CONTACTS: Nancy Hamilton, Lee Rose
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Summer golf packages are sizzlin’ hot on the Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel
LEE COUNTY, FL (June 2004) With more than 95 golf courses to choose from, The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel is the ideal place to book your next golf vacation. Located on Florida’s southwest coast, this golfing Mecca gives golf addicts an opportunity to play in beautiful weather on some of the best courses in Florida. This brilliant combination makes it easy to see why golf fanatics are swinging their clubs on the so-called “Golf Coast”.
A wide variety of courses are available, both professional and amateur golfers have several from which to choose: course designers from Donald Ross to Tom Fazio or newer creations from Raymond Floyd or Arthur Hills.
With money-saving offers from local accommodations, any golf lover can take advantage of the area’s first-rate fairways. The following are a variety of golf packages offered on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Promotions are subject to change and other restrictions may apply. Most rates do not include applicable taxes, fees, service charges, and/or gratuities.
Homewood Suites by Hilton is offering guests an all-inclusive golf package through Sept. 30. The $189 per person rate includes two rounds of golf and cart rental at some of Fort Myers’ finest golf courses. This “Weekend Golf Package” also includes a two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite with two queen beds, a full kitchen and a living room area with sleeper sofa. A complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily. For
reservations and tee times, call
(239) 210-2465.
The Holiday Inn
Select also has a “Weekend Golf Package” for visitors, which includes a
great game of golf at two local courses. The $169 per person all-inclusive rate
also includes a deluxe room for two nights and breakfast daily at Shoeless Joe’s
Sports Café. The offer is valid through Sept. 30. For more information and to
set up tee times, call (239) 210-2465.
Country Inn and
Suites has teamed up with Shell Point Golf Club, located adjacent from the
hotel, for a special golf package. The offer includes one round of golf, an
amenity at check-in, golf cart rental and a snack at the Shell Point Golf Club.
Guests will enjoy a two-night stay in a standard room at the Country Inn and
Suites. The offer is $159 for single occupancy and $189 for double occupancy,
and runs through Dec. 31. For more information and reservations, call (800)
456-4000 or visit www.countryinns.com .
Radisson Inn of Fort Myers is offering a
golf package for guests, starting at $119 per person, and features two-night
accommodations in a guestroom and two rounds of golf per person. A complimentary
shuttle service is available to and from the airport, and the package features a
complimentary breakfast each morning. Guests are able to choose from the
Westminster Golf Club
(www.westminstergolf.com), Stoneybrook Golf Club
(www.stoneybrookgolffm.com), Olde
Hickory Golf & Country Club, and Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club, depending on
availability. The promotion is based on double occupancy and valid through Sept.
30. For more information and reservations, call (800) 333-3333 or visit
www.radissonfortmyers.com .
The Wynstar Inn
and Suites Hotel is offering a four-night stay with three rounds of golf at
various courses. Guests will have the opportunity to swing their clubs at
Stoneybrook Golf Club
(www.stoneybrookgolffm.com), Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
(www.miromarlakes.com), and Gateway
Golf & Country Club (www.gatewaygolf.com).
The promotion is available through Sept. 30 and prices are $228.91 per golfer,
based on two golfers per room. Non-golfers pay a room rate per night only. The
selected golf courses may change depending on availability, and additional
rounds for the afternoons may be arranged by the golfer, but must be paid
directly to the course. A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is provided
each morning at the hotel. For additional information and reservations, call
(866) 791-5000.
The Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is introducing its newest guest service, an on-property Golf Concierge. While staying at the resort, the concierge assists guests in selecting the course that’s right for them. In conjunction with Watermark Communities, Inc. (WCI), the Golf Concierge can quickly reserve preferred tee times at the premier courses in the area. Guests can choose from various courses, including Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club (www.gulfharbourclub.com), Pelican Preserve Country Club, Raptor Bay Golf Club (www.hyatt.com), and Colony Golf and Country Club. For more information, call the Golf Concierge directly at (239) 466-2186.
The Gulf front West Wind Inn is offering a golfing special in conjunction with the beautiful Beach View Golf Club, both of which are located on Sanibel Island. For $567, two guests may stay any three nights at the Inn with two days of 18-hole golf included. This golf package continues through Dec 20. For reservations, call
(800) 824-0476, ext. 400 or e-mail sales@westwindinn.com .
Guests that
desire a longer stay on The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel may be interested
in Sanibel Accommodations’ golf package. Visitors can rent a home or
condominium, and are entitled to full membership privileges (golf, tennis,
fitness and social) at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers
(www.theforestcc.com). Golf membership
and club privileges are a monthly rate of $100. This prestigious country club
has two 18-hole championship golf courses that provide a challenging round of
golf for any player. Green fees are $75. Cart fees, tennis fees, and fitness
center fees are only charged when the facilities are used. Sanibel
Accommodations represents homes and condominiums in Fort Myers, Sanibel Island
and Captiva Island. Guests will receive a 10 percent discount on the rental
space with the package, and hot summer rates are available. For more information
and reservations, call (800) 237-6004 or visit
www.sanibel-captiva.com.
Guests are assured a memorable experience at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, with views of Estero Bay and a championship golf course on site. The “Raptor Bay Rapture” package gives golfers two rounds of golf per night stay. It also includes a cart rental, unlimited range balls, a yardage book and a golf club bag tag. Prices start at $195 per room, per night through Sept. 30, and $295 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. For more information and reservations, call (800) 633-7313 or visit www.hyatt.com.
Bonita Bay’s Trianon Hotel is offering a special rate for guests through
Sept. 30. When staying at the Trianon, guests can golf at the Raptor Bay Golf
Club, located at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, for $70. The
price is based per person with a minimum of four players. There is also a
minimum of two rounds of golf. This special rate is available through Dec. 31.
To take advantage of the discounted rate, guests should call (800) 859-3939.
The canopied entrance
of Admiral Lehigh Golf Resort gives guests a feeling of the natural
beauty southwest Florida has to offer. Their “Stay and Play” golf package for
groups of 12 or more is available to Florida residents through Aug. 31. The $55
per person rate (based on double occupancy) includes a one-night stay at the
resort, one round of golf and a complimentary breakfast. For more information
and reservations, call (888) 222-6222, ext. 12. To book a “Golf Only Outing”,
call the Pro Shop at (888) 465-3222, ext. 525.
Guests and locals alike can take advantage of the WCI Big Shot Card and enjoy unlimited rounds of golf at discounted prices. The Big Shot Card can be purchased for $15. Cardholders can play at the Burnt Store Marina and Country Club for $15, Pelican Preserve for $25, Gulf Harbour Golf and Country Club for $40, and Raptor Bay Golf Club for $40. These prices include a round of 18-hole golf and cart rental. For more information, call (239) 498-8347.
For more golf
and other information on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel, visit
www.FortMyersSanibel.com
or call toll-free to request a Visitor’s Guide, (888) 231-6933.
Editor’s note: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (formerly the Lee Island Coast) include: Sanibel & Captiva islands, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs & Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer islands, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres.
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