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ear Members and Guests, I admit I have a pretty cool job. Over the last few months, representing ClubCorp, I have had the opportunity to be interviewed by Jim Cramer on CNBC’s Mad Money and attend the Bash for Augie’s Quest, a remarkable ALS charity event for my friend Augie Nieto. I also have shared ClubCorp’s story with more than 100 analysts and investors from coast to coast and have seen my terrific daughter Ashley give a speech in conjunction with an award the company received from the North Texas Chapter of the Association of the United States Army in recognition of our support of the men and women serving — and who have served — in the armed forces.

In addition, I have seen the remarkable transformation taking place at numerous clubs: the Clubs of Prestonwood in Dallas; Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, Texas; Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla.; Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Va.; and TPC Piper Glen in Charlotte, N.C., just to name a few. I also have met many new members at the nine clubs we have acquired in the past six months. The most consistent message I get from these members is “thank you for paying attention to us.”

Frankly, it is our pleasure. By investing in your clubs, you “reinvest” in us through your enjoyment of the club and numerous referrals.

Finally, kudos to Dallas and Brookhaven Country Club star Jordan Spieth for his historic success in the golf world. As someone noted on the Masters coverage, Spieth already had the Masters course record (60) at Brookhaven, so it was only fitting he should win “another” Masters. Jordan is just one of thousands of young people to grow up playing golf at ClubCorp clubs, and we are so proud of all our instructors and clubs for helping train future generations of golfers, tennis players, and all-around great young men and women.

On behalf of all of us at ClubCorp, we hope you have a wonderful summer.

SNAPSHOT FROM THE FIELD: At the Bash for Augie’s Quest in March with my friend Ellen, who has had ALS for 12 years

Eric Affeldt President and CEO eric.affeldt@clubcorp.com

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In the Mediterranean

Our 15-page, info-packed focus on this alluring European region clues you in to compelling new reasons to follow the sun this summer: the Eastern Adriatic’s haute transformation, Greece’s hidden gem on the Peloponnese Peninsula, Ibiza’s upscale new vibe, and Spain’s recently expanded SHA Wellness Clinic. Where to eat, dine, play, and rejuvenate.

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29 Must-Know Grilling Secrets

Just in time for your warm-weather barbecues, an expert panel of chefs from across the country spills the beans on backyard cooking with their best tips.

at Brooklyn’s historic and recently restored Kings Theatre; family fun in and above the water; Palm Beach’s tony hotel makeovers; the latest cruise news, including the celebrity chef who’s cooking in Seabourn’s galleys now.

20 Rides Load up the family for a summer road trip in Volvo’s new XC90 SUV, which handles more like a sedan. Plus, what’s new from Mazda.

27 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

32 The Game The coaches for LPGA headline-grabbers Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis, and Cheyenne Woods reveal what you can learn from watching these women burn up the course, including game-changing tips on short-game practice, maximizing power, and controlling your wedges.

22 Golf Get pumped up for play at the eagerly awaited Cabot Cliffs course in Nova Scotia starting in July.

BY EVA N ROT H M A N

24 Calendar See intimate paintings by John Singer Sargent in New York, celebrate regional cultures at fests in South Africa and Canada, be among the first to cross a new bridge in Portland, Ore.

84 Ani Villas Sri Lanka.

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58 Simply Rum

Get the 411 on four just-released, perfect-for-summer spirits that are so good you’ll want to sip them straight up rather than water them down with soda.

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60 Nashville Now

Music biz insider Robert Hicks guides you to his five favorite new live-music venues where you can discover fresh talent and catch big stars in booming Music City.

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66 ClubCorp News and Events. A stellar Masters for champ Jordan Spieth and Drive, Chip & Putt juniors; plus six more clubs added.

BY LOUIS MARROQUIN AND ALEX ETHRIDGE

71 Where to play.

Where to dine. Where to meet. To help you book everything from tee times to dinners and relaxing getaways, use this handy directory of our associate clubs, resorts, and alliances.

On the Cover: Harbor in the Old Town of Hvar, Croatia. Photography by Günter Gräfenhain/Estock Photo.

SYDNEY LOW (STEAK), DEAN DIXON (NASHVILLE), GREG MILANO (RUM), ROBERT BECK/GETTY IMAGES (SPIETH)

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From the Editor Ahh, the Mediterranean

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wo years ago, I first set eyes on the Mediterranean during a visit to Monaco, and the storied region instantly charmed me.

I stayed at the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel and vividly remember swimming in the pool at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club adjacent to it, thinking Princess Grace had swum in the same pool many times. I spent another sun-drenched day lounging in one of the club’s beachfront cabanas, taking refreshing dips in the sea and gawking at the megayachts offshore. Ahh, the Mediterranean.

Since then, I have had the good fortune to return to this mesmerizing region twice, both times equally charmed. Last summer, on a Seabourn Adriatic cruise, I visited memorable ports of call such as Mykonos, Greece; and Hvar, Croatia, featured on this issue’s cover. More recently, my thoughts turned to health and fitness at the SHA Wellness Clinic, a top-rated medical spa on Spain’s Mediterranean coast. My first morning at SHA, I took a three-mile fitness walk along the beachfront, invigorated by the sea breezes and views. Ahh, the Mediterranean.

I’ll gladly take a fourth, fifth, and sixth trip to this region, should the opportunity arise. In this issue, we give you plenty of reasons to explore it in “The Mediterranean Beckons” (page 37), a special 15-page editorial package. Our writers tip you off to its next haute coast, divulge a Greek secret, and reveal surprising news about Ibiza. I share my experience at SHA, a much-more-than-a-spa facility that has changed people’s lives.

Ahh, the Mediterranean.

— DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com

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Call Him Champ Masters champ Jordan Spieth learned to play golf as a youngster at Brookhaven Country Club, near Dallas, mentored by teaching pro Joey Anders.

On page 66, Anders gives all you parents of junior golfers tips on how to help them reach their full potential on the course.

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Photographer Christos Drazos Home base: Athens Assignment: “Greece’s Best-Kept Secret” (page 41), about the littleknown Mani region Quote: “Shooting in Mani is always an opportunity for me to find myself as I walk through quiet villages full of deserted medieval towers.”

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Writer Andrew Sessa Home base: New York Assignment: “Greece’s Best-Kept Secret” Quote: “I thought there was nothing left in the Mediterranean to surprise me, but Mani is entirely unspoiled.

Its wild landscapes, stone-towered towns, and shimmering aquamarine waters amazed me.”

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Writer Echo Garrett Home base: Atlanta Assignment: “Nashville Now” (page 60) Quote: “Having grown up in Nashville, I’m proud the city now draws people from all over the world to experience the magic of its music and the creative energy that makes my hometown unlike any other city.”

Has written for: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Photographer Dean Dixon Home base: Nashville Assignment: “Nashville Now” Quote: “I’ve watched the city grow. When you combine the legendary music venues with all the new ones, the biggest challenge is deciding which ones to visit on any given evening.”

