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"Charleston is all about history, and the intersection of culture in America. You can still fi nd grace and civility in abundance in Charleston, a remarkably well preserved peninsular city between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. I'll always remember the fi rst time I traveled to Charleston." Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, NBC "The elegance and rich history of Charleston, S.C., with her pastel-colored row houses, horse-drawn carriages, wind-blown forts and live oaks draped with Spanish moss have an appeal to all ages." Mary Sue Lawrence, New York Times "Little by little, this languorous image has been changing so that today, without losing its southern soul or sense of hospitality, Charleston has eased into the 21st century with agreeable fi nesse. Even better, these changes have occurred at fi ne-dining restaurants of all sorts, from those with strong connections to old culinary traditions to others with a more modern perspective." John Mariani, Diversion Magazine "Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, a business event or history lesson, few places in the world can offer you all that Charleston and its surrounding areas have to offer." Stephanie Creech, Cincinnati Enquirer "For all its antebellum mansions, Charleston isn't merely a languorous, jasmine-scented museum. This city has brought its seafaring tradition into the 21st century, muscling into position as the fourth-largest North American container seaport and a major cruise ship terminal. High-tech jobs abound, as do biotech and medical research facilities." William Scheller, Coastal Living "Walk down one of Charleston's streets, listen to the palmetto fronds whispering overhead and the sounds of history aren't far off. The city houses some of the oldest architecture in the U.S., is where the fi rst shots of the Civil War were fi red and has survived earthquakes, fi res and hurricanes." Joyce Barrett, Women's Wear Daily "At the time of the American Revolution, Charleston stood as one of the young nation's largest, wealthiest, and most dynamic communities, a city some called Little London. Plenty of cities have since surpassed Charleston in population, but this sultry and gracious metropolis at the confl uence of the Cooper and Ashley rivers remains unparalleled in charm." Patricia Schultz, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die "I'm on our second stop here to America's most beautiful destinations, and it's about the closest thing we have in the United States to time travel. So pack your bags and your manners because this morning we're in Charleston, South Carolina! Known for its small town charm and its big city luxury...a city that is among America's most beautiful cities - that is rich in history and has fi ne hospitality." Kerry Sanders, The Today Show on NBC