Whether you're an experienced foodie with a very discerning palate or you just like to try different foods and have a good time, the Southern Living Taste of Charleston event will be something you'll want to mark your calendar for. Presented by the Charleston Restaurant Association and Southern Living magazine, the 2011 Southern Living Taste of Charleston will... [Read more...]

Those of us who live in Charleston know that it's an awesome place to live, but did you know that the readers of Travel + Leisure think so too? Based on the 16th annual readers' survey, Charleston ranked as the number two city in the "Top Cities in the US and Canada" category of the "2011 World's Best Awards" for Travel + Leisure. Charleston was only outranked... [Read more...]

Charleston is a city that is full of life, culture and history. From the numerous churches which give it the nickname of "The Holy City" to the contemporary arts and music scene, Charleston is a great mixture of Southern charm and modern attitude.  This historic Charleston church takes holiness to new heights!  This beautiful curved marble staircase... [Read more...]

With the emergence of internet radio like Pandora, the ever-rising popularity of Spotify, and digital music from iTunes, people are more in control of their music than ever before. You can create a playlist for nearly every occasion and have it on hand with your smart phone or iPod instantly. This leads me to ask the question: Does anyone still  listen to... [Read more...]

Have you ever walked by one of the beautiful historic homes in Charleston and thought, "I wonder what that house looks like on the inside?" On the 35th Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens, presented by the Preservation Society of Charleston, you will have that chance. Taking place from September 22 through October 23, the Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens... [Read more...]

If you're searching for history in Charleston, look no further than Charles Towne Landing. Charles Towne Landing is the site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina. Approximately 148 men, women and children landed at Albermarle Point in early April 1670. The settlers had to quickly establish homes, a food supply and defenses in order... [Read more...]

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of West Ashley and Charleston, but don't have the time or money to go very far, consider taking a mini-vacation to Kiawah Island. It's only about a 19 mile drive from Charleston, but Kiawah Island feels like stepping into a whole new world. When you stay with Kiawah Island Getaways, you can stay in a villa... [Read more...]

With Hurricane Irene already run its course and hurricane season lasting until November 30, there is still plenty of time to make sure that you're prepared in the event of another storm. Hurricanes can be scary things, with the gusting winds, torrential rains and power outages. Here are a few tips to follow to be prepared for a hurricane: Develop an emergency... [Read more...]