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