World of Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass join forces for Women's Golf Week.

In a unique collaboration, the “Official Golf Courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame” at World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass are joining forces for the benefit of women’s golf. Both venues will host American Express ‘Women’s Golf Week’ activities Saturday, June 2 through Saturday, June 9 featuring a variety of events open to women on the First Coast. The week-long event, now in its third year, is a precedent-setting collaboration of the top U.S. golf organizations aimed at increasing the participation of women in golf.
“Women’s Golf Week is a prime opportunity for women to come out to the golf course, enjoy the game and a variety of fun events catered specifically for them,” commented Cathy Harbin, General Manager of the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear courses at World Golf Village. “It’s a perfect collaboration for our courses to team with TPC Sawgrass on this event, maximizing the impact of Women’s Golf Week on the First Coast.”
“This is an exciting week for TPC Sawgrass as we embrace this very important initiative of growing the game of golf for women across the nation,” commented Bill Hughes, General Manager of TPC Sawgrass.
Women’s Golf Week provides various opportunities for women to participate in free golf clinics, enjoy discounted golf, hear from World Golf Hall of Fame members Carol Mann and Louise Suggs and network with other women from the area. Both World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass will offer ample activities throughout the week, including a greens fee of only $40 (plus taxes and fees) for women on Slammer & Squire.
A complete schedule of events at World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass for Women’s Golf Week is as follows:
Saturday, June 2: 9-11 a.m. “Fit for Golf” Complimentary Golf Clinics Location: TOUR Academy TPC Sawgrass Matt Serlo, Master Physical Therapist, and Todd Jones, Head Instructor, will focus on power, consistency and injury prevention in women’s golf. 1-3 p.m. “Technical Excellence” Complimentary Golf Clinics Location: PGA TOUR Golf Academy, World Golf Village Travis Fulton, Head Instructor, will focus on full-swing techniques essential for women. 3 p.m. Ladies’ Demo Day presented by PGA TOUR STOP Location: PGA TOUR Golf Academy, World Golf Village Monday, June 4: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ladies’ “Spa & Par Cocktail Evening” featuring World Golf Hall of Fame Member Louise Suggs Location: Slammer & Squire Clubhouse, World Golf Village $20 admission includes hors d’oeuvres, spa treatments from PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, contests, discounts in golf shop, networking Wednesday, June 6: 5:30 p.m. ‘Play with a Pro Challenge’ Location: Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village $20 admission includes nine holes on course with golf pro, discounts in golf shop Thursday, June 7: 6:30-8:30 p.m. “A Celebration of Women and Golf” Location: TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse $25 per participant includes free round on Valley Course, cocktails and hors d’ouvres, fashion preview and discount in golf shop, putting analysis, complimentary greens fees certificates, networking *Register by calling Matt Borocz at TPC Sawgrass at 904-273-3374. Saturday, June 9: 9-11 a.m. Demo day hosted by the TOUR Academy TPC Sawgrass Location: TPC Sawgrass Demo will feature equipment from Titleist, Cobra Golf, Taylor Made and Nike Golf. 12-1 p.m. Women’s Golf Week Luncheon featuring World Golf Hall of Fame Member Carol Mann Location: Slammer & Squire Clubhouse, World Golf Village $25 per participant includes buffet lunch, discounts in golf shop, golf clinics and nine-hole tournament with Carol Mann 1-3 p.m. Golf Demonstration and One-on-One Clinics featuring Carol Mann, PGA TOUR Golf Academy and Slammer & Squire Professional Instructors Location: PGA TOUR Golf Academy, World Golf Village 3:30 p.m. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” nine-hole tournament with contest holes and on-course tips from Carol Mann Location: Slammer & Squire, World Golf Village Participants can register for all Women’s Golf week activities to be held at World Golf Village and TPC Sawgrass (except “A Celebration of Women & Golf as noted) on-line in the June events calendar at www.wgv.com. A Women’s Golf Week Pass is available for $75 and includes attendance to the “Spa & Par Cocktail Evening with Louise Suggs,” the “Play with a Pro Challenge” at Slammer & Squire, “A Celebration of Women & Golf” at TPC Sawgrass, luncheon and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” tournament with Carol Mann at Slammer & Squire. All participants signing up for the pass before June 1 will be entered in a random be randomly drawn drawing of ten winners of various prizes, including a private tour of the World Golf Hall of Fame Tour with Carol Mann. For more information on Women’s Golf Week activities at Slammer & Squire, call 904-940-6088 or visit www.wgv.com. About World Golf Village World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., home to the World Golf Hall of Fame, encompasses the flagship Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village and adjoining St. Johns County Convention Center; Grande Villas at World Golf Village, a Bluegreen Vacation Club resort; Laterra Resort & PGA TOUR Spa; two championship golf courses, the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear; and the PGA TOUR Golf Academy. Complementing these attractions is the PGA TOUR STOP retail center, several restaurants (including Murray Bros. Caddyshack), a 300-seat IMAX® theater and a variety of residential neighborhoods. About Slammer & Squire and King & Bear Slammer & Squire and King & Bear are two championship golf courses – the “Official Golf Courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame” – located at World Golf Village. The Slammer & Squire and King & Bear courses are designed to offer both enjoyment and challenge in a resort setting. Both courses have five sets of tees, tournament-ready course conditions year-round and have hosted nationally-televised events including The Champions Tour Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf event and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf. Slammer & Squire and King & Bear, which consistently receive a four-and-a-half stars (out of five) rating by Golf Digest, are owned and managed by Birmingham, Alabama-based Honours Golf. Both courses feature Honours’ signature amenities including complimentary range balls, fresh chilled apples on the 1st and 10th holes, cool towels on the course for warm Florida days, as well as a Global Positioning System in every golf cart. About The TPC Network Licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 21 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Five of the clubs are operated by affiliates of PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world renowned Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grass roots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. Distinctive in character but consistent in quality, TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. All 21 TPCs are certified as Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Systems. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com and for hotels in St. Augustine click St Augustine Hotels

