Two of Charleston, S.C.'s finest properties are offering a new package that allows visitors to combine the beautiful coastal surroundings of Kiawah Island with historic downtown Charleston. The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, a new luxury oceanfront resort and spa opening in April 2004, and the Wentworth Mansion�, Charleston�s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, have teamed up to offer an indulgent package.

The four-night City and Sea Package invites guests to go from sea to shore � staying two nights at each property, which are only 21 miles apart. The package includes breakfast each morning and a $100 gift certificate to spend in the fine dining establishments at each location. Circa 1886�, the AAA-Four Diamond restaurant at Wentworth Mansion�, is a gourmet establishment offering sophisticated Southern cuisine with a twist. The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island enjoys sweeping view of the Atlantic Ocean and offers an epicurean experience composed of sophisticated cuisine with an emphasis on seafood and pampering service.

The City and Sea Package is available for $1600 per couple with the option of additional nights at $350 per evening at either property. For more details or to make reservations, please call (877) 683-1234. The offer is subject to availability and begins when The Sanctuary opens.

Wentworth Mansion�, built in 1886, is housed in the former home of a wealthy cotton merchant in the heart of downtown Charleston and features 21 elegant rooms and expansive suites with gas-lit fireplaces with original marble mantels, king-size sleigh beds with European linens, inlaid design floors, whirlpool tubs and double, glass-walled walk-in showers. Guests are treated to a European-style breakfast buffet each morning and a cup of tea or a glass of lemonade or sherry in the afternoon. In the evening, guests gather for a complimentary wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres in the parlor or on the hotel's rooftop cupola with its 360-degree vista of the historic city.

The hotel is part of the Charming Inns� family of six elegant and historical bed and breakfast inns. Wentworth Mansion� has received numerous national accolades including selection by Cond� Nast as one of the top 31 new hotels in the world in 1999, and one of the top 100 best hotels in the world in 2002. For more information on Wentworth Mansion�, visit www.wentworthmansion.com.

Opening in April 2004, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island reflects the style and charm of a grand southern seaside mansion. The crowning jewel for a resort island already known for its championship golf, The Sanctuary features 255 of the largest and most luxurious guestrooms in America � including 11 Executive Suites, one Governor�s Suite and a spectacular 3,100-square-foot Presidential Suite. The resort, with its sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, offers a private concierge level, two oceanfront restaurants, a casual seaside grill, lobby lounge, three pools, more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space and a nature-based spa and fitness center.

The Sanctuary experience also includes five championship golf courses, including Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, Oak Point and The Ocean Course � home to the 1991 Ryder Cup and 2003 WGC-World Cup. The Sanctuary has accepted an invitation to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, a prestigious brand of 120 distinctive, independent luxury hotels and resorts known for the highest standards of excellence in the industry. The resort�s two sister properties � The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va.; and The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. � both carry AAA�s Five Diamond rating. The Jefferson also holds the coveted Mobil Five-Star rating. For more information on The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island, visit online at www.thesanctuary.com.

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