2009 SFM Site Selection 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 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. SFM 2009 Site Survey

• • 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 Jekyll Island Club Jekyll Island, GA 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 SFM 2009 Site Survey

Historic 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 parklike 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. SFM 2009 Site Survey

• • • 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 / Wi. Fi Hilton Savannah Desoto Savannah, GA 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 SFM 2009 Site Survey

Historic Charleston SFM 2009 Site Survey

• • 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 / Wi. Fi – Day Spa – Fitness center The Francis Marion Hotel Charleston, SC 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. SFM 2009 Site Survey

Myrtle Beach A Golfer’s Paradise SFM 2009 Site Survey

• • • 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 / Wi. Fi – Day Spa – Fitness center Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, SC 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 SFM 2009 Site Survey

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 SFM 2009 Site Survey

Transportation Nearest Airports Savannah, GA: Savannah International Airport Jekyll Island, GA: Savannah, GA (90 miles), Jacksonville, FL (75 miles) Charleston, SC: Charleston International Airport Myrtle 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 SFM 2009 Site Survey