Staying At The Center Of It All
The Renaissance Resort At World Golf Village

     Whether you're seeking a golfer's paradise or the ultimate vacation destination, look no farther than The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. Ideally situated in the heart of the beautifully landscaped 6,300-acre World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., the award-winning resort offers a wealth of amenities that will please any guest.
     Among the many resort offerings are two extraordinary 18-hole championship courses that were designed by the legends of the game. King & Bear is the only course in the world designed jointly by Arnold Palmer ("The King") and Jack Nicklaus ("The Bear"). This picturesque 7,279-yard course features loblolly pines and open meadows on the front nine, and impressive 200-year-old oak trees throughout the back nine. The signature features of the course include its placid lakes edged with large coquina rocks and the striking incorporation of rock into several bunkers and cart paths. The course challenges amateurs and pros alike with five sets of tees and a course rating of 75.2.
     Slammer & Squire is named for legendary hall of famers "Slammin'" Sam Snead and Gene "The Squire" Sarazen. They partnered with architect Bobby Weed to create this impressive par-72 tree-lined course that features gentle rolling fairways and challenging lakes. The 6,939-yard course, with a course rating of 73.8 and a slope of 135, is distinguished by memorable par 3s, as well as for its preservation of the woodlands, wetlands and natural beauty of St. Augustine.
     Both courses feature such on-course amenities as chilled apples on the first and 10th holes, complimentary range balls and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in every cart.
    The Renaissance Resort also features Full Swing Golf, the world's finest indoor golf simulator. Superior technology and unmatched realism let you play, practice and learn on simulated greens of 22 top-ranked courses.
     Guests of The Renaissance also have access to the PGA TOUR Golf Academy, which offers a full schedule of golf schools and private lessons, and features expansive practice facilities, including a 2,700-square-foot learning center with all-weather hitting bays and multiple covered tee areas. Programs utilize a variety of the game's modern learning tools, including several state-of-the-art video analysis systems.
     A great way for golfers to experience the resort is by taking advantage of the "Swing and Stay Golf Package" now being offered. The rate for the package starts at just $125 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
     In addition to the golf offerings, The Renaissance Resort boasts a wealth of additional recreational options that appeal to golfers and non-golfers alike. Guests are able to enjoy a 24-hour health club and sauna, large swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, the Little Legends professionally supervised child-activity program, billiard room, cigar club, 24-hour business center, jogging trails and full-service concierge.
     Just a chip shot from the resort, guests will find the remarkable World Golf Hall of Fame, an IMAX theater and an 18-hole, real grass championship putting course. The 132-yard Challenge Hole, modeled after the celebrated 17th hole of the Stadium Course at Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, is surrounded by water and is just steps from the hotel.
     For guests who wish to experience the beach, you have the perfect opportunity, since Renaissance Resort guests have privileges at Serenata Beach Club, Florida's premier private oceanfront club. Combining European grace with Caribbean charm, Serenata Beach Club provides Renaissance guests with the sun, surf, sand and quiet serenity of Ponte Vedra Beach. The exclusive club offers access to miles of sparkling Atlantic beach, a two-level Mediterranean-style clubhouse, a 4,000-square-foot adult pool with dedicated lap lanes, a heated family pool with 12-foot waterfall, a kids' play pool with fun water features, a well-equipped fitness center, spa services and a professionally supervised child-activity program.
     Yet another option for guests is the new PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, which opened in December 2004. Located within the World Golf Village community of Laterra, just a short complimentary ride from The Renaissance Resort, the world-class spa offers a wealth of services, ranging from soothing aromatherapy and invigorating deep-tissue massages to signature skin-care services and rejuvenating body treatments. The spa's design incorporates water in its many forms, including fountains, streams, small lakes, waterfalls, pools and reflecting ponds. Central to the architecture is a garden sanctuary featuring three floating cabana treatment rooms that drift on a tranquil reflecting pond filled with colorful Koi fish.
     Of particular interest to couples where one wishes to golf while the other prefers to experience the new spa is the resort's "Guiltless Golf Package." The rate for the package is from $135 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
     While the many resort offerings are impressive, accommodations at The Renaissance are first class, too. Appointed with European accents and providing wonderful views overlooking the Village's picturesque lake and golf courses, the hotel offers the finest in-room amenities. These include high-speed Internet access, two telephones with data ports, executive desk, wet bar, refrigerator, two televisions, iron and ironing board, in-room coffee and hair dryers.
     The lobby of the 10-story resort is also striking, with a towering open atrium complete with running streams, a cascading waterfall and exotic 30-foot palms. Natural limestone, marble and granite floors in the lobby set the stage for a grand resort.
     Dining options at the resort include the casually elegant Cypress Pointe Restaurant, where you can dine on the freshest seafood and juiciest steaks. After dinner, you can relax at the resort's popular Links Lounge.
     In addition to its status as a premier golf and vacation destination, the resort is unsurpassed in its offerings for groups. The Renaissance Resort and the adjoining St. Johns County Convention Center feature 86,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Among the many venues is a 26,450-square-foot ballroom, which can accommodate up to 2,700 guests for receptions.
     The "official hotel of the World Golf Hall of Fame," The Renaissance Resort is ideally located next to that impressive facility, and is an easy stroll to the renowned Walk of Champions, where you can see commemorative bricks featuring the signatures of past and present golf legends. The shops and restaurants of World Golf Village are also a short walk from the resort.
      Guests of the resort also have the opportunity to explore beautiful St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city. Founded in 1565, the city is rich with Spanish architecture, charming cobblestone streets and many fascinating historical sites. Guests can visit the historic Castillo de San Marcos fort, The Fountain of Youth and the nation's Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse. St. Augustine offers sightseeing trolleys, charter boats and an array of water sports.

For more information on The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, call 1-888-740-7020 or (904) 940-8000, or visit www.WorldGolfRenaissance.com