Golf Package to Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island has an offer for the public which is too good, for interliners who love to play golf, to pass up. $79pp a night and if you stay 3 nights or more you get a $100 gas card. PLUS you also geta FREE round of golf each day!

Golfer? Heaven Package- Validthru Jan 31, 2009.

Golf at its best is perfectly packaged this winter at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the heart of the Historic District on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Bring your clubs for a free round of golf each day on your choice of Jekyll? four superb courses. All complemented by splendid accommodations, great dining options and the island? welcoming weather.From $79.00 per night* PLUS

$100.00 Gas Redemption Voucher
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Stay three or more nights at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and receive a $100.00 gas redemption voucher! Call and reserve or book online. Please mention rate code, GASRED, when calling.
This gas redemption voucher offer is valid through March 13, 2009. It is not valid with group reservations or existing reservations. See the package details here.

Reserve your tee-time here.

*Please note: Per person, per night, double occupancy, Sun.-Thurs. $99 per person, per night double occupancy Fri.-Sat. Valid1/1/09 to 1/31/09. Taxes and resort fee are extra. Package is subject to availability. The offer is not valid with existing reservations. Rates include accommodations and 18 holes of golf on Jekyll Island. Electric cart extra (required 8:00 am to noon). Advanced tee times are recommended.

Top 10 Golf Courses in Southeast Asia

Lots ofairline employeeslove golf andinterliners love to travel and play golf. For interline golfing fans, Asian courses are paradise. Many of these golf courses have been designed bypopulargolf course designerssuch as the ?hark?and Jack Nicklaus. They are situated in the balmy and breathtaking tropics and are ?byUS standards ?very easy on the pocket, which every airline employee loves!

What isgreat about choosing a golf vacation in Asia is the quality spa options available across the region especially in Southeast Asia where quality and cost are not mutually exclusive concepts. For golfers themselves, spa treatments such as massage can provide that perfect balance to sport with further relaxation. But more importantly, for wives and girlfriends who wish to holiday but don? par?ake in the fairways, spa pampering is a welcome alternative.

To cater for golf and spa holidaymakers, many courses and golfing resorts have been built across Asia. Let? highlighted some of the best courses in the region, along with accommodation options, just to pique your interest!

Here are the suggested top 10 golfing resorts in the SEA region:

1. Laguna Phuket Golf Club, Phuket (Thailand) – Highlighted in numerous publications as one of Asia? premier golf resort destinations, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club is set among the Laguna Resort Complex which features five luxury hotels (Sheraton, Dusit Thani, Banyan Tree, Laguna Beach Resort and Allamande). It boasts an 18?ole, par?1 course designed by Max Wexler and David Abell and caters to players of all levels of expertise. But the course certainly is challenging as 13 of the 18 holes are in close proximity to the actual lagoon. Golfers can enjoy taking the watery gamble with their shots. Afterwards, pampering is essential at the world famous Banyan Tree Spa.

2. Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort, Bali (Indonesia) – The five?tar Le Meridien Golf & Spa Resort is a luxury resort overlooking the Indian Ocean with world?lass golf and spa facilities. The Nirvana Bali Golf Club boasts an 18?ole course designed by the legendary Greg Norman, and has been featured in several publications. The course is made challenging by the elaborate network of streams, ponds and terraces plus its ocean lapping location. After playing, relax at the fusion Nirwana Spa which uses Western products while keeping the Balinese Hindu philosophy in mind.

3. Novotel Ocean Dunes and Golf Resort, Phan Thiet (Vietnam) – Just three hours from Ho Chi Minh City, the four?tar Novotel Ocean Dunes and Golf Resort is located on a private beach and was the first international resort to be built in Vietnam. The Par?2 Ocean Dunes Golf Club located on?ite has been designed by Nick Faldo and been identified it as one of the top 10 resort courses in Asia. The course will appeal to both experienced as well as casual golfers, and the coastal winds will bring challenge to each hole. The on?ite Spa has private saunas and Jacuzzis for customers use after a round of golf. Or you can go in for a massage before you take to the course, helping to relax the muscles and improve that swing.

4. Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa, Khao Yai (Thailand) – Kirimaya Golf Resort & Spa is a three star resort that provides 60 contemporary living options and is the perfect retreat for those looking for a golf holiday. The 18?ole golf course has been designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and is set among the mountains and greenery of Khao Yai. Guests can indulge in a range of massages and wellness rituals at the Maya Spa or in the comfort of them own rooms after a day spent on the course or exploring the surroundings.

5. The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei Darussalam) – The five star Empire Hotel & Country Club and beach resort overlooking the South China Sea boasts of lavish accommodations, eight swimming pools and a championship golf course. Designed by the celebrated Jack Nicklaus, the golf course includes cliffs, ravines, tight fairways, large bunkers, and is floodlit for night?ime games. Also not be missed is the Spa, with its therapies from around the world designed to calm the body and revitalize the skin.

6. Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club, Sarawak (Malaysia) – The five star Hornbill Golf & Jungle Club is nestled amongst the oldest and second largest rainforest in the world, 1,000 meters above sea level. As the name suggests, the main attraction of the hotel is its golf course designed by Neil Crater, while keeping in mind the features of its unique highland location. The course is the ultimate test of golfing skills, and is suited for those who love a fresh physical challenge as well as a mental one. With the number of guests kept to just 60 a day, it provides ample exclusivity and privacy to indulge at a calm pace. The Jungle Club continues to keep up the promise of relaxation and rejuvenation with its pampering sessions of spa, exotic traditional massages and a range of natural treatments.

7. Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Island (Indonesia) – The four?tar Bintan lagoon Resort is set among 300 hectares of beachfront gardens and offers a world of choice. This golfing resort can easily be reached by a short high?peed ferry ride from Singapore. Both the Jack Nicklaus 18?ole Sea View Golf course and Ian Baker?inch 18?ole Woodlands Golf course at the resort are known for their spectacular design and signature holes. The stay is incomplete without a visit to the Bintan Spa, where traditional methods are used in conjunction with organic ingredients for the ultimate relaxation experience. Choose from a range of treatments, scrubs, and spa packages.

8. Springfield Village Golf & Spa, Hua Hin/Cha?m (Thailand) – The 3.5 star Springfield Village Golf & Spa provides luxurious rooms and suites, designed to blend with their surroundings and each providing an open view of the golf course. The golf course (another design by Jack Nicklaus) challenges golf enthusiasts with 27 meticulously manicured holes. The championship course has five sets of tees to play from, and offers varying levels of difficulty. For those looking to improve their game, step there is an excellent Learning Center which offers private lesson. Be sure to head over to the Springfield Spa to pamper and rejuvenate yourself with a wide variety of top notch massages and treatments on offer.

9. Sentosa Resort & Spa, Singapore (Singapore) – The five?tar Sentosa Resort & Spa is perched atop a cliff gazing out across the South China Sea. The resort? 21 rooms and suites are spread across 27 acres of tropical woodlands. For a round of golf, tee?ff one of the 2 resort courses, including the exceptional Sentosa Golf Club, home to the Barclay? Singapore Open and the course of choice for politicians, dignitaries and celebrities alike. The resort also boasts the Spa Botanica, housing mud pools, flotation pools, a meditation labyrinth and Turkish-styled steam baths and a wide choice of indoor treatment rooms or outdoor pavilions.

10. Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort, Nanjing (China) – The five?tar colonial-styled, Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort Nanjing is located on the slopes of the famous Purple Mountain, and features 140 luxurious accommodations. This resort is the perfect choice for leisure as well as business travelers to Nanjing. It is also the first deluxe, five?tar golf resort in Nanjing, and the exclusive 27?ole golf course was designed by Gary Player. Guests can also enjoy the Spa, with its various massages and treatments, guaranteed to relax and ease the muscles.

