Two New Travel Guidebooks Explore South Carolina's Most Popular Vacation Destinations

NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Authors and Myrtle Beach residents Liz and Charlie Mitchell have written two travel guidebooks for Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Part of the Tourist Town Guides® series, both guides offer honest, independent travel advice for visitors to South Carolina's most popular tourist hotspots.

Myrtle Beach: A Guide to South Carolina's Grand Strand (Channel Lake, Inc., $14.95) takes vacationers on a tour of the Grand Strand. Recommendations are offered for families, golfers, anglers and a wide range of vacationers. The book provides seasonal event information and tips for restaurant specialties, plus helpful advice for planning before and during the trip.

Hilton Head: A Guide to the South Carolina Lowcountry (Channel Lake, Inc., $14.95) explores the South Carolina Lowcountry, including Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County. From golfers to families, the guide covers restaurants, hotels, and attractions to help vacationers decide what to see – and what to avoid.

"We're very excited to have the Mitchells on our team," said publisher Dirk Vanderwilt. "They have extensive knowledge of Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head."

The Mitchells are leading authorities on Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head. Liz has managed international marketing programs for the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. Charlie has co-authored a guidebook on golfing in the Carolinas.

Both titles will hit bookstores on April 1, 2010. For more information about the books, visit the Web site http://www.touristtown.com or call 800.592.1566.

About Tourist Town Guides®

Tourist Town Guides®, published by Channel Lake, Inc. and distributed by Midpoint Trade Books, is a leader in travel guidebooks dedicated to small town America. Discover exhilarating entertainment, unique attractions, delicious dining, and more. Simple to use and full of area information, travel tips, and fun facts, these independent guidebooks help vacationers plan a fun-filled getaway. Tourist Town Guides® is a registered trademark of Channel Lake, Inc.

Hi-res media photos for both books are available at http://www.touristtown.com/media.

SOURCE Channel Lake, Inc.