Gulf Shores Golf Association Holding “Play to Win” Sweepstakes

(PR.com)-- The Gulf Shores Golf Association has announced the details of their Play to Win giveaway, a sweepstakes that will run until September 15th, 2010.

Visitors to the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area who book a golf vacation between now and September 15th will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a golf package that will include a full, custom-fit set of Callaway golf clubs, transportation to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores for the golf club fitting, and a one-night stay with one of GSGA’s partner accommodations. The qualifying golf vacation can take place anytime during 2010.

The total value of the giveaway package is $3,500, and the winner will be randomly selected on September 16th. Entrants can visit the association’s website, www.golfgulfshores.com to request a package quote. Once guests book a golf vacation with one of GSGA’s partner accommodations, they are entered in the drawing.

“We’re very excited to offer this giveaway to our golf guests as just one more reason to plan a golf vacation in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Beautiful, challenging courses, delicious dining, a variety of accommodations and plenty to see and do all combine to make our area a top choice for golf groups,” said Duncan Millar, Executive Director of the Gulf Shores Golf Association.

About the Gulf Shores Golf Association
Founded in 1995, the Gulf Shores Golf Association is dedicated to promoting Alabama's Gulf Coast as a golf vacation destination that combines 9 signature golf courses with a broad array of lodging options including everything from resort-style & "national chain" hotels, to well appointed “on-site” golf condominiums, to luxury beach-front homes & condos.

The 9 signature golf courses, designed by greats such as Arnold Palmer and Jerry Pate, are all conveniently located within easy driving range of the accommodations. The association features customized stay & play golf packages.

For detailed information on the GSGA, the area's golf courses and the golf packages offered by local accommodations, call (888) 815-1902 or visit www.golfgulfshores.com.

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New Ultimate Family Getaway Package at Callaway Gardens: Free Food, Free Recreation and Free Attraction Admission

Now through September Callaway Gardens offers Guests Affordable Getaway

The Ultimate Family Getaway package at Callaway Gardens® provides families the ideal getaway with food for an unbelievably affordable price. For only $149/night*, this special vacation package includes accommodations and a host of complimentary activities the whole family can enjoy. The Callaway Gardens Ultimate Family Getaway Package will be available now through September 30, 2009.

At Callaway Gardens, families can enjoy an active getaway filled with unique and multi-generational recreational activities and the chance to create lifelong memories. Guests can enjoy lounging by the pool or a day of fishing on Mountain Creek Lake. Callaway Gardens also offers guests a host of entertainment options unique to the destination such as acres of breathtaking Gardens, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center – a four and one-half acre conservatory filled with more than 1,000 tropical butterflies – and a daily free-flight raptor show. And, with Ultimate Family Getaway Package families can enjoy their time at Callaway Gardens at an affordable price that includes meals.

The Ultimate Family Getaway Package includes:
· Breakfast and dinner for two adults and two children at the Plant Room Restaurant
· Free round of golf on the Lake View Golf Course per night of stay
· Free admission to the Gardens’ many attractions including the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the free-flight Birds of Prey show and John A. Sibley Horticultural Center
· Two hours of free bicycle rental
· Two hours of free jon boat rental
· One free hour of tennis court time
· Free and unlimited access to Callaway Fitness Center at the Mountain Creek Inn
· Choice of accommodations in the Mountain Creek Inn, one- or two-bedroom Cottages or one-, two-, three- or four-bedroom Villas. Prices start at $149*/night at the Mountain Creek Inn. Rooms are based on double occupancy

“Guests are loving the Summer Stimulus Package that offers free golf, tennis, bikes and boats for only $99 per night. But we wanted to better the offer and include food,” said Edward Callaway, chairman and chief executive officer of the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation™. “We know families are looking for a place with wholesome activities and entertainment that they can enjoy together. Callaway Gardens was created to be a place where all can relax and reconnect with each other in nature. We hope this great value package helps families do just that.”

Guests can take advantage of the Callaway Gardens Ultimate Family Getaway Package from now through September 30, 2009. For additional information about the Ultimate Family Getaway Package, please go to http://www.callawaygardens.com or call 1.800.CALLAWAY (225.5292) to make your family’s getaway reservation!

* Some restrictions apply, cottage and villa rates are available, taxes and gratuities are not included. Proper attired required for golf and tennis.
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'Spring Stimulus' Package Encourages Visitors and Locals Alike to Relish Greater Phoenix's Peak Tourist Season

/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Taking a cue from the federal government, the Greater Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a stimulus package designed to help visitors -- and locals -- take advantage of unseasonably low prices at several of metropolitan Phoenix's hotels, resorts and restaurants.

From now through April 30, visitors who log on to the Greater Phoenix CVB's "Spring Stimulus" page at www.visitphoenix.com/springstimulus can find room rates as low as $36 and resort packages that include free night stays and golf rounds. Meanwhile, local fine-dining establishments are offering dinner-for-two specials for less than $50 and three-course meals for as little as $25.

"Just because the economy is in a funk doesn't mean you have to be," said Kevin Kamenzind, senior vice president of sales and marketing at the Greater Phoenix CVB. "That's our message to visitors, and especially locals. Those of us who are lucky enough to live in Arizona can save money on spring getaways and stimulate the local economy by enjoying the beauty in our own backyard."

