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· Wild Dunes Resort Minimizes Rules, Maximizes Fun For 2003 Escape To The Beach With New "Ultimate Flexibility" Stay Requirements; "Island Memories" Recreation Program Packs Every Day with Activity ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. - For years, Wild Dunes Resort(R) has been known as one of the nation's top family destinations. A full menu of recreational programs, proximity to historic Charleston and a fabulous beach location make it perfect for a summer stay. What on Earth could make it even better?
Well, how about a stay that fits your needs to a tee - ranging from 3 days to 20? This summer, in response to travelers' desire for flexibility and other concerns, Wild Dunes is offering the Ultimate Flexibility program, providing visitors with 3- and 4-night stay options on selected units for Saturday and Sunday arrivals. Historically, the resort required all guests to book a minimum of 7 nights for all summer season stays. The Resort's Vice President and Managing Director, Terri Haack, noted: "We recognize that people lead very busy lives, and that the economy is uncertain - a combination that is leading many people to delay travel plans. However, there's nothing more restorative than a family vacation. So offering more flexibility helps our guests make the most of their family vacation this year, allowing them to spend 3 or 4 days at the beach to recharge their spirits," she said. Recreation Programming Fills Your Days - No Matter How Long You Stay Commencing on cue over Memorial Day weekend and extending through Labor Day, Wild Dunes Resort's summer recreation program - Island Memories - will kick back into high gear. Ranked by TENNIS magazine as one of the nation's "Top Five" recreation programs, Island Memories focuses on education, physical activities and fun for families and children of ALL ages. Children aged 3 to 12 are the focus of the resort's Wild Adventures, Duney's Discovery and Li'L Dune Bug clubs - all of which offer structured, age-appropriate fun. These supervised activities also create a window of freedom (or beach time) for parents to take advantage of Wild Dunes' numerous adult recreational and entertainment opportunities. For teens, there are numerous activities, such as the weekly Tuesday Teen Movie Night, when older kids break away from the family for a chaperoned evening of pizza, drinks and movies at the nearby Palmetto Grande. Wild Excursions has been a popular foundation of the Resort's recreation program for years. Continually strengthened with input from past participants, these nature-based tours and activities offer guests a variety of options for exploring the great outdoors. Adventures include a pirate-inspired search for buried treasure aboard a sailing yacht, kayak eco-tours led by professional guides, and a guided trip to a secret fishing hole where a good catch is almost guaranteed. "Our program runs the gamut when it comes to nature exploration options," said Kyle Markgraf, Wild Dunes Resort recreation manager. "We offer an excellent and varied selection of nature tours to fits all levels of interest and experience." Guests of Wild Dunes enjoy preferred access to facilities and activities by presenting a Resort guest identification card given at the front desk at check-in. Guests are encouraged to book recreation programs when they reserve their accommodations. The 2003 recreation program can be viewed in detail on the Wild Dunes website at www.wilddunes.com. Wild Dunes Resort is located on Isle of Palms just 30 minutes from historic Charleston. The 1,600-acre oceanfront resort features two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, award-winning tennis facilities, the AAA Four Diamond-rated Boardwalk Inn, vacation rentals, a variety of dining options and extensive meeting facilities. More information about Wild Dunes can be obtained by contacting (800) 845-8880, (843) 886-6000. Wild Dunes Resort is one of 26 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, a privately held company located in Englewood, Colorado. Each distinctive, well-situated Destination Hotels & Resorts managed property offers exceptional recreational, business travel and conference facilities. You can visit Destination Hotels & Resorts online at www.destinationhotels.com. Travel professionals can access Destination Hotels & Resorts' properties, including Wild Dunes, on the global distribution system via the company's chain code, DN. Destination Hotels & Resorts (DH&R) has formed a sales and marketing alliance with De Vere Hotel Group PLC, in the United Kingdom allowing DH&R to increase its portfolio presence in the UK with a company whose customer base and product offering is very similar to its own. De Vere Hotels is a distinctive collection of 21 of the UK's finest four- and five-star hotels, featuring 3300 rooms and is highly regarded for delivering excellent service in hotels that have maintained their individuality. These include nine leading golf resorts, such as the world famous The De Vere Belfry, host to four Ryder Cups. De Vere also has an impressive string of south coast hotels including The De Vere Grand, Brighton as well as outstanding destinations such as the De Vere Cameron House on the shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland. The latest addition is the elegantly refurbished De Vere Cavendish, St James's, London, located in the heart of the fashionable West End. The hotels are positioned to serve both the conference and upper short breaks market as well as the discerning business traveler. www.devereonline.co.uk Media Contact: Colleen R. Troy Account Director Rawle Murdy Associates, Inc. 843-577-7327 www.rawle-murdy.com |
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