Meeting News - December 15, 2008 - (Page 56)

PGA National Resort & Spa PALM BEACH GARDENS — FLORIDA dining area, complete bar, desk, and plush sofa. The 2,000-square-foot Presidential Suite boasts a full living room, formal dining room, full kitchen, wet bar, and four terrace balconies with views of the championship golf courses. Dining dish The Ironwood Grille and iBar are the elegant gems of the resort’s recent makeover. Ironwood Grille serves up locally grown gourmet with contemporary American flair, and there’s a lengthy 200-plus wine list. The accompanying iBar is a stylish meeting place, offering views of the pool and tropical landscapes. Several cafes, including Waters of the World, are also available for quick snacks and drinks. Recreation roundup PGA National Resort & Spa’s five 18-hole golf courses are worldrenowned. Designed by famous course designers, they include some of the most challenging holes in the world. The Palmer course was redesigned in 2008, and the must-play Champion course is home to the infamous “Bear Trap.” PGA National Golf Academy is the only school in the world offering lessons from both David Leadbetter Golf Academy and Dave Pelz Scoring Game School. In addition, PGA Nation offers tour-level custom club fitting by Hot Stix Golf. Groups can host large golf tournaments, which can include putting contests, long-drive contests, or “nite lite” putting. An extensive health and racquet club, as well as a new tropical free-form resort pool—equipped with a children’s water zone pool area—are dominant features. Nineteen Hartru tennis courts, basketball courts, racquetball, and croquet on four professional lawns round out the sports offerings. For more information: (800) 633-9150; www.pgaresort.com Space specs This AAA Four Diamond luxury resort’s meeting complex is a cavalcade of services. The 39,000-square-foot dedicated meetings wing is divided into several spaces, including 23 custom-decorated meeting rooms with Wi-Fi, outdoor venues, an executive boardroom, and a 56-seat amphitheater. The new Bella Lago ballroom is the perfect space for smaller intimate affairs. The Honda Pavilion is a new 5,000-square-foot outdoor event space overlooking a 26-acre lake. A dedicated conference planning staff coordinates audiovisual support, off-site events, and entertainment. And the full-service business center includes secretarial service, photocopying, and computers for last-minute preparations. There’s also a helipad for guests who want to fly in. The resort offers babysitting services and children’s activities in the Cubs Club for Kids program. Rest and relaxation The resort recently completed a $65 million renovation. The welcoming new lobby features floor-to-ceiling windows, marble floors, and an expansive lounge. The lodging options include 381 spacious guest rooms (of which 56 are suites), including 42 club cottages. Rooms are outfitted with business amenities such as Wi-Fi Internet access, daily newspapers, dual-phone lines, MP3-compatible radios, and in-room safes. Each room also includes an executive desk and a private balcony or terrace. Baths are granite and marble. The PGA Suite has a living and 56 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Fast facts: Total guest units: 381 Largest ballroom: 9,900 sf Access: Palm Beach Int’l Airport, 15 mins. DECEMBER 15, 2008 http://www.pgaresort.com

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