Jay Karr

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Jay Karr

From left, drummers Darrell Davis, Joshua Miller and Darowe McMillon perform during the 29th Annual Gullah Festival on Saturday at Beaufort’s Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The three-day festival celebrates the Gullah culture of the Sea Islands linking past generations to today. Performing during the festival were dancers, Gullah storytellers and musicians. There was also a fun village for children as well as fine art and craft displays and vendors.

1 month ago | islandpacket.com | Jay Karr

It’s no secret that hotels and short-term rental prices change almost daily, but now, with the summer months right around the corner, what’s actually a better deal? Is there even a price difference at all? Rental properties are notorious for having hidden fees, whereas some hotels may add other small services to your bill, like parking. Here is a breakdown of some of the added fees you may encounter and their average price points, according to , Resort Fee Checker, Airbnb and .