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English Raiders to Attack St. Augustine

On Saturday, June 2, English pirates will once more rampage through the streets of old St. Augustine in an authentic re-creation of Drake’s Raid of 1586. Conducted by the Historic Florida Militia, the re-enactment provides an up-close look at what it was like for St. Augustine’s residents to defend their city against the infamous Sir Francis Drake.

On June 7, 1586, Drake’s 23 ships and 2,000 Englishmen attacked the city with cannons from Anastasia Island. The next day, they stormed through the streets and burned St. Augustine to the ground.

The re-enactment will feature a 16th century encampment at the Fountain of Youth on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The encampment will include military drills and period skills demonstrations. Saturday evening at 7 p.m., the running battle will begin on Hypolita and St. George Streets with swords, pikes and black powder muskets. St. Augustine townspeople and Spanish soldiers will attempt to stop the English assault, as the battle proceeds to the north end of St. George Street at the historic city gate and redoubt where the skirmish will end. Admission is free to this authentic re-creation of the sack of St. Augustine.

The event is funded in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.
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Crowded Theme Parks Are So 20th Century - The Family Summer Vacation Has Been Revamped and Recharged

Forget jam-packed theme parks or overcrowded campgrounds, Glen Canyon Kayak & Hiking Guides provides all-inclusive family-oriented kayak tours on Lake Powell. Tours leave daily from Page, AZ and offer outdoor enthusiasts one of the most unique and adventurous family vacation opportunities available.

In these busy, high-tech, wired times families rarely get the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the ride. Unplug and let Glen Canyon Kayak Guides take care of everything. Tours include an expert guide, gear, food and camping. There is no experience necessary, just bring your "spirit of adventure."
Kathy Gardner of Colchester, England remarked, "Lake Powell and the surrounding country provide breathtaking scenery, a variety of activities and a unique experience unlike anything else."

Glen Canyon Kayak Guides goes above and beyond to ensure a safe and fun trip for their customers. This family-owned and -operated company offers individual treatment to be sure your family vacation is everything you expected and more amazing than you could have ever imagined. Tours start at just $85 per person. Call Megan at 1-888-854-7862 or visit
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Seattle Summer Fun-2-for-1 Travel Discounts!

See Seattle, the "Emerald City"
with 2-for-1 travel savings from the Seattle TourSaver.
You'll have more summer fun in the Pacific Northwest when it's out-of-doors!

