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International Showcase 2017 Super FAM ToursQualified International Buyers are invited to be our guest on one of our Southern Familiarization (FAM) Tours hosted by the states of Georgia and South Carolina.

All tours are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis so please register early.

Important Note for all Super FAM guests and coordinators: NOT ALL Super FAM tours return to Charleston. Please confirm your Super FAM Tour departure city and airport prior to making your travel arrangements. Please allow a minimum of 3 hours from arrival at departure airport until your departure flight. All Super FAM Tours will arrive at your departure airport around 12:00 p.m. Please Note: All FAM Tour Itineraries are subject to change.

ITINERARYDay 1: Beaufort, South Carolina

Day 2: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Day 3: Savannah & Tybee Island, Georgia

Day 4: Depart from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

Kick back and relax, you’re on island time now. Enjoy South Carolina’s lowcountry lifestyle that includes sand, surf and of course, history. Warmed by southern breezes and shaded by live oak trees you’ll relish in the area’s tranquil beauty and delicious coastal culinary favorites. And don’t forget about the charmed Savannah, Georgia and nearby Tybee Island, where you’ll be lost in the southern escape of history and romance. Cobblestone streets, ghost stories and a truly unforgettable ambiance will be sure to turn you into a Southerner by tour’s end.

CharlestonLowcountryGeorgia

SouthCarolina

Hilton Head IslandSavannah

Tybee Island

SUPER FAM

SUPER FAM TOUR COORDINATORS: www.travelsouthusa.org

Dolly ChewningSouth Carolina Dept. of Parks, Rec., & Tourism DChewning@scprt.comP: 803-734-1164

Tracy VaughanExplore GeorgiaTVaughan@georgia.orgP: 404-962-4080

Travel South USA Super FAM ToursThursday, November 30 - Sunday, December 3, 2017

The Hip & Historic South

International Showcase FAM #2 “The Historic & Hip South” | South Carolina & Georgia

November 30, 2017 – December 3, 2017 Guest: 23 people (incl Driver)

Contacts:

Dolly Chewning, South Carolina Dept., of Parks, Rec., & Tourism, DChewning@scprt.com Tracy Vaughan, Explore Georgia, TVaughan@georgia.org

Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 – Beaufort, SC 8:45am Depart Charleston, SC 10:30am Arrive in Beaufort, SC in the Lowcountry & Resort Islands Region Contact: Peach Morrison, peach@southcarolinalowcountry.com www.southcarolinalowcountry.com The Lowcountry Region is South of Charleston… North of Savannah… Just Near Heaven. Explore

the cultural heritage and sea island lifestyle. Warmed by Southern breezes and shaded by live oaks and stately palms, this area offers miles of pristine white-sand beaches, championship golf and hundreds of shops and restaurants. Activities include eco-tours featuring dolphin watching, canoeing and kayaking, fresh and saltwater fishing, as well as theatres, museums and art galleries, African-American Gullah, garden tours, bird watching in pristine habitats and many custom-designed programs.

10:30am Walking tour of Santa Elena with Evelyene Santa Elena history Center located at 1501 Bay Street 1:00pm Lunch at Plums 904 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902

Plums has been a local staple for good food and good fun in Beaufort for decades. The restaurant sources local ingredients for flavorful seasonal menus from nearby farms and seafood purveyors.

2:30pm Water tour with Beaufort River Tour, Captain Dicks Board the tour at Downtown Marina at the Beaufort Waterfront Park 4:30pm Free time to explore downtown Beaufort 6:00pm Reception and Dinner at the Beaufort Inn.

Gullah storytelling and entertainment by Aunt Pearly Sue. Overnight Beaufort Inn 809 Port Republic Street, Beaufort SC

Delight in the impeccable blend of modern amenities and historical significance that only the Experience the charm and beauty of Beaufort, South Carolina from the heart of the Landmark Historic District. Guests of The Beaufort Inn experience a property that is part of the South's most important history. Historic architecture, lush gardens, sparkling fountains, inviting verandas and porches lined with rocking chairs await our guests.

