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Hilton Head Island
Haven of the South

by KATIE MORELL

· Groups looking for a serene location far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, where they can clear their minds of clutter and focus on the business at hand, needn’t look further than Hilton Head Island.

Driving along the William Hilton Parkway, travelers instinctively breathe a sigh of relaxation as they enter the island, a refined destination that welcomes businesspeople looking for a quiet place to meet with world-class resorts and amenities.

"We feel that we have everything a planner wants," says Jack Reed, director of sales for the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor and Convention Bureau.
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Wilmington Convention Center in North Carolina

The Wilmington Convention Center, scheduled to open in November, will feature a 12,000-square-foot grand ballroom, 30,000 square feet of exhibit space, 5,784 square feet of meeting space, over 15,000 square feet of prefunction space, 12,000 square feet of outdoor hospitality space and a 580-space parking deck. If you book by Dec. 31, 2010, you will save 25 percent on rental rates for events held through June 30, 2011. Please contact John Sneed at (800) 650-9064 or jsneed@capefearcoast.com for this special offer.

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The Westin Resort Hilton Head Island

Go beyond the boardroom and discover the Hilton Head Island Difference at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Enjoy sustainable meetings with sustainable value in a natural eco-destination. Take your meeting to a more inspiring place with socially responsible meeting programs and reward yourself with a sense of renewal. Located along the Atlantic, The Westin features 412 guest rooms, 30,500 square feet of meeting space, championship golf, a Heavenly Spa by Westin, biking and many other outdoor activities.

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