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04-28-2008
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Golf, Plantation Style (Part Two of a Three-Part Series on Amelia Island Plantation) By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck There’s nothing more exotic, or eerie, than playing golf in the marshes of north Florida. The long golden-hued grass and jutting reeds, that seemingly stretch forever, stand tall and still, moving only occasionally in a choreographed dance to the music of a gentle breeze. Large white egrets and blue herons, perched on leafless branches of fledging trees, wait patiently for unwitting prey. Lining the shores are massive oaks, limbs gnarled from age and draped in graceful Spanish moss. Eerie. Exotic. And beautiful. Nowhere more so than on Amelia Island Plantation’s Oak Marsh golf course, where the rough is the marsh and water is the enemy.
Designed by Pete Dye, the 6,580-yard Oak Marsh is longer and more challenging than the resort’s other onsite courses, Ocean Links and Long Point. (Royal Amelia is a short three miles away). Probably early in its design, Dye realized this would not be a course that would have to be manufactured, but rather one left in a more natural state, utilizing the existing natural environment. That means narrow fairways, small greens, lots of water, which comes into play on 14 holes, and trees everywhere. Dye did add an abundance of his favorite feature: bunkers. Ocean Links is probably the most popular and by far the most scenic of the four courses. Winner of many awards, including Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Resort Courses in the U.S.,” the 6,108 yard, par-70, Pete Dye and Bobby Weed-designed course is a little shorter than the other two. But with five holes on the ocean and wind a factor on each, the Links more than makes up in challenge what it may lack in length. ...More Recent Articles |
From hand-rolled sushi and a supper club modeled after New York’s renowned steakhouses to Mongolian barbeque and Indian tandoori, the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor will provide guests with a delectable array of international cuisines when it debuts in Europe this summer. ...More
With today's culinary artists becoming international celebrities, the route to the kitchen is the new red carpet. Tapping into this trend, Crystal Cruises has secured star guest chefs and wine experts for the stages and galleys of its October Wine & Food Festival cruises in the Mediterranean and New England. ...More
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed – will be based at Port Canaveral, Fla., beginning in fall 2009. Details on the ship’s itinerary will be provided at a later date. ...More
With the summer season approaching and many vacationers feeling the pinch, there is reprieve for travelers seeking that unique holiday experience without breaking the bank. On June 12, Spirit Airlines will launch new non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Piarco International Airport in Trinidad. ...More
Trinidad & Tobago, known to many for its eclectic mix of food stamped with cultural influences, is celebrating the fourth annual “Taste Trinidad & Tobago” culinary festival. Seeking to broaden the world’s view of the destination- one taste bud at a time, this year’s event is also actively incorporating the community by featuring the unique relationship between tradition and food. ...More
The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean is known for its culturally rich and diverse mix of Irish and African Heritage. Most notably, the island has the distinction of hosting the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration outside of Ireland. In commemoration of its dynamic African heritage the island will celebrate the annual Cudjoe Head Festival on August 2, 2008. ...More
Warm water and a warm welcome await water enthusiasts at Island Sun Splash '08, slated for Tuesday through Saturday, June 11-14. Organized by the Upper Keys Association of Dive and Snorkel Operators, the event includes activities for everyone from expert divers to families visiting North America's only living coral barrier reef for the first time. ...More
Visitors just might go bananas over the trees and fruit, like mounds of bountiful tree-ripened mangoes, available at the Florida Keys Tropical Fruit Fiesta Saturday, June 28, in Marathon. The free event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marathon Garden Club, mile marker 50 bayside. ...More
Join locals and gay travelers at the 9th Annual Fort Lauderdale Stonewall Street Festival, a week-long Gay Pride celebration from June 16 to June 22 featuring lively events, grand performances and a vibrant new parade. Highlights of the Pride festival include the first annual night parade and street party in the popular ‘gayborhood’ of Wilton Manors, as well as the annual street festival and exhibition. ...More Briefly The trails that have made Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado, world renowned for mountain bikers also are a haven for runners. From mid-May, when snows gradually begins receding to reveal a carpet of wildflowers, to early October, when the aspen have concluded their stunning fall show, trails in the area always astound with their beauty.
In yet another historic Cunard occasion, the Line's three Queens - Queen Mary 2, QE2 and Queen Victoria - met yesterday in their homeport of Southampton for the first and last time. QE2 [Back to Press Releases Main]
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