With mild weather during the winter and within easy driving distance of so many northeast U.S. cities, Charleston is a perfect, romantic winter getaway. Shopping and events galore; The Lowlands Oyster Festival, the Southeastern Wildlife Expo, Food and Wine Fest, Festival of Houses and Gardens and the International Antiques Show -- just to name a few! Visit the events section for more and book your hotel early.
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Start planning your visit to charming, historic Charleston, South Carolina's beaches and the Lowcountry now. Use our accommodation search to choose from B&Bs, hotels, inns, rental villas or resorts. Both our hotel search and the Accommodations Guide will give you direct hotel contact information to book direct and save! See hotel photos and in-depth hotel information to help you decide where to stay. Whether for business or pleasure, you'll find the perfect hotel and location for your travels. Use our Map Section to locate beach and shopping areas, or hotels perfect for extended business trips in historic downtown Charleston, Isle of Palms, James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Seabrook, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island, Summerville.
With Charleston's diverse accommodations — from charming inns to seaside resorts, you'll find just the right place at the right price for a romantic getaway or a vacation for the entire family. There is one consistent theme through, friendly Southern hospitality to make you feel welcome and comfortable.
Booking for Spoleto Festival USA? Book well in advance! The 2011 dates are May 27 - June 12, 2011.
Charlestowne Hotels group offers a dozen properties in the Charleston area, including some of the area's best hotels rated on "people's choice award lists" as the best hotels in the USA. Get one-click availability and rates for them all now.
Planning your wedding or honeymoon? There is no more enchanting place to gather your family and friends for a destination wedding and to celebrate, than in Charleston. Check out our Weddings section for help and resources whether you envision a fairytale wedding including a large group, or an intimate and romantic ceremony for just a few.
Why Choose Charleston?
Let's face it, there are hundreds of great city and resort destinations along the U.S. east coast and thousands of worldwide destinations that beckon travelers as well. So how do you choose your next destination? No matter where in the world you live, choosing Charleston for your next vacation, romantic getaway, family gathering, group or meeting, will be a rewarding experience. You'll discover one destination with a multitude of elements that can help you create the perfect holiday; festivals and special events, attractions, historic sites, beaches, boating and watersports, spas, golf, tennis, spectator sporting events, shopping, arts, local handicrafts and entertainment, cuisine and a wide selection of award winning accommodations.
Trust the recommendations of savvy, frequent travelers who have developed a keen sense of expectations and travel standards. Charleston consistently wins top honors on the lists of "The World's Best..." .. Here are some important considerations for choosing Charleston:
For the 16th consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S.. The Condé Nast Traveler: 2009 Readers' Choice Awards voted Kiawah Island, South Carolina as Best Island North America.
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, received 1st place for Mainland U.S. Top Large Resorts with a nearly perfect score in 2009.
Also taking top honors in 2009 in the category of Top Hotels in the entire U.S.A.: Charleston Place #16, John Rutledge House Inn #33, French Quarter Inn #46, Planters Inn #55 and Market Pavilion Hotel #93.
There’s no doubt that Charleston is a prime vacation destination. After all, Lonely Planet Travel Guide named it a Top Place to Visit in 2010. That’s not all. In 2009, Condé Nast Traveler ranked Charleston as the second Top American Destination and Travel + Leisure lauded the city as the 4th Best City in America in its World’s Best Poll, while in 2008 Andrew Harper named Charleston one of the Top Ten Places to Visit Before You Die.
This historic city also offers something for everyone. In 2009, Travel Research Specialists, Shifflet & Associates recognized Charleston in America’s Top 10 Value Cities for Couples, while HGTV called the city a Top Romantic Destination and Tripadvisor.com ranked it 7th in the Most Romantic Vacations category for the U.S. and Canada. Southern Living Magazine readers voted Charleston their Favorite Southern City, Best Weekend Getaway and Best Family Destination. Even Fido will feel welcome in Charleston. DogFriendly ranked it the 6th Most Dog-Friendly City in the U.S.
Charleston is a city for all seasons. In 2009, Away.com dubbed the city the third Best Place in the World for Holiday Travels and mentions the Festival of Lights, mule-drawn carriage rides and festive concerts. The year prior, Southern Living Magazine ranked Charleston first among Spring Vacation Destinations, while Orbitz.com named it sixth place in the nation as a Winter Getaway Destinations for U.S. travelers.
There are many wonderful reasons to come stay in Charleston. For starters, Parade Magazine named it one of the five Best American Cities in 2008 and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine ranked Kiawah Island the 2nd Best Island in North America in the same year. The year prior, Charleston was listed among the Top 20 Cities in the U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure.
Make sure to read our Tours & Attractions, Dining & Cuisine and Shopping sections. With everything there is to see, do and explore — you'll want to extend your stay in Charleston!
Inspired by three exclusive lines of handcrafted stoneware and porcelain from Japan. Plum Elements original crafts aspire to bring beauty to function and use to art. Pottery, a unique collection of functional and visual art, thoughtful items for mind, body and home that come from down the street and around the globe. On King Street in downtown Charleston.
Executive Chef Randy Williams and Founding Chef Donald Barickman have created a new menu at Blossom focusing on fresh seafood with local flair. Distinctive flavors enhance seafood producing invigorated American cuisine with southern sensibility. Blossom is perfect for sumptuous seafood. On Bay Street in historic Charleston.
A leading homebuilder in the southeastern U.S., Sintra Homes emphasizes a commitment to customer service, attention to planning and construction details and after-completion responsiveness. Sintra Homes builds high quality single and multi-family planned neighborhoods, as well as architecturally significant custom homes.
Why Choose Charleston? 
Inspired by three exclusive lines of handcrafted stoneware and porcelain from Japan. Plum Elements original crafts aspire to bring beauty to function and use to art. Pottery, a unique collection of functional and visual art, thoughtful items for mind, body and home that come from down the street and around the globe. On King Street in downtown Charleston.
Executive Chef Randy Williams and Founding Chef Donald Barickman have created a new menu at Blossom focusing on fresh seafood with local flair. Distinctive flavors enhance seafood producing invigorated American cuisine with southern sensibility. Blossom is perfect for sumptuous seafood. On Bay Street in historic Charleston. 
A leading homebuilder in the southeastern U.S., Sintra Homes emphasizes a commitment to customer service, attention to planning and construction details and after-completion responsiveness. Sintra Homes builds high quality single and multi-family planned neighborhoods, as well as architecturally significant custom homes.