Has shot for: Random House and Simon & Schuster

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It’s the tale of two island favorites in the Atlantic now increasing their appeal to sun-lovers even more by dressing themselves up. We give you the lowdown on their new and renovated hotels, and their exciting new experiences, including a volunteer reef restoration program.

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Where to Eat Now Savor the food coming out of the kitchens at these three chefdriven hot spots in Minneapolis, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Their chefs also share recipes for delectable dishes.

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Kings Theatre

Latitude 41° N / Longitude 74° W

What’s new Closed since 1977, the former movie house has undergone a $95 million face-lift Coming up Jackson Browne, Moscow Ballet, Ringo Starr

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from its former identity as a Manhattan outpost to a coveted international brand that one might forget exactly which year the transformation occurred. 2011? 2013?

But Brooklyn is a big place in both area (97 square miles) and population (2.6 million people), and the neighborhoods that the lumbersexuals, beard-farmers, and artisanal coffeehouses have made famous are called Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Fort Greene.

Flatbush, not so much. But given the city’s inexorable march toward total gentrification, it is perhaps not surprising that Flatbush’s Kings Theatre — a bona fide landmark from 1929 that was the borough’s largest theater but has been closed for nearly 40 years — has undergone a face-lift so complete that it drew none other than Diana Ross for its grand reopening. This summer and fall, Jackson Browne, the Moscow Ballet, Ringo Starr, and comedian Daniel Tosh take the stage.

When the 3,200-seat temple of culture reopened in January, patrons saw a fealty to the original movie house’s Jazz Age splendor, with the theater’s high ceilings and ßber-ornate evocations of the Palace of Versailles and the Paris Opera House.

The $95 million restoration represents a joint effort between private and public sectors. The city of New York, the state of New York, and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President each did its part; Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group kicked in, too. Rapp & Rapp designed the original building; the new incarnation is the work of Martinez+Johnson Architecture, whose former projects include the Boston Opera House.

Among the theater’s updated features, the architecture firm restored the terra-cotta facade and seven chandeliers inside the venue; re-created the 812-bulb marquee, as well as curtains and tapestries; and installed 2,354 square feet of historically replicated carpet. kingstheatre.com S U M M E R 2015

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Beginning in July, Regent unveils more than 80 voyages dubbed the Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys fleetwide. Smithsonian Institution experts will conduct lectures, hold Q&A sessions, and lead select shore excursions. These lofty lecturers — including art historians, former diplomats, and professors — possess serious cred. For instance, Gail Cornell, an architectural historian and graduate of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, boards a nine-night Athensto-Barcelona voyage. In Rome, she will accompany guests on a private Vatican visit, including tours of exclusive areas generally off-limits, such as the pope’s private chapel. Departs Oct. 5.

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Competitors are turning green like wasabi over Seabourn just hooking Thomas Keller — the world-lauded chef of Napa Valley’s French Laundry and Manhattan’s Per Se — as its culinary partner.

The top toque debuts his distinctive dishes on Seabourn’s three ships — Odyssey, Quest, and Sojourn — this fall.

Next spring, he unveils a signature restaurant on Quest before rolling it out fleet-wide. (Encore and Ovation, launching late 2016 and spring 2018 respectively, get Keller-ized, too.)

Foodies are jubilant; this perfectionist chef wouldn’t commit unless his uncompromising standards are upheld at sea. 800-929-9391; seabourn.com

When the Moorings debuted its 51-foot power catamaran, the 514 PC, in the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands last year, the demand proved great — so great the high-end yacht company has added more of the boats to its fleet. Beginning this summer, also book them for charter vacations in Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Martin, as well as Agana, Croatia.

In addition to four staterooms with en-suite baths, the 514 PC comes decked out with modern furnishings and a fully appointed galley.

Although it’s primarily a bareboat charter, you can book the catamaran for an all-inclusive crewed charter in the BVI — kick back for a week with a two-person crew, food and drinks, kayaks, and more. From $9,500 per week bareboat; $12,000, crewed.

Also this summer, the company will introduce an all-inclusive, seven-day crewed vacation sailing out of Nice, France, on its luxury 4800 catamaran, which features three double cabins. From $13,800.

877-937-5565; moorings.com — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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If these courses could talk, they’d tell stories of Ross, Palmer and Stewart.

They’d share tales of tournaments won and lost, and moments where character is revealed. They would remind you why this timeless game has been around for four hundred years. And they would beckon you to play just one more round.

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Not the Norm

Two high-profile designers recently reimagined two Palm Beach County hotels, giving them bold new looks far homier and more fun than typical in the lodging arena — a reminder you’re at the beach to get cozy and chill DON NICHOLS

Manalapan The Colony Hotel

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The Colony Hotel Reimagined by Carleton Varney, president of Dorothy Draper & Co.

If you’ve ever stayed at this 68-year-old fave, you’ll notice a big change even before you step foot inside, with its formerly yellow exterior now painted Wolcott Salmon, Dorothy Draper’s favorite color. In the lobby, you’ll immediately notice more bold color changes. Very Palm Beach-like hues — green, blue, coral, and gold — now greet you instead of the dark gold and burgundy prevalent in the lobby before. Varney’s daring mix of patterns will also catch your eye. Chairs upholstered in a green fabric with large banana leaves and grapes sit atop a large oval rug adorned with green leaves and hibiscus blooms.

It’s an anything-but-understated look that Varney carries through in the hotel’s 90 guest rooms, no two of which look alike. The designer used nearly 300 different fabrics for furniture upholstery, curtains, and throw pillows.

Paint colors run the gamut, too, with 19 different ones on the fourth floor alone, notes Roger Everingham, the hotel’s general manager. The designer pairs Kelly green carpeting with walls painted striking colors such as blue, pink, salmon, and yellow.

With this not-what-you-expect look for a hotel, you can’t help but feel like you’re a guest in a seaside home owned by someone not afraid to push the design envelope. tel Ho The Colony From $250. 561655-5430; thecolony palmbeach.com While a guest, you must: Dine in the Royal Room, considered one of the nation’s best cabaret supper clubs.

Prime-aged steaks and fresh seafood get paired with lively entertainment.

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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Reimagined by Jonathan Adler, the hipster potter, designer, and author

When owners of the former Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach broke ties with the brand two years ago and started operating the beachfront property independently as the Eau Palm Beach, they vowed to deliver “luxury on our terms” and treat guests to what they call “new-fashioned Palm Beach luxury.” That philosophy has translated into 309 guest rooms once described as traditional and elegant now looking tres chic, but with a decidedly fresh and fun, laid-back vibe.

