9) Charleston, South Carolina
Charming and sophisticated, Charleston is the ideal romantic getaway for history-loving couples who are craving the glamour of the old American south. Known as the Holy City thanks to the proliferation of churches dotted around the city, Charleston is famous for its beautiful architecture that dates back to early colonial times. The old cobbled streets of Charleston are perfect for strolling and the wide verandas of the many grand old houses that now serve as accommodation are perfect for a long, lazy evening meal. Historic attractions are plentiful in Charleston as is good seafood with an impressive concentration of great seafood restaurants around Market Street and towards the seafront. Horse-drawn carriage tours are a popular way to see this beautiful city and are best done at dusk, when the streets are alive with the sweet scent of jasmine, honeysuckle and gardenia and the gentle murmur of local folk enjoying the early evening air.
