A.S.
Hi L.,
It is about 5 hours away, but I lOVED visiting Charleston SC. You can stay in the downtown area (we stayed at the Best Western near King's St.) They have a little farmer's market about two blocks down, you can do a great morning walk to the coast line in about 10-12 blocks (not sandy beach area..altough possible I just didn't want that), they have tons of great historic architecture to take in, some churches to stop and meditate in also, I went to a cute little cafe each morning that was very Europeanish, one street behind our hotel was a strip of tons of shopping. There was a University also in walking distance, which I am sure would be breath taking to just sit on a bench under a tree and journal. I didn't look into other things, but I would bet they have spas and other things in close distance. **Just watch the weather forcast for hurricanes, one might be heading that way this week.*
Another option would be the mountains..I think it can be more outdoors adventurous though...hiking and stuff but definitely beautiful! :) We went on a hot air baloon ride in Ashville that was amazing! They only take off at sunrise and sunset.
Good luck and let us know what you go with.
Blessings,
Amanda