Adler labels the look Capri meets Santorini meets Palm Beach, thus the refreshing blue, white, and yellow color palette. Walk into your room and you’ll instantly feel like someone special who has jetted off to the beach for a stylish but relaxed holiday. The elegance is there, but minus any stuffiness. “You’re in Palm Beach, you need to come here and feel like you’re in the most luxurious cabana you could ever imagine,” says Adler in a video posted on the hotel’s website.

Bamboo Mylar wallpaper, sea-blue carpet, blue valances over balcony doors, throw pillows with “Palm Beach” needlepointed on them, Slim Aarons photographs, and cheeky Donald Robertson artwork (left) depicting multigenerational beachgoers help create a sense of place in rooms. Adler’s own sleek Haywood settees, Channing desks, and Maxime chairs give a nod to the area’s rich design history. Pieces of his signature pottery, such as the Dora Maar bowl (used as orchid flowerpots) with bas-relief faces, add a dose of coolness.

It’s a “wonderland of eccentric glamour,” says Adler on the video.

From $209. 888-306-4894; eaupalmbeach.com While a guest, you must: Mellow out in the 42,000-square-foot Eau Spa, where it’s all about decadence, not healthy deprivation, a message you’ll get when offered Champagne and cupcakes upon arrival. Lose all track of time in its serene garden, decked out with dipping pools, hanging chairs, and cabanas.

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Jupiter The new 179-room Wyndham Grand Jupiter offers comfortable accommodations in a good location at Harbourside Place, a bustling new North Palm Beach development with restaurants, retail stores, an amphitheater, and marina. From $150.

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Palm Beach The Breakers Palm Beach has added an impressive 6,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor fitness center with 10-foot windows serving up ocean views. Top-of-the-line exercise machines pack the center, where personal trainers and a certified wellness coach are also on hand to give you individualized coaching. On the outdoor terrace, work up a sweat in a cycling or yoga class.

From $349. 888-273-2537; thebreakers.com 1 The former Omphoy Hotel has been rebranded the 134-room Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa and now flies the Kimpton flag. With the change has come an expanded and redesigned 5,900-square-foot spa offering body scrubs, facials, massages, salon and nail services, and more. From $229. 855-523-5455; tidelineresort.com

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Highland Beach A former Holiday Inn has been upgraded and transformed into the cozy beachfront Delray Sands Resort, making this 115-room property a good choice for an affordably priced family vacation. Latitudes, its signature restaurant, offers 180-degree panoramic views of the Atlantic.

From $159. 866-790-2198; delraysandsresort.com

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Boca Raton Work was recently completed on a $30 million redo of most of the 318 rooms in the historic Cloister Building at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Bright and neutral colors now Boca complement colonialRaton influenced furnishings. Earlier this year, the Waldorf Astoria hotel also teamed with well-known Bostonbased restaurateur Michela Larson to open the Blue, a New American restaurant on the 27th floor of the Tower Building. Try the Chef’s Seafood Tower (above), with king crab claws, oysters, stone crab claws, and shrimp. For families, a dual-sided FlowRider simulates waves for flow-surfing and body-boarding. Cloister rooms from $179. 888-543-1286; bocaresort.com

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, a formerly sleepy beachfront resort on Uruguay’s Atlantic coast, become Latin America’s Riviera, the Hamptons of South America?

The general manager of the new Grand Hotel, John Iriondo, has a somewhat quixotic theory. “It’s one of those rare places where you can both watch the sun rise and set over the water. On one side of the point, the punta, it comes up over the Atlantic; on the other, it goes down in a bay.�

The 120-room Grand — shaped like the front of an ocean liner, with the prow facing the Atlantic — is the first top-tier hotel to open on this beachfront in 15 years. It has been carefully integrated into its site, with green conure parrots squawking from the tall umbrella pines and olive trees.

Guests tend to be active early-to-rise types doing their constitutional walks and jogs on the white-sand beach, or swimming laps in either the Olympic-length pool outside, or the shorter one indoors. The spa gets busy in the afternoons, its massage therapists and mosaic-lined Roman steam baths providing relief from post-exercise aches.

After taking in the sunset from the peninsula’s other side, cap off an active day — or an inactive one — with a culinary reward at the hotel’s Lighthouse Restaurant. Its Italian chef Michele Chiaranda, ex of New York’s Cipriani, does wonders with each day’s fresh-caught fish, and he and his staff produce pastas, breads, and extraordinary fruit ices.

Details: The Punta del Este Grand is the fourth hotel in a new luxury brand, with two Grands near Iguazu Falls and another, a boutique, in Buenos Aires. From $260. 011-598-4249-1234; puntagrand.com The Grand’s modern lobby

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/Travel/ More Must-Know Travel News DRIVE Silvercar, the 2-year-old airport car rental company that rents only silver Audi A4s through its app, recently expanded into Fort Lauderdale and debuts in Chicago in June. It already operates in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, and San Francisco. 855-359-2227; silvercar.com PLAY In Perthshire, Scotland, Gleneagles is renowned for its golf and now it’s courting tennis lovers. Its just-opened Gleneagles Arena has four indoor, acrylicsurfaced courts open to both guests and the public.

They complement five outdoor courts. 866-881-9525; gleneagles.com

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Catch a wave in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s new surf pool, called the FlowRider Wave-in-a-Box Double. Board riders of all levels need not fear wiping out — not because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but because the surface is, for the most part, soft and rubbery. 702-785-9106; caesars.com/planet-hollywood

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Push beyond your comfort level zip lining at Climb Works Keana Farms on the North Shore of Oahu. In June, the company will add a 2,500foot zip line overlooking the region’s scenic beaches and lush mountains, bringing the

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total number of world-class, dual side-by-side zip lines here to eight. For ages 7 and up.

808-200-7906; climbworks.com/ keana_farms

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Drop between the waves in one of the country’s smallest guided whitewater rubber rafts, less than 10 feet long and with room for just two people and a Mad River Boat Trips guide. On the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyo., you’ll float down eight miles as you maneuver moderate Class III rapids. This adrenaline-fueled adventure, scheduled to debut in June, is geared for ages 13 and up and includes splash gear.

800-458-7238; mad-river.com

“In Dubai, at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, pay for the highest observation deck.

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EAT Dine on modern twists to classic American dishes at celebrity chef Brian Malarkey’s newest Searsucker restaurant, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Start your meal with a craft beer or handcrafted cocktail.

