Charleston

LONELY PLANET, the travel book company, recently released their 5th Edition of "Best in Travel 2010", a collection of countries, regions and cities they recommend as destinations that offer memorable and inspiring experiences. Charleston, SC was the ONLY American city to make this elite list!

Here are Lonely Planet's top choices:

Countries: El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Portugal, Suriname, United States.

Regions: Alsace, France; Bali, Indonesia; Fernando de Noronha, Brazil; Goa, India; Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, Cambodia; Lake Baikal, Russia; Oaxaca, Mexico; Southern Africa; The Lake District, England; Southwest Western Australia.

Cities: ...

Charleston Named #2 "Next City" by Next Generation Consulting

Next Generation Consulting (NGC) has recently published a ranking of North American cities including the 80 best cities for young professionals in the United States and Canada.

"What is a Next CityTM?
Next CitiesTM are places with the assets and amenities that attract and retain a young, educated work force. They have bustling city centers, walkable neighborhoods, diverse career opportunities, and vibrant art and music scenes..."

The article discusses the criteria that younger generations use for desirability of a city and the implications for employers and site selection professionals.

The ranking is based on the following...

If you love the beach but lying down in the sun is too passive for you - here's a great activity: Beach Volleyball. The Charleston Beach Volleyball and Social Club organizes regular league play and drop-in matches on Sullivans Island. Here are their upcoming events:

Sept 27th

Fall Leagues
Sunday
Week 3
Sullivans Island
Station 22
Sunday- 4:00-7:00 pm- Competitive A & B

September 29th
Tuesday Pickup- 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Station 22
Sullivans Island
Come join us for Pickup games and for drink and food specials, and trivia at Wild Wings in Mount Pleasant. $5 per person

Oct 4th
Sunday
Fall Leagues
Week 4
Sullivans Island
Station 22
Sunday- 4:00-7:00 pm Competitive A & B

Oct 6th
Tuesday Pickup- 5:30 pm
Sta...

I found this 2006 article from writer Tom Austin in Travel & Leisure Magazine that contains a very interesting and vivid description of the juxtaposition of the old and the new in Charleston, SC.

Click here to read the article....