The Hilton Head Island Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, a natural splendor of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is located in Palmetto Dunes, a premier oceanfront destination. The resort is 10 minutes from the Hilton Head Island Airport and 45 minutes from the Savannah International Airport. SOAP will be one of the first groups to stay in this multi-million dollar renovated premier resort. Beautiful ocean and island views are available from private terraces outside each guest room. You'll discover uncounted ways to enjoy the sun, basking beside the oceanfront Olympic size pool, strolling along nine miles of golden sand, or ejoy tee for two on one of the six world-class 18-hole championship golf courses. When the business day is done, you can enjoy an invigorating match at a world-class tennis facility or visit the Spa, a fully equipped health club, complete with indoor heated pool, whirlpools, sauna and massage therapist. You can sightsee in near-by Shelter Cove or Harbour Town before dining in one of four elegant restaurants. Discover the perfect blend of experienced service and resort ambiance as only Marriott can deliver!
Conroy's (American) open for dinner
J.J. Pepperonio's (Italian) open for dinner
Quinn's II (Sandwiches) open for lunch
The Cafe (American) open for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Friday afternoon has been reserved for social activities to include a fun run/walk, tennis tournament and a golf tournament at the Golden Bear Golf Club.
A sunset sailing regatta supported by Baxter Anesthesia and Critical Care will feature America's Cup Racer, "Stars and Stripes" and "Pau Hana" Catamaran. Hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails will be served on board. Seating is extremely limited (US Coast Guard Regulations). Sign-up will be at the Baxter booth on Thursday morning on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are interested, please email <shane_montgomery@baxter.com> , however, sign-up will only be on-site. Additional boats may be available. For liability/safety issues, sorry no children are allowed.
Deep sea fishing, parasailing, sunset sails and dolphin cruises are favorites, in addition to plenty of outlet and boutique shopping. Please contact the hotel concierge directly at 843-842-8000 for assistance in planning your extra-curricular activities.
ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) has been selected as the official travel agency for SOAP's 34th Annual Meeting in Hilton Head, May 1-5, 2002. ATC has negotiated discounts with US Airways and Alamo Rental Car to bring you special airfares and car rental rates that are lower than those available to the public. When calling ATC, you will save 10% to 15% off on US Airways Airline tickets purchased more than 60 days prior to the meeting. For tickets purchased less than 60 days prior, the discounts will be 5% to 10% off of the lowest available fares. Some restrictions may apply and a service fee may apply. ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline serving Hilton Head or Savannah.
ATC provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests on airline flights, frequent flier programs, electronic ticketing, and E-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets. To take advantage of these great rates and personalized service, call: ATC: Phone 1-800-458-9383; Email: atc@assntravel.com; on the web at <www.assntravel.com> or Fax: (858) 581-3988. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 am until 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers listed:
US Airways: 63162109 877-874-7687
Alamo: 72620 GR 800-732-3232