A once drowsy village on the bluff of the May River between Savannah and Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina, is timeless and authentic. A short time ago it was merely an enclave for artists and eccentrics but now it has become a thriving region for dining, shopping, and Southern living at its finest. With its gorgeous Spanish moss-draped live oaks, twisted lanes, and sandy streets it’s impossible to hide its secret charms. Stately old homes with haunted histories and legends of ghosts cluster throughout the town. Not only has it become a haven for shoppers but there’s a culinary renaissance going on, reflecting a mix of traditional fare and nouveau Southern food, where the past comes together with the present experience.