HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. (May 13, 2015) – Combining two of the most popular outdoor activities in Florida, guests at Mission Inn Resort & Club near Orlando can tee it up on one of the state’s historic golf courses and cast for bass in a tournament-tested lake, all as part of the new “Bass & Birdies Package” this season.
Completing the experience at this iconic destination in Central Florida, the “Bass & Birdies Package” includes:
• Choice of deluxe accommodations (renovated rooms and suites unveiled in 2014)
• The popular breakfast buffet in La Hacienda
• Complimentary rod and reel, reserved through the concierge
• Shuttle service to and from nearby Big Lake Harris, host of numerous nationally prominent fishing tournaments
• 18 holes of golf per night of stay
• Advance tee times
• Shared golf cart and full access to the golf facilities
• Club cleaning, storage and bag tag.
• $5 off per person at Saturday’s Unlimited Seafood Buffet or Sunday Brunch
• Boat rental and a state fishing license ($16) are not included in the package
Mission Inn Resort’s two golf courses are wonderfully complementary. El Campeón (The Champion) is one of the oldest 18-hole courses in the South (est. 1917). Selected as an original member of the Florida Historic Golf Trail, El Campeón’s classic design elements accentuate elevation changes unique to the region. Las Colinas (The Hills) lives up to its name with wide fairways rolling over gentle rises.
Home to collegiate men’s and women’s national championships for 19 consecutive years, the Mission Inn Resort courses both feature large, undulating greens, are surrounded by tropical vegetation, and incorporate large water hazards on many holes.
Marina del Rey is the nautical center for the Mission Inn, providing resort guests fishing licenses, a variety of pontoon and fishing boat rentals, sailing instruction and an air conditioned lakeside pavilion alongside the 55-slip complex.
Big Lake Harris is the largest approximately 8 miles long and 6 miles wide, a popular starting point into the eight-lake Harris Chain. It averages about 10-12 feet in depth and is ringed with Kissimmee grass, reeds and cattails. While fishing is not required for guests to enjoy the water, Big Lake Harris is known for its trophy fish, with eight- to 10-pound bass commonly caught.
Mission Inn Resort offers even more to do for the active and athletic guest, such as taking in the vistas along the hiking/biking trails, lounge poolside, play tennis (eight courts available), or play volleyball (one grass and two sand courts). Or head indoors to the fitness center and Spa Marbella.
Summer rates (from June 11) for the “Bass & Birdies Package” start at $130 per person, per night based on double occupancy (taxes and resort fee are extra). A two-night minimum stay is required.
For additional information about Mission Inn Resort, or to book the “Bass & Birdies Package,” call 800.874.9053 or 352.324.3101, or visit www.missioninnresort.com, and click on golf.
About Mission Inn Resort & Club: Mission Inn is a four season resort located in the rolling hills of Central Florida’s Lake County in the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, 35 minutes northwest of Orlando, celebrating its 50th year of family ownership and management. The destination resort features classic Spanish Colonial architecture, 176 graciously appointed guestrooms, suites and villas, two championship golf courses, three restaurants, two lounges and poolside bar. Recreational amenities include eight tennis courts, trap and skeet shooting range, jogging and bicycling trails, volleyball courts, outdoor pool and hydro-spa, fitness center, nautical center with 52-slip marina, fishing, and powerboat and go eco-touring. The 6,200-square-foot Spa Marbella provides an extensive menu of treatments and services. More than 30,000 square feet of well-appointed indoor and outdoor event space is available for meetings, banquets, holiday parties, weddings and special occasions. For more information, guests may call 800.874.9053 or visit the resort’s website at www.missioninnresort.com.
Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations
(908) 963-6013
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