Friday, Dec 1, 2017 – Hilton Head Island, SC 8:30am Breakfast at the Beaufort Inn 9:00am Transfer to Hilton Head Island, SC Contact: Jack Reed, jreed@hiltonheadisland.org www.hiltonheadisland.org

Hilton Head is America’s favorite island, offering 12 miles of pristine beaches and everything you need for the ultimate retreat. Enjoy easy days relaxing in the sun, sand and surf on some of the best beaches in the country. Get into the swing of things with 24 world class golf courses and 350 tennis courts, and experience our rich and vibrant history. Outdoor adventure is yours—ride horseback through a forest preserve or bike on the beach and moss-draped trails. Don’t miss exploring the island by water and discovering our famous Lowcountry cuisine at over 250 restaurants.

10:30am Arrive in Hilton Head Island, SC Bike tour on HHI biking trails – meet at the Omni 23 Ocean Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 11:45am Lunch at the Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant 2 Hudson Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 www.docksidehhi.com 1:30pm Dolphin Cruise and time permitting, shopping at Sea Pines www.seapines.com 5:00pm Transfer back to the hotel from Sea Pines 7:00pm Dinner at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort Overnight Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort 23 Ocean Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Saturday, Dec 2, 2017 – Savannah, GA & Tybee Island, GA 7:30am Breakfast & site visit of The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa 2 Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 www.westinhiltonheadisland.com 9:00am Transfer to Savannah, GA Contact: Mindy Shea, mshea@visitsavannah.com www.visitsavannah.com

Savannah, Ga., is a charming, Southern escape, where quirkiness materializes through art and period architecture houses trendy boutiques, where ghost stories are set under a veil of Spanish moss and where local cuisine comes straight from the coast. Designated by Travel & Leisure Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Cities of the World”, this coastal town has a world-class reputation for hospitality and grace. Savannah will draw you in with romantic ambiance and a lively atmosphere long before you leave its flourishing, park-like Historic District.

10:00am Arrive in Savannah, GA Meet Mindy Shea at the Visitor’s Center

301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Mobile- 912-308-9924

10:00 am Trolley Tour of the historic district- Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see Georgia's first city, highlighting the best Savannah attractions with 15 stops and more than 100 points of interest.

12:00pm Lunch at Belford’s Savannah

315 W. St. Julian St. Belford’s offers the best in Savannah dining with the freshest seafood catches, traditional Southern favorites, and delicious desserts. Located in the city’s bustling City Market, it’s the perfect combination of location and amazing cuisine.

1:30pm Tour of the Owens-Thomas House

124 Abercorn St. The Owens-Thomas House is one of Savannah's most popular historic homes. Your guided tour will highlight one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture, rare urban slave

quarters, and period furnishings.

3:00pm Christmas on the River

River Street It’s a holiday celebration on Historic River Street! The famed cobblestone streets will be full of regional arts & crafts exhibitors with holiday gifts and stocking stuffers to check off your shopping list. Music and live entertainment add to the celebration throughout the day.

6:00 pm Dinner at the Olde Pink House

23 Abercorn St. The Olde Pink House is one of Savannah’s finest dining establishments, offering new Southern cuisine in a sophisticated, yet casual setting. Aside from its famous dishes, locals and visitors are also drawn to the restaurant’s incredible architecture and décor, including the its beautiful, quirky

color: Pink!

8:00pm Savannah Theatre Holiday Showcase 222 Bull St. “A Christmas Tradition” brings you holiday glitz and glitter with a 2-hour performance. The oldest continuously operating theatres in America is transformed into a perfect holiday picture, sharing memories of the Christmas standards that you know and love. Sprinkle in a little comedy and audience participation for the greatest event of the season!

Overnight The Best Western Savannah Historic District

412 W. Bay St.

Hotel Indigo

201 W. Bay St.

Hyatt Regency Savannah

2 W. Bay St.

Hampton Inn/Holiday Inn Express

201 E. Bay St.

Best Western and Indigo to meet at the Ellis Square stop. The Hyatt guests will walk across the

street to the Johnson Square stop, and there’s a stop on Abercorn St. between the Hampton Inn

and Holiday Inn Express for those guests.

Best routing will be Ellis Square to Johnson Square to Abercorn St.

Sunday, Dec 3, 2017 – Savannah, GA & Tybee Island, GA / Departure 8:30am Breakfast 9:00am Transfer to Tybee Island

Come and let Tybee Island, Georgia tell you a story. A story that begins with discovery of barrier islands with brilliant white beaches that give way to a land of salt marshes, live oaks and Spanish moss. Dotting the coast are charming seaside villages including Tybee Island, known as the local’s beach and the living embodiment of 400 years of Georgia history.

