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Discover Charleston makes planning vacation and business travel to the Charleston area easy. We list virtually every hotel, inn, bed & breakfast and resort in historic downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, Sullivan's Island, Dewees, Isle of Palms, Mt. Pleasant, Kiawah and North Charleston. Save by booking direct with your hotel.
Find trusted resources for planning weddings, buying real estate, beach homes and villa rentals, shopping, maps and transportation. Get complete area listings for golf courses, attractions and tours. If its about travel and tourism in Charleston, you'll find it here!
Did you know? The US Civil War began in 1861 and April 2011 marked the 150th anniversary of the firing on Ft. Sumter, which guarded the south's most important shipping channel. Learn about important historic Civil War sites and attractions not to miss during your visit to Charleston. Find special events, lectures and tours that focus on Charleston's important history.
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| Many visitors choose Charleston as a vacation destination for the fabulous golf, beaches, shopping or historic treasures. But the Lowcountry cuisine always brings them back for more! Get acquainted with Charleston's award-winning chefs, restaurants and irresistible southern-style cuisine. With over 120 restaurants in downtown Charleston alone, you'll want to use our restaurant guide to learn more before you go! |
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| From the unusual to the unique, shopping in Charleston is anything but ordinary. Few visitors to the Lowcountry can leave without indulging in a little retail therapy in the outlet malls, downtown boutiques and antiques dealers and fine art galleries. |
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| At first glance, Charleston's comfortable climate, unique antebellum architecture, miles of sandy beaches and acres of superb natural parks reflect a relaxed community, a still portrait of unchanging beauty. But look again, to find a dynamic local real estate and lively vacation homes and villas rental market. Find real estate listings for Charleston luxury homes here. We put you in touch with Charleston's best real estate services. |
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| Touring a Lowcountry plantation today offers visitors fascinating insight into the real life and times of the people who lived there in the 18th and 19th centuries. The agricultural economy and much of life in the South revolved around plantations. |
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Any journey into the soul of the Old South must begin in Charleston. One stroll down Broad Street at dusk, the sea breeze rustling gently through the palm trees, you will swear you hear the clop, clop, clop of horse hoofs on the cobblestones amidst layers of voices rising up from the centuries. Even if you are a first-time visitor to the historic city, Charleston's nagging familiarity, that sense of déjà vu, hangs over you. You think the familiarity may come from the history books depicting its heyday in the unfolding of American history. Or, perhaps from Dubose Heyward's lyrical descriptions of Catfish Row in his best selling novel, Porgy. Or, maybe it is the array of starring roles the city has played in movies such as Gone with the Wind, North and South and The Patriot, to name just a few.
Get a more recent look into the destination from best selling novels with stories set within historic Charleston. Read the novels of Pat Conroy, with language so beautiful it can make you tear up and characters so deep they are unforgettable. Look for South of Broad and Prince of Tides also set in South Carolina. Don't miss The Lords of Discipline and The Boo a fascinating look into the lives of Charleston's military cadets of the 60's at the Citadel - just like Charleston itself, clinging to their roots and traditions.
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Whether you are looking for a sparkling souvenir of your visit to Charleston, or for that once in a lifetime engagement ring, Skatell's staff of certified gemologists can help you choose just the right piece. Custom designed mounting, expert advice, wedding bands, gemstones, new silver lockets, monogrammed collections, stackable ring sets, or design your own. Skatell’s offers you nothing short of perfection. When words won’t do, Skatell-her you love her.
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Paulo Geiss Jewelers and Goldsmiths - A family tradition since 1919. Visit our historic Charleston location on Bay Street for unique designs, high quality, enduring value and customer service. Collections include diamond classics, South Sea and cultured pearls, designer platinum and gold jewelry like John Hardy. Diamond engagement ring specialists. Custom work by master goldsmiths schooled in Europe. |
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For more great vacation ideas look for the Discover Charleston book in your hotel room!
