Southern Resorts Southern Beach Tour is Underway



Southern Resorts Southern Beach Tour is Underway

Destin, FL (Vocus) October 19, 2010

The adventure has begun. After launching the Southern Beach Tour contest to the world in August, Southern Resorts Vacation Rentals selected a lucky winner from the many qualified applicants. Chosen to tour the Beaches of Northwest Florida was Charlene Peters, an avid traveler and writer for the Boston Examiner. On October 8, 2010 Charlene embarked on the month long tour of the areas in which Southern Resorts operates their Florida vacation rental management company.

Checking into their Panama City Beach vacation accommodation, Charleneâ??s familiarity tour began and her agenda became full. Southern Resorts goal was to not only expose the most beautiful beaches in the United States, but also to the uniqueness of each community and the 680+ vacation properties they represent.

Set to continue until November 8th, the timing of the tour was well planned as wonderful festivals and events emerge in each destination. Before her tour is over, Charlene will have experienced firsthand the local flavor at a number of events including the Seafood, Wine and Music Festival in Panama City Beach, the Blast on the Bay Songwritersâ?? Festival in the Forgotten Coast, the Destin Fishing Rodeo, Seeing Red Wine Festival in the Beaches of South Walton, Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola and more.

Also an integral part of her agenda is experiencing local activities hosted by business partners of Southern Resorts. â??Our Southern Perks Partners have been incredible to work with offering free dolphin cruises, surfing, paddleboard and sailing lessons, complimentary dinners, helicopter and parasailing rides and so much more, really allowing Charlene the opportunity to experience all of the wonders of our beach communities,â? says Patricia Hardiman, CMSO of Southern Resorts. These partners already provide Southern Resorts guests, free and discounted tickets throughout the year. â??We value their partnership as well as that of the CVBs and TDCs who have stepped in to assist us in showing Charlene a wonderful time,â? adds Hardiman.

Follow Charleneâ??s exploration on Floridaâ??s Gulf Coast, by visiting http://www.examiner.com/city-guide-in-boston/charlene-peters or find links on Southern Resortsâ?? blog http://www.southernresorts.com/category/gulf-coast-blog/

The Florida vacation rentals including condos, homes and cottages represented by Southern Resorts can be found in these Florida Gulf Coast beach communities: Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Beaches of South Walton, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, WindMark Beach and Port St. Joe. For more on these areas and vacation opportunities, visit SouthernResorts.com.

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How to Travel to North Myrtle Beach Using Vacation Rentals

North Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) February 11, 2010

With a TV commercial highlighting vacation rentals having aired in Sundayâ??s Super Bowl game, football fans are discovering why renting vacation homes, condos, villas and cabins is a favorite choice for many versus hotels. Beyond the experiences families and friends build by staying in a home away from home in North Myrtle Beach, there are numerous benefits to choosing vacation rentals â?? sometimes in ways theyâ??d least expect.

Whether trying vacation rentals for the first time or intending to rent again, Grand Strand Vacations owner and travel expert Nancy Seddinger offers the following planning tips and insights as a post-game update for visiting North Myrtle Beach:

    Know the Destination: Whether a first-time traveler to North Myrtle Beach or not, itâ??s recommended that you become familiar with the stateâ??s special events, seasons and offerings.

    Look for Packages: During certain seasons, vacation rental packages can provide even more value, some with two-bedrooms starting at just per night. Many of these have all the typical amenities of a resort and more. Visit the Grand Strand Vacations Web site to become familiar with various vacation rental types, reservation rates, as well as travel specials available in North Myrtle Beach.

    Avoid Airline Baggage Fees: Most Grand Strand Vacations North Myrtle Beach vacation rentals come equipped with washers and dryers, and Grand Strand Vacations also provides linens for rent. Travelers may choose to use these perks to pack less clothing and toiletries, avoiding commercial airlinesâ?? baggage fees and restrictions.

    Use Space to Your Advantage: Grand Strand Vacations rental homes and condos can accommodate all types of arrangements, often costing less than a single hotel room by sleeping up to 36 guests in a house versus just a few.

    Save on Dining Out: With full kitchens, and sometimes, outdoor grills, Grand Strand Vacations rental travelers often make and store meals and snacks for less, including football favorites like homemade nachos during postseason trips. Use local ingredients and recipes for more memorable mealtimes, like Calabash seafood. This also provides healthy travel options, cutting the amount of calories typically consumed while on vacation.

    Ask About After-Hours Service: When looking into any vacation rental accommodations, check to see if there is an accessible customer service number for emergency needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and for after-hour requests.

