Travel + Leisure today announced this year's list of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025, and Charleston was one of the 13 American locations included. Specifically, Charleston was included in the section designated for the "Best Places For Cultural Immersion."
The list was curated by the editors at Travel + Leisure and includes destinations of all types - cultural immersion, culinary experiences, big city thrills, beach vibes, moments on the water, and more.
Here's what the periodical had to say about the Holy City:
"If you’ve been waiting for the right time to visit T+L readers’ favorite city in the U.S. (for 12 years running), 2025 is the year to book your trip. Last summer, the impactful International African American Museum opened, and this September, the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston brought together renowned chefs from around the U.S. for a delicious new addition to the city’s already buzzing annual festival lineup. The locally owned Beemok Hospitality Collection will open the Holy City’s first five-star hotel on the downtown waterfront; The Cooper is slated to welcome guests in 2025 with 209 rooms and Cooper River views. Also under Beemok Hospitality leadership, the iconic Charleston Place hotel will unveil its completed renovations in 2025, and the new American Gardens park will make its debut in late 2025. About a half-hour away on Johns Island, The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, opened in August 2024 with 72 guest rooms and suites for a luxurious stay on the serene Kiawah River."
Domestic picks on the list include:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Portland, Oregon
- Sacramento, California
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Universal Orlando
- Colorado’s Western Slope
- San Antonio, Texas
- San Diego, California
- Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Deer Valley, Utah
- Sanibel Island, Florida
- Santa Monica, California
You can see the full list here.
