this tour company again.

Incredible experience with a private sunset sail. Captain Scott and Madde were knowledgeable and…read morefriendly, and we trusted them almost immediately. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

My wife and I had an amazing trip with Capt Scott and his deckhand Grace. We did a harbor cruise,…read moreand it was a great experience. Scott runs a very tight operation, is very knowledgeable about the area, and is a great person to have a conversation with. Grace was also a very knowledgeable sailor, and very attentive to our every need. I highly recommend a trip with Charleston Sailing Charters. We will definitely be back. Connor T.

I have gone to the Stomp the Grapes festival for several years now and enjoy it every time. The…read morewine tasting is great and they give you six tastings and I always leave with at least one bottle of the strawberry wine that they do annually. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is fun! They have live music, food trucks, a grape stomping and Lucille Ball look-a-like contest, and vendors. The mead's are real good and they have other drink options available. It's a small festival but worth going!

I really wanted to love this winery, as the location is quite charming and the staff was friendly…read more Unfortunately, the wine itself just didn't hit the mark for us. The winery has a large property with plenty of space to explore, including what appears to be a small farm with chickens and pigs. On a warm day, the outdoor seating areas with games would likely make for a lovely experience. However, when it came to the wine tasting, the samples were served in plastic cups, which some may actually prefer. But for us, it took away from the overall experience. And most importantly, the wines themselves just didn't impress our palates. We tried a variety of their offerings, but nothing really stood out or compelled us to purchase a bottle to take home. It's a shame, because the setting is really quite nice. But at the end of the day, the wine is the most important factor, and this winery missed the mark for us on that front. If you're in the area and want to spend some time outdoors in a charming environment, it could still be worth a visit. But I wouldn't go out of your way, especially if you're a serious wine enthusiast.

Over the past three years, Charleston Affair has produced countless events including bachelorette…read moreparties, bachelor parties, beach parties, formals and semi-formals, graduation parties and more. Each event gives us the opportunity to develop professional relationships with contacts throughout the city. Nurturing these relationships allows us to offer you cost-effective options and access to some of the most exclusive services in Charleston. A specific itinerary is created based on your specific needs and budget.

My girlfriend used Charleston affairs for a bachelorette party and it was beyond sketchy and…read moredisorganized. We pre paid a hefty fee prior to the trip and expected a stress and worry free time. That is not what happened... They planned a trip to Irvin vineyard for us to wine taste, we showed up and had no idea what to do. We waited for TWO hours for the tasting. We pre paid for dinner as well. We went to the restaurant and they had NO IDEA what we were talking about, not even the manager of the restaurant. My friend had to call this "party planner" and she showed up at dinner! sat at the end of the table and ordered a glass of wine and takeout food. It was the most uncomfortable experience ever. She then proceeded to pay for our bill with a wad of cash her "boss" dropped off in his PAJAMAS. Disorganized and unprofessional.

No Uber and Lyft drivers wanted to take my scheduled ride at 3:30 AM, and I was left panicking. I…read morequickly searched for taxis on Google and found this company that became a life-saver. My driver was professional and trustworthy. I was taken straight from my house to the airport with no issues. While it is double the price of Uber/Lyft, the convenience and last-minute accommodation was worth it. I am so thankful for AAA Royal Coach Charleston, and I highly recommend them!

Scammed us promising us to get us on base given that the drivers were retired only to drop us off…read moreat the gate.

Nope, nope, nope. This place is staffed by mighty nice Southern people, but seriously -- you're…read moregoing to pay thousands of dollars up front for the privilege of spending thousands more on travel you probably won't do? Use your common sense. We were given the example of a "customer" being quoted $17,000 for a fancy cruise, but these guys were able to get it for $10,000 and change. I did the math, and the $10,000 they quoted, plus the $6995 for the membership (payaple the day you hear their spiel BTW), plus the $399 "doc fee," plus the $199 dues, and guess what that cruise costs? Yep, $17,000+. Maybe you'll use them for another trip, and that'd drop the overall expense, but you'd have to travel a LOT to offset that $6995. Don't even waste your time with these guys. Yes, they'll give you free tickets for the Charleston bus tour, but it really isn't that great. They also promised to pay for our parking in the garage behind their office, but oops-- they didn't. There's $20 down the drain. Save that precious time on your vacation and skip the whole experience with these guys. Like timeshares, this isn't as good a deal as they make it out to be.

Interesting business model. Here's the down and dirty: The 'pitch' to get prospective buyers in the…read moredoor was the company's 'anniversary' and them giving out special gifts. Promised? A voucher for ANY type of carriage or bus tour, a voucher for a second tour, and a voucher for $75 to be used at any - ANY restaurant. The guy pitching put all emphasis on what we might do, where we might go, very little about the last little bit - we needed to return next AM, hear a talk, to receive our gifts. This was so fast, so slick, that while my partner was in the bathroom (which was why we stopped in), I didn't realize this would be a sales pitch. Needed to leave $20 which we could pick up next day. Talk would take ~ 50 minutes. Okay, game for that. At minimum, we could just pick up the $20 and go our way. My partner used to do this type thing, so we knew it was about sitting through a sales pitch & getting some stuff. $75 voucher for a meal? Okay. Plus entertainment value, if the presentation was good. Ugh! Very stiff, tired, memorized presentation. Jokes? Really? If you need to say 'that was a joke', it isn't. Weird interjections, promises, and a great 'membership' for...wait for it - $6000. No need to to into details, we escaped after the 1hour 15 minute pitch. Gifts? A $75 check from Bank of America Acct, 2 vouchers, as promised. The 'tour' voucher was good for 1 company, and one only. Not a carriage tour, but a bus. Not from the Market, as promised, where all the horse drawn carriage tours depart, but a company several blocks away, bus only. Since the Better Biz Bureau gives them a 'F' rating (read the complaints), we figured better cash that check ASAP. $8 bank fee at BOA if you don't have Acct or credit card. We did, another couple did not. So, we got the 'gifts', but without calling the other carriage companies to see if they took the voucher, we would have been turned away, believing it was good for any - as promised. So, go for the gifts if you don't mind using 1.5 hours of vacation time, and don't sign anything. Check out BBB reviews, and check the other Yelp reviews- that are from folks who either work there or are related. Those reviewers? That don't review anything else! Interesting. YMMV.