Spring is the peak season for tourism in America's sunniest metropolis, and that typically translates into peak room rates. But as part of the Spring Stimulus program some hotels and resorts are advertising summer-like rates for springtime dates.

The Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa is offering rooms for $179, a rate reminiscent of summer weekend specials at the famed resort. Other Phoenix-area resorts are advertising next-night discounts. Guests who book two nights at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa can stay the third night for free, and those who pay a regular rate for one night at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa get the next night for half off.

Golf-loving guests can book a studio suite at the Legacy Golf Resort for $99 and get a 20 percent discount on greens fees, or enjoy a complimentary round with a $199 stay at Arizona Grand Resort.

Hotels and resorts are also tossing in summer-style dining and beverage credits. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass' package includes a $25 food credit and complimentary breakfast for two, and the Embassy Suites Phoenix Biltmore is giving guests a $50 credit to Omaha Steakhouse plus a coupon book packed with $750 in savings at area Westcor malls.

Foodies looking for a spring break in Greater Phoenix can log onto to www.visitphoenix.com/springstimulus to find out about specials on both fine cuisine ($35 for a three-course prix fixe menu at Roy's Desert Ridge) and midweek wine (half-price bottles on "Wine Down Wednesday" at 1130 Restaurant).

"It's not enough to remind residents how important tourism is to Arizona's economy; we also want to illustrate the value of the visitor experience here and provide incentives for taking advantage of it," Kamenzind said.

"If you're thinking about coming in for spring training, or you're a local who has friends and family who are contemplating to visit, we want you to know that, even in this economy, a Phoenix getaway is incredibly accessible. The desert always provides a gorgeous spring; now our hotels, resorts and restaurants are providing the stimulus."

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Looking for a holiday gift for a hard-to-buy-for person?

/PRNewswire/ -- If you're like thousands of people this holiday season trying to find gifts for hard-to-buy-for loved ones and friends, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, a premier destination for all seasons and all ages, has creative, easy and time-saving answers for you. A variety of options, ranging in price include the following:

- The 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off Tickets
This gift is a great choice for food lovers. Advance discounted
tickets are only $13 per person. Held at The Market Shops at Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort, this January 10 event will be fun-filled with
live authentic Cajun and Zydeco music by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou
Swamp Band and plenty of tasty gumbo to sample. Add Sandestin
overnight accommodations starting at only $89, plus tax and fees. Call
850/267-8092 or go online at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Wine Festival
Enjoy The Sandestin Wine Festival for $50 per person with discounted
advance tickets. The event is held on April 25 and 26, featuring Grand
Wine Tastings, the pouring of more than 600 domestic and international
wines. Representatives from more than 80 vineyards from across the
globe will entertain questions, offering a rare opportunity to learn
about wines and tastes. Order online at www.sandestinwinefestival.com.

- "Golf Enthusiast Extras"
For the Golf enthusiast in your life, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
has a variety of fun options. Choose from a one hour golf lesson for
$100, a round of golf for two at the nationally acclaimed Raven Golf
Club in January or February for a special price of $190, a Guys Golf
Getaway for four starting at $260 person (two night stay in a 3 BR
Dockside Villa, one round per person at Raven Golf Club, one round
per person at Burnt Pine Golf Club), or a Tiger Woods collection
Nike(R) golf shirt from the Raven Golf Pro Shop for only $80. Call
850/267-8155 to order.

- Fun for Fido
A special treat for animal lovers include a series of free events at
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. On February 20-22, watch the
spectacular Ultimate Air Dog competition. On February 22, furry
friends and owners can participate in the special Pooch Parade, with
specially decorated wagons, golf cars and/or bicycles. Overnight pet
friendly accommodations start at only $149. Reserve accommodations
online at www.sandestin.com for special savings.

- The "Younger You" Gift Package
For the person who wants a youthful appearance, Sandestin Day Spa and
Salon is offering onsite consultations with Rodney Soto, MD of The
Younger You Institute. Additional Medical Spa offerings at Sandestin
include Botox(R), soft tissue augmentation, and skin care
recommendations including Obagi(R), one of the most recognized
prescription-strength skin care lines. The Sandestin Day Spa and Salon
also offers traditional services including manicures, pedicures,
massages and more. For information call (850) 267-6466. Overnight
accommodations and Girlfriends Getaways packages are also available.

- Sandestin Beach Lover's Getaway
Sandestin's beautiful beach is an attraction and a special treat to
enjoy. Stay in a lovely one bedroom beachside unit for two days and
one night, starting at $139 per night until March 1. Free amenities
include tennis, bike rentals, fitness center and more. Not valid on
December 31. Please mention code: 2255G4. Save money by booking online
at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Gold Gift Card
Let a special person in your life feel like a VIP with a Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort Gold Gift Card. This card is available in any
denomination and can be used for overnight accommodations, golf,
tennis and at most retail shops and restaurants at The Market Shops at
Sandestin and the Village of Baytowne Wharf. For more information,
visit:
www.sandestin.com/headerandfooter/giftcards/tabid/817/Default.aspx


Purchases must be made before December 20, 2008. Shipping costs in some cases may apply.

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort (www.sandestin.com) offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located on the sugar-white sand Beaches of South Walton, Florida Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort. Sandestin invites guests to a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts beautiful beaches and bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, children's programs, fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring boutique shops, restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality Management (www.intrawest.com), a world leader in destination resorts.

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