Kiawah Announces Golf or Gourmet Escape Travel Packages

Kiawah's “Golf or Gourmet Escape Packages” provides great deals for staying at the resort and either playing golf or dining in its award-winning restaurants.

“Whether your passion is for a day on the links or an evening of fine dining, this fall and winter the resort offers a choice – a chance to take on the course that Rory conquered at the 2012 PGA Championship (or one of the resort's other championship courses) or, if you're more of a ‘foodie,' dine at one of the region's best restaurants while staying at one of America's premier resorts," said Tom Bewley, the resort's Sales and Marketing Director. "When compared to our peak season rates, the Golf or Gourmet Escape Package equals a 60% savings. It's an extraordinary deal at one of the nation's top resorts."

From November 5, 2012 to February 28, 2013, guests on the resort's "Golf or Gourmet Escape Package” can choose accommodations (Sanctuary Hotel or luxury villa) and two rounds of golf or accommodations (Sanctuary Hotel or luxury villa) and two dinners. Guests have the option of the “Champions Choice” or "Players Choice" packages depending on their taste in restaurants or courses.

The Champions Choice package includes:

Two rounds of golf per room per night on ANY course (including The Ocean Course)

-OR-

Dinner for two at ANY restaurant (including The Ocean Room and The Atlantic Room)

• Sanctuary - $400 per night
• Villa - $300 per night
The Players Choice package includes:
Two rounds of golf per room per night on Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point or Oak Point

-OR-

Dinner for two at Jasmine Porch, Tomasso or Cherrywood BBQ

• Sanctuary - $300 per night
• Villa - $200 per night

Packages are subject to availability. Tax and villa resort fee additional. Accommodation options are a Garden View room at The Sanctuary or a one bedroom Scenic View Villa. Blackout dates include (but are not limited to) November 9-10, 16-17 and December 31. Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or promotion. Not valid for groups. Minimum length of stay may apply.

For more information on Kiawah Island Golf Resort's “Golf or Gourmet Escape Packages,” go to www.KiawahGolforGourmet.com or call 800-654-2924.

Located along 10 miles of pristine beach just south of Charleston, South Carolina, Kiawah Island Golf Resort was recently named the No. 1 golf resort on the U.S. Mainland by readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine. The publication also named Kiawah as the No. 3 overall resort on the U.S. Mainland. TennisResortsOnline.com named it the No. 1 tennis resort in the world for six of the last seven years. Kiawah Island is also known as one of the top eco-friendly resorts in the U.S., and its beach was named one of the 10 best beaches in America by famed “beachologist,” Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach. In addition to Forbes Five Star/AAA Five Diamond Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the resort's 255-room oceanfront hotel and spa, the resort manages 509 private villas and luxury homes, nine restaurants, two tennis centers, a renowned recreation and nature program and has five championship golf courses, including The Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup and the2012 PGA Championship.

For more information on the resort, visit www.kiawahresort.com or call 800-654-2924. Visit www.kiawahgreen.com to learn more about Kiawah Island Golf Resort's environmental commitment.