CHARLESTON, SC Lauded by Travel + Leisure
For Immediate Release, October 2009
In a survey rating 30 popular American cities, Charleston, SC has struck a chord with travelers. When compared to other top destinations such as Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and more, Charleston was honored with numerous distinctions.
The Holy City scored well, grabbing the No. 1 spot for B&Bs/Inns and Thanksgiving travel. The area also ranked in the top five in a range of categories such as Attractive People, Friendly People, Antique + Vintage Shops, Historical Sites/Monuments, Farmer's Markets, Romantic Escape, and Stylish Boutique Hotels, among others.
Most Attractive People
1. Miami
2. San Diego
3. Charleston
4. Los Angeles
5. Austin
Friendliest People
1. Nashville
2. New Orleans
3. Charleston
4. Austin
5. Minneapolis/St. Paul
Most Stylish People
1. New York
2. Miami
3. San Francisco
4. Los Angeles
5. Charleston
Best Historical Sites/Monuments
1. Washington, D.C.
2. Boston
3. Philadelphia
4. Charleston
5. San Antonio
Best B&Bs/Inns
1. Charleston
2. New Orleans
3. Santa Fe
4. Portland, Oregon
5. Providence
Best Stylish, Boutique Hotels
1. New Orleans
2. Miami
3. San Francisco
4. Charleston
5. Chicago
Best for a Romantic Escape
1. Honolulu
2. Charleston
3. San Francisco
4. New Orleans
5. Santa Fe
Holiday Travel – Thanksgiving
1. Charleston
2. Orlando
3. Phoenix/Scottsdale
4. Kansas City
5. San Antonio
Relaxing Retreat
1. Honolulu
2. Santa Fe
3. Charleston
4. Phoenix/Scottsdale
5. San Diego
Antique and Vintage Shops
1. New Orleans
2. Charleston
3. New York
4. Santa Fe
5. San Francisco
Farmers’ Markets
1. Seattle
2. Portland, Oregon
3. New Orleans
4. Cleveland
5. Charleston
Noteworthy Neighborhoods
1. San Francisco
2. Charleston
3. New Orleans
4. Boston
5. New York
Safety
1. Portland, Oregon
2. Minneapolis/St. Paul
3. Charleston
4. Austin
5. Santa Fe
Peace and Quiet
1. Santa Fe
2. Charleston
3. Honolulu
4. San Diego
5. Portland, Oregon
Holiday Travel - Spring Break
1. New Orleans
2. Miami
3. San Diego
4. Charleston
5. Las Vegas
Frank Fredericks, Marketing Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, responded to the accolades, "These distinctions further solidify Charleston’s reputation as a destination offering an array of experiences for every traveler."
Complete results from Travel + Leisure’s 2009 America’s Favorite Cities can be found on www.TravelandLeisure.com and in the November issue of Travel + Leisure, available on newsstands October 23.
