South Carolina Launches New Beaches Web Site

COLUMBIA, SC--(Marketwire - February 6, 2009) - The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism has launched a new Web site devoted specifically to the Palmetto State's 200 miles of coastline.

Travel Information for Beach Destinations in South Carolina

The Web site at www.SCBeaches.travel provides up-to-date travel information on three distinct areas -- the Lowcountry and Resort Islands, Historic Charleston and Myrtle Beach & the Grand Strand -- along with interactive games for kids, weather, maps and a photo album.

Additional Sites Provide Information on South Carolina Parks, Golf, Cuisine, and Affordable Beach Trips

Using keyword research, SCPRT has organized the new site in a way to make it more accessible to the widely used Internet search engines that millions of consumers use when looking for unique, fun and affordable beach trips. It also provides the state's tourism partners on the coast with a clear portal for their consumer message.

SCBeaches.travel is the latest in a series of Web sites created and maintained by SCPRT. The others include the state's official tourism site at www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.com, the Web site of the S.C. State Park Service at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com and specialized offerings such as www.SouthCarolinaGolf.com, www.SavorSouthCarolina.com and www.CarolinaGirls.travel.

The state tourism agency also maintains sites designed specifically for cellphones and other handheld devices. They are www.DiscoverSouthCarolina.mobi and www.SouthCarolinaParks.mobi. They contain key information about South Carolina attractions, events, lodging, shopping, dining, golf courses and state parks.

Contact Information: Contact: Dawn Dawson-House 803-734-1779