RST - Royals Celebrate Charleston 2027

May 17, 2027 to May 21, 2027
Charleston, South Carolina


Royals Celebrate Charleston in 2027

FIVE DAYS OF CHARLESTON CHARM, SHARED WITH YOUR ROYALS 
May 17 - 21, 2027

Southern gardens, harbor breezes, historic streets, and friendships that make every moment brighter!

Your Charleston getaway begins at our Royal Welcome Dinner, where you’ll reconnect with friends, meet fellow Royals, and feel the excitement of the adventure ahead. Then five days of Southern charm unfold, from Middleton Place’s historic gardens and a scenic harbor cruise to Charleston’s historic streets, Angel Oak’s sweeping branches, and a visit to Charleston Tea Garden.

Come with your family, bring a friend, or travel on your own! However you join us, you’ll be welcomed into our Royal circle to share laughter, discovery, and Royal Sparkle along the way! With four nights of lodging, four breakfasts, four dinners, scheduled touring, and motorcoach transportation included, many details are arranged so you can focus on enjoying the journey together.

Join us May 17 to 21, 2027, for Charleston, friendship, and Royal Sparkle!


$1,449 Single Occupancy | $ 1,249 Double Occupancy | $1,149 Triple Occupancy
Pricing is per person and includes hotel lodging, eight meals, entertainment, attractions, admission, and Royal Splendor Travel concierge service. Final Payment Date: Friday, February 12, 2027



Monday, May 17 | Arrival in Charleston

After arriving at Charleston International Airport, meet your fellow Royals and board the motorcoach for the ride to our Charleston-area hotel. We’ll check in and get settled before gathering for our Royal Welcome Dinner. It’s the perfect chance to greet old friends, meet new ones, and share our excitement for the adventure ahead. After dinner, we’ll enjoy games, laughter, and time together as our Charleston getaway begins.


Tuesday, May 18 | Middleton Place and Charleston Harbor
After breakfast, explore the 65 acres of historic gardens at Middleton Place, where graceful vistas and ornamental canals reveal a beautiful new view around every turn. We’ll also visit the Stableyards, Chapel, and Rice Mill and learn about the people whose lives and labor shaped this place. After lunch on your own and time to enjoy downtown, step aboard a scenic harbor cruise and see Charleston from the water. We’ll end the day with dinner, laughter, and stories from our first full day together. 


Wednesday, May 19 | McLeod Plantation, City Market and Angel Oak
This is a day for discovery, reflection, and a few memorable Charleston moments. During our guided visit to McLeod Plantation Historic Site, we’ll explore its Gullah Geechee heritage and learn about the lives, resilience, and lasting cultural influence of the people who lived and worked there. Their stories are an important part of the history of this place and the Lowcountry. After lunch on your own, enjoy time to explore Charleston’s Historic City Market at your own pace. Then we’ll gather beneath Angel Oak’s sweeping branches, a beloved Lowcountry treasure, for a photo together before dinner. 


Thursday, May 20 | Historic Charleston and Tea Garden
Our guided city tour brings Charleston’s history and beautiful architecture to life. Then step inside the Joseph Manigault House, built in 1803, and admire its remarkable spiral staircase and restored rooms as you imagine life in Charleston more than two centuries ago. Later, we’ll visit Charleston Tea Garden for a factory tour and a taste of locally grown tea. Climb aboard the trolley for a charming ride through the tea fields and greenhouse. We’ll end the day with dinner and one last full evening together, sharing favorite moments from our Charleston adventure.


Friday, May 21 | Farewell, Charleston
Enjoy breakfast before departing for home. We’ll leave with photos, favorite stories, new friendships, and plenty of Royal Sparkle to carry into our next adventure.   
The itinerary is subject to change without notice.   


 
STAY & DINING

• Four nights of lodging in the Charleston area
• Four continental breakfasts and four dinners

GETTING AROUND
• Motorcoach transportation for scheduled touring, with a restroom and video system
• Airport transfers coordinated with the group schedule

CHARLESTON EXPERIENCES
• Guided Charleston city tour
• Middleton Place and its gardens
• Guided tour of McLeod Plantation Historic Site
• Joseph Manigault House
• Charleston Harbor cruise
• Charleston Tea Garden factory tour, tea sampling, and trolley tour
• Time to explore the Historic Charleston City Market
• Photo stop at Angel Oak

THE ROYAL SPLENDOR TOUCH
• Royal Splendor Travel planning and concierge support
• Friendship, fun, and Royal Sparkle


MEALS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES

Four breakfasts and four dinners are included. Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday are on your own, giving you a chance to choose what sounds good while exploring Charleston.

Airfare, travel insurance, personal purchases, and any items not listed as included are not part of the tour package. Flight guidance and transfer timing will be shared before travelers arrange their flights.

TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
Charleston is a group tour with periods of walking and standing at gardens, historic sites, and downtown stops. Some paths and sidewalks may be uneven, and the Joseph Manigault House features a prominent staircase. Our visit to Middleton Place focuses on the areas included in our scheduled touring, not all 65 acres. If you use a cane, walker, or other mobility aid, please contact us before registering so we can review the walking and access details with you.