702-866-1800; searsucker.com/ las-vegas 1 The traditional steakhouse gets redefined at Baltaire, in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood. At one of the city’s most popular new restaurants, executive chef Travis Strickland serves up premium cuts of beef, such as A5 Japanese Wagyu. 424-273-1660; baltaire.com Chef Brian Malarkey

VIEW Eye masterpieces by Claude Monet and other greats in “Discovering the Impressionists: Paul DurandRuel and the New Painting,” a special exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art June 24-Sept. 13. See 97 paintings, pastels, and sculptures in this exhibit’s only U.S. stop. 215-763-8100; philamuseum.org WEAR Turn heads on vacation. After a 20-year absence, French manufacturer Vuarnet is back in the U.S. market with its sunglasses popular for their classic French style and craftsmanship. Available on westerlindoutdoor.com and in select stores. 844-299-8265; vuarnet.com STAY On Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach, the venerable Royal Hawaiian Hotel, affectionately known as the Pink Lady, just unveiled its renovated Mailani Tower. Its 179 luxe rooms have a breezy, airy, beach-inspired look very different from the rooms in the resort’s Historic Wing. From $585. 866-716-8140; royal-hawaiian.com 1 In Peru, get far away from the madding crowd in the new Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba hotel, at the Sacred Valley of the Incas between Cusco and Machu Picchu. Its 12 guest rooms deliver views of the valley and surrounding mountains. From $462. 866-242-2889; inkaterra.com FLY La Compagnie, the business-class-only French airline, now jets between New York (Newark Liberty International Airport) and London’s Luton Airport. Roundtrip fares from $1,948. lacompagnie.com — DON NICHOLS

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Volvo’s Latest Powerhouse

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can be a good thing.

Take tiny Volvo, which fledged from Ford ownership in 2010. True, in 2014, Volvo sold a mere half-million cars worldwide, while giant Ford sold 750,000 F-series pickups in the U.S. alone. But volumes seldom tell the whole story. Independence from Ford means Volvo can use fewer chassis and engines and showcase its distinctive design. The payoff is patently Swedish: Do less, do it better, and let the results speak for themselves. And they do in the excellent new 2016 XC90, a seven-passenger SUV to challenge all rivals.

DESIGN: Volvo’s bumped-out flanks, which its cars have sported since the 1960s, isolate the cabin from impacts but give a boxy look. With the $48,900 XC90, you finally see a sleek, muscular evolution. Volvo designer Tisha Johnson credits yachts for the shape, and boats influence the cabin, too, with lower-gloss woods and rich leathers. We particularly love the 9.0-inch flat-panel display, because it declutters instrumentation and is simple to use. Johnson says Swedish designs exhibit purposefulness, pointing to the clean aesthetic of glassmaker Orrefors, which crafted the car’s genuine crystal shift lever.

SAFETY: It’s a Volvo. Naturally then, the XC90 debuts an advanced safety system that detects the speed of oncoming traffic. If you are turning left and might be in danger of a collision, the system automatically brakes to avoid an accident.

POWER AND HANDLING: The XC90 sits on a new architecture that will underpin most future Volvos, and it’s powered by a new 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine. A smaller engine results in a car that is several feet shorter than other sevenpassenger rivals, so it handles far more like a sedan than a bruising SUV. To make enough power, Volvo both supercharged and turbocharged the engine, which yields the low-end torque of a V-8 (295 pound-feet at only 2,200 rpm) and 316 horsepower, minus the gas-guzzling traits of a huge motor.

And Mazda Shines, Too Ford also cleaved off Mazda, in 2009, and since the departure Mazda has ramped up its “indie�

Japanese carmaker reputation. For 2016, the manufacturer has revamped its flagship Mazda6, which comes with an optional manual six-speed gearbox (many midsize sedans don’t offer standard transmission) mated to a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that’s far more thrilling tha any 184-hp engine has a right to be. The revised 6, out now with a starting sticker price in the low $20,000s, has a sportier ride than any Germanbranded sedan in the mid-$30,000s, but the cabin is still quiet for long interstate jaunts.

WATCH FOR: Mazda’s next surefire winner will be the latest-generation MX-5 Miata convertible. It goes on sale this summer with a $24,915 starting sticker price.

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“Wow, I never thought I’d see anything that made Cypress Point look small.� — Matt Kuchar, PGA Tour star Courses

‘Pebble Beach on Steroids’

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That’s one bowled-over pundit’s take on Canada’s newest 18-hole layout JOSH SENS

as a pumped-up Pebble Beach, there’s nothing artificial about Cabot Cliffs, the most ballyhooed new golf course layout of 2015. Sure, its shapely features owe something to the craftsmanship of heralded design duo Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. The source of its great drama lies largely in the setting, however, on the outskirts of the sleepy Nova Scotia fishing village of Inverness, atop a plunging coastline that gives the course its name.

Set to welcome limited play on July 1 (60 rounds per day will be the maximum until 2016), Cliffs is the sister layout of Cabot Links, which is no slouch in its own right, ranking 82nd on Golf Magazine’s list of Top 100 Courses in the World. But few doubt that the new track will land even higher on the list.

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WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL? Ten of its holes run hard along the water, with ocean views waiting at nearly every turn. The par-72, 6,805-yard routing bucks and rolls against an unspoiled backdrop, curling around wetlands, ducking through dunes, then surging up and inland to its high point on the 15th hole, a long par 5 that spills back

toward the sea. It’s hard to overhype the challenge that comes next: a par 3 that calls for an as-the-gull-flies tee shot across an ocean inlet to a green set vertiginously on the bluffs. But the course isn’t finished with you yet. On to the 17th, a risk-reward par 4 that’s short enough to drive (just don’t miss to the right or your ball will do a cliff dive), followed by a rousing par 5 closer, framed like a postcard by the sea.

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Celebrate Canadian coastal living at Seafest in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (July 15-25). Sample warm bowls of creamy seafood goodness from local restaurants at the Chowder Cook-Off, witness illuminated boats twinkle in the harbor at the annual Parade of Lights event, get a grip (if you can) at a mackerel toss, and learn about Yarmouth’s seafaring culture with walking tours, fishing demonstrations, and a cannery tour. seafest.ca

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Take in about 90 of American painter John Singer Sargent’s works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Sargent: Portraits of Artists and Friends” (June 30-Oct. 4), in New York. The intimate paintings and drawings, most rarely or never before brought together, depict artists, writers, performers, and other 19th- and 20thcentury notables — many of them close friends of the artist — in candid settings. metmuseum.org

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At Providence Bridge Pedal, an annual bike ride with routes crossing all 11 bridges over the Willamette River in Portland, Ore., be among the first to cycle across the city’s newest bridge, the Tilikum Crossing. No private vehicles will be allowed on this overpass that officially opens on Sept. 12; it’s reserved for light-rail trains, buses, cyclists, pedestrians, and streetcars. bridgepedal.com

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See cowboys in their element at the National Championship Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, Ark. (Aug. 29-Sept. 6), where about 150 teams will race wooden wagons across the pastures of Bar of Ranch using horses, mules, and ponies.

Between races, watch rodeo events, learn to rope a steer at equine clinics, and shop for western collectibles. By night, tell stories around a campfire, or swing your partner around the dance floor to live country music. chuckwagonraces.com — ALEX ETHRIDGE

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Gleneagles Country Club, Plano, Texas Member since: 2012 Who he is: In September, he took the reins as regional president-Bacardi North America, a division of Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held spirits company. He is responsible for the company’s North American commercial operations. “It’s a fun business, and it’s always changing,” he says.

