An Invitation To Visit
DID YOU SEE “POSTCARDS FROM Charleston” when it aired on the Travel Channel recently? If not, you missed an overview of Charleston,
BY BARBARA PATRICK
one of the most popular vacation desti- nations in North America. Once a best-kept secret, Charleston has, in the last few decades, become a world-class city, taking third place after New York City and San Francisco as a popular destination. And once people discover Charleston, they come back again and again. There is so much to do. And, as viewers
saw, many people begin at the famous Bat- tery, where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers meet to form the Atlantic Ocean. White Point Gardens, with its moss-draped oaks, sits right at the end of the peninsula of Charleston. The highlight is the gazebo, a favorite spot for couples to tie the knot, but children are more drawn to the can- nons and cannonballs that remind you of Charleston’s role during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Across the street, the waters of Charleston Harbor invite you to the sidewalk to catch the breeze. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens was also featured in “Postcards from Charles-
ton” and is well worth a visit. Visitors often plan a full day at Magnolia to experience this example of plantation life. Family- owned for virtually all of its history, Magnolia continues to delight millions with the gardens, originally designed by the Rev. John Drayton Grimke to please
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gourmet meals can be found. Those who saw the program were no doubt amazed at some of the high-end properties. Beach houses have moved up to a whole new level of luxury and are available for a week … or a lifetime. In addition to vignettes about lo- cal spots, “Postcards from Charleston” includes information on how to enjoy Charleston to the fullest. Bed and break- fasts are a popular accommodation and the Palmer Home is one of the best. View- ers also discovered that Charleston Bike Taxi is a great way to get around. “Postcards from Charleston” was
his Philadelphia-born wife. House tours and nature tours are available, and the Audubon Swamp Garden is not to be missed. Of course, the Charleston area includes
more than historic sights. The beaches are a huge draw, especially in summer, and each one offers a different vibe. The Isle of Palms is a happening spot during warm weather, with a small but busy oceanfront business district where everything from
produced by Media Services and major sponsors included Vacation Station, the Charleston Vacation Guide and
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Media Services produced the show, “Post- cards from Charleston,” which aired on the Travel Channel as well as select cable outlets in major cities. If you missed the program or wish to see it again, a DVD is available by emailing dvd@Charleston-
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