Planters Inn Offers Time
Travel Through Charleston

GolfCarolina.com Staff Report

CHARLESTON, SC (JUNE 19, 2001) - The historic circa 1844 Planters Inn, located in the heart of Charleston, will treat guests to a time travel through one of the nation's most captivating destinations with the Three Days, Three Centuries (TDTC) package for the summer of 2001. Offering a 20% savings for couples and families on the cost of its components, the two-night, three-day package takes visitors on an exciting adventure through Charleston's vivid past and present.

On the first day of their stay, TDTC-ers travel back three centuries as they explore the world-renown Historic District of America's most beautifully preserved city by horse drawn carriage.

Having experienced the 18th century, they will fast forward to the 21st century with a visit to Charleston's newest attraction, the South Carolina Aquarium. Just a year old, the $70 million aquarium situated on Charleston's scenic harbor, is already considered the nation's leading aquatic research and educational institution. The cross-century expedition continues with a momentous voyage to the 19th century's Ft. Sumter.

Occupying an island in the middle of the Holy City's harbor, the site holds an indelible place in American history, as the starting site of the Civil War.

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The three century saunter is topped off by a tour of the Nathaniel Russell House, an elegant and refined Charleston property recognized as one of America's most significant neo-classical dwellings. An architectural icon and artfully decorated, the Nathaniel Russell House is an unforgettable example of early 19th century affluence and grace.

Three Days, Three Centuries is available July 1 - September 14, 2001, (excluding Fridays, Saturdays and holidays) from $399.00 for two adults to $489.00 for two adults and two children ($45 per child), exclusive of tax and gratuity. The package includes:

· Two-night stay in canopy bedded room (two queen size canopy beds for families up to four - adjoining rooms can be arranged for larger families at an additional cost)

· Deluxe continental breakfast buffet in the Planters Inn's dining room or courtyard

· Horse drawn carriage tour of Charleston's Historic District

· Admission to the South Carolina Aquarium

· Boat tour to Ft. Sumter in Charleston Harbor

· Tour of Nathaniel Russell House

A 62-room inn located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District, the circa 1844 Planters Inn combines the charm of old world hospitality with 21st century amenities. The antique accented residential ambiance, coupled with the courteous staff's amiable attention to detail, creates the illusion of staying in one of Charleston's great mansions - one with a nationally celebrated restaurant, Peninsula Grill, which earned its third "Best Restaurant" title in its four year history in the 2001 Charleston City Paper's Annual Best of Charleston Readers Poll.

The Inn's two buildings wrap around a captivating courtyard, distinguished by palm trees, partierres and fountains, which provides visitors a delightful oasis from the bustling downtown Charleston.

The Planters Inn anchors the northeast corner of Charleston's famed City Market, at the intersection of Meeting and Market Streets. The historic area's boutiques and bistros beckon right outside the front door, while the antique shops of King Street are a block away. And it is just a four-block stroll to Waterfront Park, The Battery, the Theatre District and the Old City's world famous antebellum mansions.

For more information about or for reservations for Three Days, Three Centuries, please call the Planters Inn at (800) 845-7082 or (843) 722-2345. Or visit the Planters Inn Web site at www.plantersinn.com.