Leadership style: Carr gained his reputation for leadership and growing profits at respected beverage companies such as Diageo and Glazer’s but says it’s really about the people. “I can grow this company a lot faster by focusing on people instead of a brand.”

Finding his calling: “It was career day at college, and one of the companies there was E&J Gallo Winery. I thought, ‘I like wine,’ so I threw in my résumé.”

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Developing fresh ideas: “My best time to think is when I’m working out,” which he does at 5:30 most mornings in the gym at Bacardi’s headquarters in Coral Gables, Fla. “It’s where my best ideas come from.” — PAULA FELPS

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The Hills of Lakeway, Austin, Texas Member since: 1999 Who she is: She is just the second woman president in the 60-year history of the Porsche Club of America, a car-enthusiast group with more than 115,000 members and 143 chapters in the United States and Canada.

Mission: “Our goal is to host fun, safe car events that range from social outings and car shows to driving events.”

Owners club: Members must own a Porsche to join. “One member may drive a $500,000 Carrera GT, another may drive a $2,000 944 that needs some TLC, and they all come together at the same events. It doesn’t matter which model you drive. Everyone just wants an excuse to be with their friends and talk about the cars.”

Her all-Porsche garage: A Cayenne Turbo; a speedy, yellow Boxster S convertible; and a 944 Turbo PCA GT3 class race car that she and her husband race. — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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In her blood: “My parents loved all things with wheels and had a particular affection for certain marques, Porsche being one of them. So I developed a passion for Porsche very early.”

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Boston College Club, Boston Member since: 2008 Who he is: Executive director of Team Impact, a national nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses by pairing them with university sports teams, such as Boston College’s football team and Vanderbilt University’s women’s basketball team. The kids become official team members and build relationships with the student athletes mentoring them.

Team players: The kids participate in a “draft day” signing ceremony, receive team apparel, and attend practices, games, and other team events.

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Place to belong: “They’re not known as the sick kid when they come to their teammates’ practices. They’re not being bullied, they’re not alone in the cafeteria. They gain confidence, they gain strength, courage, communication skills, and social skills.”

Win-win situation: The student athletes become part of the kids’ support teams, as well, visiting them in the hospital and checking in periodically.

“The most common comment I hear from the athletes is what a humbling experience it is,” Little says, adding that seeing the hardships these children have to overcome helps college students gain perspective and appreciate their own health.

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LPGA Tour’s salad days. Its stars are mostly young and still maturing. The Tour itself, a truly global sporting entity, basks in its heyday, with fans treated to an ever-increasing athleticism from an engaging group of personalities. Yes, the LPGA Tour certainly bears watching, in no small part because of the game-changing tips we can all — male and female — glean from the relatable games of its leading lights. Here, the swing coaches for a trio of the Tour’s headline-grabbers pinpoint what we can learn from watching these talented women.

BONA FIDES Ko, who at 17 became the youngest golfer of either gender to reach No. 1, has already won seven LPGA Tour titles, including the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in April.

Lydia Ko

Randomize Short-Game Practice

BONA FIDES In 2014, with three LPGA Tour victories, Lewis won the Rolex Player of the Year, the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, and the money title — the first American to sweep these honors in more than two decades.

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Coach: Sean Hogan

Hogan’s pointers: “There is practicing to practice, and then there is practicing to play.

Once Lydia has warmed up her chipping technique by hitting eight to 10 shots, we often drop balls in random places Hogan, who around the green. She moves along with David from one shot to the next, Leadbetter coaches Ko, rather than hitting a bucket is director of from the same spot. instruction “Randomized practice is at both the Leadbetter Golf dynamic practice. It’s more like Academy World what you’ll experience on the Headquarters in course, so you’re essentially ChampionsGate, Fla., and the training to play. The lie isn’t Leadbetter prefabricated. You have to Golf Academy picture a new shot in your Crystal Springs in Hamburg, N.J. mind and adapt the needed feel to each situation.

“It’s realism versus repetition. Repetition is necessary for improving technique, and every club player should take note of Lydia’s short-game approach. Not only is her motion simple, she almost invariably hits the simplest, highestpercentage shot available — a shot she has confidence in pulling off and that eliminates the big miss.

“Here is someone who practices for hours every day on her short game and competes on golf courses with tougher setups than the ones amateurs generally face, playing straightforward shots, sometimes with less-lofted clubs that offer more margin for error. Yet, I see so many amateurs trying flop shots with lob wedges when it’s totally unnecessary. Be like Lydia: Hit the shots you own, not ones you hope to pull off. Improving one’s chipping and pitching around the green is often the simplest and quickest way to save strokes.”

Stacy Lewis

Optimize Movements for Maximum Power Coach: Joseph Hallett

Hallett, director of instruction at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin, Tenn., also works with LPGA pros Marina Alex, Brooke Pancake, and Angela Stanford.

Hallett’s pointers: “Club players and pros alike often try to get extra windup for added power. The timing gets impossible to manage, and they develop distance and directional loss.

Stacy got an extra 25 yards off the tee when she learned how to do less and get more out of it — maximum output with minimum input. The first big key is the sequence of how the body winds up for the backswing. Her new, shorter stopping point gets everything back to the ball together instead of piece by piece. We now keep the lower body very quiet for the first half of the backswing.

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Control Full and Partial Wedges Coach: Mike LaBauve

LaBauve’s pointers: “I do a four-part business plan with every student, and command of a wedge is a part of it, along with tee-togreen play, putting, and the mental side of golf. A stronger wedge game, where you know you can get the ball up and down with a good wedge shot, takes pressure off your ball-striking. Cheyenne has always been a very good ball-striker. But if you’re not giving yourself realistic birdie opportunities with your short irons, you will not LaBauve, shoot the scores you need. I kept getting the same feedback from a Class A people who played with Cheyenne on the Symetra Tour: ‘She hits it member of better than she scores.’ the PGA of “A lot of golfers make full swings with their wedges and don’t have America, is a three-time control over the trajectory. If you take a little bit off, it flights Southwest the ball better and becomes more predictable. Hitting it at, say, PGA Section 75 percent takes practice; it’s a learned skill. That’s one of the main Teacher of the Year and things Butch Harmon did for Tiger Woods when he first came out director of on Tour — he toned down his wedges to provide better distance and LaBauve Golf trajectory control. at Westin Kierland “Cheyenne and I worked on the range first. Once it looked good on Resort & Spa the range, we took it out on the course, playing nine holes against in Arizona. each other from partial wedge distance. I beat her the first time out.

That told her something, because I don’t play for a living. Still, we both had too many 25-footers left. After both practicing for five days straight, we played again — and were both hitting it 6 feet, 10 feet, 8 feet, 12 feet. That’s what it takes to be successful on the LPGA Tour. At Q School, she played practice rounds but also worked on her wedges from 60 to 120 yards. On-course practice is key, even if it’s not always the easiest thing to accomplish, because you get different lies, different conditions.