9:30am Tour the Tybee Island Lighthouse

30 Meddin Dr., Tybee Island Meet Kim Webster Mobile- 912-675-1001

This morning you’ll be visiting Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse with a history dating back to 1736. The tower stands 44 meters tall and has 3 light keepers’ cottages on site as well as a small collection of archeological finds. Across the street is an 1899 military battery that now houses the

Tybee Island Museum. are a complete light station whose history pro 10:30am Tybee Beach Walk- walking distance from lighthouse

With just a few steps onto our sandy beaches you’ll discover and learn about animals and habitats of Georgia's beaches and barrier island with marine scientist/biologist Dr. Joe Richardson. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find!

11:15am Depart Tybee Island 12:00pm Arrive Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) 2:30-6:15pm Participates flights in order by departure time Karin Ochenbauer 2:30pm (UA 4651)

Nathalie Delame 2:40 pm (Delta 1265) Benedicte Mezerais 2:40pm (Delta 1265) Cataldino Lacorte 2:48pm (United 4723) Dirk Buettner 2:50pm (United 6042)

Elfriede Wank-Wrba 2:50pm (United 6042) Sarah Gibbons 3:25pm (American 4201) Dee Burdock 3:25pm (American 4201) Sophie Carvalho 4:05pm (Delta 1265) Baptiste Maignan 4:05pm (Delta 1265) Arianna Pradella 4:09pm (BA 5391) Simone Van Veldhoven 6:15pm (KLM 7390) Stuart Perry 6:15 (Delta 1475)

*Staying over on their own Tim Bowrey, Yves Fore, Olivia Meyerhoven, Manuela & Christian Duebler, Damien Tamburo

Participates:

FirstName LastName Cmp Name Title Email Country

Arianna Pradella UTAT Viaggi arianna@utat.it Italy

Baptiste Maignan Marco Vasco USA Specialist Sales Agent

bmaignan@marcovasco.fr France

Benedicte Mezerais Maison Des Etats-Unis

Assistant Product Manager

BenedicteM@maisondesetatsunis.com France

Cataldino Lacorte HotelPlan Suisse/MTCH AG

Product Manager cataldino.lacorte@hotelplan.ch Switzerland

Christian Duebler Faszination Fernweh GmbH

Manager ch.duebler@faszinationski.de Germany

Damien Tamburo AmericaWorld Product Manager damien.tamburo@americaworld.it Italy

Dee Burdock American Holidays Ireland

Product Manaqger USA & Canada

d.burdock@americanholidays.ie Ireland

Dirk Buettner ARGUS REISEN GmbH

Managing Director dirk@argusreisen.de Germany

Elfriede Wank-Wrba Meridia Reisen Director mail@meridia-reisen.de Germany

Franco Bondioli Travel Island franco.bondioli@travelisland.it Italy

Karin Ochenbauer Amerikareisen.at General Manager karin.ochenbauer@amerikareisen.at Austria

Manuela Duebler Faszination Fernweh GmbH

Director m.duebler@faszination-fernweh.de Germany

Mark Peter Buck United Europe Travel Services (Pty) Ltd

Managing Director mark@unitedeurope.co.za South Africa

Nathalie Delame AmeriGo Product Manager nathalie@amerigo.fr France

Olivia Meyerhoven Go Amerika/Aireka Reisorganisatie

Office Manager olivia@aireka.nl Netherlands

Sarah Gibbons Lusso sarah.gibbons@lussotravel.com UK

Simone Van Veldhoven

TravelHome Product & Marketing Director

simone.van.veldhoven@travelhome.nl Netherlands

Sophie Carvalho Back Roads Product Manager sophie.backroads@orange.fr France

Stuart Perry Travelsphere & Just You

Product Manager Stuart.Perry@Travelsphere.co.uk United Kingdom

Tim Bowrey Excite Holidays Strategy & Brands Marketing Manager

tim.bowrey@exciteholidays.com Australia

Yves Fore America & Beyond Vice President of Sales and Operations

Yves@americanandbeyond.com United States

Sven Sommer – SCPRT Representative Driver *sharing a hotel room