SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT OFFERS GUESTS A DIVERSE

ASSORTMENT OF TRAVEL PACKAGES IN 2004

 

There Is Something For Everyone at Sandestin, And Packages Designed for

Families, Golfers and Couples Make a Visit to Sandestin Affordable

 

Destin, Fla.-Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is kicking off the New Year by announcing its 2004 travel packages, which have been designed to make vacation travel planning easy, convenient and affordable for all the resort's guests.  With 12 packages that seek to meet the needs and interests of families, golfers, couples, tennis enthusiasts, and anglers, Sandestin's travel packages include Rise & Shine, Village Rise & Shine, Family Fun, Surf Club, Daily Golf, Raven Golf, Stay & Play Golf, Fishing, Mardi Gras, Romance, Spa, Tennis.

 

The seasonal dates for Sandestin's packages are as follows:

ˇ         Spring (February 26 - March 24, 2004; April 18 - May 26, 2004)

ˇ         Spring Break (March 25 - April 17, 2004)

ˇ         Summer (May 27 - August, 7, 2004)

ˇ         Late Summer (August 8 - September 5, 2004)

ˇ         Fall (September 6 - October 30, 2004)

ˇ         Winter (October 31, 2004 - March 2, 2005)

 

The Sandestin Rise & Shine Package is Sandestin's most popular value-added travel package and includes daily accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view) and a daily breakfast buffet for two adults at the Sunset Bay Café.  Additional daily complimentary amenities include one hour of tennis court time on any of the 15 world-class courts, adult use of the state-of-the-art health club and complimentary rental of bicycles, canoes, kayaks and boogie boards.  Daily prices for two adults are seasonal as listed above, the base package prices are as follows: Spring/Late Summer, $125; Spring break/Summer, $149; Fall, $125; and Winter, $93.

 

Discover the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin in style with Sandestin's Village Rise & Shine Package. Enjoy luxury accommodations in the unique, waterfront Village filled with quaint shops, charming eateries and lively nightspots and wake to a hearty, old-fashioned breakfast at the award-winning Another Broken Egg Café. Daily prices for two adults are seasonal as listed above, the base package prices are as follows:  Spring/Late Summer, $180; Spring Break/Summer, $193; Fall, $167; and Winter, $125.

 

Sandestin's Family Fun Package promises a magnificent time for the entire family.  Enjoy accommodations in a two-bedroom Resort Classic and start the day with a plentiful family breakfast buffet at Sunset Bay Café.  Gather the kids, head for the beach and let the memories begin.  Daily prices for two adults and two children are as follows: Spring/Late Summer, $208; Spring Break/Summer, $240; Fall, $176 and Winter, $145.  Package rates based on two adults and two children (under age 11).

 

The Sandestin Surf Club Package is available exclusively to subscribers of Sandestin's Surf Club, an online VIP program featuring special offers, resort information, promotions, giveaways, e-postcards, screensavers and more.  The Surf Club Package includes daily accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view), a daily breakfast buffet for two adults at the Sunset Bay Café and two one-half hour massages. Additional daily complimentary amenities include one hour of tennis court time on any of Sandestin's 15 world-class courts, adult use of the state-of-the-art health club and complimentary rental for bicycles, canoes, kayaks and boogie boards.  Daily prices for two adults are seasonal as listed above, the base package prices are as follows:  Spring/Late Summer, $207; Spring Break/Summer, $228; Fall, $207; and Winter, $179.

 

The Sandestin Daily Golf Package is designed for ease of play and includes accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view) or a two-bedroom bayside villa and daily golf rounds for two or four on either The Links or Baytowne Golf Club courses.  Prices for two golfers for the Sandestin Daily Golf package at the Bayside Inn are seasonal as the dates listed above; the base package prices, are as follows: Spring/Late Summer, $294; Spring Break/Summer, $318; Fall, $294; and Winter, $220.

 

The Raven Golf Club offers guests an exhilarating way to experience this premier course at a great value.  Voted "Best New Course for 2000" by Florida Golf News, this Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed course is the must-play course of the South.  The Raven Golf Club's ad campaign invites guests to come be a member for a day and experience world-class service.  This new golf course is the highlight of the Sandestin golf experience and promises today's golfer impeccable service and course conditions.  The Raven Golf Package includes daily accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view) or a two-bedroom bayside villa and daily golf rounds for two or four on the Raven course.  Prices for two golfers for the Raven Golf Package at the Bayside Inn are as follows:  Spring/Late Summer, $350; Spring Break/Summer, $374; Fall, $350; and Winter, $254.

