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Blue Morpho Butterfly Month...PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - September is Blue Morpho Butterfly Month at Callaway Gardens’ Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. In addition to the more than 1,000 tropical butterflies flying freely throughout the conservatory, there will be hundreds of spectacular Blue Morpho butterflies. (Read More...)
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 in St. Simons Island, Georgia. With international and domestic hotels on this year’s list, the magazine recognizes that the King and Prince (a Featured Winner) is a 4-time champion, stating ‘The oceanfront Resort is a tranquil island haven with a Southern heritage spanning 75 years’. (Read More...)
Etonic introduces a new Stabilizer golf shoe
Westborough, Mass. – Etonic introduces a new Stabilizer golf shoe for 2011 that features an athletic-inspired design and the latest advancements in footwear technology which results in superior levels of comfort and performance. The new Stabilizer is 20 percent lighter, 40 percent cooler and 110 percent more comfortable. (Read More...)
MONTREAL, QC. — Sunice®—which showcases golfwear that embodies the perfect fusion of science and fashion-forward style—has been named the official waterproof rainwear licensee for the 2011 and 2013 United States Solheim Cup Teams, Sunice® and the LPGA announced today. (Read More...)
Danielle Downey Captures Title at 2010 Tennessee Women’s Open Championship presented by The City of Crossville at Fairfield Glade's Stonehedge Golf Club...(Read More...)
Voted Best Island of Hawaii:
LIHUE, KAUAI – When rating the Hawaiian Islands, the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have spoken and their number one choice is again the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. (Read More...)
Insider's Guide to Charlotte, NC
Globe Pequot Press has published the 11th edition of its popular guidebook, the “Insiders’ Guide to Charlotte.” The book was authored by local writer Craig Distl and is an essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information about the Queen City. (Read More...)
BUSCH PROPERTIES AND XANTERRA PARKS & RESORTS ANNOUNCE KINGSMILL SALE AGREEMENT...
ST. LOUIS (July 12, 2010) – Busch Properties, Inc. (BPI), owner of the Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Va., has reached an agreement to sell Kingsmill to Denver-based Xanterra Parks & Resorts, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anschutz Company. The two entities expect the sale to be completed by August 2010 with Xanterra assuming ownership and management of the resort immediately after closing. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Read More...)
British Columbia, Canada:
Read all about the outstanding places to play golf and visit in this beautiful part of Canada. (Read More...)
Expresso Partners With GPS Software Industry Leaders NAVIGON and iGolf To Launch Unique New Portable Navigation Device. (Read More...)
The Eazy Bag - From LT Golf - It all started when founder Dr. Tim Dylina's wife, Lisa, questioned the design of her new golf bag. She felt it was difficult to get her clubs out of and into the bag and with her arm problems it was painful to her. Her husband Dr. Tim Dylina, a lifelong golfer, asked her how she would redesign it to make it better. With her concerns in mind, he then designed a golf bag specifically to provide advantages for women, seniors, golf cart riders and pull cart users. The Eazy Bag from LT Golf was born. (Read More...)
This summer the Biltmore Hotel is offering fun programs and activities where children will discover new interests, learn valuable skills, and most importantly make new friends! (Read More...)
Gaylord Opryland Hotel Reopens November 15, 2010...As a result of the historic floods of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has been closed since May 2. It was announced recently that the restoration strategy is in full gear and the Gaylord Opryland will reopen for business on November 15, 2010. (Read More...)
Callaway Gardens® Celebrates The 50th Annual Summer Family Adventure Program...For the 50th consecutive year, Callaway Gardens® is welcoming families to its annual Summer Family Adventure – a fun-filled and affordable vacation that invites families to enjoy a host of entertaining activities and exciting adventures, or just kick back and relax while the children are entertained. (Read More...)
King And Prince Golf Course Features Innovative Flyover Showing Hole-By-Hole Tour On The Web…St. Simons Island, GA...A new golf masterpiece on the Georgia coast has achieved astounding success in its first three weeks using cutting edge technology. (Read More…)
For the fourth year, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List, their annual compendium of the “The World’s Best Places To Stay.” Based on data collected from the annual Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Poll, The Lodge lands on the prestigious list of 151 U.S. resorts and hotels listed on the Gold List in their January 2010 issue, with an overall ranking of 86.5. (Read More...).
Ritz-Carlton Lodge Named One of Top Resorts by Golf Digest:
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation has once again been recognized as one of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" in the October issue of Golf Digest. Ranked No. 13 on the list of top golf getaways, this is the third time The Lodge has been recognized by what is considered one of the most prestigious and definitive rankings in golf. (Read More...)
Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation:
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation has been named one of the Top Ten Golf Resorts in the World by the international travel planning website Away.com. (Read More...)
Side-Spin® -- The Ultimate Golf Skills Challenge:
Side-Spin® is your ticket on the journey to a more exciting and improved golf game. Side-Spin was developed by Stephen McOmish, a PGA professional based at the Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland. Stephen has a passion for helping people improve and enjoy their golf game....(Read More)
Luxary Railway Touring Coming in 2011:
The Denver-based American Railway Explorer (ARE) will offer a luxury train experience showcasing much of the country and several national parks. When it becomes fully operational in summer 2011, ARE will offer an exclusive “rail cruise” experience combining world-class food, comfortable on-board accommodations and memorable on- and off-train experiences while traveling through spectacular scenery throughout the country, some accessible only on ARE excursions. (Read More..)
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