Bordered by Puget Sound and framed in a temperate rain forest, the diversity of urban and outdoor life makes Seattle an ideal destination for summer travelers. The downtown area is surrounded by lakes and lush green woodlands, with Mt. Rainier as a majestic backdrop. Whether it's outdoor, summer fun downtown or in the back woods, the Seattle TourSaver has an offer for you. And everything's 2-for-1. Here are some summer favorites:

a. On a Seattle flightseeing tour, fly over Lake Union, University of Washington, Seattle Skyline, Space Needle, Ship Canal, Safeco Field, Mt. Rainier and much more with Kenmore Air. 2-for-1.

b. Take a ride on the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad and experience a train excursion aboard antique railroad coaches with Northwest Railway Museum. 2-for-1.

c. Visit Seattle's original skyscraper on the 35th floor, open-air Observation Deck of Smith Tower. 2-for-1.

d. Enjoy a fresh salmon dinner and experience Northwest Coast Native American culture on Blake Island with a Tillicum Village Salmon Bake Cruise and Show. 2-for-1.

e. Visit the Mt. St. Helens historic volcano on a day tour with Gray Line of Seattle. 2-for-1.

f. Cruise through the San Juan Islands on a Whale Watching Tour from Friday Harbor. See Orca whales, seal lions, seals, eagles, porpoises and sea birds with San Juan Excursions.
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g. Stay at cozy Lake Quinault Lodge in Olympic National Forest. 2-for-1.

h. Rent kayaks and paddle from Lake Union to Lake Washington with Northwest Outdoor Center-Seattle. 2-for-1.

i. Enjoy a Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise and see the incredible views of Seattle with Argosy Cruises. 2-for-1.

The Seattle TourSaver has more than forty 2-for-1 offers for just $79.95 -- more than $2,500 in travel savings. Hotels in Seattle

View Wildlife on Your Alaska Vacation - 2-for-1

you want to see wildlife on your Alaska vacation? The Great Alaskan TourSaver offers 2-for-1 savings for wildlife viewing tours.

Whether you want to see whales, seals, sea lions, puffins, eagles, moose or bear, chances are the Great Alaskan TourSaver has an offer for you. And everything's 2-for-1.
Here are some favorites:

a. In Kenai Fjords National Park, watch for Humpback whales, Steller sea lions, porpoise, whales, harbor seals, bald eagles, and puffins with Renown Tours or Kenai Fjords Tours in Seward. 2-for-1.

b. In Homer, see marine mammals, birds, sea otters and whales on a wildlife cruise through Kachemak Bay with Homer Ocean Charters. 2-for-1.

c. In Ketchikan, watch for whales, bears, seals, eagles, wolves, geese, Dungeness crab and other spectacular wildlife from a 55-foot high-speed covered catamaran with Thriller Alaska. 2-for-1.

d. In Kodiak, sail on a deluxe dinner-sightseeing cruise with Galley Gourmet. 2-for-1.

e. In Glacier Bay National Park, Cruise Glacier Bay to view marine and coastal wildlife with a special lodging/cruise package. 2-for-1.

f. In Wrangell, go bear viewing at AnAn Creek with Alaska Waters. 2-for-1.

g. In Katmai National Park, travel to Overlook Cabin for scenic sights and wildlife viewing on a 23-mile tour to the Valley of the 10,000 Smokes. Hike down with the tour guide to examine the ash and pumice "Valley" floor left from the
1912 eruption of Novarupta Volcano. 2-for-1.

h. In Kenai, float the scenic Upper Kenai River and watch for moose, eagles, Dall sheep, salmon, waterfowl, beaver and bears with Alaska Wildland Adventures. 2-for-1.
The Great Alaskan TourSaver now includes FREE SHIPPING to U.S. addresses. The cost is just $99.95. Order the Great Alaskan TourSaver online, over the phone or at any Carrs/Safeway location in Alaska. For complete details, check the website toursaver

Personal Battery Caddy Slims Down for Summer

retailers across the country prepare for summer storms, wildfires and hurricane season, smart buyers are stocking their shelves with Tools Aviation's patent-pending Personal Battery Caddy , a compact, convenient battery caddy that keeps batteries close at hand in any situation. And just in time for summer, the company has expanded its original versions to include six new Slim Line styles.

