Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa Invites You to Experience Sensational Golf with the New Escape Golf Package

With prices starting at an unbelievable $195 per night, Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is inviting all who love the game of golf to experience the highly anticipated Escape Northern Alabama Golf Package at the Shoals.

From beginning golfers to the pros, all are welcome to discover the beauty and magnitude of the legendary Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Sometimes it's all about the golf, especially on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Yet, when you add in a luxurious spa, fine dining, and breathtaking views of the Tennessee River, you've got a getaway to remember at Alabama's newest Four Diamond Hotel, the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa.

The Escape Golf Package includes the following:

• Luxury accommodations for one night
• Two rounds of golf at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at the Shoals
• Rates from $195 - $250 per night*

Indulge in four remarkable Muscle Shoals, Alabama restaurants including the acclaimed 360 Grille & Lounge, featuring eclectic cuisine in Alabama's only revolving restaurant atop the Renaissance Tower. Bronzeback Café boasts comfort cuisine, while Swampers Bar & Grill honors the rich musical heritage of Alabama by hosting live music celebrating local sounds.

This world-class hotel also houses a state-of-the-art, European spa. The Spa at the Shoals offers luxurious treatments to rejuvenate the body and invigorate the mind. With an array of spa options, from body scrubs and facials to massages and steam rooms, this refreshing Florence, Alabama spa is a step above the rest.**

Wonderful for a weekend away or a week-long golf getaway, the Marriott Shoals Hotel offers every desired amenity, creating the pinnacle of peace of mind.

About Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa:
Inspired by Southern hospitality, discover a Florence, Alabama hotel where conservative elegance and the beauty of nature combine for a memorable experience. Set in the heart of the Tennessee River Valley, this Alabama golf resort invites you to experience a new level of refinement and charm among hotels in Florence, Alabama. Plush guest rooms feature comfortable luxury and modern conveniences, as well as private balconies providing stunning views of the river. Just minutes away are two championship Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses that offer a challenge, yet attract players of all skill levels, from amateur to pro. This Alabama spa resort allows you to refresh your body, mind, and spirit at the 6,000 square foot European spa, delivering the pinnacle of rejuvenation. Versatile meeting space, elegant banquet facilities, and a delicious selection of restaurants enhance the cultured ambiance found at the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (800) 593-6450 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mslmc-marriott-shoals-hotel-and-spa/

*Packages are based on availability and start at $195. Be sure that the promotional code GOF appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code GOF.

**Appointments are required for The Spa at the Shoals, call (256) 246- 3696 for appointments.

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Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine Names Eagle Ridge Among The Best Midwest Golf Resorts

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, in Galena, Ill., is being recognized as one of the Midwest's best golf resorts by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine, including being named the Most Underrated Resort in the region.

In addition to placing first in the category of Most Underrated Resort, Eagle Ridge ranked third in the categories of Best Golf Resort, Best Resort for Buddy Trips and Best Resort Course for its award-winning The General. It's the resort's first recognition as part of a survey of the magazine's online reader network.

"These rankings are really a recognition of the hard work that our resort and golf staff put into making Eagle Ridge and its amenities as memorable as possible for our visitors and guests," says Ikhlas Ahmed, general manager. "Hopefully, others can experience what the readers of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine took away with them after visiting our world-class facilities."

Other publications also have sung Eagle Ridge's praises in 2007: Chicago Golfer named The General the No. 2 Best View golf course in the area; Illinois Meetings and Events magazine honored the resort with its Best Resort for Families award; and - for the fourth year in a row - Corporate & Incentives Travel recognized Eagle Ridge with its Greens of Distinction award for outstanding golf facilities and service for meetings and incentive-travel programs.

Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling scenery of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a full-spectrum resort complex that has been honored by such publications as Better Homes & Gardens and Midwest Living magazines. The resort provides a superior golf experience with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses. Other amenities include Stonedrift Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a newly renovated indoor pool, miles of biking, hiking and horseback trails, tennis, hot air balloon rides and boating and fishing on the 220-acre Lake Galena. Eagle Ridge also boasts three restaurants and a general store. For reservations or more information call 1-800-892-2269 or visit online at http://www.eagleridge.com/.

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Ultimate, Unlimited Golf Experience on Florida's "Golf" Coast at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort

Calling all golfers! Florida's Gulf Coast has been referred to as the Golf Coast and to celebrate this distinction, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort has developed two Ultimate Golf Packages for the ultimate Naples golf vacation. The pièce de résistance of this getaway is the custom-fit Callaway X-460 Titanium Driver that each golfer gets to take home (retail value $300)! And that's not the only custom part of this getaway.

