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Black Meetings & Tourism April/May 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 108 Hilton Head's state-of-the-art conference facilities can handle groups as large as 2,000 peo- ple in 40,000 sq. ft. of board or meeting space. To learn more about Hilton Head go to http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/meetings-groups/meetings-and-events/. Kiawah Island is another South Carolina treasure with golf, tennis, fine dining, wildlife and 10 miles of pristine beach. This luxury resort and residential community is just minutes from Charleston in the low country. The island features the Kiawah Island Golf Resort with five award winning courses. This resort will play host to the 2012 PGA Championships. The numerous ballrooms at The Sanctuary Hotel range in size from 1,300 to just over 6,000 sq. ft. with the finest in hi-tech amenities. This property features 255 rooms and suites. The East Beach Conference Center's Governor's Hall is over 6,900 sq. ft. and can be arranged in five different configurations capable of holding up to 800 people. Keep in mind, when planning meetings here, this is a combination residential and resort living so cour- tesy to the locals is a must. To learn more go to http://www.kiawah.com/ and click on the Kiawah Island Golf Resort link. One more stop in South Carolina before we head south is another one of those barrier islands, Fripp Island with over three miles of uncrowded, unspoiled beaches. The Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort is about an hour from Savannah airport and just north of Hilton Head. This resort can handle small gatherings up to 300 people. It's a great place for social gatherings such as weddings or your group can take part in the many outdoor team-building activities. For information log on to http://www.frippis- landresort.com/. Heading south, on interstate 95 is Georgia's Golden Islands. This group of barrier islands is one of those American treasurers that might not be familiar to many outside the South. World eco- nomic leaders got a first hand look back in 2004 as host of the G8 Summit. Part of the Golden Islands is a chain known as the Sea Islands. The Sea Islands include: St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Little St. Simons Island. Several Sea Island resorts are capable of holding conferences and conventions. Here are a few to consider. On Jekyll Island is the Villas By The Sea Resort, Condominium, Hotel and Conference Center. The freestanding Georgia Conference Center has over 5,800 sq. ft. designed for the ultimate in flexibility. The property features 150 villas just steps from the ocean. Another Jekyll Island property and one the largest in the area is Jekyll Oceanfront Resort, with over 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space. This resort features a 4,000 square foot poolside pavilion capable of accommodating up to 300 guests. On St. Simons Island The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort has over 10,000 square feet of functional space that can accommodate up to 350 attendees. The King and Prince has several out- Governor's Hall Kiawah Island Couple on Boat in Harbor of Hilton Head