A Couples Get Away
(7 days of sunsets, slow dances, and “do not disturb” vibes)
💘 Saturday: Arrival & Swoon Setup
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3:00 PM – Check-In
Drop your bags. Light a travel candle. Turn on your playlist. "At Last" by Etta James is always a good start. -
Grocery Stop:
Wine, strawberries, chocolate, breakfast supplies, and one rose you pretend to casually throw into the cart. -
Dinner
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🌊 Sea Captain’s House – oceanfront, romantic, and old-school charming
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🍷 Hook & Barrel – fine seafood, elegant lighting, and the “we’re fancy tonight” mood
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Evening
Moonlit walk on the beach. No phones. Just toes in the sand and maybe one forehead kiss for the scrapbook.
☀️ Sunday: Beach Day & Bubbly
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Breakfast
🧇 In-condo breakfast in bed or head to Blueberry’s Grill for chic brunch with mimosas -
Morning
🏖️ Lazy beach morning – lay under a shared umbrella, read books, feed each other fruit like you're in a Nicholas Sparks movie -
Lunch
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🥙 Drift – oceanfront with fresh coastal fare
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Or pack a picnic (wine tumblers encouraged)
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Afternoon
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Poolside cocktails
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Or couples massage at Majestic Massage & Day Spa
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Dinner
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🥂 Soho – trendy sushi + steak spot for flirty conversation
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Or a private dinner in with takeout and a balcony sunset
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Evening
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🍷 Wine & conversation on the balcony
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Or stargazing on the beach with a Bluetooth speaker playing “your song”
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🍇 Monday: Winery + Barefoot Romance
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Breakfast
Croissants + coffee at Croissants Bistro & Bakery -
Morning
Stroll through The Market Common – charming shops, quaint parks, hand-holding encouraged -
Lunch
🥗 Kindbelly Café – healthy, fresh, and adorable -
Afternoon
🍷 Duplin Winery – wine tasting, live music, and a shared cheese board under a covered porch.
Bonus: You’ll leave with a bottle you’ll “save for a special night” and drink that evening. -
Dinner
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🌮 Taco Mundo – share fajitas, sip sangria, and laugh a lot
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Or go upscale again at Aspen Grille
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Evening
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Walk around Barefoot Landing
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Ride the carousel, shop for cute souvenirs, take a wine-slowed selfie at sunset
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💐 Tuesday: Charleston Day Trip (aka Hallmark Movie Date)
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Early Breakfast
On the go—pastries + iced coffees. Spotify: Coastal Chill meets Lovers Only. -
Morning Drive (2 hours)
Charleston awaits: pastel houses, cobblestone streets, and romantic Southern magic -
Things To Do in Charleston
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🛍️ King Street shopping – antiques, boutiques, and books
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🏛️ Rainbow Row, Battery Park, and Pineapple Fountain strolls
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🧺 Charleston City Market for artisanal everything
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Lunch
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🥂 Poogan’s Porch – Southern charm and porch swings
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Or Fleet Landing – waterside oysters and wine
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Afternoon
Carriage ride, historic home tour, or photo shoot at Boone Hall Plantation -
Evening Return
Chill night in. Bubble bath, soft jazz, room service (even if you’re the service).
🎠 Wednesday: Adventure + Amusement
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Brunch
🧇 Johnny D’s Waffles – order the red velvet waffles. Trust. -
Morning
💦 Myrtle Waves Water Park or Jet Ski rental – laugh, splash, hold on tight -
Lunch
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🍔 River City Café – messy burgers + casual fun
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🍣 King Kong Sushi if you want to impress with chopstick skills
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Afternoon
Recharge at the condo. Nap, cuddle, or play 20 Questions on the balcony -
5:00 PM – FAMILY KINGDOM AMUSEMENT PARK
Ride the Ferris wheel at sunset. Share cotton candy. Kiss like you’re in high school again. -
Dinner
Late dinner at Mellow Mushroom or Gordon Biersch – pizza, craft beer, and chill vibes
🌅 Thursday: Slow Vibes & Sunset Vows (Unofficial)
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Breakfast
In-condo, balcony breakfast (pajamas optional) -
Morning
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Beach yoga class
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Or simply coffee, conversation, and no agenda
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Lunch
🥗 Croissants Bistro or Tropical Smoothie Café – refreshing, light, and picnicable -
Afternoon
Book a private sailing cruise or kayak tandem tour through the inlet -
Dinner
🌅 Wicked Tuna – your final “wow” dinner with waterfront views
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Evening
Share a fire pit. Watch the stars. Discuss future trips. Swoon.
🧳 Friday: Last Full Day Feels
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Breakfast
Dino’s Pancakes – soak up all the syrup and the memories -
Morning
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Sleep in
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Take a couples' photoshoot on the beach (hire a pro or tripod it up)
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Lunch
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🥙 Kindbelly again, or
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🍕 Ultimate California Pizza for a cute, casual lunch before real-life starts creeping in
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Afternoon
Chill, pack, and maybe one last ocean dip -
Dinner
Favorite from earlier in the week, or order in and have a balcony candlelit dinner with leftovers and love.
💋 Saturday: Departure
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Breakfast
Coffee, muffins, and whispered “let’s never go back to work” -
Check-Out by 10:00 AM
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One last beach kiss
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One last “Wait, did you grab the wine from the fridge?”
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And maybe... a ring box? (Just saying.)
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