Vacationing in the Charleston Area
Author: Caitlin Moore
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Rich with history, dense with beauty, and brimming with
beach-themed activities,
Charleston,
South Carolina and its
surrounding area is a worthwhile destination for anyone in the
mood for a sunny, southern-tinged, and relaxing vacation.
Whether you settle down in the city or on the beach, you'll be
happy to call this blessed bit of land your temporary home.
The weather is fine and dandy year-round and there is much to do
that will allow you to take advantage of this. Most people do
end up coming for the summer, though, when the beach is at its
best and it feels most appropriate to let responsibilities fade
into the background for a few precious days. Follow the city
folk to a place where swimming, shopping, and
eating seafood
take first priority and forget all about less important things.
You've heard it's historic, but what exactly will you see in
Charleston? Homes that are hundreds of years old, preserved
plantations, churches, museums and a general atmosphere of charm
and
hospitality will greet you around every corner of your
downtown adventure. Take a
guided tour of a rice field, the crop
responsible for making this city successful, and keep your eyes
open for the wildlife that inhabits the abandoned gardens today.
Also on dry land you'll find tons of
tennis courts,
golf
courses, and bike paths. Rent a cycle and cross the longest
cable-stayed bridge on the continent (don't worry, it's easier
than it sounds) or hop on a horse and take a trail ride through
a picturesque park. If these activities tire you out, book a spa
treatment and get pampered, or burn off some steam by going for
a walk or a run along the beach. Mother Nature is a friendly
figure in Charleston, so get out and enjoy her riches.
On the water, there's perhaps even more to keep you busy and to
reconnect you to the natural world. No experience is necessary
to rent a kayak and head out for a one-of-a-kind tour of the
Carolina coastline, where you'll likely encounter dolphins,
osprey, and river otter. Whether guided or not, as you explore
the waters of the
barrier islands you'll learn something about
where you are while forgetting about where you're not (the
cubicle, the office, the dry cleaner's...). Birds and alligators
have a way of taking you to a whole new level of consciousness,
and that'll be a very good thing.
If you like to fish, there are plenty of places to
charter a
boat for a day of reeling in a few great catches. Head out into
the open sea or stick to shore in a canoe; either way you'll
feel happy to be alive. Catch a whopper, watch the experts do
their thing, learn to sail, or even choose to step onboard a
dinner cruise where you'll be treated to a fresh meal while you
watch the sun go down. Boating is a way of living here, so be
sure to bring your sea legs.
A sillier water activity involves heading to the area water park
for some slipping and sliding, and there's always time for some
old-fashioned playing around on the beach. Build a sand castle
or roll up your shorts and go for a wade, as long as you take
advantage of this time on the ocean you'll feel that your
vacation has been complete. Sand and surf aren't available every
day, remember.
Charleston is known for much more than all of this, including
dining options,
culinary classes, and special events and
festivals. Shop for souvenirs, look at local art, catch a movie
or a show, or take a day trip to a nearby resort area. You and
your traveling companions will be as busy as you want, or more
importantly, as busy as you don't want.
A smart option in this region would be to
rent a vacation home
to ensure your days and nights are cozy and comfortable, making
it easy to fit in a nap or a game of cards without dreading a
return to your boxy hotel room.
Charleston SC Vacation Rentals come in all
shapes and sizes, so you're sure to find the ultimate complement
to your planned trip somewhere along the coast or in the city
area. Go online to start looking today, and prepare to enjoy
your upcoming vacation.
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