I've traveled the World, yet I've never seen any place like Charleston, SC. If you've watched "Gone With The Wind" (and who hasn't?), you will feel like you fell back in time to that era and THAT place.
The gentility of the South is never more apparent than in Charleston: cobblestone streets, sprawling Southern mansions adorned by magnolia trees and giant oaks beautifully festooned with Spanish moss.
The winters are mild, the summers are hot and humid and spring is simply enchanting in Charleston.
Horse drawn carriages peacefully co-exist on the roads here with the latest turbo charged vehicles, for no one is in a hurry in Charleston. Drivers give you the right of way and they do it with a smile. Everyone is touched by this easy going atmosphere, even the most stressed out "Yankees"...
What are you waiting for? The Spoleto festival is right around the corner. Come down soon ya'll!
For a great place to stay: my very own favorite hotel, The Charleston Place. For the most amazing, healthiest, tastiest, most nourishing food on the east coast and an easy, playful atmosphere, you absolutely MUST dine at FIG (it stands for "Food Is Good"). Make reservations well ahead of time, for they are booked weeks in advance. For the "In" place to eat, Oak Steakhouse is the finest dining experience in Charleston. All the famous folks dine here when they are in town, and Chef Brett McKee is the culinary master to the stars, flying to the west coast to cook for various top events.
Spirit Air has many specials for flights from New York to Myrtle Beach. Charleston is only an hour and a half away. You really have no excuses. Come visit now; thank me later!
Charleston Historic Homes by Mirela Monte



If you knew just how beautiful Spring is in Charleston, you'd come down tomorrow...
Mirela,
I was in your wonderful city last year in May. What an absolutely glorious town. I loved it and can't wait to come back. What history you have. It is truly one of America's Jewels! I could move there tomorrow.
Becky
Tony and Darcy, thank you! It's hard to imagine just how charming this place is, until you actually see it for yourself. I hop you'll make it down soon!
Sophie, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to introduce you to it! I hope you'll come visit us soon!
Hi Mirela...Your photos are wonderful. Do you work for Charleston's Tourism division? You make me want to grab my camera [jump in my Prius] and head on down.
Kathleen
GREAT POST! I love Charleston. I am looking forward to going back.