Single Occupancy |
$1,449 per person
One traveler in a private room. 

Double Occupancy | $1,249 per person
Two travelers sharing one room. You may request either two queen beds or one king bed on the registration form. Bed requests are subject to hotel availability.

Triple Occupancy | $1,149 per person
Three travelers sharing one room with two queen beds
. Two travelers will share one bed, so please choose this option only if everyone is comfortable with that arrangement.



Please select your preferred room option in the TravelJoy booking and complete the traveler information form. Include your roommate request, if you have one, and share any important travel, mobility, or meal needs with us. If you are traveling solo and would like a roommate, let us know. We’ll do our best to help find a match, but a roommate cannot be guaranteed.

Deposit and Final Payment
A $225 per-person deposit is due at the time of booking. Final payment is due Friday, February 12, 2027. Your invoice will show your payment dates and amounts.

Payment Options
Pay in Full: Pay the full trip amount at the time of booking.

Automatic Monthly Installments: Select this option during registration to spread your payments across monthly installments. Your stored credit card will be charged automatically according to the schedule shown on your invoice.

Payments are managed and invoiced through Royal Splendor Travel. Your digital invoice is available for reference at any time, and receipts will be sent to your registered email address after each payment. To contact us about your invoice, use the “Ask a Question” button at the top right of the invoice.

Non-Refundable and Transfer Policy
The entire trip is non-refundable. If you are unable to travel, you may request to transfer your reservation to another traveler. Transfers require written approval from Royal Splendor Travel. A transfer does not provide a refund, and the replacement traveler is responsible for any remaining balance. Deadline to request a transfer is: April 17, 2027.

Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover


Would you enjoy arriving a day early, getting settled, and beginning the fun before our official itinerary starts? Many Royals love this chance to reconnect with friends, meet fellow travelers, and ease into vacation together.

Royal Splendor Travel is planning an optional pre-night hotel stay for Sunday, May 16, along with a casual group dinner that evening. The dinner is pay your own way. The pre-night hotel stay and dinner are optional and are not included in the May 17–21 tour package. We’ll share the hotel, dinner, and cost details once arrangements are finalized.

If you prefer not to travel on the first day of the tour, we recommend considering arrival on May 16. Please wait for our flight guidance before booking airfare.


Since 2008, Royal Splendor Travel has brought people together for thoughtfully planned group adventures. We take care of the scheduled touring, transportation, and trip updates, so you can focus on enjoying the places you visit and the Royals beside you.

Travel with a friend, a family member, or on your own. You don’t need to know anyone before you arrive. From the first hello to shared meals, laughter on the motorcoach, and stories at the end of the day, there’s a welcoming circle ready to make room for you. Many Royals travel solo and leave with new friends.

That’s the Royal Splendor difference: thoughtful care, genuine connection, and the joy of discovering new places together, with Royal Sparkle along the way!

Travel together! Celebrate together! Belong together!


Which airport should I use?
Please plan to fly into and out of Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Airport transfers are included for flights that arrive and depart within the group transfer time windows. We’ll confirm those windows once the group flight schedule is coordinated. Please wait for our flight guidance before booking airfare. Flights outside the group transfer windows may require separate transportation arrangements.

Are meals included?
Yes. The tour includes four continental breakfasts and four dinners. Lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday are on your own.

Can I travel by myself?
Absolutely. Many Royals travel on their own and make new friends along the way. You are welcome here.

Can I request a roommate?
Yes. If you need a roommate, you may request help finding one. We’ll do our best to assist, but roommate matches cannot be guaranteed.

What hotel will we stay at?
We’ll stay at a hotel in the Charleston area for four nights. The hotel name and additional details will be shared when confirmed.

Is this trip a good fit if I use a cane, travel scooter or walker?
The tour includes walking and standing at gardens, historic sites, and downtown stops. Some paths and sidewalks may be uneven. Please contact Royal Splendor Travel before registering so we can discuss your mobility needs.  

What are the cancellation terms?
Please review the cancellation and transfer terms provided above.

How do I change my credit card on file?
We have two options: call us at (866) 212-9983 or click the invoice link to change it in the secure payment area.

I noticed an error on my registration page; how do I correct it?
For any reservation modifications after you have registered, please email RST at travel@royalsplendortravel.com.

What is the average temperature during this time?
Typical May temperatures: highs of 77°F to 84°F and lows of 62°F to 70°F.” 

How do I join the RST Charleston Facebook Page?
Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation with the page link.  

How do I set up a Zoom call with the RST Team?
We love connecting with you! Whether you have questions, need help with the registration process, or want to meet the Royal Splendor Travel team face-to-face, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Click here to choose the day and time that works best for you.

If you and your roommate would like to attend the Zoom meeting together, only one of you needs to schedule the appointment; then, share the meeting link with them.  We can’t wait to meet you and help make your journey feel seamless, exciting, and truly Royal! 