    Entertain for Free: Most of Grand Strand Vacationsâ?? rental homes, villas and condos include amenities not found in hotels. Some of these include private swimming pools, whirlpool spas, game rooms, fireplaces, DVD players, Internet access, game consoles and free movie and video game rentals, etc. Many also are in communities with access to fitness centers, hiking trails, parks, the beach, etc.

    Ask About Partnerships: Beyond the ability to live like a local in North Myrtle Beach, vacation rental guests also can take advantage of Grand Strand Vacations' relationships with activity providers, shops, restaurants, tour companies and more. In addition, guests can opt for concierge-type services, including golf tee-times, restaurant reservations and show tickets to name a few.

    Remember Big Events: Whether itâ??s for football championships or national Bowl games, concerts, baseball series, basketball or other events, vacation rentals can save fans from the hassle of finding multiple hotel rooms during big events, and on the cost of multiple reservations.

    Transportation: Other relationships to remember are those made between vacation rental managers and transportation providers, whether itâ??s rental cars, shuttle services, golf carts, bicycles or more. For example, Grand Strand Vacations can provide assistance with golf cart rentals, equipment rentals, strollers and wheel chairs.

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Turtle Beach? Debuts Ear Force? DPX21 Universal Gaming Headset Bundle



Turtle Beach® Debuts Ear Force® DPX21 Universal Gaming Headset Bundle

Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) October 19, 2010

Turtle Beach, a leader in premium gaming headsets and audio entertainment accessories, announces the debut of its Ear Force DPX21 Universal Gaming Headset Bundle designed for the PS3â?¢. Featuring high-fidelity Dolby 5.1/7.1 digital surround sound for a thrilling 3D audio experience, the DPX21 Headset Bundle starts with Turtle Beachâ??s popular Ear Force PX21 universal gaming headset and adds the acclaimed Ear Force DSS processor to deliver the sound of 7.1 channel speakers, giving users the ability to hear the position of every sound in the game.

â??The Turtle Beach DPX21 allows users to immerse themselves in their gaming experience like never before,â? says Michael Arzt, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Turtle Beach. â??The exceptional audio quality, convenient online communication and comfortable ergonomic design of the headset enhance the overall gaming experience, makes games more fun and can even give gamers a competitive advantage. Plus, streaming video applications offering 5.1 audio such as Netflix® on PS3 will sound truly amazing!â?

As with other popular Turtle Beach headsets, the DPX21 gives video game and movie fans the opportunity to hear distinct audio events happening all around them. DPX21 users playing games on their consoles will actually hear the 7.1 surround sound from certain 5.1 channel audio tracks via additional â??hiddenâ? channels called Dolby EX.

Designed for PS3, the DPX21 headset also works with the XBOX 360®, PC/Mac®, video players, home theater systems and other devices that have digital optical outputs. For added comfort, the light-weight DPX21 features a unique twist-cup design, which allows the headset to rest on the shoulders. For even more comfort, the ear cups have been made larger with deep fabric-mesh cushions that sit comfortably around the ears, allowing for enhanced, longer game sessions.

Other key features and user benefits of the Turtle Beach Ear Force DPX21 include:

    Integrated amplifier with adjustable bass boost to enhance the sound of explosions, gunshots and additional deep bass effects - increasing the realism of games and movies, while giving the user added control over game and chat volume
    Advanced Chat Boost technology that raises and lowers online chat automatically with the game sound, so you always hear your teammates
    Large, acoustically-tuned ear cups with high precision drivers produce superior audio with deep bass for all types of games, digital music, and entertainment
    S/PDIF-to-analog converter that can down-mix multi-channel audio from digital devices to 2-channel analog headphone output - enabling digital sources to be connected to devices such as home theater receivers via standard stereo analog audio connections
    Front panel USB pass-thru that allows other USB devices to be connected for power or data, eliminating the need for a power adapter and reducing the number of USB ports needed in a gaming or entertainment setups.

The Ear Force DPX21 is available nationwide at leading video game and accessory retailers including Best Buy, Amazon.com, Hastings and other fine stores, or at TurtleBeach.com.

Turtle Beach (http://www.turtlebeach.com) designs and markets premium audio peripherals for personal computer and video game platforms, including its acclaimed line of Ear Force gaming headphones and headsets crafted for XBOX360® and PS3â?¢ game consoles and PC games. Turtle Beachâ??s Ear Force X41 wireless headset is Official XBOX Magazineâ??s "2009 Peripheral of the Year.â? Turtle Beach, headquartered in Elmsford, New York, is a brand of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc., which has been at the forefront of music and audio technology for more than three decades and is recognized as a pioneer of todayâ??s PC audio industry.

