EXPANDED COVERAGE- The guide includes new restaurants and hotels in the South s top cities- Charleston, Savannah, and Atlanta, as well as throughout the region. ILLUSTRATED FEATURES- Gorgeous magazine-style color features highlight quintessential experiences, from strolling through Charleston s Historic District to hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains to visiting top plantations and Civil War battlefields. Beach spotlights help travelers choose the best beaches. Features on lighthouses, Lowcountry cuisine, and Civil Rights round out the guide. INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS- Features such as Top Attractions for each state, Top Experiences, Great Itineraries, and kid-friendly sites make planning simple. Convenient overviews present each region and its highlights, and chapter planning sections have good advice for making the most of your time and getting around by car. Day-trip spotlights map out the region s best scenic drives, like the Blue Ridge Parkway, complete with stops along the way. DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS- Fodor s The Carolinas and Georgia offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert and local writers to help travelers make the most of their time