The AAGP has secured special AAGP Annual Meeting room rates at the following hotels - the Westin Savannah Harbor and the Hyatt Regency Savannah.

Housing Reservations for the AAGP 2010 AAGP Annual Meeting can now be reserved. In order to secure a hotel room at the conference rate, please follow this link (to both conference hotels) https://resweb.passkey.com/go/AAGP. A one night's deposit is required. Rooms may be cancelled with a full refund through February 5, 2010. After that time, the one night's deposit will be forfeited.

If you are interested in securing a block of rooms (more than 2 rooms), please contact amwilliams@aagponline.org. Rooms will be available at the conference rate until February 5, 2010 (unless sold out).

Westin Savannah Harbor
Regular Room: $229

The Westin Savannah Harbor is on an island located next to the Savannah Convention Center. All AAGP activities will take place at either the Convention Center or the Westin. The Westin property includes a spa and golf course. Historic Savannah is located across the Savannah River, which is accessible by ferry. The room rate at the Westin is $229.00 for a regular room. A riverview room with balcony can be reserved at a higher rate.

The hotel provides complete business services, and a multitude of recreational activities including four lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a 600-foot deepwater dock, and a year-round outdoor heated pool.

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Regular Room: $190
River view: $240

The Hyatt Regency Savannah is located in the middle of the historic district of Savannah and is easy walking distance to all of the sites. Complimentary transportation will be provided to the Savannah Convention Center via ferry (scheduled every 15 minutes for a 2 minute crossing to the Center) and bus (exclusive for the AAGP Annual Meeting). The room rate at the Hyatt is $190.00 for a regular room and $240 for a river view room.

Uniquely situated directly on River Front Plaza, the newly restyled Savannah hotel offers unequalled access to the Historic District, shops, entertainment and business centers. Take a leisurely stroll through the fabled neighborhood surrounding our casually elegant hotel in downtown Savannah to view stately homes, landmark architecture and sights that have made this city famous.

Transportation

By Air – Getting There

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport connects with 16 non-stop destinations. Scheduled airlines include AirTran, American Eagle, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Comair, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Northwest, United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express. For more information, visit www.savannahairport.com/airlines.php.

By Car – Getting There

Savannah, Georgia is located just off Interstate 95 near the border of Georgia and South Carolina and is within easy driving of many major cities.

Cities & Mileage

• Atlanta, GA -- 249
• Birmingham, AL -- 400
• Charleston, SC -- 108
• Charlotte, NC -- 250
• Columbia, SC -- 160
• Hilton Head Island, SC -- 38
• Jacksonville, FL -- 141
• Miami, FL -- 486
• Orlando, FL -- 282
• Raleigh-Durham, NC -- 347

Airport Shuttle

Shuttles are available from the airport to hotels in the Historic District for approximately $15 one way and $25 round-trip.

Free Historic District Shuttle

The free CAT Shuttle transports passengers in the Historic District, provides convenient service from downtown hotels and the Savannah Visitor Information Center to many historic sites. Other modes of transportation to explore the nation's largest Landmark Historic District include scooters (available for rent); on foot; and horse-drawn carriages.

AAGP Transportation

Transportation between the AAGP Hotels (Westin Savannah Harbor and Hyatt Regency – Savannah) and the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center will be provided by the "Savannah Belles". The Westin Savannah is within a short walk to the Convention Center, however, the Hyatt is located directly across the Savannah River from the Center. There will be three ferries that will run during the Annual Meeting hours from the dock directly in front of the Hyatt to the dock connected to the Convention Center. In addition, the Savannah Belles will also run a ground circulator service (i.e., bus) operating 10 hours per day during the Annual Meeting. The transportation schedules and locations will be posted at the host hotels and the Savannah Convention Center. All transportation is complimentary.