“Holy City How To” article from Southpark Magazine

Holy City How To

The lovely photo above is only one of the many photos of Charleston in this great article – hint: you will LOVE the one of the Charleston Fountain!

Here is the intro to the article:

Whether you’ve lived in Charlotte for 10 years or just moved into town, Charleston should be top on your list of weekend getaway locales. It is, after all, consistently named the top city in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure and is oft considered one of the best culinary destinations in the country.

So how does one do Charleston when there’s either so much to cover in a first-time visit, or you’ve been there what feels like countless times? Heed this advice and experience the Holy City with a fresh set of eyes.”

Read the rest of the article for great advice for your Charleston visit!

ONE Very BUSY Weekend! Bridge Run, Volvo Finals & Flowertown Festival

Cooper River Bridge - home of the famous Bridge Run (source: Wikimedia.com)
Cooper River Bridge – home of the famous Bridge Run (source: Wikimedia.com)

The Post and Courier published “Bridge Run, Volvo Finals, Flowertown Festival: A user’s guide to Charleston’s busiest weekend

A couple interesting stats out of many listed in the Post’s User Guide:

  • “95 – percent hotel occupancy expected locally this weekend, according to the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau”
  • “40,000 – Number of entrants in a sold-out Bridge Run”

‘100 Things To Do In Charleston Before You Die’ – Book

Lynn and Cele Seldon, popular authors of travel books, have written a new book, ‘100 Things To Do In Charleston Before You Die’.  Here is the intro on Amazon:

“Locals, veteran visitors, and first-timers are equally delighted when they hear the story of a wealthy old Charlestonian woman who was once asked why she so seldom traveled. Puzzled, she replied, ”My dear, why should I travel when I’m already here?” Charleston has become the darling of the Southeast United States, thanks to the city’s blend of grace, beauty, history, and oh-so-Southern dining and hospitality. Charleston has a way of charming visitors with its lush Lowcountry landscape, Civil War history, antebellum plantations, cultural and artistic opportunities, James Beard Foundation award-winning chefs and restaurants, shopping, and the gracious and welcome reception from residents. 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die is filled with easy-to-follow suggestions of where to go, what to see, can’t-miss dining, outdoor recreation, events and entertainment, and where to shop ’til you drop-along with seasonal activities, suggested itineraries, and lots of insider tips.

Order the book and while you are waiting for the book  in, you can learn about 25 of the things by scrolling through the photos on the Charleston Convention and Vistors Bureau Website. Click here and look for this photo then click on the ‘right arrow’.

Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau introduces 25 of the 100 Things to do...
Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau introduces 25 of the 100 Things to do…

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