Explore the sights, sounds and flavors only found in one place: Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston area is a year round feast for the senses. Spring smells like tea olive, summer is salty breezes. Fall tastes like slow cooked collard greens, winter is a hearty bowl of shrimp and grits. While certain aspects of Lowcountry life are constant no matter the time of year—like the rustle of palmetto fronds, [...]
“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” purportedly quipped author Jonathan Swift, whose imaginative mind cast adventuresome Gulliver ashore on the curious island of Lillput. We echo Swift with high—and due—praise for the intrepid person who pried open a calcified shell, investigated its soupy contents, and sent the raw, slippery [...]
From high above, the Lowcountry resembles a beautiful tea-stained tapestry woven with shades of bulrush, indigo and goldenrod. Etched with barrier islands and bodies of water, the silhouette of the Charleston area is a poetic shape, like palmetto fronds and church steeples backlit by sunset. The harmony of church bells resonates with the hum of [...]
‘Tis the holiday cocktail party season! Whether stocking your home bar or in need of a great hostess gift, here is a handy list of Charleston-made products that are perfect for your next social gathering. Enjoy! Born from recovering attorney Joe Good’s tailgating addiction (perhaps obsession?), Fat & Juicy Bloody Mary mash is locked and loaded [...]
It may be sunny and 68 degrees in the Lowcountry, but the holidays have arrived—just take a look at the beautiful wreaths and garlands adorning homes and shops. One of the easiest ways to embrace the holiday spirit is by strolling through the streets of historic downtown and enjoying the seasonal decor… and, of course, [...]
From complimentary cups of She Crab soup to free made-by-hand family recipe biscuits, the daily deals offered via the Christmas in Charleston Advent Calendar are a fabulous way to discover and support local businesses this holiday season—all while scoring special deals and savings! Starting December 1, a different time-sensitive deal will be revealed daily at [...]
Bestselling novels turned blockbuster movies turned worldwide sensations—from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games, young adult fiction is a literary tour de force. On Saturday, 45 acclaimed young adult genre authors, 25 of whom have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller List, will participate in the second annual YALLFest hosted by Blue Bicycle Books, [...]
There is an inherent elegance to Charleston’s historic estates, and some of the most beautiful weddings in the South take place Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, where scenery unfolds with the seasons. From scarlet-colored camellias at Christmastime to cornflower blue sky in summer months, the landscape at these bucolic enclaves is a rich tapestry of natural beauty. Established [...]
Known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, a celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people, Charleston has been named both Top U.S. City and Top Destination in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the second consecutive year the historic coastal destination has received the No. 1 U.S. City ranking. “We are tickled pink, just [...]
We have teamed up with Travel + Leisure to present the first-ever Charleston-theme Twitter chat at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, October 4. Joining us from points across the country to discuss restaurants, activities, traditions and other one-of-a-kind aspects of Charleston is a panel of fabulous authorities, all of whom know special secrets about the [...]