ORLANDO (October 24, 2005) – Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre, two award-winning hotels offering world-class accommodations in the heart of Orlando, are offering a golf package that’s "Two Good to be True."
For two nights golfers can not only enjoy playing Shingle Creek Golf Course, one of Orlando’s and Central Florida’s finest golf courses, but they can also relish in the ambiance and amenities of either the Rosen Plaza or the Rosen Centre, both premiere vacation hotels ideally located in the heart of the International Drive tourist district.
The "Two Good to be True" all-inclusive package starts with a round of golf at Shingle Creek, which was recently named by Golfweek magazine as one of the "Top 40 New Golf Courses in the U.S." At 7,228 yards, the par-72 championship layout has all the challenges a golfer could ever want to face. The round of golf includes a complimentary bag of range balls.
"Two Good to be True" also features two nights of accommodations for one or two players sharing a deluxe room with two double beds at either the Rosen Plaza or Rosen Centre. Preferred tee times and free transportation to and from Shingle Creek is included. The package also includes a daily breakfast buffet for two and a buffet dinner for two on the evening of your choice.
"Two Good to be True" is available from Nov. 18, 2005 to Jan. 5, 2006 for $189 per person, based upon double occupancy, or $289 for single occupancy (both prices inclusive of tax and gratuity.) The package can be booked at package can be booked on-line at www.orlandohotels4less.com/golf and then clicking on "Special Packages", or by calling 866-337-6736. The package is subject to change without notice, based on availability and not offered to groups or conventions.
Traveling golfers can also benefit from a unique service available at both the Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre that will remove some of the hassle associated with traveling with golf clubs and luggage. The hotels offer off-site airline check-in and a TSA approved remote skycap service that allows guests to receive their airline boarding passes and check their luggage directly from the hotel. Details are available at www.airportbags.com.
Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza are Destination Universal Orlando properties, allowing hotel guests to add tickets to the theme park and receive complimentary transportation to Universal Studios Florida®, as well as other Orlando world-famous attractions.
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Rosen Plaza Hotel guests are invited to enjoy such amenities as the outdoor heated pool and whirlpool and the Fitness center with "Life Fitness" cardiovascular and exercise machines and full-range of free weights. Live bands playing favorites from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s can be enjoyed nightly at Backstage, International Drive’s original nightclub. In addition, Orlando’s world-famous theme parks and attractions are just minutes away.
Four on-site restaurants include Jack’s Place with casual fine dining. Jack’s Place features a selection from owner Harris Rosen’s collection of 100,000 warm and humorous caricatures of celebrities and VIPs, including Jackie Kennedy, Hank Aaron, Indira Ghandi and Henry Kissinger, sketched by his father during his 30-year tenure at
the Waldorf Astoria. Café Matisse offers buffets as well as full breakfast, lunch and
dinner menus. Rossini’s Pizza serves fresh pizza and Italian specialties to go. The Lite Bite is open 24 hours a day and serves deli sandwiches and snacks. For more information, visit www.rosenplaza.com.
Rosen Centre Hotel
Rosen Centre Hotel offers an array of recreation and relaxation options to guests. The on-site Tropical Swimming Grotto includes a large pool, whirlpool and wading pool sure to create the perfect setting for relaxation, play and sunbathing. The hotel’s newly refurbished fitness center offers new state of the art equipment and one-on-one personal training and nutrition consultation. Guests looking for some indoor rest and relaxation can enjoy the resort’s full service Body & Sol Spa that offers an array of soothing and stimulating contemporary treatments.
Rosen Centre guests are invited to enjoy a fine dining experience — Florida-style — at the hotel’s Everglades restaurant. Everglades offers unique regional cuisine such as gator chowder and marinated buffalo in a themed setting capturing the mysterious atmosphere of the Florida Everglades. For more casual fare, Café Gauguin offers grand buffets and a wonderful full-service menu served amid vibrant oversized color reproductions of Paul Gauguin’s Tahitian-themed works. For more information, visit www.rosencentre.com.
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Shingle Creek Golf Club is located at 9939 Universal Blvd., just off exit 2 of the Bee Line Expressway (S.R. 528). The David Harman designed course features undulating fairways and interconnecting waterways bordered by the natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic Shingle Creek.
Shingle Creek Golf Club features a state-of-the-art practice facility, the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, a world-class clubhouse, golf carts with UpLink GPS yardage system, complimentary valet parking, full-service golf shop, and club and shoe rentals.
For more information about the Shingle Creek Golf Club, please visit www.shinglecreekgolf.com .
Contact:
Mary Deatrick
(407) 332-5212
mdeatrick@cfl.rr.com