Designed to be easily operated with one hand, the Slim Line Personal Battery Caddies can hold six AAA, four AA, four 9V, four C, four D or four CR123 batteries. Each battery is securely contained in its own locking sleeve to prevent lost batteries. To remove a battery, the user simply pushes the battery up from the bottom, which breaches the locking feature and allows the battery to be pushed out of the top of the holder, while keeping the other batteries securely in place--whether they are alkaline, lithium or rechargeable.

"Each Slim Line Personal Battery Caddy is easy to use and handy for anyone who depends on batteries," stated Rick Foreman, founder of Tools Aviation and inventor of the Personal Battery Caddy. "The Personal Battery Caddy is popular among pilots, photographers, campers, law enforcement, HAM radio operators, boaters, people who travel and homeowners. We expect the Slim Line models to be in high demand for their portability and ease of use."

Tools Aviation also designed the Slim Line with safety in
mind: The caddy protects batteries' terminals at both ends, preventing them from touching each other or other metals. As a result, the Personal Battery Caddy can actually help prevent battery-related fires or explosions on airplanes, in cars and at home.

Slim Line Personal Battery Caddies come in a variety of colors, including bright yellow, bright orange and glow-in-the-dark, which remains illuminated for hours after being exposed to just 30 minutes of light-a popular feature among pilots, boaters and law enforcement personnel, as it allows battery packs to be located quickly during an emergency. The caddies are constructed of a high-quality engineered plastic that has proven durable in extreme temperatures.

"Consumers have learned to be prepared for natural disasters, and this is the season when many will be stocking up on emergency supplies," said Foreman. "The Personal Battery Caddy is currently available only through PersonalBatteryCaddy.com, but we are now encouraging distributors and retailers to add both the Slim Line Personal Battery Caddy as well as our larger models to their product offerings and help more consumers be better prepared for any situation, from camping trips to hurricanes."

To learn more about Tools Aviation and the Slim Line Personal Battery Caddy, or to inquire about wholesale opportunities, visit Personal Battery Caddy

Summer Gas Prices on the Rise

Gas prices have risen to record levels in the past few months. Bill McClure, CEO of FuelMeUp.com, predicts gas prices in certain markets could rise to over $4.00 per gallon in the next few weeks. "I see nothing in sight to slow down the increases in gas pricing," McClure stated.

"We are seeing prices today vary from $3.89 in San Francisco, California to $2.99 per gallon in Miami, Florida," he added.

Many factors could drive prices even higher. The uncertainty in the Persian Gulf, refinery capacity problems, the approaching hurricane season, lower gasoline inventory and high consumer demand will all affect summer gas prices.

Many FuelMeUp.com consumers are planning ahead by locating the cheapest price of gasoline along their route.

McClure said, "Prices can vary as much as $.80 per gallon.
By using our website, consumers can save over $10.00 every time they fill their tanks."

With Memorial Day approaching, many consumers are planning to stay close to home visiting lakes and state parks.

FuelMeUp.com is a consumer-driven site to help visitors find the lowest-priced gasoline in their city or zip code. The site tracks gasoline prices in thousands of stations nationwide and updates prices three times a day.

"It appears even with the record-high price of gasoline, consumers still want to drive and nothing is slowing them down," McClure stated.Click here for cheap flights

9th Annual San Sebastian Fine Art & Jazz Show

Indulge all of your senses as the San Sebastian Winery showcases a new collection of more than 25 artists’ work in fine oil and watercolor paintings along with works of sculpture and photography. The grand prize winner of the Fine Art Show will have their work purchased by the winery for use on a commemorative and collectors' label placed on bottles in 100 cases of a San Sebastian Reserve Wine. Complimentary tours, live music and wine tastings will be offered throughout the entire weekend. Show times are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, at the San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine. Also, listen to live music on the open-air deck of the The Cellar Upstairs until 11 p.m. Saturday and until 6 p.m. on Sunday. A selection of San Sebastian wine, beer, soft drinks and light appetizers are available for purchase. For more information, call 888.352.9463, 904.826.1594 or visit Click here for a list of Florida Hotels