Virtuoso Insights - February/March 2009 - (Page 18) fairMonT MayakoBa (Playa Del CaRMen, MexiCo) In 2007, El Camaleón — the Greg Norman–designed course at the Fairmont Mayakoba — single-handedly put the Yucatan Peninsula on the world golfing stage when it hosted the first Mayakoba Classic, Mexico’s only PGA Tour event. Now held annually, the 2009 tournament will see more than 130 pro golfers descend upon this acclaimed course, which wends its way past tropical jungle, thick mangroves, and sand dunes, and features such distinctive hazards as cenotes (natural sink holes). You’ll play like a pro at the on-site learning center, then set out to explore this secluded, 240-acre haven surrounded by canals, forests, and alabaster beaches, with plenty of sparkling pools perfect for a refreshing dip. Afterward, enjoy an elegant repast in one of the resort’s four exceptional restaurants. Virtuoso guests enjoy a room upgrade, if available; continental breakfast daily; and, with a minimum three-night stay, a $250 Willow Stream Spa credit applicable on select room categories. From $239 per room, per night. In the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the Fairmont Mayakoba and (below) the Tryall Club’s tricky greens and monster trade winds test even the steadiest swings. THe Tryall CluB (Montego Bay, JaMaiCa) Considered by many players to be the finest golf in Jamaica, the 6,920-yard course at the exclusive Tryall Club plays host to both the Johnny Walker World Championship as well as the Jamaica Classic Annual. Magnificent sloping greens and monster trade winds defy even the best players, giving the course’s famous caddies plenty of work tracking down wayward shots. After testing your game, sooth your tired muscles with a dip in the infinity pool and a candlelight dinner on the Great House’s terrace. Then again, you may simply hide away in your stunning villa with its private pool and full-time staff. Virtuoso guests enjoy their choice of one round of golf for up to two people per villa; one lunch for up to four people (excluding beverages and gratuities); or roundtrip airport transfers for up to four people. For up-to-the-minute pricing, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. More caribbean Golf on page 20 P 18 Virtuoso insights
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