Known as The Holy City or as Palmetto City due to abundant churches and palmetto trees, the immaculately preserved historic buildings of this town will surely please all and sundry. You have a host of choices with many condos, cottages, town house villas, waterfront townhomes and other vacation rentals. Recreations are aplenty with golf courses and parks in and around the area. You must go aboard a dinner-cruise over the Charleston Harbor from Patriots Point. A pleasing drive across the Charleston Harbor will take you to Isle of Palms which has spectacular Atlantic shore beaches.

There are horse-drawn carriages and joggling boards to sit at to add to the charm of this quaint town. Cultural exhibits exists aplenty: Charleston Museum is a must-see as it was the first American museum to be established; also visit other museums or the Avery Research Center that showcases African-American history. Even shopping beside King Street or dining by the sidewalk cafes exude oodles of charm. So come and savor this historic treasure of South Carolina with a holiday in one of the many Charleston vacation rentals.