Golf Odyssey’s ‘Platinum Places’ List Makes The Job Easier
SHORT HILLS, N.J. — Nov. 30, 2006 — Golf Odyssey, a high-end golf travel newsletter recognized over the years for its unbiased, independent approach, has gone "Platinum" and that’s good news for those planning a winter golf getaway.
With the release of "Platinum Places" — its ranking of the "World’s Best Golf Destinations for 2006-2007" — Golf Odyssey has provided a valuable, best-of-the-best list that spans 18 unique categories virtually satisfying every type of traveler’s desires.
"Since a long list of 100 courses or destinations with little logic to the rankings is of limited help when planning trips, we came up with what we feel is a better approach," says Golf Odyssey Publisher David Baum. "Because every golf traveler has different needs and tastes, we categorized the most intriguing destinations by their unique strengths to enable our readers to make the perfect choice for their next getaway. And, as a bonus, many of the destinations we single out boast ideal weather during the winter season."
Platinum Places spans 18 unique categories (with four winners per category) from the more traditional, such as "Best Overall U.S. Resorts" and "Best Golf Vacation Destinations," to the more innovative, such as "Best International Courses Where Money is No Object" to "Best U.S. Resorts You’ve Never Heard Of." The diverse and reader-friendly Golf Odyssey list also has targeted "Best Resorts for Golf & Romance," "Best U.S. Golf Resorts for Spa Goers" and "Best Resorts for Family Foursomes."
With much of the country bracing for the onset of winter, Platinum Places tells sun-starved readers the "Best U.S. Golf Resorts for Beach Lovers." And the winners are (in alphabetical order) â?¦
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (Hawaii)
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay (Hawaii)
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples (Florida)
Sea Island Resorts (Georgia)
(A complete list of the 18 categories follows.)
Now in its 15th year, Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel is dedicated to the publication of honest and unbiased evaluations of great golf destinations in the United States and abroad. Independence and confidentiality are the cornerstones of its editorial approach. Golf Odyssey travels anonymously, pays its own expenses and does not accept advertising from golf courses, resorts or restaurants in order to serve subscribers with objective information and discriminating advice.
Those interested in a subscription to Golf Odyssey and/or to give it as a gift should visit www.golfodyssey.com . A standard year’s subscription is $97 for 12 issues.
Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations
908/876-5100
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
