Kaua‘i Named to U.S. News and World’s List of ‘Best Adventure Vacations’

Kaua‘i Named to U.S. News and World’s List of ‘Best Adventure Vacations’


Anthony Webber. iGTN Editor-At-Large. The island of Kaua‘i earned the No. 3 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s list of “16 Best Adventure Vacations in the USA,” ranking the highest of three Hawaiian islands in the report.

Citing the “Garden Isle’s “acres of misty rainforests, plummeting waterfalls and jagged cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean,” U.S. News and World called Kaua‘i one of the “world’s most spectacular islands.” The list was compiled via feedback from an independent collection of published travel writers and U.S. News Travel website users. Yellowstone and Yosemite ranked No.1 and 2 on the list.

“We are thrilled to see Kaua’i once again earn recognition from such a nationally respected source,” said Sue Kanoho, executive director of the Kaua’i Visitors Bureau. “People are inspired by Kaua‘i’s tropical beauty, serenity and diversity of activities available, not the least of which is golf, thanks to our array of award-winning courses.”

Hiking, mountain tubing, kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, ATV adventures, aerial zip line rides, helicopter and boat tours, and golf are some the popular activities in Kaua’i.

Virtually all of the island’s golf clubs and affiliated resorts have recently undergone major expansions and refurbishments and are rated among the best in their category.

Sea Pines Resort Offers ‘Stay Free Play Three’ Package with Free Golf Villa Accommodations

Sea Pines Resort Offers ‘Stay Free Play Three’ Package with Free Golf Villa Accommodations


Anthony Webber. iGTN Editor-At-Large. The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, S.C. – home of iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island – announces its new “Stay Free Play Three” package featuring three rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses Heron Point, Harbour Town, The Ocean Course and free accommodations in a two-bedroom golf villa.

Sea Pines boasts three Lowcountry jewels: Heron Point by Pete Dye – a dramatic new golf course widely considered the strategic and championship peer of Harbour Town; legendary Harbour Town, home of PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage; and The Ocean Course, the island’s first layout highlighted by the oceanfront par-3 15th.

The Stay Free Play Three package includes three complimentary nights for four players in Sea Pines’ well-appointed, two-bedroom villas with two available options. Option No. 1 includes play on all three Sea Pines layouts for $175 (per player, per night). Option No. 2 features two rounds on Heron Point and one round of the Ocean Course for $135 (per player, per night). From Nov. 28 – Feb. 26, 2012, Option No. 1 is $145 (per player, per night). Option No. 2 is $115 (per player, per night).

“Staying at Sea Pines and playing our three championship courses is now easier than ever as golfers simply pay greens fees and receive free accommodations as value added,” says Cary Corbitt, Director of Sports Division of Sea Pines Resort. “With all the praise that Heron Point has received since opening, it’s become the perfect companion for Harbour Town and with The Ocean Course completes an unforgettable golf experience.”

Mystical Golf Myrtle Beach Announces

Mystical Golf Myrtle Beach Announces ‘Magically Affordable’ Golf Condo Package with Free Steak Dinner and More


Anthony Webber. iGTN Editor-At-Large. Mystical Golf — owner and operator of the award-winning The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard golf courses in Myrtle Beach — announces its value-packed “Magically Affordable” stay-and-play package available starting September 1, 2011.

Mystical Golf’s three diverse layouts continue to receive acclaim. The 15thhole on Man-O-War, a dramatic par-3 of 173 yards, was recently named as one of five “Most Memorable Island Greens” in GOLF Magazine. GOLF Magazine also named The Witch as its “Best Bargain” in Myrtle Beach. Additionally, the Mystical Golf trio are rated all from 4 to 4-1/2 stars from Golf Digest.

