Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Imagine whisking your special someone away to an unforgettable destination for the holiday. What about a destination with delicious food and wine, historical sites, coastal vibes, and charming city attractions? Sound like a good match? Pack your bags – you’re headed to Charleston for your perfect romantic getaway!…
Ever heard of the term “Soul Food?” Well, if you want to sample some of the best food in that category, Charleston is the perfect place to visit! Known as made-from-scratch, home-cooked, stick-to-your-ribs traditional dishes prepared in the rural south, this type of food does just what the name implies – it fills your soul…
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean that’s an end to the tourism scene. In fact, January is a great time to travel. Ticket prices often drop and the crowds are much less after the hubbub of the holidays is over. Charleston is a thriving hotbed of entertainment, cuisine and history and because of our…
Foodie’s Ultimate Winter Checklist for Charleston By Patty Osborne Source Charleston, S.C., is where it’s happening. That’s not news, because Charleston has been a happening place since it was founded more than a century before the American Revolution. This coastal city has a history drenched with pirates (Blackbeard once laid siege to the city), revolutionaries,…
“It was a brave man who first ate an oyster.” – Jonathan Swift Let’s talk oysters. When considering this fare, the thought may occur: “How hungry did early humans have to be to eat this creature?” We get it. The shell is tough and nearly impenetrable and the gray, slimy mass inside can be less than appetizing. A…
Photo via Unsplash The great Auguste Gusteau said: “Anyone can cook.” These words might have resonated most to Remy the Rat in the hit Disney film, Ratatouille. But it doesn’t make it less true for everyone, especially in this day and age when technology has firmly hit its stride. One no longer needs a fancy…
Traveling is rewarding, enjoyable and rejuvenating. But, the preparation for getting trip-ready can be overwhelming and exhausting. Often it can leave you feeling as if you truly earned your vacation! One of the most undesirable tasks is packing, which inevitably gets left to the last minute, leading to stress, frustration and overpacking. You may even…
Charleston is known for its glittering coastline and stunning views, so what better way to enjoy the Lowcountry than from up high? While the summer weather can sometimes feel oppressive, the evening breeze, beautiful views and stunning ambiance are worth forgoing the air-conditioned indoors. And, certainly the temperate winter, spring and fall seasons make the…
King Street is quintessential Charleston. As one of the most historical streets in the city, visitors will enjoy the broad streets and the ever popular shopping. In fact, it was named as a top shopping street by U.S. News and World Report. We like to think the historical roots of this great street also call people to…
It’s time. The first day of fall has officially come and gone (Sept. 23 for those keeping track) and the days are growing shorter and the air has a bit of a nip. Luckily for us, our fall and winter seasons are quite moderate and we can continue to enjoy the beauty of this historical…
