Dine in the Sand at the Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota Florida

The Lido Beach Resort in Sarasota, Florida, is taking beach dining to the next level with its “Over the Top, Down in the Sand” experience.

This unique Sarasota Florida hotel dining package “combines three of the city’s richest assets – art, dining and beautiful beaches – to capture the most wonderful sunsets on the planet,” according to Karen Rangel, regional director of sales for the resort.

 
Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, business dinners, wedding proposals, family reunions or just to celebrate everyday joie de vivre, “Over the Top, Down in the Sand” can be customized to fit any theme or occasion. Pricing starts from $250 per person plus a $1,500 to $2,500 beach fee for a personalized sand sculpture.

To book the “Over the Top, Down in the Sand” package or request additional information, contact Karen Rangel by email at Karen.Rangel(at)oplhotels(dot)com or call 1-941-388-5634.

View a video of the experience online at http://www.lidobeachresort.com/over-the-top-dining.

San Antonio Resort Celebrates the Holidays with the Spirit of the Texas Hill County

At the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 250,000 outdoor lights combine with music, food, Santa, hotel deals, and more. 

 The spirit of the season comes alive with JW Hill Country Holidays! Now celebrating its second year, this special program at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa makes the holidays fun and easy for the whole family. 2012 offers a new feature. JW Illumination will dazzle guests with over 250,000 twinkling lights choreographed to joyful holiday sounds. Resort guests and visitors will enjoy the outdoor wonderland with a complimentary cup of rich, hot cocoa – the perfect companion to a wintry night!

JW Hill Country Holidays offers guests a complete winter escape with traditional seasonal activities as well as new entertainment and adventures designed to make lasting memories.

•     Polar Plunge! - Freezing weather, plus freezing water equals the perfect scenario for a polar bear or anyone brave enough to jump into the one non-heated pool JW reserved for those looking for a holiday blast! JW’s signature Polar Plunge rewards the fearless with a keepsake t-shirt and photo.
•     Elf Tuck-Ins - Little ones will cherish a special Elf Tuck-in. By reservation, some of Santa’s best helpers will make a special visit your room to say goodnight.
•     Family Activities - During the day, the whole family can enjoy story time with the JW Elves, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and numerous holiday crafts like Stuff n’ Fluff animals, holiday ornament decorating and gingerbread cookie and house decorating.
•     The JW Holiday Card Contest will inspire your inner artist. Select artwork will be chosen to grace the JW Christmas Card Collection next year and winning families will be invited back to join us in 2013 for a complimentary night stay during JW Hill Country Holidays.
•     JW Sounds of the Season is a line-up of musical performances by the Angel Chorus (local school choirs performing weekly), weekend Yuletide Carolers in the Crooked Branch Lounge, and Holiday Name that Tune contests for all ages.
•     Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus - Saturday mornings 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Nov. 24 – Dec. 22. Enjoy breakfast at 18 Oaks with none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus. JW Elves will be there, as well as balloon artists. Each child will receive a special gift. $34 Adults / $20 Children ages 4 – 12 (Tax & Gratuity included)
•     And don’t forget the treats! Cibolo Moon restaurant and bar will feature a Cranberry Mojito and the Pumpkin Patch Butterscotch cocktail and Lantana Spa offers sweet relief with the Chocolate Candy Cane pedicure and Sugar Cookie Scrub Body treatment.

Holiday rates offer significant savings and start at just $179. Or the Experience Your Way Hotel Package is $239 and includes $100 resort credit to be used towards F&B, spa, activities, etc. (Does not apply to resort fee.) Offers can be booked now and are available for stay Nov. 17 – Jan. 6. Discount starts at 36% savings for base rate. The Experience Your Way package represents a 51% savings.

JW Marriott Tucson Hotel Creates Winter Wonderland for Guests

From Dec. 14-16, the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa celebrates the season with special events, holiday cheer and $100 daily resort credit 

Sometimes the best gifts aren’t found underneath the Christmas tree. Case in point: the Winter Wonderland Package at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, which includes memorable Christmas-themed events and $100 daily resort credit.

Available Dec. 14-16, the Winter Wonderland Package transforms the resort into something much better than any gift-wrapped present underneath a tree. The Tucson hotel’s stunning property puts on its holiday best with exciting Christmas-themed events, including:

• Evening Elf Tuck-in
• Craft-Making at Santa’s Workshop
• Pictures with Santa Claus
• Fast Pass to all Winter Wonderland Activities, including Christmas music performances, snow sledding, breakfast with Santa on Dec. 15 and much more

 Spend Christmas in Tucson this year with the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa and enjoy seasonal treats. To celebrate the season with this Tucson resort, use promotional code W39 online or call the hotel directly at 520-792-3500 for more information. The Winter Wonderland Packages start at $249 per room per night.

TPC Course at San Antonio Resort Modifies Greens

TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course has reintroduced four greens recently modified to improve contours and increase the number of potential pin locations. Located at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, the impacted greens are on holes 1, 4, 10 and 12 and are designed to appeal to both TOUR players and guests of the San Antonio golf resort.

The work was based on feedback from PGA TOUR players who have competed in the Valero Texas Open at the AT&T Oaks Course and consultation with course architect Greg Norman and player consultant Sergio Garcia, and overseen by PGA TOUR Design Services.

