GoTravel's Most Excellent Weekend In Charleston As A Tourist! (and I checked out a ton of hotels)
May 12th, 2007, 09:31 PM
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Thanks, GoTravel for your excellent reviews. I have traveled from sea to shining sea in the USA, UAE, England, and France... but have not spent time in Charleston. We will be there next month. One thing I will add is that my dearest friend resided in Charleston for years and she says the spa at the Wentworth Mansion is a must on the visitors list!
Jul 9th, 2007, 07:02 AM
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Thought I'd add another update.
Arrived on Saturday morning to The Planters Inn. Fabulous hotel and I had not stayed there in some time. Had a room on the corner of Market and Meeting but the sound proof walls and window shades blocked out ALL noise.
The Planters Inn is also the home to The Penninsula Grill.
Checked in early and the room was ready. Asked the outstanding bellman if there were any reservations available for The Penninsula Grill that night and he said 6PM and 10PM which were no goes for us.
Decided on Andolinis.
Room was outstanding with a king rice bed. All marble bathroom. Soft and soothing low country decoration.
www.PlantersInn.com
http://www.peninsulagrill.com/
http://www.andolinis.com/
Arrived on Saturday morning to The Planters Inn. Fabulous hotel and I had not stayed there in some time. Had a room on the corner of Market and Meeting but the sound proof walls and window shades blocked out ALL noise.
The Planters Inn is also the home to The Penninsula Grill.
Checked in early and the room was ready. Asked the outstanding bellman if there were any reservations available for The Penninsula Grill that night and he said 6PM and 10PM which were no goes for us.
Decided on Andolinis.
Room was outstanding with a king rice bed. All marble bathroom. Soft and soothing low country decoration.
www.PlantersInn.com
http://www.peninsulagrill.com/
http://www.andolinis.com/
Jul 9th, 2007, 07:10 AM
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Immediately dumped the bags and headed to Bob Ellis Shoes and their semi annual sale.
www.BobEllisShoes.com
Bought a Chloe bag and a pair of Prada platforms.
I'm broke.
Ran back to King Street Grille to catch up with Mr.GoTravel and almost pass out because their AC is broken.
From there we dropped off my purchases and went to Tommy Condons.
http://www.thekingstreetgrille.com/
http://www.tommycondons.com/cms_pages/
From there we went to the rooftop of the Market Pavillion and watched a thunderstorm roll through.
Headed back to the hotel to change for dinner.
Went to Andolinis and had a large pepperoni pizza and a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. WooHoo we're pickin' high cotton now!
I make it through one half of a frozen White Russian at Wet Willies and I'm about to fall asleep.
http://wetwillies.com/
www.BobEllisShoes.com
Bought a Chloe bag and a pair of Prada platforms.
I'm broke.
Ran back to King Street Grille to catch up with Mr.GoTravel and almost pass out because their AC is broken.
From there we dropped off my purchases and went to Tommy Condons.
http://www.thekingstreetgrille.com/
http://www.tommycondons.com/cms_pages/
From there we went to the rooftop of the Market Pavillion and watched a thunderstorm roll through.
Headed back to the hotel to change for dinner.
Went to Andolinis and had a large pepperoni pizza and a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon. WooHoo we're pickin' high cotton now!
I make it through one half of a frozen White Russian at Wet Willies and I'm about to fall asleep.
http://wetwillies.com/
Jul 9th, 2007, 07:15 AM
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Was in bed asleep by 9:50PM.
Woke up the next morning and did my two mile run.
Showed, changed, late checkout later, Poogan's Porch for brunch.
I had a cup of She Crab (and it was the real thing not some cream based crab flavored muck) and the Crabcake Omlet. Mr.GoTravel had a cup of Gumbo and the Poogan's Breakfast with Fried Catfish. We split an order of buiscuts and gravy.
Huge mistake. Moan, groan, moan.
http://www.poogansporch.com/
From there walked over to the Fort Sumter Boat Tour and bought tickets for the 2:30PM boat ride and tour.
This is fantastic for families. It had been probably 20 years since either of us had done this and we found it hasn't changed.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com...productID=2350
Woke up the next morning and did my two mile run.
Showed, changed, late checkout later, Poogan's Porch for brunch.
I had a cup of She Crab (and it was the real thing not some cream based crab flavored muck) and the Crabcake Omlet. Mr.GoTravel had a cup of Gumbo and the Poogan's Breakfast with Fried Catfish. We split an order of buiscuts and gravy.
Huge mistake. Moan, groan, moan.
http://www.poogansporch.com/
From there walked over to the Fort Sumter Boat Tour and bought tickets for the 2:30PM boat ride and tour.
This is fantastic for families. It had been probably 20 years since either of us had done this and we found it hasn't changed.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com...productID=2350
Jul 9th, 2007, 09:25 AM
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Last two items, ate quickly last night at Toucan Reef which has an excellent location on the top floor of the building next to the Aquarium and it has gorgeous views of the harbor.
Food is crap. Avoid it at all costs.
Walked in, hostess was smoking a cigarette at the bar, waitress was in flip flops, all the tables were dirty, food was cold and bland.
It was the only place open close by where we could eat between the trip to Ft. Sumter and Spiderman 3 at IMAX.
www.IMAX.com
Most importantly, I stopped by Fire Station #2 on the corner of Wentworth and Meeting Streets to see the memorials to the fallen heroes. So heartbreaking.
Stop by if you get a chance.
Food is crap. Avoid it at all costs.
Walked in, hostess was smoking a cigarette at the bar, waitress was in flip flops, all the tables were dirty, food was cold and bland.
It was the only place open close by where we could eat between the trip to Ft. Sumter and Spiderman 3 at IMAX.
www.IMAX.com
Most importantly, I stopped by Fire Station #2 on the corner of Wentworth and Meeting Streets to see the memorials to the fallen heroes. So heartbreaking.
Stop by if you get a chance.
