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St. Simons Island, GA (August, 2010) The current August issue of ‘Successful Meetings’ Magazine has awarded one of their coveted ‘2010 Pinnacle Awards’ to the historic King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, a premier beach meeting resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia. With international and domestic hotels on this year’s list, the magazine recognizes that the King and Prince is a 4-time champion, stating ‘The oceanfront Resort is a tranquil island haven with a Southern heritage spanning 75 years’.

The magazine defines four specific aspects of why they have chosen this Georgia Resort, which include:

* At work – acknowledging the excellent meeting and conference space and services
* At rest – the varied accommodations that they find exemplary
* At play – featuring the King and Prince Golf Course, the Royal Treatment Cottage and island adventures
* At the table – recognizing all of the dining options and excellent food at the Resort

Publisher Tom Larranaga states “The Pinnacle Award celebrates hospitality excellence that sets the standard for others to follow. What makes this Pinnacle Award most significant is that they are selected by the loyal readers of ‘Successful Meetings’ based upon your own real life meeting experience”. www.successfulmeetings.com/pinnacle

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
201 Arnold Road
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912-638-3631
www.kingandprince.com

Looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to do over the upcoming Labor Day weekend? How about the rush of a lifetime high above Georgia’s lush treetops? If you’re into outdoor thrills and adrenaline-pumping adventure, then Historic Banning Mills is the Labor Day destination for you.

A true hidden treasure, Banning Mills is one of the first of its kind in the nation. With almost five miles of canopy walk (sky bridges) and zip line tours, visitors will experience more than 20 zip lines, 39 suspended tree walk bridges, three towering pole towers, a challenging low and high ropes course and a list of activities that make Georgia’s most well-kept secret a must-visit location. In addition, the site’s latest upgrades offer even more attractions for Labor Day adventure:

* Sky Trek Bridge: Hanging 18 stories above rushing Snake Creek, this 600 ft. long bridge is reminiscent of a scene straight out of Indiana Jones.

* Zip Line “Twins”: Four of Banning’s 20 zip lines are now accompanied by parallel lines running next to them. Coming soon, thrill-seekers can fly more than 60 mph two-at-a-time on the newly duplicated, half-mile long twin of the Screaming Eagle.

* Terminator Corner: Not for the faint of heart, this high adventure course challenges visitors to withstand all-natural obstacles from swinging planks to islands in the sky and vine swings to oddly-shaped bridges.

“Banning Mills is truly a perfect getaway for the holiday. Visitors will enjoy our summer upgrades and experience what so many have called the ‘rush’ they never knew could be found so close to home. Banning Mills is a 501c3 non-profit conservancy located in the middle of 1200 acres along the beautiful Snake Creek gorge.”

The Holders introduced metro Atlanta to zip lines and canopy tours more than 10 years ago. In the last decade, this outdoor adventure paradise has consistently upgraded and advanced its eco canopy tour to become the nation’s best, matching zip tours thought only to exist in Central and South America.

“When Donna and I stumbled upon this property, we knew we had to take a risk and bring this type of adventure to regional outdoor enthusiasts,” says Mike.

Less than an hour west of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Banning Mills is the closest location visitors have to experience this caliber of zip lines and canopy tours other than those found in Costa Rica.

Should you choose, once you’ve challenged yourself to a complete eco canopy tour, — kayaking, swimming, a nature walk, a birds of prey show and horseback riding await. Enjoy a round of miniature golf on a private course with your family, or treat yourself to a spa treatment or a romantic dinner to complete your weekend.

“If you want a memorable experience this Labor Day, we invite you to enjoy our long list of choices in outdoor excitement,” says Holder. “You’ll see what others who have visited have already discovered –what we have here is a truly unique spotlight of Georgia.”

About The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills

The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills is a 501c3 Conservation Center and rests among 1,000 beautifully preserved wooded acres overlooking the scenic and historic Snake Creek Gorge in Whitesburg, Georgia – a mere 45-minute drive west of Atlanta. Offering thrill seekers, nature enthusiasts, couples and groups of all sizes an experience of a lifetime through its unmatched zip line and eco canopy tours, Banning Mills boasts year-round outdoor adventure in addition to a scenic environment perfect for romantic getaways, family outings, church retreats and other group events. For more information, please visit www.historicbanningmills.com or call 770.834.9149.

All Banning Mills co canopy zip line tour and other challenge elements are inspected and certified by professional vendor members of the Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and/or the Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA).

More than 10 years ago, The Lodges at Historic Banning Mills introduced zip lines and canopy tours thought only to exist in Central and South America. In the last decade, this outdoor adventure paradise has consistently upgraded and advanced its eco canopy tour to become the nation’s best.

Summer 2010 has been no different.

Three significant summer upgrades have furthered Banning Mills’ leadership of an industry once dominated by rickety roller coasters.

Now introducing:

* Zip Line “Twins”: Headlined by the completion of the 1,500 ft. “I’m a Big Daddy, Too,” or simply “IB2,” four of 20 zip lines are now accompanied by parallel lines running next to them. For the first time ever, thrill-seekers can fly more than 45 mph simultaneously with friends or family.

* Sky Trek bridge: Like a scene straight out of Indiana Jones, this 600 ft. long bridge hangs 18 stories above rushing Snake Creek and would drop even Steven Spielberg’s jaw.

* Terminator Corner: Not for the faint of heart, this high adventure course challenges visitors to navigate an onslaught of all-natural obstacles. From swinging planks to islands in the sky, vine swings to oddly-shaped bridges, it’s not if you’ll fall; it’s how many times.

“Our eco canopy tour is something you can’t find anywhere outside of Central America,” says Mike Holder, owner. “When you finish, you’ll know you’ve accomplished something. Are you ready?”

Located less than an hour west of Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport, Banning Mills is one of America’s most elaborate and physically intense canopy tours – and the nation’s most overlooked adventure. Banning Mills welcomes thrill-seekers, families, nature lovers, sportsmen, couples and groups alike. The range of activities offered by founders Mike and Donna Holder is unmatched.

With almost five miles of canopy walk and zip line tours, you can experience up to 20 zip lines and 37 tree walk bridges, push yourself to navigate a challenging low and high ropes course and experience an unbelievable list of activities that make Georgia’s most well-kept secret a must-visit destination.

In addition to the nation’s longest zip line eco-canopy tour, Banning Mills offers visitors:

* Ropes course and Zip line tours inspected by the ACCT (Association of Challenge Course Technology) and Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA) vendors;
* Corporate meeting center;
* Corporate team building courses;
* Horseback riding;
* One-of-a-kind birds of prey nature show;
* Kayaking on miles of crystal clear water;
* Swimming in Olympic-size swimming pools;
* Countless nature trails;
* Miniature golf course;
* On-site chefs;
* Customized spa treatments and
* Cozy lodging with plenty of space.

For more information on how to experience Banning Mills, please visit www.historicbanningmills.com or call 770.834.9149.