Players of all ability will get to choose from three days of unlimited golf on The Rookery at Marco Island or a three-day Faldo Golf School class. Each golf experience includes deluxe resort-view accommodations with a balcony and a $100 gift certificate to Kurrents, the Marco Island resort's specialty restaurant. Available from now until September 30, 2007, the Ultimate Golf Package/Ultimate Golf Instruction Package starts at $279 per person, per night, based on a three-night minimum stay at the Naples golf resort.*

Recently redesigned by the acclaimed Robert Cupp, Jr., The Rookery at Marco Island is an 18-hole resort private golf course featuring the Nick Faldo Golf School and brand new $10 million Clubhouse. As an Audubon-endorsed golf course, The Rookery at Marco is committed to conserving the ecosystem of Marco Island, focusing on birds and wildlife in their natural habitat on the island.

For reservations or additional information, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/specials/mesoffer.mi?marshaCode=mrkfl&marrOfferId=176902

About Marco Island Marriott Golf and Beach Resort
Nestled on three miles of pristine southwest Florida white sand beaches, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort is the perfect island within an island escape. Caressed by tropical breezes and inspired by a Balinese sense of harmony, balance and hospitality, this is simply, paradise found. From the magnificent new Quinn's Pool, surrounded by lush landscaping and outdoor dining and meeting spaces, to our elegant spa, private resort Rookery Golf Course, and our luxurious rooms and lanai suites that overlook the dazzling Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Gulf Coast spa resort is the sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation, discovery and play. Our attentive concierge service, choice of shopping and Marco Island restaurants and recreational activities make Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort the choice for unforgettable family vacations and memorable business meetings. For more information, call (800) 438-4373, or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/mrkfl-marco-island-marriott-beach-resort-golf-club-and-spa/

*Rates are based on availability, double occupancy and do not include tax and service. Limited rooms are available for this promotion. Does not apply to groups of 10 or more. Fitted golf clubs will be shipped to guest's preferred address.

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Where Golf is Great: The Finest Courses of Scotland and Ireland

Every golfer who’s worth his favorite putter knows where golf is great: Scotland, birthplace of the game and still its most important shrine, from the splendor of St. Andrews to the regal resort at Gleneagles; and Ireland, where the links like Ballybunion and Royal County Down are of unsurpassed beauty and challenge. Whether golfers actually make the pilgrimage or arm-chair it, Where Golf Is Great is indispensable: the most luxurious, entertaining, informative, and exhaustive book on these most important destinations. Written by the bard of Scottish and Irish golf, it combines the most authoritative information with the most beautiful prose and the most stunning color photographs—an unsurpassed celebration of the places where golf is, indeed, great.

Not only is the golf great, but so are the sights, the dining, the lodging—and it’s all here: the pub lunches and three-star dinners; the country-house hotels and full-service resorts. Jim Finegan’s singularly insightful advice includes the very best play-and-stay combinations for once-in-a-lifetime perfect golf days, in this once-in-a-lifetime perfect golf book.

Available at Amazon.com.

Recently Renovated Casa del Mar Resort Recognized as 'Mexico's Leading Golf Resort' at the World Travel Awards

With Mexico all inclusive resorts peppering the country's shores, it is sometimes a challenge for travelers to find authentic culture along the beaches. With a traditional Hacienda-style structure in contemporary condition, authentic cuisine, and a Friday-night Fiesta that celebrates the regional culture, Cabo resort Casa del Mar brings guests a unique Mexico beach vacation experience with updated contemporary amenities.

Built to reflect the historic haciendas of Mexico, Casa del Mar Beach, Golf, and Spa Resort features 31 recently updated guest rooms and suites centered around a beautiful courtyard. Each of the Cabo accommodations is graced with Antigua furniture from fine craftsmen of Guadalajara and Mexican art alongside new modern luxuries such as Rivolta linens, Aveda products, Jacuzzi tubs, and private balconies with ocean views. A Mexico beach wedding here will offer an intimate, yet festive atmosphere for guests, and group accommodations for a Cabo golf resort vacation are arranged with ease.

The Mexico resort's three restaurants now further enhance the authentic ambiance. El Tapanco, overlooking the swimming pool and gardens, serves Nuevo Mexican Cuisine--an innovative take on traditional dishes. The Mezquite Beachside Grill takes advantage of the Mexico beach vacation resort's location to serve fresh grilled fish and seafood salads under a palapa on the beach. Open daily for lunch, The Pool Bar now features an array of casual Mexican dishes including fish tacos and guacamole salads.