Located within 15 minutes of Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), Mystical Golf’s well-appointed condos are within easy reach of myriad attractions, nightlife and The Grand Strand – 60 plus miles of uninterrupted Atlantic Coast beaches. The “Magically Affordable” package starts at $207 per person and includes:
Three rounds with cart on The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard
Three nights’ lodging in a three-bedroom golf villa (four beds)
FREE steak dinner at Max & Emma’s (includes non-alcoholic beverages, taxes, tips)
FREE lunch and range balls
$15 gift card toward a golf shirt
$23 instant replay (day of play)
Extra FREE round of golf in October

“Our centrally located golf villas are ideal to both enjoy our three outstanding courses as well as everything Myrtle Beach offers for fun, dining and entertainment,” says Claude Pardue, President and CEO of Mystical Golf. “Our staff provides your group with a big dose of Southern hospitality and a golf experience you’ll want to repeat year after year.”

The Witch sits on 500 acres of tranquil cypress groves and wetlands teeming with flora and fauna. Tactical play is rewarded on the par-71, 6,702-yard layout. With 4,000 feet of bridges wending through swamps (front nine) and rolling hills (back nine), golfers may spy cranes, bald eagles, alligators and black bears.

Man-O-War is revered for its back-to-back island greens and water features touching every hole. With a commanding 141 slope rating, the par-72, 6,967-yard layout is offset by straight-forward shots and excellent, bent-grass greens.

Reminiscent of classic, wind-swept links courses in Scotland and Ireland, The Wizard presents deep bunkers, mound-framed fairways and dramatic elevation changes. Trademark stone bridges and an Old-World, castle-style clubhouse add character to the par-72, 6,721-yard shot-maker’s course.

A6 Flyer Printing Arranged For First Direct in October 2011

Was having a NSD but the tip is right next to Apples and I had £10 in my purse so went in and they had loads of ys stuff - got three loaves for 29p each, pittas and scotch pancakes for 5p each, an iceberg lettuce for 30p, peanut butter and then I got some of the McCain half price wedges and a bag of their everyday value oven chips to try.
the Red love spread is delicious! I use it for everything - baking, bread maker, spreading on bread... It is much like Clover but has a nicer taste and texture. Also very good value at 90p for 500g.

Made pizza again tonight - made dough in the breadmaker and used a bag of basics grated cheese and the last of a jar of the Apricots 25p pasta sauce. Topped it with loads of sliced peppers, sweetcorn and onions and it was lovely. Silk Flyer Printing was leftover curry which has now all gone:j

I have just got two chicken pieces and some blue frying steak out of the freezer for tomorrow. Don't know what I will do with them but we'll see.

The Apples everyday value crunchy peanut butter I got before -was 62p for a large jar and it is DELICIOUS - nicer than Sun Pat!! It is probably a bit too nice. When I looked at the ingredients there were no nasties in there either.

Well, had better go to bed - not long finished working and have to get up early tomorrow!

Morning.

Lots and lots suffering - hope all get well soon.

Popped into Pears's last night and made a boo-boo!!!
Got some lovely smoked haddock fillets reduced from £4.90 to £1.24 and bought what I thought were 3 packs of cookie dough ................. which turned out to be 3 packs of dessert pastry!!! Only 39p per pack and will get used - serves me right for not looking and just assuming. lol
£2.41 spent, so not a NSD.

No meals planned for today - Flyer Printing in Ikea for 99p with the free drinks and Groupon coffee and cake mid afternoon after looking at the sales.
Groupon credit came through yesterday and loads lined up - hoping for some nice deals.

Have fun.
A6 Flyer Printing, my tooths fine but my gums and the roof of my mouth isn't great :(, venision is lovely really lean, we can sometimes get some for free, i keep telling hubby he needs to do his deer stalking lisence but he's so busy and theres a big waiting list.

Cheap Flyer Printing- had an apple chopped finely so i could eat it at one side of my mouth and a yogurt, kids had baps with kiwi jam.

Have just got some Apples finest quarterpounders out of the freezer for tomorrow (they're the fresh ones that I bought ys and froze), and in the morning I will probably make some bread rolls for them and we can have them for tea with salad tomorrow.

Need to go and make packed 170gsm Gloss Flyer Printing for DD2 for tomorrow. DD1 and I are going out to Gloss Flyer Printing with my sister (who has just come back from an all inclusive 5* holiday in Turkey and who does my head RIGHT in).

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