“I always remember Tom Kite telling a group that you start and end every practice session with nine wedges — three wedges to three different targets, all less than full shots. Then you do your full practice routine before ending with the same nine wedges. Every golfer is a bit different, and you have to experiment with the swing length and speed that produces your best, tightest dispersion pattern.

Like Cheyenne, you want to be stable through impact, not flipping at the ball with your hands, since overactive hands make it harder to control distance. The 10-handicapper who learns to control distance with his or her wedges is going to take their scoring to another level.”

BONA FIDES Woods, Tiger Woods’ niece, won more than 30 amateur tournaments, including the 2011 ACC Championship while playing for Wake Forest University. She captured the 2014 Volvik RACV Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour before reaching the LPGA Tour this year with a T-11th finish at the LPGA Qualifying Tournament.

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lower body follow that movement to the top.

“The mantra Stacy came up with to describe the right move is, ‘Swing, then turn.’

A drill to drive home the feeling is, from setup, just move the club’s handle to the right hip. Your arms and shoulders automatically move with the club. That’s the right sequence. From there, you can turn. It’s a top-down turn, so to speak.

Too many golfers have already twisted their lower body by the time the handle is at the hip.

“The other big thing is the downswing. Stacy has a couple of key thoughts here. The first: ‘Everything has to happen behind the ball.’ Once she feels anything has gotten ahead of the ball too soon before impact, there are problems.

The second thought is, ‘Down is down.’ At the top of the swing, so many players start to drive down aggressively at the ball — which keeps the club from dropping down into that desired waist-high hitting position. You end up waiting for everything to catch up, which slows down the swing and robs you of power.

“Our goal is, on the backswing, to get the club back, then up. Therefore, on the downswing, we want the club to go down, then forward. ‘Down’ isn’t pulling the handle toward the ball, which is really forward. By going down first, like her hands are ringing a church bell, Stacy gets into an area where she can then charge into the ball as hard as she wants. It gives you more time to power into and through the ball.”

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Mediterranean Beckons The new and the undiscovered in one of summer’s most popular (and scenic) playgrounds. We’ll see you there.

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All Eyes on the Eastern Adriatic Thanks to political and economic stability in the post Yugoslav War era, this enchanted coastline strewn with medieval fortresses, Roman ruins, and lost-in-time villages sizzles as the next haute coast you’ll want to visit

Rovinj, Croatia

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NEW SHIP IN THE REGION

Star Breeze Size matters when it comes to Windstar Cruises’ new 212-guest, all-suite yacht, the Star Breeze.

The slimmer nature of this topof-the-line cruiser — it’s smaller than the ships of the company’s “Wind” fleet — facilitates an inside passage through the Adriatic.

The Star Breeze joins existing ship Star Pride in completing a revised nine-day “Venetian Passageways” itinerary, which now calls in Athens, Hydra, and Katakolon, Greece; Butrint National Park, Albania; Kotor, Montenegro; Dubrovnik and Hvar, Croatia; and Venice. windstarcruises.com

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Centrally located along the Istria Peninsula’s western seaboard, the resort town and fishing port of Rovinj has evolved into the regional hot spot for gastronomic tourism, enveloped by seafood-rich waters and in close proximity to lush fields and forests offering pursuits in olive oil tasting, honey harvesting, truffle hunting, and wine tasting. The restaurant scene here is booming with eateries specializing in Croatian epicurean delights, experimenting with Croatianfusion cuisine, and tempting the palate with local varietals, namely Istrian Malvasia and Teran wines.

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Do: Experience truffle rhapsody via Restaurant Zigante, in the heart of truffle country, where you’ll scour the woods for an hour as part of a truffle-hunting demonstration, followed by ample time to taste and buy just about truffle everything, and that includes truffle ice cream. restaurantzigante.com Dine: Sample Croatian cuisine at either of the Monte Mulini Hotel’s two restaurants. By day, snack on the light Croatian fare at the Mulini Beach Bar on Lone Bay Beach; nosh on Mediterranean-inspired specialties such as creamed

eggplant with lemon and parsley salad. For dinner, book ahead at the fine-dining Wine Vault restaurant for French cuisine with a modern twist, matched by a notable wine cellar stocked with more than 600 Croatian and international wines. montemulinihotel.com Stay: Fashioned after a luxury ocean liner, the strikingly modernist 248-room Hotel Lone features attention-grabbing art installations, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three excellent restaurants, and an expansive spa facility.

From $350. lonehotel.com

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NEW PORT OF CALL

Regent Porto Montenegro

Rijeka, Croatia This summer, Crystal Serenity makes its maiden call in the historysteeped town of Rijeka, another gateway to the Istrian region. Visit the Roman ruins in Pula or the jaw-dropping natural splendor of Brijuni National Park, rife with about 700 plant species and 250 bird species. “Rijeka offers history, architecture, art galleries, culinary richness, culture, and a walkable waterfront,” says Edie Rodriguez, Crystal Cruises president and chief operating officer. crystalcruises.com Pula’s ruins

4 POSH NEW STAYS CROATIA

1Hotel Bevanda

With this 10-room boutique property on the Opatija coast, built atop the near half-century-old restaurant of the same name, Relais & Châteaux has welcomed its fourth Croatia hotel to the esteemed collection. The northern Adriatic’s first five-star design hotel impresses with a hypermodern seaward-facing layout, where oversized windows peer over the proximate craggy coastline and islands. Each room pays homage to a different luminary who sought inspiration in Opatija, from Albert Einstein to James Joyce. High season from $365.

800-735-2478; bevanda.hr/en/

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WINERY TO WATCH

Meneghetti C Croatia’ s wine country has recently caught the attention of oenophiles. Case in point: Meneghetti winery in Bale, Croatia, whose popularity has prompted the conversion of estate stancijas (traditional Istrian, stone-hewn houses) into a Relais & Châteaux C restaurant and property. Tour Meneghetti’s winery, vineyards, and olive groves as a day trip or choose a richer Tuscan-style experience, overnighting at the year-old Meneghetti Wine Hotel. At its restaurant, pair Meneghetti wines with Istrian dishes made with just-pressed estate olive oil. meneghetti.info/en.html Meneghetti

2 Prijeko Palace

In the heart of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO World Heritage-declared Old Town, the circa 1475 Prijeko Palace has been restored to reflect an original facade as envisioned by renowned 15th-century architect Giorgio da Sebenico. Palace interiors have been transformed into nine individualistic guest rooms, each honoring a different artist through artwork and design. Though high on style and location, rooms tend to measure on the small side (at an average of 215 square feet), deeming them more suited to out-and-about-type travelers. High season from $160. 011-385-20-321-145; prijekopalace.com ITALY

