The Sea Pines Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Immerse yourself in the incomparable luxury of The Sea Pines Resort. This AAA Four-Diamond hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of historic Harbour Town with easy access to one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries, dining, entertainment, boating, and water sports. The Sea Pines Resort also offers three premier golf courses, including the legendary Harbour Town Golf Links, named one of the Top 20 courses in the country by Golf Digest and Golf Weekly. Also featured is The Sea Pines Racquet Club, a premier resource for tennis enthusiasts, where it’s easy to see why TENNIS Magazine ranked The Sea Pines Resort as one of America’s top resorts for tennis programs. Reserve one of 23 clay courts to play on your own; as a registered guest, your first two hours each day are complimentary, as well as beach, pool, and fitness center access. Discover for yourself the countless reasons that have drawn repeat guests and newcomers to this timeless destination - year after year - for generations.

HOUSING RESERVATIONS

Group Rate: $219 Single/Double, per room, per night, plus taxes and resort fees, combined 18.77% sales tax and resort amenity fee + $1.00 per unit (taxes and fees are subject to change).

Group Reservation Deadline - March 9, 2008
After this time, reservations will be accepted by the resort on a space available basis only and may not be honored at the group rate. You are encouraged to book as early as possible, as availability and/or the group rate may be sold-out prior to the reservation deadline.

To Book Reservations:
Call The Sea Pines Resort reservation department directly at 888-607-2966 or 843-842-1870 and reference Southern Medical Association.

Room Deposit and Cancellation:
Each reservation must be guaranteed with a credit card amount equal to one night’s room rate and tax. Your total room deposit will be refunded to you by The Sea Pines Resort if cancellation is received no later than 14 days prior to arrival. If cancellation is made after that time, deposit is forfeited. It is your responsibility to call the hotel directly to cancel your reservation.

Please note: 
Conferences are subject to cancellation. Southern Medical Association will not refund travel costs. You are advised not to purchase airline tickets or reserve hotel rooms that cannot be refunded in the event of conference cancellation.

Registration Refund Policy: 
All requests must be in writing. A refund of your registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be granted if cancellation is received more than 10 days prior to the conference. No refund will be granted within 10 days of the meeting or anytime thereafter, however, we will be pleased to transfer your registration to another individual at anytime.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

SMA Tours is pleased to offer the following opportunities for travel arrangements to this meeting:

Airfare: Delta Air Lines has been designated the official airline carrier for this meeting. To make reservations, contact Delta and mention the SkyBonus number below or enter it online in your passenger information screen to be recognized as an SMA attendee. Benefits include no service fees and 1,000 SkyMile bonus points.

Delta - (800) 325-2000 or www.delta.com SkyBonus #: US994579987

Rental Car:  Discounted car rental rates are available. Simply mention the appropriate meeting code below when booking to take advantage of these discounts:

Avis - (800) 230-4898 or www.avis.com Code #: T307699
Hertz - (800) 654-3131 or www.hertz.com Code #: 1285003