Cheap flights from Cleveland to Charleston from £128

What better way to learn about Charleston than from someone who knows the city inside out? Sisters Mary Helen Dantzler and Therese Smythe both worked as lawyers, but when they retired, they decided to become city guides — just as their mother had been. You can enjoy a fascinating two hours tour with either of the sisters that takes you along the cobbled streets and down the hidden alleyways of Charleston and gives you the perfect introduction.

The Schooner Pride is an elegant sailing yacht with 84 foot high masts. There are various trips you can enjoy, including one to see the dolphins, a sunset cruise or an evening one in the moonlight — they are all relaxing and romantic.

Emily Whaley, who was known as ‘Cheeka’ to her friends, was a lively octogenarian when her memoirs Mrs Whaley and her Charleston Garden, were published in 1997. The book sold surprisingly well and even made it onto the New York Times bestseller list. In her book, there are a number of thoughts about her beloved garden, which is situated at 58 Church Street. The garden is open to the public on Thursday — Sunday and is open all year round.