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Golf Exclusives E-Newsletter
January 1, 2007
Editor: Mike Fitzgerald
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Thanks for a Great Year
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We want to thank all of you for your inquiries and purchases this past year. As you know, we are a website that specializes in only a few of the best golf destinations; sites that we have visited and played. 2006 was a very good year for us. We expect to serve you even better in 2007. Please contact us if you have any ideas for serving you better.
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Past Customer Bonus
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Attention past customers! Watch your email for a bonus coupon coming from Golf Exclusives, which you can apply to your 2007 golf trip. Thanks for your past business.
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Golf Humor
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A young man and a priest are playing together. At a short par-3 the priest asks, "What are you going to use on this hole my son?" The young man says, "An 8-iron, father. How about you?" The priest says, "I'm going to hit a soft seven and pray." The young man hits his 8-iron and puts the ball on the green. The priest tops his 7-iron and dribbles the ball out a few yards. The young man says, "I don't know about you father, but in my church when we pray, we keep our head down."
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Welcome to the Golf Exclusives Hole in One Club
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No declared winners this quarter. Now that the golf is slowing down, drop me a note with your summer holes-in-one.
If you or another member of your group has a hole in one, send us the information. It will be included in the next issue of our Newsletter. The golfer will receive a $25 Gift Certificate from Golf Exclusives, which can be used for future golf travel with us.
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Golf in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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It is the perfect time of year to plan a trip to Mexico, to warm up, and regroup after the holidays. As a service to our readers, we went to Puerto Vallarta in October to scout out the golf offerings in this area. It was very hot, but duty calls.
It is relatively easy to get to Puerto Vallarta from most major cities in the US, especially by charter air. From the airport there, you can go south and visit and stay in old Puerto Vallarta, or venture north, and stay in the hotel zone in the state of Nayarit. We visited old Puerto Vallarta for sightseeing and dinner, but stayed in the new hotel zone.
The hotel zone is developing an area like Riviera Maya, which is south of Cancun. It is an area of larger hotels and resorts that appeal to American taste. In the hotel zone are resorts like the Vallarta Palace where we stayed to the Grand Velas, which is 5 star, and many others like the Marival Resort. A resort for every taste.... from moderate, first class to absolute luxury....Vallarta Nayarit has it all!
In the not too distant past, when someone thought of golf in Mexico, they thought only of Cabo San Lucas. Now after years of development, Vallarta-Nayarit has earned well deserved recognition as a world class golf destination. Years ago, there were only two courses in the Vallarta area; Flamingos, Vallarta's oldest course, and Marina Vallarta, located in nearby Puerto Vallarta. But the blending of championship golf with the incredible backdrop of tropical forests, mountains, and breathtaking views of Banderas bay creates a powerful and heady mix. With this in mind, developers set to work developing a series of golf courses enviable in any part of the world. They brought in designers like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge to build golf courses that would combine all the best features that came naturally to Vallarta-Nayarit with all the features of courses built by the best designers available today.
And they've done good work: Today Vallarta-Nayarit and the surrounding areas boast world class golf courses within 45 minutes drive of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, and 3 more outstanding golf courses are in the planning stages. Also, Vallarta was the proud host of the 2002 EMC world cup championship. This internationally televised event hosted players like Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir and Vijay Singh and showed the world what kind of golf destination Vallarta-Nayarit had become. As Vallarta-Nayarit continues to grow as a golf destination and with more championships sure to come, one thing becomes evident - Everyone wins!
Here is a brief description of the various Golf Courses in and around Vallarta-Nayarit. If you don't find the information you are looking for, or you have more specific questions regarding golf opportunities in Vallarta-Nayarit, please don't hesitate to contact us at www.golfexclusives.com.
El Tigre Club de Golf at Paradise Village is the newest addition to the growing family of Vallarta-Nayarit golf courses is a von Hagge design and is located in Nuevo Vallarta. The Four Seasons Golf Club at Punta Mita, is A Jack Nicklaus masterpiece located in Punta Mita. Flamingos Golf Club is Vallarta-Nayarit's first golf course, a mature course offering challenging play and excellent views.
The Mayan Resorts Golf Vallarta was designed by the prestigious architect Jim Lipe. The 7000-yard, 18 hole par 71 golf course is located in the spectacular beaches of Nuevo Vallarta, set between the mountains of the Western Sierra Madre and the Banderas Bay, 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta's International Airport. The Mayan Resorts golf course offers interesting advantages as well as challenges for golf lovers; while its open fairways make the most difficult part of the game, the seven lakes complicate things for even the highest skilled golf experts. The Marina Vallarta Golf Club is located in Nearby Marina Vallarta with great views and a challenging Joe Finger design.
Vista Vallarta Golf Club - Nicklaus Course is One of the two 18 hole courses in Vista's 36 hole facility, a Nicklaus design with stunning views of the bay. Vista Vallarta Golf Club - Weiskopf Course The other half of Vista's dynamic duo, this one an impressive Weiskopf design. Finally, The Marina Vallarta Golf Club, is located in Nearby Marina Vallarta with great views and a challenging Joe Finger design.
I encourage you to plan a trip to Vallarta Nayarit, stay in the hotel zone and play some of these fine courses. Call or email www.golfexclusives.com for assistance with your plans.
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Golf Specials
Amelia Island, FL - Amelia Island Plantation Golf Resort (Unlimited Golf)
Package includes:
- 3 Nights accommodation
- Unlimited Golf PP on Ocean Links, Oak Marsh and Royal Amelia
- Pre-booked tee times with Shared Golf Cart, range use
- Mid-size car with unlimited mileage
from $729.00 PP D/O
(Valid 12/1/06 - 3/3/07) Resort Taxes & SC Included
(golf included on day of arrival & departure / surcharge for Long Point - $35.00 PP)
La Quinta Golf Resort - Palm Springs, CA
Package includes:
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Standard Casita, D/O
- 3 Rounds of Golf PP on-site
- Shared Use of Golf Carts
- Pre-Booked Tee Times
- Use of Practice Facility
- 3 Days Use of Mid-size Car with Unlimited Mileage
from $1,129.00 PP D/O
(Valid 1/18/07 - 5/5/07) Resort Tax & Service Charges extra
Doral Golf Resort - Miami, FL
Your Way Package Includes:
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Standard Garden Room, D/O
- Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
- 18 Holes of Golf PP Red, Gold & Silver Courses or a Selected Spa Service
- Shared Use of Golf Carts
- Pre-Booked Tee Times
- Unlimited Use of Driving Range
- Use of Practice Facility & Bag Storage
- 3 Days Use of Mid-size Car with Unlimited Mileage
from $979.00 PP D/O
(Valid 12/21/06 - 4/28/07) Resort Tax & Service Charges extra
* Surcharges apply for Blue Monster & Great White Courses
PGA National Golf Resort & Spa - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Gold Package includes:
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Two BR Cottage
- Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
- 3 Rounds of Golf PP on-site
- Shared Use of Golf Carts
- Pre-Booked Tee Times
- Access to Health & Fitness center
- Use of Practice Facility & Bag Storage
- 3 Days Use of Mini-Van with Unlimited Mileage
from $999.00 PP Quad
(Valid 1/1 - 4/15/07) Resort Tax & Service Charges extra
* Surcharge applies on Champions Course
All pricing is based on Double Occupancy. Packages Do Not Include: Airfare, Resort Tax & Service Charges (unless specified), Gas, Tax, Airport Fees & Insurance on Rental Vehicle |