The work included:

• Raising the right side of the green on No. 1;
• Raising the left side and center of the green on No. 4;
• Raising the right side of the green on No. 10; converting the right surrounds to rough grass; shifting the front right bunker back to widen the approach into the green; filling the low in the back left of the green to create a mound;
• Recontouring all of the No. 12 green and lowering the back third of the green by approximately two feet to lessen the severity of the contours.

“The key to the work on all four greens was to increase the quantity and quality of hole locations, as well as making the putting surfaces more receptive to approach shots,” said Steve Wenzloff, Vice President of PGA TOUR Design Services, Player Liaison. “Those holes provided the least flexibility from a setup standpoint. We get various winds at the course and those surfaces were hard to hold depending on the wind direction. By increasing the number of hole locations and softening the contours, it will be easier to hold shots on the green during different conditions.”

While the work was based on feedback from the touring professionals, Wenzloff noted that it will benefit the San Antonio luxury resort’s golfers, as well. “What’s good for the TOUR players is good for the resort guests, because the greens will be more receptive to shots they hit to the putting surface,” he said. “While TOUR professionals are looking to hit their approach to the correct quadrant of the green, the resort guest is looking to be rewarded for hitting the green.”

TPC San Antonio’s Director of Golf and General Manager Jimmy Terry, who has the opportunity to greet resort guests and club members on a daily basis, expanded on what the modifications will mean throughout the year.

“The TOUR has done a fantastic job in making these modifications while keeping in tact the integrity of the design,” Terry said. “The AT&T Oaks Course has quickly become a fan favorite among hotel guests and club members and we look forward to hosting players as they see these exciting modifications for themselves. It is a great thrill to be able to host the PGA TOUR’s Valero Texas Open on the AT&T Oaks Course every spring while our guests can enjoy this fabulous layout the other 51 weeks of the year.”
About TPC San Antonio

TPC San Antonio is proud to be one of the newest additions to the PGA TOUR’s TPC Network of premier clubs. TPC San Antonio opened January 22, 2010 with 36 holes of golf designed by two of golf’s most respected and innovative architects and World Golf Hall of Fame members, Pete Dye and Greg Norman.
Situated inside the 2,800 rolling acres of the Cibolo Canyons development at the base of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, both the AT&T Canyons Course (designed by Pete Dye & PGA TOUR Player Consultant Bruce Lietzke) and the AT&T Oaks Course (designed by Greg Norman & PGA TOUR Player Consultant Sergio Garcia) were built with the infrastructure to be host venues for PGA TOUR tournaments.
TPC San Antonio is only one of three properties in the country to host two TOUR events each year. The AT&T Oaks Course plays host to the Valero Texas Open on the PGA TOUR and the AT&T Canyons Course is host to the AT&T Championship on the Champions Tour.

TPC San Antonio is a private resort, only accessible to Club Members and guests of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Additionally, TPC San Antonio is managed and operated by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties as part of the TPC Network.

For information on Stay and Play packages and playing TPC San Antonio, call 210.491.5800.

Scottsdale Resort and Spa Offers Ultimate Relaxation Package

The JW Marriott Camelback Inn Scottsdale Resort & Spa hopes to combine serenity and its rich history by offering guests pure tranquility with its new Summer Massage Package. Guests can book deluxe accommodations at the Scottsdale luxury resort starting at $189 per night and receive a one-hour Swedish massage at The Spa at Camelback Inn.

Time will slow to a crawl the second visitors step foot into the Spa at Camelback Inn at the Scottsdale spa resort, featuring world-class amenities such as Turkish steam baths, Finnish saunas and a Swiss shower. Peaceful solariums, private whirlpools, relaxation lounges and a heated outdoor lap pool will summon guests to connect with their inner selves.

Visitors to the day spa at the Camelback resort will also be pampered with luxurious bathrobes, plush slippers, T-shirts and shorts to ensure their time in paradise is exceptional.

Spa-goers who seek an ultimate spiritual retreat will appreciate the Scottsdale luxury hotel’s vast assortment of services and treatments inspired by Native American ingredients. From body scrubs and wraps, facials and massages to manicures and pedicures, waxing and footbaths, affordable luxury is at the fingertips of all guests. A spa day pass also includes access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights as well as complimentary fitness classes that will challenge the body and soothe the soul.
Inspired to keep their healthy momentum going, guests can feed their minds (and stomachs) at the spa’s Sprouts restaurant. Chefs at the sophisticated eatery strike a balance of nutrition and flavor on their breakfast and lunch creations by using the freshest ingredients and most innovative spices. The casual café provides sweeping pool views, so diners can enjoy a leisurely meal in a relaxed environment.

After a day of spa therapy, the Scottsdale luxury resort’s Pueblo-style casita rooms await, with private patios and breathtaking views of Paradise Valley. Beds featuring down comforters, designer duvets and plush pillows will lull visitors into a sound sleep. The Scottsdale resort deals 11 a.m. checkout times to special guests, so maximum peacefulness can be achieved.

Guests can see why the resort and spa Scottsdale ranks on Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2011 list of world’s best hotels by taking advantage of the Summer Massage Package now through Sept. 9. Use promotional code P53 when reserving rooms.