“I’m going back to dignity and grace. I’m going back to Charleston, where I belong,”
Rhett Butler, in the 1939 movie, “Gone with the Wind”
We are so excited to open ticket sales today for the first of First2Board’s City Sessions. We hope you’ll join First2Board in Charleston this September. We have a great itinerary planned with lots of group events and plenty of time to explore the city.
Charleston is a spectacular destination and has been recognized by magazines like Condé Nast and Bon Appétit as representing the best of the best when it comes to hospitality. Charleston was voted for the second consecutive year, “Top City in the United States” in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards. Several Charleston Chefs have been received awards from Bon Appetit and many more have been recognized with James Beard awards including 2009 winner Mike Lata of Fig, 2008 winner Robert Stehling of Hominy Grill
The airlines that fly into Charleston are U.S. Airways, Delta, United, Jet Blue, American, and Southwest. You’ll be sharing a runway with Boeing and the United States Air force, so keep your eye’s open if you like plane spotting. Odds are good that you’ll see a Deamliner. I would recommend departing on Sunday after 4pm so you can enjoy our final event with The Mr Pickles and Frugal Travel Guy (not to mention the killer food at Eli’s.)
You can buy packages and A la Carte options on our events website.
We’ve arranged a special rate at the Aloft Charleston of $95 (taxes included) for double or single occupancy including wifi and breakfast for 2 people. The hotel also has a free airport shuttle. (you can only book this rate with us) The best available rate is $123 (including taxes). In addition you will earn all your Starpoints with our group rate!
Friday, September 6th
6:30 pm – cocktail reception (dinner on your own)
Saturday, September 7th
8:00 am – 10:00 am – breakfast at hotel
10:00 am – 10:30 am – Mix & Mingle after breakfast
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Lufthansa Airlines Guest Speaker – Nils Haupt, Director Corporate Communications, The Americas and then learn about Charleston’s role in building the 787 Dreamliner
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch in Downtown Charleston
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Farmer’s Market Tour or Explore on your own
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Optional Tours: Joseph Manigault House/ Charleston Museum
5:oo pm – 5:15 pm Meet Up for Dinner
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner: 39 Rue De Jean or Halls Chophouse
7:45 pm – 12:00 Your Choice: Ghost Tour or Pub Crawl
Sunday, September 8th
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast at hotel
9:30 am – 11:30 am – Walking Tour of Historic Charleston
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Brunch/Lunch at Eli’s with guest speakers The Mr Pickles and Frugal Travel Guy
Too bad those are the dates of Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year)…
@DRZ, Rosh Hashanah ends on the evening of September 6th if you’re not able to join on Friday we’ll happily reduce your costs.