 

For those golfers who seek to vacation a few days on the golf course, the Stay & Play Package offers a multiple-day stay at the resort with complete access to Sandestin's four championship courses, including Burnt Pine and Raven.  This package includes one round of golf per day, golf cart fee, unlimited use of line practice facility, complimentary use of practice balls and

yardage guides or GPS at the course.  Prices for a minimum of two rounds of golf (for play on Baytowne or Links) and a two-night stay are as follows: Spring/Late Summer, $273; Spring Break/Summer, $297; Fall, $273; and Winter, $198.  Rates are per night, based on two golfers at the Bayside Inn.

 

You do not have to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras!  Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort encourages guests to celebrate the February holiday year-round with its Mardi Gras Package.  This package offers guests the opportunity to experience the flavors and sounds that make Mardi Gras so much fun including specialty cuisine such as jambalaya, red beans & rice and crawfish etouffee at Acme Oyster House and sounds straight from Bourbon Street with two tickets to dance all night long at John Wehner's Famous Door.  This package includes a room in the heart of The Village of Baytowne Wharf.  Rates start at $128 per person, based on double occupancy. This package is available from September 16, 2004 to May 14, 2005.  Rates are as follows: Spring, $193; Spring Break, $206; Fall, $180; and Winter $138.

 

The Sandestin Fishing Package is a sure lure for true fishing enthusiasts. Guests can explore the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a private charter aboard the Lucky Star. It will not take visiting anglers long to realize why Destin is the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."  Sandestin adventurers can lure amberjack, grouper, wahoo, red snapper and big game fish in the stunning emerald waters. Guests must have six people to be eligible to receive the package rate. Package includes a guided fishing charter and accommodations in a three-bedroom Dockside Villa. Prices are based on the seasons listed above and are as follows: Spring/Late Summer, $1,069; Spring Break/Summer, $1,144; Fall, $1,053; and Winter, $977.

 

Sandestin has designed a package intended to rejuvenate the mind and body with top quality spa pampering.  The Sandestin Spa Package includes two nights' accommodations at a one-bedroom Beachside Condominium or Bayside Inn; two one-hour massages; one customized facial; one manicure; one paraffin pedicure; and a daily breakfast buffet for two at Sunset Bay Café.  Prices for two adults at the Bayside Inn are based on the seasons listed above and are priced as follows:  Spring/Late Summer, $574; Spring Break/Summer, $603; Fall, $555; and Winter, $491.

 

            Whether you prefer clay, natural grass or hard tennis courts, Sandestin has the quad to fit your needs.  The Tennis Package includes one-night accommodations at the Bayside Inn (resort view); breakfast buffet for two adults at the Sunset Bay Café; and two hours of court time per day on any of 15 courts. Prices for two adults based on the seasons listed above are as follows:  Spring/Late Summer, $135; Spring Break/Summer, $159, Fall, $135 and Winter, $103.

           

            In addition to the great savings and special amenities offered by Sandestin's packages, all guests to Sandestin can enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including the Village of Baytowne Wharf, property-wide tram service, daily use of the Sandestin health club (adults only), complimentary use of bicycles, one hour free rental of canoes, kayaks, boogie boards and tennis court time, plus free children's fishing licenses for our many stocked ponds every day.

 

            Sandestin offers a 10% commission to travel agents.  Travel agents booking personal stays at Sandestin save 50% off rack rates at the Bayside Inn, based on availability.

 

All packages reflect a 20% discount off Sandestin's rack rates. The Surf Club Package reflects a 30% discount. All Sandestin packages are based on double occupancy.  Gratuities and taxes are excluded unless otherwise noted.  All packages are based on room availability and are subject to change.  Some restrictions may apply.  Golf packages are promotional specials based on course and room availability.

 

To reserve a package at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, call the reservations department at 800/470-7389, or book online at www.sandestin.com/pr.asp.

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre resort located in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin.  Sandestin is an award-winning resort located on 7.5 miles of beach and bayfront property with more than 1,000 accommodations and 65,000 square feet of meeting space (with the addition of the Baytowne Conference Center, Summer 2003). Sandestin guests enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including the new Village of Baytowne Wharf, property-wide tram service, daily use of the Sandestin health club (adults only), complimentary use of bicycles, canoes, kayaks, boogie boards and tennis court time, plus free children's fishing licenses for our many stocked ponds. To further enhance the guest experience, Sandestin introduces the Surf Club, the new exclusive VIP section of www.sandestin.com.