3St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace

Within the bridge- and canal-linked, 118-island man-made marvel that is Venice, the St. Regis brand pens a new chapter in the history books of San Clemente Island, a private isle housing a storied church, dating to the 12th century. A former monastery and nobility guesthouse, the building adjacent to the church has been converted into a 191-room ultraluxury resort of St. Regis pedigree, connected to the city center by private boat. High season from $640. 877-787-3447; stregis.com/venice MONTENEGRO

4Regent Porto Montenegro

Look for this 86-room property, which opened late last summer, in the prestigious Porto Montenegro development, home to some of the country’s most prized real estate and the Adriatic’s most impressive superyachts. The Italian palazzo inspiration of this waterfront hotel nods to coastal Montenegro’s Venetian heritage, while interiors play off the region’s present-day nautical prominence. Three restaurants and a sleek 66-foot pool overlook yacht-laced Boka Bay, as do most of the Tino Zervudachi-designed guest rooms, suites, and residences. High season from $494. 866-630-5890; regenthotels.com/en/porto-montenegro S U M M E R 2015

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HOT NEW EXPEDITIONS 1 For 2015, Abercrombie & Kent has expanded its “Treasures of Croatia” small-group journey, now an eight-day expedition along the Dalmatian coastline commencing in Split and terminating in Dubrovnik. Spend two nights in Hvar and three in Dubrovnik, giving you ample time to soak in the local flavor while remaining busily immersed in local experiences such as silk weaving with local artisans and oyster shucking in the fishing village of Ston. From $5,495 per person. 800-554-7016; abercrombiekent.com

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1 To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Croatian-American luxury outfitter Adriatic Luxury Journeys has added several new programs to its roster. For example, a sporty 12-day “Croatia & Slovenia Adventure” traverses the wilds of Bosnia, Croatia, and Slovenia by bike, sea kayak, canoe, foot, and zip line. A pioneering seven-day sojourn through Albania entails hikes in the Albanian Alps, cooking classes at local farms, and dinners at local upscale restaurants, and can be customized to include paragliding over the Albanian Riviera and day sails through the country’s unspoiled southern islands. From $5,695 per person (Adventure); from $2,995 per person (Albania). 800-908-7108; adriaticluxury.com 1 Blue Parallel made its regional debut this year with an “Adriatic Coast Journey,” visiting familiar locales in Croatia and Montenegro, such as Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik, but offering insider access into these destinations. In Split, tour the exalted art museum Ivan Mestrovic Gallery with the museum curator. In Dubrovnik, anticipate afternoons of kayaking and a visit to a private vineyard and estate on the Peljesac Peninsula for a Croatian wine-tasting and fresh oyster sampling. From $11,500 per person. 800-256-5307; blueparallel.com 1 This summer, outfitter Insight Vacations enriches its 15-day “Country Roads of Croatia” tour to include more insider experiences, such as hands-on lessons in the centuries-old tradition of stone-cutting at the Stonemasons’ school in Pucisca and trekking through the caves of Postojna in Slovenia. From $3,539 per person.

888-680-1241; insightvacations.com 1 MIR Corporation has announced a one-time, 16-day tour through the Balkan Peninsula, titled “The Balkan Odyssey: A Seven Nation Journey through History,” for September. It begins in Belgrade, continues on to Sarajevo and then the Adriatic coastline from Dubrovnik to Montenegro and down to Albania, ultimately rounding out the trip in sister Balkan countries Macedonia and Kosovo. From $7,795 per person. 800-424-7289; mircorp.com

BACK IN TIME: The ancient village of Monemvasia.

Right, Cape Tainaron on the Peloponnese Peninsula.

Greece’s Best-Kept Secret

Unspoiled Mani, rich in beauty and ancient history, takes its first steps into the luxury arena. Discover this gem before the word gets out.

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ground cover and avoiding limestone rocks cropping up like petrified coral or bleached lava, I know I should keep my eyes on the narrow cliff-side path marked only by the footprints of those who have come before me. But I can’t help sneaking peeks at the view: A long arm of land thrusts forward, sheering down to deep-blue waters on either side. Above, skies just lighter than the sea blur the horizon, and behind me, pale-green hills cut by a winding road disappear in the distance.

I’m making my way to the 19th-century lighthouse crowning the Peloponnese Peninsula’s Cape Tainaron — the southernmost point in mainland Greece — in the largely unknown region of Mani. The ruins of an early Christian church, reputedly built atop a temple to Poseidon, rise beside the trailhead, and nearby I spy fragments of Roman mosaics. Carved into the cliffs below, I’ve been told, lies a sea cave the ancients believed was an entrance to Hades. For long stretches of the windy, two-hour walk, not a sign of civilization, ancient or modern, scars the cinematic scenery.

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know it will have one word to describe it: wild. It’s the sort of wild that intrigues and captivates, seducing you with the magic of its unspoiled, untamed scenery and the legends of its storied past. For a long while, it was also the kind of wild that kept most luxury-minded folks away. There just wasn’t anything here for them. These days, however, Mani’s many wonders are becoming more accessible to sophisticated travelers than ever before, as the first stylish stays in and around the region have slowly opened up and come into their own.

When I finally reach Tainaron’s tip, I descend a few steps to the lighthouse terrace and stare out at the crystal-blue sea, now nearly surrounding me. I imagine diving in and “swimming through the heart of a colossal sapphire,” as the late Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor — one of Greece’s great 20th-century chroniclers — described it in his 1958 travelogue, Mani, which serves as my literary companion for this trip. But I content myself to stand still, simply absorbing the vibration of this place: a spot where sky, sea, and earth seem to meet, where the characters of ancient mythology are said to have once walked on the same striking landscapes still seen here today.

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ramatically rocky and dry in its desertlike southern stretches, more lush toward its north, Mani brims with rolling hills and precipitous cliffs, expanses of silvergreen olive forests and fuchsia cactus fruit, ancient abandoned ruins and centuries-old villages of towering stone houses. Its powdery sand beaches — a Mediterranean rarity — open onto coves whose warm aquamarine waters lap gently at the shore, teeming with the abundant seafood you will find cooked to perfection at casual tavernas up and down the coast.

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INTO THE BLUE: The island of Elafonisos, which features some of the Peloponnese’s best beaches

has started to go luxe — as authentic and surprising as Sicily at its most unadulterated. And just as Sicily was long separated from Italy, so too was Mani disconnected from Greece, by geography, history, and, even, choice.

Protected to the north by the Taygetos Mountains, and on all other sides by the sea, it inhabits the bottom of the central finger of the glove-shaped Peloponnese, clear across the country from the artifice of the cookie-cutter blue-and-white villages of the eastern Aegean’s oft-overcrowded Cyclades islands. The region’s proud people trace their lineage to the notoriously tough ancient Spartans and the Byzantines who came after, and they stand among the only Greeks who achieved some independence during Turkish rule.

