2009 SFM Site Selection
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SFM 2009 Site Survey
2009 SFM Site Selection
SFM 2009 Site Survey
Proposed Sites
SFM 2009 Site Survey
Jekyll Island Playground of the Rockefellers
Jekyll Island is located just off the Georgia coast, approximately midway between Savannah and Jacksonville. A six-mile causeway separates Jekyll from the mainland and the city of Brunswick. Because Jekyll Island is a state park, there is a $3 parking fee which is collected at the toll booth upon entry to the island.
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Jekyll Island ClubJekyll Island, GA
• Activities– 20+ miles of bike paths– Three 18-hole golf courses– Bird Watching, Charter Fishing,
Kayaking, Canoeing, Dolphin Cruises
– Live Oak Forest Walks, Horseback Riding, Carriage Rides, Geocaching
• Attractions– Historic Tours– Nine Miles of Beach– Tidelands Nature Center– Cooking School
• Group Activities– Murder Mystery Program– Chef Demonstrations
• Hotel Amenities– Lending Library– Babysitting Services (72-hour
notice required)– Swimming Pool (Outdoor)– Croquet Lawn– Putting Green– Hotel Tours (Monday - Thursday)– Complimentary Intra-Island
Transportation
157 Rooms and Suites in 5 Historic Settings
Formal Dining, Courtyard Dining, Bakery and Delicatessen
Room Rate Guaranteed to be Prevailing Per Diem + 25%
February Temperature: Highs in mid 60’s, Lows in mid 40’s
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Historic Savannah
Savannah was established on February 12, 1733 when General James Oglethorpe founded Georgia. The city was named for the Savannah River, a local waterway. Oglethorpe carefully planned the city's streets by using a grid pattern with 24 park-like squares. Savannah has the distinction of being the first city in the state of Georgia.
There are numerous attractions in Savannah to increase cultural awareness and make Savannah the "Hostess City of the South". Savannah is home to a National Historic Landmark District of 2.5 square miles, and more than 1,100 architecturally significant buildings. The Victorian District is one of the nation's largest collections of that period's architecture.
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Hilton Savannah DesotoSavannah, GA
• Activities– Many golf courses within 15
minutes of hotel– Hiking, Horseback Riding,
Fishing, Jogging Paths• Attractions
– Historic District, Tours– Ghost Tours– Civil War Era Forts– Art and History Museums– Tybee Island Marine Science
Center– Savannah River Cruises– Casino Cruises
• Hotel Amenities– Rooftop swimming pool and
exercise facility– Complimentary access to the
Downtown Athletic Club– Walking distance to Theater
District, Shopping, River Street and City Market
– Highspeed Internet / WiFi
246 Rooms and Suites
Magnolia Restaurant, Espresso Kiosk Snack Bar
Room Rate Guaranteed to be Prevailing Per Diem + 25%
February Temperature: Highs in mid 60’s, Lows in mid 40’s
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Historic Charleston
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The Francis Marion HotelCharleston, SC
• Activities– Championship Golf– Carriage/Trolley Rides– Ghost/walking tours– Deep sea fishing– Nature Tours
• Attractions – “One of the top ten cities in the U.S.” as
rated by Conde Nast Traveler for the last 7 years
– The Historic District– Old City Market– Fort Sumter National Monument (where
the Civil War began)– The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon– Charles Towne Landing State Historic
Site– Cypress Gardens– Francis Marion National Forest– South Carolina Aquarium– Historic Churches, Forts, and Plantations
• Group Activities– Catering venues in a historic home– Theme parties at a southern plantation – Scavenger hunts and private tours of the
Historic area • Hotel Amenities
– Business Center– Highspeed Internet / WiFi– Day Spa– Fitness center
230 Rooms including 13 suites and 1 Presidential suite
Room Rate Guaranteed to be Prevailing Per Diem + 25%
February Temperature: High of 60, Lows in mid 40’s
A member of Historic Hotels of America, the hotel was originally built in 1924 and reopened in 1996 after a $12 million award-winning restoration.
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Myrtle BeachA Golfer’s Paradise
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Hilton Myrtle Beach ResortMyrtle Beach, SC
• Activities– Golf (over 120 Courses)– Beach Activities– Tennis, Racquetball– Bicycling– Fishing– Scuba Diving– Skeet/Trapshooting
• Attractions – The Grand Strand– Arcadian Shores Golf Club– Hilton Golf Academy– Tennis Programs/Lessons– Carolina Opry, Broadway at the
Beach, Myrtle Beach House of Blues
– Casino Cruises– NASCAR Speedpark– The Ripken Experience– Murrells Inlet (13 miles)– Georgetown (35 miles)
• Hotel Amenities– Business Center– Highspeed Internet / WiFi– Day Spa– Fitness center
385 Guest Rooms and Suites
$79/night which is less than the maximum per diem + 25% allowed
February Temperature: Highs in mid 60’s, Lows in mid 30’s
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2007 Per Diem Rates
Location Hotel Offer Room M&I Max Per Diem
Jekyll Island, GA 125 100 49 149
Savannah, GA 118.75 95 49 144
Charleston, SC 115 92 54 146
Myrtle Beach, SC 79 67 54 121
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Transportation
Nearest AirportsSavannah, GA: Savannah International AirportJekyll Island, GA: Savannah, GA (90 miles), Jacksonville, FL (75 miles)Charleston, SC: Charleston International AirportMyrtle Beach, SC: Myrtle Beach International Airport, Charleston, SC (95 miles)
Airfare Comparison (on 16 Jan 2007 using Orbitz)From Los Angeles to
• Savannah: $290-300• Charleston: $500-525• Myrtle Beach: $325
From Chicago to• Savannah: $200-350• Charleston: $290-350• Myrtle Beach: $190-200
From Houston to• Savannah: $250-300• Charleston: $350-400• Myrtle Beach: $220-300