{"id":6842,"date":"2016-07-20T11:37:20","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T15:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vacationclubloans.com\/?p=6842"},"modified":"2016-07-20T11:37:20","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T15:37:20","slug":"travel-leisure-votes-charleston-sc-best-city-in-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vacationclubloans.com\/website_fd31748e\/travel-leisure-votes-charleston-sc-best-city-in-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The results are in: Travel + Leisure votes Charleston, SC the best city in the U.S., Canada &#038; the WORLD!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Charleston, South Carolina has just been voted the number one, best city in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the number one city in the WORLD by Travel + Leisure in their 2016 World\u2019s Best Awards. Charleston has long been known as a great destination town and has held the coveted 1<sup>st<\/sup> place as best city in the U.S. and Canada for the past 4 years in a row.\u00a0 However, this is the very first time a U.S. destination has earned a World\u2019s best ranking.\u00a0 In categories of People\/Friendliness, Value, Sights\/Landmarks, Restaurants\/Food, Shopping and Arts\/Culture this southern city comes out way ahead of the pack.\u00a0 With a prime coastal setting, rich history and vibrant downtown, it\u2019s surely a destination to add to your bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this charming town in a horse-drawn carriage ride. Walk along cobblestone streets and feel history come alive as you enjoy the view of pa.\u00a0 Enjoy the view of Charleston Harbor at Waterfront Park and Battery or spend time shopping in the Historic Charleston City Market. Dine at your choice of award-winning restaurants throughout the city or take a culinary tour.\u00a0 History buffs will enjoy the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, Charles Towne Landing and the Old Exchange &amp; Provost Dungeon.\u00a0 Take a drive across the spectacular Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to Mt. Pleasant and visit Fort Sumter, the location of the first shots of the Civil War.\u00a0 Take a break from the city and relax on Folly Beach.\u00a0 Just 12 miles south of downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is a great place for families to spend a day in the sun on the Atlantic coast. There\u2019s so much to do and see in downtown and in the surrounding areas. Charleston is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>Where To Stay:<\/p>\n<p>For accommodations downtown, check out <strong>The Lodge Alley Inn<\/strong>, a Bluegreen Vacations property located on East Bay Street in the heart of Charleston.\u00a0 The resort was built in 18<sup>th<\/sup> century warehouses and combines modern convenience with old-world charm.\u00a0 The comfortable d\u00e9cor is primarily Victorian with pine flooring, plush oriental carpets, fireplaces, exposed brick walls and formal parlors. Two-story units are all unique and most feature a comfortable four-poster bed and a cozy loft accessed via a spiral staircase.\u00a0 Some units, depending upon location, have kitchens and balconies.\u00a0 The Lodge Alley Inn is about a 5 minute walk to Waterfront Park.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on obtaining ownership at The Lodge Alley Inn to really get all the benefits this timeshare offers check out:<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.buyatimeshare.com\/resorts\/Bluegreen-Resorts-Lodge-Alley-Inn.asp<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;contributed by Chris Golden<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charleston, South Carolina has just been voted the number one, best city in the U.S. and Canada, as well as the number one city in the WORLD by Travel + Leisure in their 2016 World\u2019s Best Awards. 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