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· Tee Off with Thompson, Trent Jones and McBroom Experience the world's finest golf courses at Fairmont Hotels & ResortsTORONTO - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts gears up for the 2003 golf season with great golf packages... Around the country and around the world, Arizona is renowned as an exceptional golf destination. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess' Sonoran Golf & Spa package includes accommodations for two nights with private patio, one round of golf at choice of four partner golf courses, cart rental, club storage and cleaning, one hour of therapy at The Willow Stream Spa daily, and daily breakfast for two. Rates start from $441 to $670 per night, available year round. At The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui golfers can test their skills on three award-winning championship courses, each with spectacular views, lava rock and lush tropical surroundings. Fore the Love of Golf package includes accommodation in a one bedroom suite or villa, buffet breakfast for two daily, three rounds of golf for two at Wailea Golf Club, shuttle service to course, unlimited access to Spa Kea Lani facilities, and 10% discount at The Fairmont Store. Package is available through December 21, 2003, and a minimum five-night stay is required. Rates start from $489 per night. Enjoy the fairways - Hawaiian style. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii's Golf package includes room accommodation, two rounds of golf at The Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, and shuttle to the course. Rates start from $329 per night for a Fairmont room and $409 for an Ocean view room and a three-night minimum stay is required. Available now through December 24, 2003. Bermuda's landscape and warm climate make it a year-round golfers' paradise. The Fairmont Southampton golf course offers a healthy challenge with water hazards, elevated tees and strategically placed bunkers. Stay at The Fairmont Southampton or The Fairmont Hamilton Princess and experience The Royal Tee package which includes three nights' accommodation with a private balcony, unlimited golf on the hotel's 18-hole executive course, two rounds of golf on choice of three championship courses, round-trip transfers to golf courses, club cleaning and storage, and a welcome gift. At The Fairmont Southampton rates start from $2,039, through October 29, 2003. At The Fairmont Hamilton Princess rates start from $1,409, through December 15, 2003. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., The Chateau Whistler Golf Club winds its way through some of the most breathtaking terrain in British Columbia. Stay in the lap of luxury and play some of the best courses in the west with The Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Golf package, featuring one-night accommodation, one round at the Chateau Whistler Golf course, and a power cart. Rates start from $215, available through September 22, 2003. The Fairmont Algonquin's Thomas McBroom-designed 18-hole, par 71 golf course features seaside topography, ocean-front holes with a 50-foot elevation drop from tee to green, a preserved Native Indian archaeological site, stunning vistas and Canada's oldest clubhouse. The Tee by the Sea package includes two nights' accommodation, 18 holes of golf for two with power cart, one half-hour golf lesson with golf professional, three-course dinner for two, daily breakfast for two and a welcome gift from the Pro Shop. Rates start from $344 per night, valid from May 16 - September 30, 2003. Package has a two-night minimum required. Blending beautiful landscapes of the Canadian Rockies with challenging terrain, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf course was designed by Stanley Thompson, Canada's premier golf architect, and offers elevated tee boxes, creative bunkering and majestic mountain vistas from each tee. The Golf package includes one-night accommodation, one round of golf, cart rental, club storage and reserved tee times. Rates start from $525 from May 24 - September 30, 2003, and $273 from October 1, 2003 to course closing. Another marvelous course designed by Stanley Thompson rests on the lower slopes of Westcott Mountain at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, with many of its holes carved out of granite rock. Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello's Golf package includes one-night accommodation, one round of golf for two with golf cart, buffet breakfast, welcome gift, 10% discount on selected merchandise at the Golf Pro Shop and access to the sports center. Rates start at $244, available now through October 19, 2003. A two-night stay is required on select dates. Perched high above the St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offers an unpredictable 18-hole, par 71 golf course, currently undergoing a $10 million renovation. The Golf Getaway package includes one-night accommodation, one buffet breakfast, one round of golf per person including cart and golf balls, 10% rebate on selected merchandise at the Pro Shop, a welcome gift, and gratuities. Package is valid through October 2003 and rates start from $150 per person, June 1 - June 18; and $169 per person, June 19 to golf closing. Eighteen of the most memorable holes you will ever play await you at the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs. Rated one of the ten best places to play in the world, this course traces its roots back to Canadian golf architect Stanley Thompson. The Ultimate Golf Retreat package includes two nights' accommodation, 18 holes of golf per day, daily golf academy sessions, club rentals, valet parking, daily use of The Willow Stream Spa, three meals per day and all gratuities. Package is valid from May 17 - October 10, 2003 and rates start from $556 per night, minimum two-night stay. Bordering the picturesque La Diable River, the impressive Le Maitre golf course tumbles over acres of scenic riverfront that includes dramatic elevation changes, glorious scenic vistas, dense forests and pristine waterways. The Pro package at Fairmont Tremblant includes one-night accommodation in a Fairmont room, a game of golf at Le Maitre, a Fred Couples signature golf course, and cart rental. Package available now through October 1, 2003. Rates start from $326 for opening season. From beds to birdies, it's urban golf as guests have never experienced it. The Fairmont Waterfront, in partnership with Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club and Helijet International, has created Vancouver's Heli-va-View package. This getaway includes two nights in a Fairmont Gold Harborview Room, a scenic flight to and from the Westwood Plateau golf course via Helijet, a round of golf for two including golf cart, a bottle of BC bubbly, continental breakfast, a fully stocked cart and VIP amenities. Rates start from $1,366 for two, through September 30, 2003. At The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, guests go from Sea to Tee, as they travel from downtown to Horseshoe Bay, where they embark on a spectacular ocean adventure along the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean to Furry Creek, one of B.C.'s most challenging courses. Package includes two nights' accommodation, martinis for two with appetizer sampler, buffet breakfast, return shuttle transportation from hotel to marina, one-hour adventure boat trip, an 18-hole round of golf at Furry Creek including cart, a set of Callaway clubs, shoes and a sleeve of balls. Rates start from $431, available now through October 2003. Enjoy the recuperation as much as the golf! The Fairmont Acapulco Princess spoils guests and their mates with the Three-Night Golf & Spa package, which features three nights' accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, three rounds of golf including cart, and two spa treatments per person at The Willow Stream Spa. Rates start from $1,065, through December 20, 2003. All packages unless noted are subject to availability, per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. All prices are in U.S. dollars, based on current exchange rates. Packages may be booked by calling 1-800-441-1414. Operating 41 properties throughout six countries, Fairmont is a collection of world-class resorts and city center hotels that enjoy unrivalled prominence in the communities where they are located. For more information about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts visit our Web site at www.fairmont.com. Media Contact: Lori Holland Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 212-715-7098 lori.holland@farimont.com Laura Fairweather Fairmont Hotels & Resorts 416-874-2404 laura.fairweather@fairmont.com |
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