Pre & Post FAM

SYTA partners are pleased to present opportunities for pre and post-conference activities. See below for information.

Pre-FAM: Visit Beaufort, SC

Visit Beaufort

(open to Tour Operators only)

Lowcountry Nature and Charm Degullah Way

This tour is FREE to Tour Operators. Deadline to sign up is August 1. Space is limited to 25 people.

Join us for a full day exploring the natural beauty and cultural charm of Beaufort’s Lowcountry.

      • Visit the Port Royal Maritime Center to learn about the unique ecosystem of the lowcountry in their waterfront museum. Hands-on activities will bring you close to the nature and wildlife that abound here.
      • Birding Beaufort will introduce you to the birds and wildlife seen at the Cypress Wetlands.
      • A visit to the Kazoobie Kazoo Factory and Museum is a must.
      • Enjoy free time in our historic downtown where you will shop and enjoy lunch in our locally owned shops and restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway.
      • After lunch, depart for a tour of Saint Helena Island focusing on the Gullah Culture.
      • Visit Gay’s Fish Company and learn how shrimp are harvested.
      • Coastal Expeditions will introduce you to the educational tours and programs they offer students in two locations.
      • The tour will conclude with a Lowcountry Boil dinner featuring local Gullah entertainment at the Gullah Geechee Cultural Center.

The tour will depart from Savannah hotels at 8 am on Thursday, August 21, and will return the same evening by 8:00 pm. Please note that seafood is on the menu and be sure to let us know if you have any allergies.

RSVP to:  Linda Jeffries – ljeffries@beaufortsc.org – Questions? Call me at 571-262-1189

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Post-FAM: It’s a Tybee Island Take-Over!

Tybee Island Pier
(open to all attendees)
 
Don’t miss out on the ultimate post-conference getaway! Bask in the sun and laugh with colleagues as we conquer Tybee Island after our Annual Conference. We’ve secured a prime spot at the beach and cozy hotel rooms for you to extend the fun. And let’s not forget the iconic Lighthouse and charming downtown Tybee – the perfect backdrop to make beautiful memories. Go to https://visittybee.com/ to plan your visit.
 
Transportation will depart Savannah on Tuesday morning, August 26, and return on Wednesday, August 27, at noon. The schedule will be announced soon.
 
If you are arranging your own transportation, the drive from downtown Savannah to Hotel Tybee takes 30 minutes by car or taxi, and the trip from Hotel Tybee to the Savannah Airport takes 60 minutes by car or taxi.
 
An exclusive room block is available at Hotel Tybee. Reserve your room using promo code TAKEOVER. For additional information, contact Anjuli King at aking@visitsavannah.com.
 
 
See you at the beach!

Post-FAM: Music, Museums & Main Stages

Post Fam: Music, Museums & Main Stages
(open to Tour Operators only)
 
Visit Music, Museums & Main Stages in Macon, Sandy Springs & Cartersville, GA from August 26-29. FAM is for tour operators & includes transportation, three (3) hotel nights, all meals & admissions.

Tour Highlights

Macon – Day One

  • The Otis Redding Center for the Arts
  • Tour of Historic Performance Theaters
  • Ocmulgee Mounds
  • Tubman Museum

Sandy Springs – Day Two

  • Sandy Springs Performing Art Center,
  • City Springs Theater Company
  • Morgan Falls Overlook Park

Cartersville – Day Three

  • Tellus Science Museum
  • Booth Western Art Museum
  • African American Heritage
  • Trail sites

If you plan to attend, please make Atlanta your departure city on Friday, August 29th and your flight time after 11:30am. Please RSVP no later than August 4, 2025. Space is limited.

 
To RSVP or ask questions: Email Myriam Hysa at Myriam.Hysa@SandySprings GA.org.
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