TORONTO -- Creative packages are par for the course at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. This year, Fairmont’s unrivalled collection of golf destinations are looking to add some ‘swing’ into every golfers step and have crafted up a unique assortment of spring and summer golf packages guaranteed to please. From picturesque mountain greens to ocean-hugging island fairways, Fairmont has something to satisfy every traveler’s taste.

These include:

* For golfers who like to play hard, but pamper just the same, Mexico’s Fairmont Mayakoba has whipped up the Best of Two: Golf and Spa Package. Ideal for couples or golfers who like to indulge, the package includes unlimited golf at the Fairmont-managed El Camaleón, host of the PGA Tour’s 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic, golf cart rental, one Willow Stream Spa treatment including access to all of the spa’s facilities, nightly accommodation and buffet breakfast. Available through December 20, 2008, rates start from $489 a night.

* This year, leave the driving for the fairway. Together with Helijet International, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has created Heli-va-Game - a package that will surely take your game to new heights. Literally. Designed for foursomes, the Heli-va-Game package includes round-trip, private helicopter transfer from Vancouver to Whistler, eight rounds of golf on the award-winning Chateau Whistler Golf Course, four hours of lessons at Canada’s only David Leadbetter Academy, a round of specially designed golf massages, dinner in The Wine Room, and three nights accommodation on the resort’s exclusive Fairmont Gold floor. Available throughout the summer, rates start from $6,635 per person. A little lighter on the wallet is the resort’s Golf FORE Free package, where guests receive golf on the house and unlimited use of the practice facility on any room bookings from May 2 - June 18, 2008. Rates start from $259 a night.

* Quebec’s Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello gives a whole new meaning to the term “a good drive” by pairing a back country adventure with an exciting and challenging day out on the golf course with their Land Rover Golf & Drive Package. Available throughout the 2008 golf season, the package includes daily buffet breakfast, a two-hour Land Rover off-road lesson, and a round of golf for two on the resort’s renowned Stanley Thompson course. Rates start from $425 a night, with a two-night minimum stay required. The resort also offers its Spring Golf Package that includes one round of golf for two with electric cart, welcome gift, 10% discount at the Pro Shop, nightly accommodation, and buffet breakfast. Available May 1 - June 24, rates start from $355 per night.

* Combining two of Vancouver Island’s most popular pastimes - golf and spa - The Fairmont Empress has developed the 'Fore' Your Senses Golf and Spa Package. The package includes nightly accommodation at the legendary grand dame, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2008, daily buffet breakfast, choice of two $125 CDN gift certificates for the hotel’s Willow Stream Spa or two rounds of golf at a nearby course (including round-trip transportation and VIP service) OR one of each, and a spa/golf gift upon arrival. Available year round, rates in the summer start from $739 a night.

* For many golfers, the scorecard of life is far from complete without one or numerous visits to the sun-soaked shores of Hawaii. Helping avid enthusiasts cross this major to-do off their list is The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. Renowned for its ocean vistas and in-the-know staff, the 540-room resort’s Golf Package features nightly accommodation and unlimited daily golf on the nearby Mauna Lani Golf Course (North & South courses) including golf cart. Available through December 20, 2008, rates start from $839 a night.

* Located in California’s celebrated wine county, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's latest pairing is sure to elicit interest from sophisticated souls looking to hit the links. Guests enjoy the combination of fine wine and great golf with the resort’s Tee for Two package. The package includes nightly accommodation, one round of golf per person at the Sonoma Golf Club, including access to a golf cart and the onsite practice facilities, and daily breakfast. Celebrated as both a golf masterpiece and an unparalleled natural setting, the Sonoma Golf Club is home to the PGA Champion's Tour Charles Schwab Cup Championship each October. Available year-round, rates start from $465 per night.

* A legendary golf experience awaits heavy hitters at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and The Fairmont Banff Springs with the resorts' Cabins & Castles Golf Package. Unsurpassed golf in Mother Nature's backyard is the calling card of these two grand icons located in the panoramic Canadian Rockies. With this package, guests receive nightly accommodation, daily round of golf, and use of a power cart during play. Offered from May 9 - October 13 2008, rates start from $558 per night, based on double occupancy. A four night minimum stay (two nights at each resort) is required.

* Located in one of the world’s greatest golf destinations, The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is offering guests the opportunity to play like a pro (or at least feel like one) on a choice of top-rated courses with its Championship Golf Package. Guests receive one round of golf per person at one of the resort’s preferred golf courses including the TPC of Scottsdale Stadium Course, Grayhawk, We-ko-pa, or Troon North. At the TPC Stadium Course, a second round of golf is available per person for same day play only. Guests also receive nightly accommodation, transportation to and from the listed courses and complimentary golf concierge services. Available year-round, rates from late May to early September start from $295 a night. (Golf at Troon North is an additional $100 per round, per person)

* Gather up the gang and set off on an unforgettable family golf adventure to the Home of Golf, St Andrews, Scotland. Sporting a fresh new look following a recent £10 million refurbishment program, the Fairmont St Andrews is an ideal home base for parents looking to play a round with the kids this spring. The resort’s Spring Family Package includes nightly accommodation, full Scottish breakfast each morning, and daily enrollment in the resort’s Kid’s Club program. Valid from March 20 - April 30, 2008, rates start from £189 per night. Spring green fees for 18 holes on the resort’s par 72 Devlin Course are £60 per person.

* Golf groupies can hit to their heart’s content with The Fairmont Algonquin’s Ultimate Dream Green Package, a worthy offer that includes unlimited golf at the Thomas McBroom designed Algonquin Golf Course in Eastern Canada. In addition to an indefinite amount of golf, guests also receive nightly accommodation and buffet breakfast, not to mention priceless views of the world famous Bay of Fundy. Available throughout the resort’s 2008 golf season (late April-early October), rates start from $369 a night.

* Sun, sand and turf await travelers to The Fairmont Acapulco Princess. Home to one of Mexico’s most sought after resort courses, the hotel is enticing golfers to head south with its Two Golfers in Paradise package. The package features nightly accommodation in private terrace or patio room, one daily round of golf per person, daily buffet breakfast and a welcome cocktail. This package is available through December 19, 2008 and rates start from $383 per night, with a three-night minimum stay required.

For every level of golfer, Fairmont features energetic and enjoyable Golf Getaways that are sure to provide an experience to remember, both on and off the course. For more information on Fairmont’s unrivalled collection of golf destinations, please visit www.fairmontgolf.com. All packages unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced in local currency, per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. Packages may be booked online at www.fairmont.com or by calling 1-800-441-1414.

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes over 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 80 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.

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