Introducing the Next Mayan Riviera

Most interliners know of the Mayan Riviera. That stretch of land south of Cancun that is loaded with great all-inclusive resorts. For those who have been traveling to Cancun for years, you can easily recall the dates when there were few if any resorts in the Mayan Riviera. It was just a big stretch of nothing expect for a few small towns with small boutique hotels. Now look at it! Most interliners wish they had bought land in the Mayan Riviera 20 years ago.

Well now we want to introduce you to, what we think, will be the next Mayan Riviera. The Riviera Nayarit is an area north of Puerto Vallarta. This is area offers over 100 miles of beaches to discover, luxury resorts and charming boutique hotels, history dating back to the Aztec civilization, unspoiled fishing villages and ?own home?Mexican cooking, world class golf and deep sea fishing: these are just some of the reasons travelers will want to be the first to experience Mexico? newest destination, Riviera Nayarit.

If you are looking for a place to invest in a 2nd home or you just want to buy some land for your retirement, then this is an area worth checking out!

Hugging 100 miles of Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta and protected by the dramatic Sierra Madre Mountains, Riviera Nayarit blends the timeless authenticity of Mexican culture and hospitality with the latest in tourism facilities and services. The Four Seasons and St. Regis are among the hotel companies bringing a new level of luxury; superstars like Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus are redefining the game of golf here. An extraordinary abundance of wildlife from giant manta rays and whales to protected sea turtles and rare migratory birds draw both vacationers and experts from around the world. And, with ambitious plans for new resorts, hotels and recreational facilities, Riviera Nayarit is well on its way toward making a major impact on North American tourism.

This new destination is located in the State of Nayarit, extending from the Rio Ameca beside the resort town of Nuevo Vallarta along Banderas Bay to exclusive Punta Mita, then further up the undeveloped Pacific coastline to the colonial town and wildlife sanctuaries of San Blas.

For visitors, the gateway to Riviera Nayarit is Puerto Vallarta International Airport, only ten minutes away from Nuevo Vallarta. Most of the region? current tourism facilities are located on Banderas Bay, one of the world? largest bays, which is also renowned for its extensive variety of water sports from diving and snorkeling to sailing and deep sea fishing. Riviera Nayarit is also fast-becoming one of Mexico? foremost golfing destinations. Renowned professionals and designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman, Tom Weiskopf, Robert Von Hagge, Jim Lipe and Joe Finger have created aesthetically pleasing golf courses with varying degrees of difficulty. Among the highlights is the El Tigre Golf Club at Paradise Village designed by Von Hagge; the Jack Nicklaus designed course at the Four Seasons Golf Club in Punta Mita; and the Mayan Golf Resorts Vallarta by Lipe.

And there is so much more to discover in Riviera Nayarit.

Ecological wonders abound on this ?lice of heaven on earth,?like whale watching on a catAmecan, viewing of sea turtle preservation efforts and snorkeling in crystal clear aquamarine waters to get closer to colorful coral reefs and underwater species. Precious ecological sanctuaries for rare birds are located in Islas Marietas and La Tovara National Park. In Las Caletas and Banderas Bay, visitors can even swim and interact with friendly seals. For outdoor adventurers the rich natural habitat that is Sierra Madre beckon culminating in a visual hike and 2,000 feet stop above sea-level.

North of Banderas Bay and Punta Mita are miles of seemingly endless white sand beaches, the somewhat bohemian surfing town of Sayulita and friendly fishing villages where new tourism facilities will be developed in the next decade. Driving along the thickly forested and scenic two lane highway north of Punta Mita to San Blas, visitors cannot resist stopping in colorful roadside markets to sample homemade candies, fresh juices and succulent tropical fruits.

