Coastal Companion

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Charleston Climbs Higher in the Rankings Among Top American Travel Destinations

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Charleston, SC — For the fifteenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with a # 3 slot. Only San Francisco and New York City ranked higher. Last year, Charleston ranked # 5 in the poll.

According to Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley, “This honor supports our status as one of the greatest destinations in the nation, and it ‘ s of even greater importance because the ranking is decided by a travel-savvy readership. For Condé Nast Traveler to bestow this award upon Charleston means readers have experienced our unique blend of history, charm, attractions, nightlife and fabulous dining and they recognize that what we have here is special.”

Nearby, Kiawah Island, home to The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, received the # 2 ranking for being among the best islands in North America. The Sanctuary received two additional honors – # 5 Resort and # 60 in The Best of The Best category.

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Tybee Turtle Tour Finale – Georgia

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It’s time for the grande finale of the Tybee Turtle Tour. Come participate in the silent and live auctions featuring original artists’ submissions and five of the Life Size Turtles and support a good cause at the same time. Proceeds from the event go to the Tybee Arts Association’s future public art projects and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center Turtle Project.

Hors d’ouvres sponsored by our friends with the Sundae Café.
Cash Bar throughout the event. Please note, this event is limited to the first 250 people and tickets will only be sold at the door.

Questions and additional Information:
Visit www.tybeeturtletour.org or call 912.786.5726 or 912.224.5111

Champboat Grand Prix Finals – Savannah, GA

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ChampboatThe F1-ChampBoat Series is coming to historic Savannah on Nov. 3-4, for the season championship finale of the 2007 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series. This will be the 2nd appearance for the F1-ChampBoat Series in Savannah which hopes to make Savannah the long term season finale stop on the tour.

The F1-ChampBoat Grand Prix Series features F1 boats that reach speeds of 135 miles an hour around multiple pin race circuits and pulling eye-popping, 6G corners in the fastest-turning race vehicles in the world.

“We are delighted to be making our second appearance in Savannah,” said ChampBoat Series President Mike Schriefer of Charlotte, NC. “I’ve been coming down here for a few years and I just love it here, we hope to make this a permanent stop on our championship tour. Fans need to understand this is a world class racing event, so the best of the best will be in Savannah. I would highly recommend to any sports fan to come down to the convention center and check it out and meet the drivers”.

Savannah River and Savannah International Trade & Convention Center