 

 
Key Benefits of the Royal Splendor Travel Concierge Service for Your Land Tour:

  • Travel Insurance: For your convenience, we offer an optional Travelex Insurance Services protection plan that can help protect your prepaid, non-refundable trip costs if you need to cancel or interrupt your trip for a covered reason. The plan also includes benefits for emergency medical expenses, baggage loss or delay, and more. Covered reasons may include certain tour-operator cancellations and financial insolvency, subject to the policy’s requirements, limits, and exclusions. Please review the policy for your state here for complete terms and details.
     
  • How does Travel Insurance work?
    If you select this option, Royal Splendor Travel will contact you with a Travelex insurance quote based on your trip cost. You can review the quote and policy details before deciding whether to purchase coverage. 

Plan Benefits1

Coverage Per Person

Trip Cancellation2

Up to 100% of Trip Cost ($20,000 limit)

Trip Interruption2

Up to 150% of Trip Cost ($30,000 limit)

Trip Interruption - Return Air Only3

$1,000

Travel Delay (5 hours)

$1,000 ($250 per day)

Missed Connection – Air & Cruise Only (3 hours)

$1,000

Baggage & Personal Effects

$1,500

Sporting Equipment Delay4 (24 hours)

$600

Baggage Delay (12 hours)

$250

Emergency Medical Expenses5

$50,000

Emergency Dental Expenses5

$500

Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation

$250,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

$10,000

Travel Assistance Services6

Included

1This plan is not available for residents of WA. All coverage per insured up to the limits listed. Rates are subject to change and differ for residents of NY. Certain coverages are not available in all states. Please see the policy for details, or call +1.888.574.7026.
2 Trip Cancellation or Interruption must be due to an eligible reason listed in the policy.
3 Coverage for trip interruption and trip interruption-return air only cannot be combined for residents of CT, IN, KS, MO, MT, & VT.
4 8 hour delay for residents of CT, IN, KS, MO, MT, NY, & VT
5 $50 deductible in CT, IN, KS, MO, MT, & VT.
6 Provided by the designated provider listed in the policy.

The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Your travel retailer might not be licensed to sell travel insurance and will only be able to provide general information about the product. An unlicensed travel retailer may not answer questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance offered and may not evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. Travel Insurance is offered on behalf of and under the direction of Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Coverages available to residents of U.S. States (excluding WA) and the District of Columbia only.


Your Charleston story is waiting!
Join us May 17–21, 2027, for five days of Southern charm, new discoveries, laughter, and Royal friendship. Only 110 Royals can join us. When all places are claimed, registration closes.

Bring your family or someone you love, or come on your own and leave with new friends. Don’t just imagine the memories. Come make them with us in Charleston!


With hugs and Royal Sparkle,

The Royal Splendor Travel Team
Phone: (866) 212-9983 Monday - Friday 10:30 am (MST) - 4 pm (MST)
Email: Travel@royalsplendortravel.com 


Next Step: Choose Your Room Type Today!
Please select the room type you want below. This tells us how many people will share the room. Then scroll down for the next steps.

Single Occupancy: One traveler in a Queen or King bed.
Double Occupancy: Two travelers sharing one room with two queens or one king if requested.
Triple Occupancy: Three travelers sharing one room with two double beds. Two travelers will need to be comfortable sharing one of the queen beds.

On the next screen, select the “Number of Travelers.”
Choose the number of people you are registering together and paying for with one credit card:

1 Traveler: You are registering and paying for yourself only, whether you have a private room or are sharing a room with someone who will register separately.
2 Travelers: You are registering two people together and paying for both with one credit card.
3 Travelers: You are registering three people together and paying for all three with one credit card.

Then scroll down and carefully review your selections, including your room type, number of travelers, and travel insurance option, before continuing.
Click on "Book now" to proceed to registering.


Available Packages

Single Occupancy
Available until February 12, 2027

$1,449.00
Deposit: $225.00 per person

Single Occupancy - $1,449 per-person | Non-refundable
One traveler in a private room.
Final payment due: February 12, 2027 | Non-refundable

Double Occupancy
Available until February 12, 2027

$1,249.00
Deposit: $225.00 per person

Double Occupancy - $1,249 per-person | Non-refundable
Two travelers sharing one room. You may request either two queen beds or one king bed on the registration form. Bed requests are subject to hotel availability.

If you need a roommate, you may request help finding one. We’ll do our best to assist, but roommate matches cannot be guaranteed.
Final payment due: February 12, 2027 | Non-refundable

Triple Occupancy
Available until February 12, 2027

$1,149.00
Deposit: $225.00 per person

Triple Occupancy - $1,149 per-person | Non-refundable
Three travelers sharing one room with two beds. Two travelers will share one bed, so please choose this option only if everyone is comfortable with that arrangement.
Final payment due: February 12, 2027 | Non-refundable

Extra options

Yes, I wish to purchase Travel Insurance
Available until February 12, 2027

$0.00
Deposit: $0.01

If you select this option, Royal Splendor Travel will contact you with a Travelex insurance quote based on your trip cost. You can review the quote and policy details before deciding whether to purchase coverage. 

No, I wish to decline Travel Insurance
Available until February 12, 2027

$0.00
Deposit: $0.01

No, I wish to decline Travel Insurance