Holidays in Charleston

Modern day Charleston is situated on a peninsula at the mouth of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, on the south Atlantic coast between Georgia and North Carolina. One of the best preserved downtown areas in all of the USA, Charleston holidays effortlessly blend southern hospitality with the city´s unique relaxed yet refined feel. The first US city to pass strict city planning laws, Charleston´s architectural influences range from early Colonial and Georgian to a variety of European styles.

Charleston holidays offer a trip back in time.

Located 12 miles northwest of the old town, Charleston city airport offers international connections and easy access to the city. With ample hotel accommodation to choose from, Charleston holidays offer prices for all budgets. With a temperate climate, May and September are great months to plan a trip to Charleston whilst avoiding the busy summer months. Charleston time zone is GMT -5.

Things to see and do on Charleston holidays.

With an abundance of church steeples punctuating the skyline, it is easy to appreciate how Charleston got named The Holy City. Once a place of refuge for various religious faiths, Charleston residents remain warm and welcoming and a visit to one of its many churches is a must. One option for exploring the city by foot is taking a self guided tour such as the Charleston Museum Mile which takes in the sights of the Meeting Street corridor, the market area and all the historic locations in the vicinity. To learn more about the area´s history a visit to the Charleston Museum is recommended and no trip to the city would be complete without a leisurely stroll around Rainbow Row with its colorfully decorated houses.