First, you're not going to have any fun riding down and back in a month, so be sure to do something else. Shipping by air is relatively reliable and fast; shipping by sea not so much.
That means if you're shipping down and riding back up--which is what I'd do, personally--you should airfreight the bikes to P.C. to lessen the risk that you spend half your limited time sitting around waiting in between listening to lies told by shipping companies. If you're riding down, maybe you can save a few bucks by sea shipment back home.
In any case, I'm dubious about shipping into Charleston. AFAIK, Miami will be easiest---certainly that's true for air freight.
Once you've got that aspect under control, be aware that the highlands--of which there are a lot--can get chilly that time of year. Think: potential ice, snow, frigid winds, misery. Organize your route accordingly. And watch the weather forecast while swinging through the southern states toward the border--I once saw a day of absolutely brutal freezing fog in Louisiana, heading for Brownsville during January.
Hope that's helpful.
Mark
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