The Wild Dunes Resort, located on a barrier island minutes from downtown Charleston, S.C., has created the Charleston Culinary Experience two-night package with a selection of culinary tours. Valid through Dec. 31 and priced from $209 per night, double, the plan includes accommodations for two nights in a one-bedroom condo and the choice of one of four culinary tours:
- The 2.5-hour Historic Downtown Culinary Tour, offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, focusing on the heart of the city and the area around the Old City Market.
- The 2.5-hour Upper King Street Culinary Tour (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays), which showcases up-and-coming chefs via a tour of four restaurants in the trendy, upscale King Street section, north of Calhoun Street.
- The 1.5-hour Mixology Tour (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays), which stops at three of Charleston's buzz-worthy bars to meet the master mixologists and learn about the city's cocktail culture and indulge in a craft beverage at each stop.
- The two-hour Chef's Showcase at the Farmers Market (Saturdays only), a walking tour of the market to pick out a selection of foods and then have a meal prepared at a partner restaurant.
Packages must be booked one week in advance to arrange the culinary tour.
Wild Dunes Resort
Phone: (888) 778-1876
Web:www.wilddunes.com