Charleston named No. 2 top American Destination By Condé Nast Traveler

For the seventeenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine designated Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with the No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco. This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination. Learn More

Carnival Cruise Lines Launches Cruise Program From Charleston in 2010

On May 18, 2010, Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, will introduce the first year-round cruise schedule from Charleston, S.C., with the deployment of the Carnival Fantasy. The ship will operate five-, six- and seven-day voyages to The Bahamas and Key West, Fla., from historic downtown Charleston. Each of the tropical destinations has a character all its own and offers a wide range of snorkeling, fishing and water sports opportunities, as well as beautiful beaches and a distinctive island ambiance! Learn More

Cooper River Bridge Run

The Cooper River Bridge Run is the best organized and the best conducted 10-K race in the world. It includes world-class competition in a unique setting with unparalleled participant satisfaction. It broadens community cooperation and participation in healthy events throughout the year. The Cooper River Bridge Run serves as a model of health motivation for other communities throughout the world. Learn More

Charleston Celebrates Black History Month

During the month of February, nationally recognized as Black History Month, Charleston, will honor African-American history and culture. All month long, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich sights, sounds and food of South Carolina’s famed Lowcountry region. They can learn about the area’s Gullah heritage, recognized for preserving the African linguistic and cultural traditions more than any other African-American community in the U.S., or partake in centuries-old practices such as sweetgrass basket-making. Learn More

Gourmet & Grapes 2010

04/30/10 – 05/02/10. The Second Annual Gourmet & Grapes event - a dazzling weekend that combines the culinary talents of the country's leading chefs with an assortment of wines from some of the most respected winemakers in the world. Learn More

Charleston Among T+L’s Top 5 Cities

Charleston has been ranked as the fourth best city in America, according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2009 readers’ survey. The same slot was granted to the Holy City last year, after moving up from No. 6 in 2007. Charleston is led only by New York, San Francisco and Quebec City in the US/Canada division. Learn More

2010 Charleston Fashion Week

March 16, 2010 - March 20,2010. Charleston's Marion Square will echo New York's Bryant Park during the fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week, 2010. Local boutiques and emerging designers from the southeast showcase their Spring lines during this five-day celebration of the design community. Learn More

63rd Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens

Held during the peak of the historic port city’s blooming season, the 63rd Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens offers guests a rare opportunity to visit the private interiors of nearly 150 of the city’s most magnificent colonial and antebellum houses and gardens March 18 – April 17, 2010. Learn More

The Family Circle Cup

Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serve as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women's professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, one of twenty Premier events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has a roster of past champions that include some of the biggest names in the history of women's tennis including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, and Serena Williams. The 2010 Family Circle Cup, April 10 - 18, promises to be an exciting tournament as we celebrate 10 years in Charleston. Learn More

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