Turtle Beach and Ear Force are registered trademarks of Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. XBOX 360 is a registered trademarks of Microsoft, Corp. PlayStation is a registered trademark and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Netflix is a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

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Hampton Golf Selected to Make Improvements, Manage Selva Marina Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Fla.

Hampton Golf has been selected to provide management services and reenergize Selva Marina Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Fla.

Jacksonville, FL (Vocus) September 28, 2010

Hampton Golf announces today it has been selected to provide management services and reenergize Selva Marina Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Fla. Under the contract, Hampton Golf will make improvements to the clubâ??s existing facilities and will manage all components of the club, including golf, tennis, aquatics, food and beverage, catering, maintenance and customer service. The contract adds approximately 45 new employees to the Hampton Golf team.

â??Selva Marina has a long-standing history in the Jacksonville community and it is our ultimate goal to revitalize the club and reintroduce it to Northeast Florida,â? said MG Orender, president and CEO of Hampton Golf and former president of the PGA of America. Hampton Golf currently manages 19 courses and clubs throughout the Southeast. â??We will begin making improvements at Selva Marina immediately to ensure it is a modern club with the finest amenities and facilities while maintaining its tradition and upstanding reputation as one of the cityâ??s premier country clubs.â?

Founded in 1958, Selva Marina includes an 18-hole, par-72 golf course featuring a driving range as well as practice, pitching and putting greens. Former home to the Greater Jacksonville Open, now known as The Players Championship, the course features elevated greens and provides a fair challenge to all skill levels. In addition to the golf course, Selva Marina features 12 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, eight of which are lighted, and a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool that is home to the Mariners, a competitive youth swim team. Selva Marina also offers full dining facilities for members, full on-site catering and entertainment opportunities at its banquet facilities and meeting rooms.

â??Our goal is to reenergize Selva Marina and raise its stature within the community. To do that we knew we would need a professional, efficient and effective club management team with many resources overseeing every aspect of the club,â? said Alan Ennis, Selva Marina Country Club President. â??We selected Hampton Golf because they are a local company with connections, have a proven track record of success and their mission and vision aligns with ours. We have no doubt Hampton Golf will improve the overall appearance and experience at Selva Marina, improve customer service and introduce exciting new club events, all of which will help us to grow our membership.â?

Hampton Golf will begin making immediate aesthetic improvements to Selva Marina, including painting the buildings and facilities on site, refurbishing the interiors, improving the landscaping and making enhancements and improvements to the golf, tennis and swim facilities. Future improvements being considered at the club include heating the pool during the winter months and making additional physical improvements to the property.

Under its new management contract, Hampton Golf will offer membership packages to Selva Marina as well as its other facilities throughout the Southeastern United States. Those who purchase a membership at any of Hampton Golfâ??s facilities have access to reciprocal golf at select Hampton Golf courses at preferred rates. Memberships to Hampton Golfâ??s facilities also include access to clubhouses, member events, free lessons with its QuickStart2 Golf Program

and competitive membership dues.

Membership to Selva Marina Country Club is available at many levels, including: a Full Membership with access to all golf and recreational facilities; a Sport Membership with unlimited use of all facilities, excluding golf; a Social Membership; and a Summer/Pool Membership that runs from May 1 to Sept. 30.

For more information about becoming a member at Selva Marina Country Club or to book a tee time, call (904) 246-4827 or visit www.SelvaMarina.com or www.hamptongolfclubs.com.

About Hampton Golf

Hampton Golf is the Southeastâ??s premier golf course management and development firm providing a wealth of experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry including golf, food and beverage, agronomy, accounting, amenity management, marketing, lifestyles, human resources and custom services. The Hampton Golf team manages golf courses and facilities throughout the Southeastern United States and employs more than 1,000 team members,

including more than 40 PGA professionals.

Hampton Golf was founded in 1998 by MG Orender, 33rd president of the PGA of America, to provide the highest standard of excellence in design, service and course conditions at each facility it serves. Hampton Golf manages 10 lifestyle clubhouse facilities, two spas, three residential communities and approximately 20 18-hole championship golf courses from a centralized customer service center in Jacksonville, Fla., with on-site team members at each facility.

For more information about Hampton Golf and its golf course clubs, visit www.hamptongolfclubs.com, www.whyhamptongolf.com or call (904) 564-9129.

CONTACT: Taylor Mueller at (904) 280-7960 or taylor(at)clockworkmarketing(dot)com

COMPANY CONTACT: Justin Kuehn at (904) 564-9129 or jkuehn(at)hamptongolfclubs(dot)com

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