JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2006) – For more than a decade, Florida’s First of Golf has been a trusted resource for travelers planning a golf trip to Northeast Florida. The organization is making the process even easier now with its new Web site, which was launched on Oct. 1. Those logging on to Florida-Golf.org will find information on golf courses, resorts, hotels, golf packages, area golf news, and a new feature that gives golfers the ability to book tee-times online at participating courses.
Those planning trips to Amelia Island, Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, Flagler County (Palm Coast), or Clay County (Orange Park) will find Florida-Golf.org to be a valuable resource. Booking a trip through Florida’s First Coast of Golf doesn’t cost anything extra, in fact, because of exclusive packages and special offers available, it will actually save money. For example, a two-night stay and play package for two at the Comfort Inn Oceanfront in Jacksonville Beach, with two rounds of golf, starts at $490. On Amelia Island, a two-night package at the Summer Beach Resort, with two rounds of golf, starts at $894. Rates starting at $976 are available for a two-night stay with golf at the Laterra Resort & Spa, located at the World Golf Village.
In addition to the package offers, the new Web site gives travelers the opportunity to create their own custom packages, book accommodations and tee times al a carte, or click through to booking pages of member hotels and courses and make reservations directly with the provider.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf offers a selection of more than 30 golf courses and 16 hotels and resorts to choose from. Courses feature layouts ranging from ocean links to pine forest, designed by the greats like Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Bobby Weed, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Donald Ross. Accommodation styles range from deluxe hotel rooms to ocean villas to four-bedroom golf course homes. In addition to golf, vacationers can take advantage of spa experiences, beach time, water sports, nature activities or simply lounging by a sparkling blue pool.
To get started, vacationers can visit www.Florida-Golf.org. In addition to the information and booking opportunities, travelers can also sign up to receive special alerts on Hot Deals and discount offers. FFCG’s toll-free golf vacation planning center is also available to assist with planning any golf retreat.
Florida’s First Coast of Golf works with organizations, businesses, families and friends to make their Florida golf escape memorable and fun. For more information or to make reservations call 888-859-8334 or visit www.florida-golf.org on the Internet.