• Charleston named No. 2 of the Top 10 Travel Destinations in the U.S. – Conde’ Nast Traveler 2008.

• Southern Living readers vote Charleston their Favorite Southern City. Holy City honors also include top tier billing for Best Weekend Getaway and Best Family Destination – 2009.

• Charleston is named No. 6 City in the nation for winter getaway
destinations for U.S. travelers by
Orbitz.com – 2008.

• Southern Living names Charleston No. 1 Spring Vacation Destination – 2008.

• In Golf World's 2009 Readers' Choice Awards, Kiawah Island Golf Resort was selected as the No. 1 resort in the U.S., and voted No. 1 of the top 38 golf destinations in North America and Europe – 2009.

• Charlestonians are America's friendliest people (No.1) – Travel & Leisure 2008.

• Kiawah Island was lauded as the No. 2 island in North America – Conde’ Nast Traveler 2008.

• Charleston named One of the Top Ten Places to Visit Before You Die – Andrew Harper, 2008.

• National Geographic Adventure named Charleston one of the 50 next great adventure towns in which to live and play – 2008.

• Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards readers’ survey ranks Charleston as the fourth best city in America – 2008.

• Charlotte Parent Magazine recognizes Charleston as Best Weekend Getaway in the Family Favorites Reader’s Choice awards – 2008.

• Parade Magazine names Charleston one of the five Best American Cities – 2008.

• Charleston is named No. 3 Spot to See Before You Die by Yahoo.com 2008.

• Travel + Leisure names Charleston the 6th Best City in the United States and Canada – 2007.

• Charleston, South Carolina receives Most Mannerly City Lifetime Achievement award – 2007.

• Travelocity.com names Charleston a Top Food Destination – 2007.

• Charleston is selected “Favorite City” and “Best Shopping” by Southern Living Readers – 2007.

• Virtualtourist.com votes Charleston the only American city in the Top 10 Unique Romantic Destinations category – 2007.