Charleston hotel deal is one for the girls

By Clara Bosonetto Maerz

For ajc.com

Ladies will love the posh "This One's for the Girls" package from the Habourview Inn of Charleston.

The hotel, on Charleston's historic harbor and steps from Waterfront Park, offers a three-day, two-night pampering package on stays through Dec. 30 with rates starting at $539, based on double occupancy.

Included are deluxe accommodations, champagne upon arrival, afternoon wine and cheese reception, a $100 gift certificate to Slightly North of Broad or High Cotton Restaurant, two tickets for a walking history tour through downtown Charleston, lunch and Bloody Mary’s at Fleet Landing ($50 value).

Also included: two tickets to Charleston's Museum Mile's "Best of Charleston's Architecture Adventures," freshly baked cookies and milk in the evenings, turndown service with a sweet dream treat and an elegant in-room gourmet continental breakfast each morning.

Nearby Waterfront Park was recently named one of the top 10 public spaces in the United States along with New York's Central Park, Washington D.C.'s Union Station, and others.

This hotel, a AAA Four-Diamond and Conde Nast "Gold List Award" property, is near Charleston's famous city market, the world renowned restaurants, as well as antique row and boutique shops.

AirTran has just launched another of its systemwide sale with rates to Charleston starting from $49 each way on trips finished on or before Jan. 27.

A 10-day or more advance purchase notice required. Several blackout dates apply: Nov. 25, 28-30 and Dec. 18-Jan. 4.