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7 Things to Do

13 Restaurants

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34°F 1°C
3 in 8 cm
Dec
47°F 8°C
27°F -2°C
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Jan
45°F 7°C
25°F -3°C
3 in 9 cm
Feb
49°F 9°C
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Mar
55°F 12°C
33°F 0°C
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Apr
65°F 18°C
41°F 5°C
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Old Edwards Inn and Spa

5 of 5 stars
Ft. Lauderdale
Nov 25, 2009

We were given the web site by a freind who had stayed at the Inn and knew it would be a great get-away. Arriving there we were greated like a favorite returning guest. Accomodations were superior as...more

Madison's Restaurant

5 of 5 stars
Greenville SC
Nov 16, 2009

Madison's was top notch! The food, the wine, the service was all exquisite! more

Old Edwards Inn and Spa

5 of 5 stars
Greenville SC
Nov 16, 2009

Our stay at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa was the ultimate in a luxurious experience! We tried to take advantage of every aspect that the Inn had to offer and not once were we disappointed. We did...more

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