Riviera Nayarit? cultural history dates back thousands of years, encompassing four ethnic traditions, including pre-Columbian cultures and the Huichols. Nayarit? excellent preservation of its culture can be seen in its native Huichol tribe who have preserved their rich culture and ancient beliefs through their art. The Huichols are renowned for the detailed and elaborate yarn paintings and these evocative paintings contain elaborate symbols borne out of their culture and shamanistic traditions. Mexcaltitan is a small island of floating mangroves that is reputed to be the birthplace of the Aztecs. Archeological sites with hundreds of petroglyphs and vestiges of ancient villages remain still wait to become accessible to visitors.

With every visit to Riviera Nayarit, there is always something new to discover and the essence of this destination will rejuvenate and excite the most jaded of travelers. For more information on Riviera Nayarit please visit www.VisitRivieraNayarit.com. For interline rates in the Riviera Nayarit contact InterlineTravel.com at 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area at 817 481-8631 or online at www.interlinetravel.com.

Top 10 Things to do when Visiting Phoenix

Looking for a getaway in the USA this winter to escape cold and snow? Then you might want to head for Phoenix. Most major carriers fly to Phoenix multiple times a day so finding nonrev seats shouldn’t be a problem. If you need a rental car (not a bad thing to have in Phoenix) or a hotel go online to www.interlinetravel.com as they offer rental car discounts online as well as discounts to a number of hotels in the Phoenix/Scottsdale are and no booking fees!

So depending on how much time you have to spend in Phoenix, here is our list of the top 10 things to see and do in the Phoenix area:

10. Eat out!
When picking a restaurant in Greater Phoenix, consider a dining room with a view. Many restaurants feature open-air patios where you can watch a postcard-perfect sunset or dine beneath desert stars. Among the restaurants with the best winter patios (and creative cuisine) are Bourbon Steak, Caf?ink, Elements, Kai, Lon’s and Talavera.

9. Relish a resort experience.
More than 40 luxury resorts adorn Greater Phoenix’s desert landscape and staying at one is a vacation in itself. Expect gorgeous grounds, kingly service, fine food, and access to world-class golf courses and spas. Many of Greater Phoenix’s resorts are located in or near Scottsdale, where the Old West meets the New West on pedestrian-friendly streets famous for Western art galleries, trendy restaurants, Cowboy bars and the best club scene between L.A. and New York.

8. Succumb to a spa treatment.
Thanks to all those resorts, the spa scene in the Greater Phoenix is different than anything the average spa-goer has ever experienced. Nestled within mountain folds, on tribal lands and in the shadow of monolithic boulders you’ll find one of the most impressive collections of resort spas in North America. Put your body and spirit in the hands of a Native American medicine healer; awaken your skin with creosote oil, gold dust or turquoise-hued Azulene mud; partake in an ancient Hammam bathing ritual; or let Quantum Biofeedback technology melt away your stress from the inside out. And hot-stone massages? They were invented in Greater Phoenix.

7. Ride the rail.
Now visitors to Phoenixcan ride the city’s new public transportation system: METRO Light Rail. This 20-mile network links downtown Phoenix to nearby restaurants, nightlife and museums, and provides a speedy route to and from the airport. The light-rail line also connects Phoenix to Tempe, so if you book accommodations in downtown Phoenix, it’s possible to take the train to Sun Devil Stadium and the Mill Avenue District, avoiding New Year’s Eve traffic.

6. Learn something.
Visitors who like a dash of cultureon their vacationwill not be disappointed by the wealth and quality of museums located in Greater Phoenix. A sampling:

