World-Famous Clydesdale Horses Make Limited Appearance in Charleston, SC: ResortQuest Provides Charleston Accommodations Conveniently Located to Mario
Kiawah Island, SC (PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- The legendary Clydesdales will appear from December 6-10 in downtown Charleston's Marion Square. The heavy draft breed originated in Scotland in the eighteenth century and is known for its impressive size (horseshoes can be as large as a dinner plate), strength and versatility. Some of the gentle giants will be available for visitors to have professional photos taken with them on December 9 from 2-4pm. Visit the horses on Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-7pm, or Sunday from 10am-2pm. Call 843-724-7305 for more information.
ResortQuest Kiawah Island and ResortQuest Seabrook Island are offering pre-designed Charleston vacation packages with exciting discounts to allow visitors to stay on the beach, just a short drive from the festival. Area visitors are invited to stay in fully-equipped Charleston vacation rentals while taking advantage of packages like the Historic Charleston Package, which includes discounted horse-drawn carriage ride tickets, and a special memento to take home, or the Romantic Rendezvous Package, which includes historic tour tickets and a fresh fruit basket. There is a Charleston vacation package for horseback riders, tennis enthusiasts, and even one for those who crave the relaxation of a spa. Call 1-800-247-5050 or visit ResortQuest.com to inquire about a stay on Charleston's resort islands.
About ResortQuest
ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rentals hospitality and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations, ResortQuest.com. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and vacation rentals in the U.S. and Canada, based on a portfolio of nearly 17,000 vacation rental properties, including ocean front rentals and ski vacations, with a combined real estate value estimated at approximately $7 billion. ResortQuest Real Estate is one of the nation's leading real estate companies focusing exclusively on resort properties, offering superior brokerage services in the country's premier beach, ski and golf destinations. ResortQuest employs more than 4,000 people and is owned and operated by Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET), one of the largest and fastest growing companies in the hospitality and entertainment industries, based in Nashville, Tenn., that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels and the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit ResortQuest.com or GaylordEntertainment.com.
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