On Friday nights, Casa del Mar beach resort comes alive with Fiesta. The event, which takes place in the fully renovated Beach Club, welcomes local artisans, mariachis, and traditional dancers to the Mexico resort, where guests may purchase delightful wares and enjoy the culture of Los Cabos. The Mezquite Beach Club serves a classic Mexican dinner, and the evening is topped off with a magnificent fireworks display with a Sea of Cortez backdrop.

For those who seek the luxuries of the all inclusive wedding experience in an authentic atmosphere, Casa del Mar has recently been recognized as "Mexico's Leading Golf Resort" at the World Travel Awards. The Cabo golf resort offers up 18 holes on its seaside Cabo Real Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Additionally, the Spa at Casa del Mar offers an array of face and body treatments among ten recently renovated treatment rooms, convenient for a Mexico beach wedding or a day of complete relaxation.

About Casa del Mar
Casa del Mar Beach, Golf, and Spa Resort's 31 guest rooms and suites rest on a quiet stretch of Los Cabos beach. The traditional Hacienda-style Mexico resort features eight swimming pools throughout the property; three distinctive restaurants and a bar; the renowned Cabo Real Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones II; and the Spa at Casa del Mar.

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Emerald Greens: The Essential Guide to Golf Vacations in Ireland

Emerald Greens is for golfers who like sightseeing and adventure and want their non-golfing partners and companions to have a good time too.

It gives detailed descriptions of charming courses of great character and scenic beauty-many of them little known gems. All can be played for less than $75. Some cost as little as $15 a day. There are "Husband and Wife" bargain rates to be found as well.

It also explores the unique attractions in each area-the best of Irish food, drink, culture, scenery, and music. Have fun exploring islands, romantic ruins, exotic gardens and breathtaking scenery. Learn something of the history and drama of Ireland beyond the 18th green.

For golfers who have room in their heads and hearts for more than golf, this is an invaluable guide to what Ireland has to offer both on and off the course.

Available at Amazon.com.

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa golf resort is located in Fallbrook, California. This video contains an interview with a staff member regarding course information, contact info as well as resort accomodations.

The Lodge at Sonoma Invites Guests to Stay and Play with New 'Golf and Spa' Getaway Package

The Lodge at Sonoma, Northern California resort announces the resort's partnership with Stone Tree Golf, Marin County's 18-hole championship golf course, by offering guests the opportunity to play and relax with the new "Golf & Spa" package.

Individuals and couples alike are welcomed to the tranquil 182-room Sonoma resort to rejuvenate in a plush deluxe Lodge guestroom, be pampered with luxurious spa treatments, and enjoy a round of golf at the Bay Area's premier handcrafted classic golf club.

The Lodge at Sonoma's Golf & Spa package includes:

• One night accommodation in a Lodge guestroom
• Two 50-minute treatments of your choice OR one Couples Massage at Raindance Spa (gratuity included)
• Round of golf for one at nearby Stone Tree Golf Club
• One sleeve of The Lodge logo golf balls
• Breakfast for one to go

Designed for the early morning golfer on the move, an artisanal-inspired to-go breakfast fuels guests as they head out to Stone Tree's 7,000-yard championship course to play throughout oak-forested hills, valleys and lush meadowlands. Upon return to the Sonoma spa resort, guests can find refuge at the award winning Raindance Spa, which features outdoor natural mineral water pools and an idyllic spa garden, providing an intimate and soothing atmosphere for massage therapy, couples massage, and Watsu aquatic therapy pools. The retreat offers the perfect opportunity to refresh mind, body, and spirit while enjoying the unforgettable Sonoma wine country experience.

The Lodge at Sonoma's Golf & Spa package is offered from May 1st through November 15th, Sunday through Thursday for $579.00, and Friday through Saturday for $679.00. The Lodge at Sonoma is a pet friendly hotel; a $75 fee applies per pet. Please make golf reservations one week prior through the Lodge at Sonoma's Concierge Department, 707.935.6600 ext 2322.

About the Lodge at Sonoma
Indulge in an exquisite Northern California spa resort offering complete tranquility at The Lodge at Sonoma, A Renaissance Resort & Spa. Nestled in Sonoma Valley, this California wine country resort is less than an hour north of San Francisco and located among the country's finest wineries. Showcasing the incredible beauty of the valley, this Sonoma spa resort expertly combines authentically artisan surroundings with contemporary facilities to create a haven of casual sophistication. Fed by natural mineral waters, the world class Raindance Spa offers the utmost in relaxation, reflection, revitalization, and romance. The award-winning Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar at this Northern California resort features local wines and innovative cuisine with Mediterranean influences in an elegantly informal atmosphere. With 22,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space both indoors and out, The Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for corporate meetings, social events, and wedding receptions. For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfols-the-lodge-at-sonoma-renaissance-resort-and-spa/

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