We were told by the salesperson that we would be subjected to a presentation that would last no…read morelonger than 45 minutes, after which we would receive our vouchers for free tours and restaurant coupons. After arriving (on time) the next morning for our appointment, the new salesperson told us than under no circumstances would the presentation be less than an hour, and probably much longer. We left. To be lied to this early in the relationship is not a good sign.

We purchased a membership a year ago. The prices they have offered us is more than what I was able…read moreto find online myself. The customer service is terrible. I called to complain and was told that I needed to write a letter. Sent the letter, no response. So disappointed!

They did great at living people in and out and creating a nice raked audience seating area for the…read morespace. We saw 10,000 hours here and it was pretty great. I will say that Spoleto proves have just continued to rise over the years. I understand there is a certain quality that these shows hold, but $100 for a 45 minute show was a bit much. The Spoleto Festival Hall itself is gorgeous though! Love the use of a glass stairwell and adsruon of an elevator for handicapped access.

I recently visited Charleston on vacation. I was thrilled to hear that, as part of the festival,…read moreplayers from the Shakespeare globe theater were in town. I was even more thrilled to snag 2 last minute tickets for my mom and I. We enjoyed a dream come experience. The 3:30 pm show took place in the bankstreet theater a venue brimming with history as the first opera house in America. The performance of twelfth night did not disappoint. I was everything I have come to love about the globe from DVD. But live added into the bargain. I noted that a lot of music and theater performances are part of the festival. I would definetly plan a trip to Charleston for the festival.

Our stay at the Penthouse at Windswept was lovely. Our accommodations were just as you see in the…read morephotos on the Kiawah Island Getaway website. It was a sisters trip and one much needed . We were welcomed by soft music and beautiful flowers welcoming us. There was everything we needed in the unit for our weekend. The accommodations were updated and very tasteful. If we could say one thing about the Villa it was the upstairs beds were too soft. If you need a firm mattress sleep downstairs in the room with the twins . Our overall stay was wonderful. It was when I went to book again that we had an unpleasant surprise. Jeanette (the owner) told me we did not follow the check out instructions to take out garbage . She stated the head of her her cleaning crew said garbage was left in the Villa and then check out instructions were not followed. I was shocked! There had to be a mix up with which Villa the cleaning crew was talking about, because I personally took all the garbage out to the parking lot garbage bin located in the center of the parking lot in an enclosure. There were 6 of us ladies ranged in the ages of 49-58. We left that place as we found it and the list was followed. Well, due to this accusation I was very insulted. Jeanette insisted she was right. I canceled my current reservation as I was so taken aback and a bit shaken. I have never had this happen to me in all the years I have rented homes and villas. Then after a week or so I decided it was too petty and the other set of women I was planning a trip with wanted to stay at Ocean Blue. So I put in the reservation and deposit. I very quickly received an email from Jeanette telling me they would not be honoring my reservation and no longer would be allowing me to rent from them. I couldn't believe what happened... This was the most unbelievable experience. After all the years of sending people to Kiawah Island Getaways and referring them they treat me as if I am some dirty rat. Sad experience... and probably due to a mix up with which Villa the cleaners were really talking about. However, that is far from how you handle yourself in business and customer service.

Our stay itself at The Shade in 2021 was wonderful. We appreciated the fresh flowers & warm music…read moreupon arrival, property cleanliness, tasteful decor, well-stocked kitchen & attention to detail. The 3 minute walk to the beach was shaded and pretty. We read through the helpful robust welcome binder thoroughly. Specifically, check out instructions were detailed, and we felt encouraged knowing this is part of what keeps the property a great place to stay. It was when my husband went to book the following year and to our surprise, the female co-owner advised that they cancelled our reservation. Disappointed, we called for an explanation, and she told us it was noted by housekeepers that the property was "difficult to clean with a lot of garbage left behind" after our stay. We responded asking for specifics, could this be a mistake, perhaps a mix up with another unit - as we took such diligent care to honor the property throughout, follow instructions, and to leave The Shade better than we found it. We swept, vacuumed, wiped down every surface and are 100% confident there was zero garbage left behind. Jeanette was curt, rude and would give no further explanation. She then deferred by offering to "allow" us to stay in one of their lower-end properties which she thought would be a better fit. This was insulting and we opted to take our business elsewhere. Interacting with her felt unsettling. A red flag and poor business acumen. There was another poster on this string who described a very similar experience arguing with the same property manager who told her that check out instructions for garbage were not followed. Reading that provided some solidarity after the bizarre interaction my husband and I had. Perhaps it is a pattern with this property manager. Posting here in case anyone else views this and experiences the same. There is not much competition on the island, but I would recommend booking with one of the other agents on beautiful Kiawah Island.