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Charleston is runner-up in Conde Nast awards
19.10.09
For the second year in a row, Charleston took the No. 2 spot among American cities in Conde Nast Traveler 's 2009 Readers' Choice Awards.
Only the perennial favorite, San Francisco , fared better than the Holy City in the U.S. division. Santa Fe bumped New York out of the No. 3 spot after Charleston stole the second-place ranking from the Big Apple last year.
The annual rankings consider the best in travel, including cities, hotels and airlines. The November issue containing the awards hits newsstands Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Travel + Leisure magazine readers, in the recent "America's Favorite Cities" survey, rank Charleston the top destination in the country for bed-and-breakfasts, the No. 1 place to spend Thanksgiving and among the best spots in a host of other categories.
The annual survey ranks 30 U.S. cities on everything from its food and hotels to its nightlife and residents.
Charleston earned the No. 2 spot for a romantic escape, losing only to Honolulu . It also placed second for its antiques and vintage shops, its peace and quiet and its noteworthy neighborhoods. Readers ranked Charleston third among relaxing retreats, third for safety and fourth for historical sites.
The Holy City even beat celebrity-rich Los Angeles for the No. 3 spot for most attractive people ( Miami and San Diego topped that list). But on one particular ranking held close to heart, Charleston fell.
Turns out, T+L readers think Nashville and New Orleans people are a bit friendlier this year. Not that we're keeping score, but they ranked fourth and seventh, respectively, last year.
And those Conde Nast readers who ranked Charleston the country's second-best city also determined it the friendliest.
Stay a while
Hotel occupancy continues to brighten on the Charleston peninsula as the year winds down. But for every other part of the county, the number of filled rooms lags behind last year.
Downtown Charleston saw a nearly 6 percent increase in hotel occupancy in September when compared with the same month last year, according to new data from the College of Charleston 's Office of Tourism Analysis. Countywide, hotel occupancy dropped more than 4 percent. The East Cooper and North Charleston areas fared the worst with double-digit declines.
Spending spree
A new study revealed some good news in looking back on the economic impact of travel to South Carolina last year, recession and all.
Visitors from within the country spent nearly $10 billion in South Carolina, or 1.7 percent more than the previous year, according
Hotels and Inns in Charleston, South Carolina: Unique Places to ...
Charleston, South Carolina offers something for everyone including walking on the battery, shopping at the Marketplace or sightseeing homes along Rainbow Row. It is one of the premier attractions on the Carolina coast.
Going on vacation is fun, but the hardest part is often planning the trip and finding somewhere to spend the night. It can also be time-consuming trying to decide whether to stay at a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast. To take out the guesswork, here are some great hotels and inns around Charleston.
Battery Carriage House InnThis historical bed and breakfast home was built in 1834 and is situated across from the beautiful waters of the Charleston Harbor. This spacious inn has 11 guest rooms that feature their own private entrance. Guests can walk across the street to White Point Gardens and examine cannons from the Civil War era.
Packages include a stay in one of the two rooms rumored to be haunted and a historical package with a tour of Charleston's many historical landmarks. Accommodations include a continental breakfast, treats and a wine tasting. The inn has a variety of rooms available all with antique decor and Southern touches. Rates run from $229 - $279 per night.
Francis Marion HotelNamed after General Francis Marion, this hotel is located in Charleston's well-known historical district and was built in 1924. In 1996, the hotel underwent a massive renovation and re-opened to the public. It has a reputation of being one of Charleston's grandest hotels.
While at the hotel, guests have access to the Swamp Fox Restaurant and Bar, a ballroom and spa services. Guests can explore downtown Charleston and take walking tours of some of the oldest homes in the area. Organizations and business groups who wish to hold meetings in Charleston can do this in the hotel's conference center. Rates run from $192 - $236 per night.
The Cannonboro InnThe Cannonboro Inn was built around 1853 and is another one of Charleston's older homes. The owners fully restored the Victorian bed & breakfast to its original Southern beauty including a circular piazza. The house features a garden, fishponds, walking paths and a fountain.
The innkeeper, Barry Carroll, takes pride in having delicious meals including signature dishes. Guests enjoy wine and snacks in the afternoon overlooking the garden. The rooms have antique furnishings and decor including canopied beds. Visitors have complimentary adventure bicycles and free parking. The inn has packages including a visit to Magnolia Plantation and a discover Charleston weekend. Rates vary depending on the package and room requested.
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