2009 sfm site selection

SFM 2009 Site Survey

2009 SFM Site Selection


Proposed Sites


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.


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


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.


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




Historic Charleston


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


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.


Myrtle BeachA Golfer’s Paradise


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



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


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

2009 sfm site selection

Documents

rockefellersjekyll island

hostess city

city of brunswick

historic settingsformal

hilton savannah desotosavannah

state of georgia

historic hometheme parties

theater district