• Heard Museum provides fascinating insights into the culture and history of Arizona’s 22 Native American tribes. It features both traditional and contemporary works, including what is perhaps the world’s greatest collection of Kachina dolls. And here’s a tip for visitors in search of meaningful souvenirs: The Heard Museum Shop is one of best places in Phoenix to buy authentic American Indian jewelry and art.
• Desert Botanical Garden is fun for the whole family – even the guys. This 50-acre outdoor museum showcases endangered desert species from around the world, including Dali-esque trees from North Africa and sprawling cactuses from Mesopotamia. And this winter the garden’s splendor is enhanced even further thanks to an exhibit by world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. His organic and colorful creations are ingeniously integrated among the flora, and each is spectacularly illuminated after nightfall.
• If kids designed a museum, it would look like Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The city’s newest museum experience features a hanging forest made of foam swimming noodles, a miniature grocery store with scanners and box-filled aisles, and a wooden racecar track that would tickle the fancy of M.C. Esher. And you can touch everything. This museum doesn’t focus on art or science, nor does it contain paintings or bones; instead, the exhibits are designed to stimulate and entertain kids under 10. The museum also is a short stroll from the likewise-kid-friendly Arizona Science Center, which houses more than 300 interactive exhibits, a planetarium and an IMAX theater.

5. Cheer for another team.
Greater Phoenix is one of only a half-dozen U.S. cities with eight professional sports franchises, and one of the locals’ favorites is the Phoenix Suns. Led by two-time league MVP Steve Nash, explosive All-Star Amare Stoudemire and veteran big man Shaquille O’Neal, the Phoenix Suns have brought the NBA playoffs to Phoenix 18 times in the past 20 seasons. The Suns play their home games at US Airways Center. Come March you will find anine professional baseball teams, the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s and the Milwaukee Brewers who have theirspring training camps in the Greater Phoenix Area in March.

4. Shop with abandon.
Shopping is a serious sport in America’s fifth-largest city. From fashionable malls to chic boutiques to charming antique shops, Greater Phoenix harbors a spectrum of retail experiences few destinations in North America can match. Take advantage of the pleasant weather to stroll the garden-park setting at Biltmore Fashion Park, the outdoor promenade at Keirland Commons or the sidewalk shops of Old Town Scottsdale. Peruse high-fashion couture at Scottsdale Fashion Center, or search for bargains at have-it-all malls such as Chandler Fashion Center, Westgate City Center and Tempe Marketplace.

3. Take a hike.
Wherever you stay in Greater Phoenix, you’re not far from a park or preserve. On the city’s southern frontier is South Mountain Park and Preserve, the largest municipal park in the nation. The park occupies 16,000 acres just a few miles south of downtown (by comparison, Central Park encompasses 843 acres of Manhattan real estate) and is adorned by native flora and ancient petroglyphs. Its 50 miles of trails are popular among hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, and there’s also a paved road to South Mountain’s summit so cyclists and motorists can enjoy the bird’s-eye view.

Other easily accessible spots for outdoors pursuits are Phoenix Mountains Park and Camelback Mountain. The former is home to Piestewa Peak, which is reached via a 1.2-mile summit trail that’s a favorite of active families and trail runners. Camelback Mountain, meanwhile, is Phoenix’s most famous natural landmark. The mountain’s silhouette resembles a dromedary camel in repose, and it challenges hikers with a rugged trek to its 2,700-foot “hump”.

2. Play 18 … or 36.
The Scottish invented golf, but Phoenicians might have perfected it. Greater Phoenix is home to more than 200 golf courses, many designed by legends of the game such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Pete Dye. This is desert golf at its best, with emerald-green fairways set against a panorama of rugged mountains and towering cactuses. Some courses occupy canyons where civilization feels a world away, while others are part of opulent resorts where you can relish a “warm golf ball massage” after your round. Since Phoenix has so many golf courses to choose from you will find the green fees VERY reasonable and it’s easy to book a round on most courses with not much advance notice.

1. See one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Phoenix is the gateway to America’s most iconic natural landmark: the Grand Canyon. It’s a 3?to 4-hour drive to the canyon’s South Rim, depending on how many stops you make (and there are plenty, with the red rocks of Sedona being a favorite). Those who seek a quicker and more dramatic route to the Grand Canyon can book an aerial tour that will take them sweeping over the 277-mile geologic marvel in an airplane. Keep in mind, true wintry weather awaits at the Grand Canyon’s higher elevation, and you might even be lucky enough to see it dusted in snow.