“Why Charleston is the South’s Best City 2019” SouthernLiving.com

https://www.southernliving.com/souths-best

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The April 2019 issue of ‘Southern Living’ named Charleston as the ‘South’s Best City’ for the 3rd time straight. The article is called, “”Why Charleston Is the South’s Best City 2019: Plan a visit, and expect a warm Southern welcome” and was written by Caroline Rogers. She introduces the article this way:

“I had high expectations when I set my sights on Charleston for the first time. A place doesn’t win the title of South’s Best City three years in a row without a gift for hospitality and plenty of charm. The city brims with both—that’s evident—but there’s more. Charleston is home to hundreds of years of history and is still constantly reinventing itself.

Source: SouthernLiving.com

Ms. Rogers goes on to share many, many things that make Charleston stand out as the ‘South’s Best City’ and includes beautiful photographs.

Top 10 Tips for Visiting Charleston from Nat’l Geographic Travel

“Discover the Best of Charleston” National Geographic TRAVEL

On May 11th, 2018 National Geographic TRAVEL posted “Discover the Best of Charleston: Make the most of your trip with these top ten tips for the “Holy City.” Nancy Gupton wrote:

One of the United States’ oldest cities, Charleston—nicknamed the Holy City for its abundance of churches—offers visitors plenty to experience and explore. Don’t be overwhelmed: These are our top ten tips for making the most of your time…”

Examples:

1 – SEE THE BIRDS

2- WANDER THE GARDENS

Read the article for the other eight hints and to read her elaboration on each.

Very useful!

Charleston named ‘South’s Best City’ AGAIN

Charleston, S.C.'s pineapple fountain - Wikimedia Commons
Charleston, S.C.’s pineapple fountain – Wikipedia

Southern Living magazine once again named Charleston as the Best City in the south.  The announcement was made in the April 2018 magazine.

Some suggestions for traveling to Charleston from the Southern Living announcement:

Spoleto Festival USA is coming…May 25-June 10

Spoleto_festival_2008 (Wikipedia)
Spoleto_festival_2008 (Wikipedia)

Spoleto Festival USA is consistently named the South’s Best Festival.  The festival is an exciting 17 days of live performances – a “spellbinding array of world-class artistry”. (source:  Southern Living)

The festival was founded in 1977 and features talented artists and performers from around the world.

Visit the Spoleto Festival Website for more information.

Spoleto_Opening_2013 -Wikipedia
Spoleto_Opening_2013 -Wikipedia

Good news! Bitty & Beau’s Coffee is coming to Charleston!!


“It is more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee – it’s an experience. While the shop is run by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the customers love the products, they really come in for the unique customer service experience.”
https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/


Media Coverage – WRAL (Raleigh) – “Wilmington coffee shop known for celebrating people with disabilities expands to Charleston”

Charleston shines again in Conde Naste Traveler’s ‘Readers’s Choice Awards’!

Conde Naste Traveler and their Reader’s Choice Awards says “Charleston is now not only your favorite U.S. city but your favorite anywhere, with an impressive eight hotels scoring above 90.0.”

The French Quarter Inn was #25 out of 101.

French Quarter Inn, Charleston, S.C.

Picture Source – http://www.fqicharleston.com

Another great Charleston inn was #50.   The Sanctuary Hotel of Kiawah was also in the top 50.  Check out the entire list.

Enjoy the entire “Best of the World!” article.