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28th Annual Parade of Boats floats into Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Thousands of spectators will be on hand to view the procession of festive boats lighting the waterfront from Mount Pleasant to Charleston (http://www.resortquestcharleston.com) on December 1. The floating parade allows boat owners to show off their best decorating skills with prizes awarded in several categories, including Best in Show. The parade starts at approximately 5:30 p.m. and ends at approximately 7:30 p.m., depending on wind and current. A spectacular fireworks display shot from historic Charleston Harbor will occur at the mid point. Participating crews are invited to the Captain's Party (date, time and location to be announced).

ResortQuest is offering visitors to Kiawah Island (http://www.resortquestkiawah.com), Seabrook Island (http://www.resortquestseabrook.com), Isle of Palms (http://www.resortquestisleofpalms.com) and Wild Dunes exciting and exclusive ways to save, all while staying in fully-equipped private homes, villas and cottages. The area offers miles of pristine beach, championship golf, tennis, biking, nature tours, shopping, dining, water-related activities and more. A program called ResortQuest Privileges offers special rates and discounts on activities, tours, dining, and shopping from area venues. Special lodging discounts and packages are available online at charlestonbeachresorts.com or resortquest.com, or by calling toll

free 1-866-253-3633.

About ResortQuest

ResortQuest, one of the nation's leading vacation rental and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource in North America's premier resort destinations (ResortQuest.com). ResortQuest Charleston is the largest vacation rental company serving Charleston and the beach resort islands of Kiawah, Seabrook, Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes and Sullivan's Island. ResortQuest has offices located on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island and Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

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