DESTIN, Fla., Sept. 22 -- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is
operational and open for business as usual, including accommodations, dining,
retail, golf, amenities and services following Hurricane Ivan's arrival to the
Gulf Coast last Thursday morning. The resort incurred no structural damage.

Travelers visiting Sandestin should check their travel plans to confirm
accessibility. The Mid-Bay Bridge, Highway 331 and Highway 98 are open.
Interstate 10 on the west side of Pensacola is closed.

"Our hearts go out to those residents who suffered from Hurricane Ivan's
powerful impact. Fortunately, our location approximately 80 miles from where
the storm made landfall saved us from significant damage," said Mike Stange,
vice president and general manager of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

For reservations and more information, call 800/470-7389 or visit
http://www.sandestin.com . For current photos of Sandestin Golf and Beach
Resort taken following the hurricane, on September 21, visit
http://www.sandestin.com/sandestin_sub_1.asp?sub1_id=177 .

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre resort located in
Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of
Destin. Sandestin is an award-winning resort located on 7.5 miles of beach
and bayfront property with 1,350 accommodations and 65,000 square feet of
meeting space.

Sandestin guests enjoy a wide variety of complimentary amenities, including the new Village of Baytowne Wharf, property-wide tram service, daily use of the Sandestin health club (adults only), complimentary use of bicycles, canoes, kayaks, boogie boards and tennis court time, plus free children's fishing license for our many stocked ponds. To further enhance the guest experience, Sandestin introduces the Surf Club, the new
exclusive VIP section of http://www.sandestin.com .