“This deviation from the main flow of Greek history has produced many divergent symptoms,” Fermor observed, from Mani’s harsh but beautiful landscapes to the specific characteristics of its people, architecture, and food. On this trip, I experience it all.

My guide — besides Fermor’s Mani — is Elena Papanicolaou, a 40-something former corporate executive who last year founded Fly Me to the Moon, a luxury bespoke travel company

devoted to her native Greece. With her kohl-rimmed eyes, high cheekbones, and dark hair, Elena resembles a Byzantine icon, but her iPhone, iPad, and digital Rolodex of insider contacts give her away as decidedly 21st century. She similarly mixes old and new for our itinerary, intercutting stops at ancient ruins and primordial caves with stays in such of-the-moment spots as the enlightening, eco-conscious agritourism-focused Eumelia and the boutique hotel Citta dei Nicliani. Both host an international array of in-the-know sybarites and culture-seekers who have recently tuned in to the area’s surprising delights.

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e begin in Sparta, slightly north of Mani, and then explore the finger of the Peloponnese just east, to witness the wonders one finds along the way: the palaces, frescoed churches, and ruins of the 13th-century hilltop Byzantine city of Mystras, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Elafonisos, a small island off the finger’s tip where the white sand and turquoise waters at Simos make for some of the best beaches in the Peloponnese; and Monemvasia, a mind-bogglingly steep fortified monolith jutting up from the sea, where restored terra-cotta-roofed, golden-stoned buildings climb the rust-colored cliffs.

We have also taken this slightly circuitous path en route to Mani proper in order to stay at Eumelia, an organic farm and guesthouse that has ushered a new era of agritourism into the area. Athens-born, New York-raised Johns Hopkins graduate Frangiskos Karelas lovingly established this 50-acre vineyard and olive grove a few years back, on land once owned by his great-grandfather, quietly opening this eco-chic stay. It has now become one of the area’s most special, with ultrasoft, all-natural mattresses from the sought-after Greek bedding company Coco-Mat, and a modernist barnlike living and dining room

PAST AND PRESENT: Clockwise from left, lunchtime in Monemvasia; “Froutalia,” a local comfort food made with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and siglino; inside a Mystras church; a sign reading “café” in Greek

where guests gather on cool nights around a fire and chat about the day.

Eumelia has expanded its offerings of late, welcoming visitors for yoga retreats, working farm forays, or just R&R. Its vines now turn out a light-red blend, and its 1,000 olive trees produce a sweet, grassy oil. Frangiskos also cures olives, makes tapenade, and preserves fruit, selling it all from a just-opened gourmet boutique and posh little tasting room in the property’s barrel-vaulted 15th-century stone cistern.

Over a farm-to-table dinner of local specialties — sauteed wild greens, orange-spiced pork sausage, and fava bean puree — Frangiskos whets my appetite for my trip’s main course, which begins the next day: “Mani is very peculiar,” he entices, “full of extreme, rugged beauty.”

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he following morning, we drive south toward Mani’s Kotronas Bay, hugging the white-andgold seaside cliffs. The beauty of the sweeping waterfront vistas, while indeed often rugged, rivals that of the Amalfi Coast or Pebble Beach. Placid inlets dig into the landscape like fjords; low, red-roofed stone villages scurry up from the sea, dotted with S U M M E R 2015

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cacti whose pinkish-red prickly pears glow like rubies; endless olive groves climb rolling hills, growing not in organized rows but a scattered array.

Over lunch on the shores of Kotronas, at Gefseis En Plo, an upscale nautically inspired spot run by chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Mary Panagakou, we savor signature dishes typical of the area, salads topped with the regional cured-pork called siglino, say, and other specialties, including tender roasted goat with wilted fennel fronds and artichoke hearts. We talk of old Maniot ways, BY THE SEA: most now changed with the times: Clockwise from above, a fresh women who wore black because catch in Limeni; they lost sons or husbands in a seaside table at Takis; the family feuds; locals who left for deserted, but Athens and then set down roots preserved in the most challenging terrain towered town they could find there — because it of Vathia felt like home.

Later that day, we visit a hauntingly beautiful vestige of those feuds: Vathia, a now-empty hilltop village that’s among the best preserved of Mani’s towered towns.

During the feuds, these hamlets, Fermor wrote, came to be “scattered across the mountains like scores of hornets’ nests,” built higher and higher, not only to compete with neighbors but to provide strategic vantage. Approaching at golden hour, we find Vathia just as Fermor described it, its towers poking out from a ridge “like the spikes along an iguana’s back.” Before leaving, we look back at the city, now set aglow in sunset’s amber-hued light. I think of Fermor again, writing that these tower-towns “had the hallucinating improbability of a mirage.”

Here, he referred to Kitta, where we now head to stay at the 3-yearold boutique hotel Citta dei Nicliani.

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he next day begins with that spellbinding walk to Tainaron’s lighthouse, but rather than descending to its sea cave, we depart for nearby Diros instead. There, a boatmanguide paddles us through waterfilled caverns whose impressive, otherworldly white-stone formations look like the arching entrances to tower-houses in some places, its stalactites like crystal chandeliers in others. We emerge into the light of day soon enough, for a late lunch in harbor-side Limeni. At the seafood taverna Takis, whose tables sit on a stone terrace overlooking the clearest turquoise cove I’ve ever seen, a cook lightly fries our justcaught red mullet after cleaning it in a bucket of saltwater pulled right from the bay. We savor the fish’s pure flavor along with marinated anchovies, garlicky tzadiki, and a feta-filled salad, then return to Citta dei Nicliani once more.

For our final day in Mani, Elena has arranged a series of special-access entrees. We begin in Kardamyli, where we visit the former home of Fermor himself.

Upon his death in 2011, the famed author left the grand waterfront stone villa he built here to Athens’ Benaki Museum, which now plans to create a research and cultural

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Essentials GETTING HERE

Mani begins about 175 miles southwest of Athens’ international airport, or about 50 miles southwest of Kalamata’s.

SLEEP

In Mani Citta dei Nicliani: Owned by the charming Sepsas family, the seven French country-chic rooms here occupy centuries-old tower-houses in Kitta.

Breakfast features fresh cheese, omelets, and creamy yogurt; and dinner is highlighted by youvetsi, a traditional Greek dish of tomato, beef, and orzo.

The extensive wine list offers 300-plus choices, 80 percent of them Greek and the rest international vintages, with some procured at Sotheby’s.

Nearby, a tower-house with a private pool can be rented as a vacation villa with bedrooms sleeping four and lofted sleeping nooks to accommodate more.

From $85 (hotel), $425 (villa). 011-30-27330-51827; cittadeinicliani.com

Beyond Mani Eumelia Organic Agrotourism Farm & Guesthouse: This family friendly stay near Gouves offers as much immersion as you’d like on its organic farm, and the wonders of the southern Peloponnese.

Its five modern, cozy bungalows, with kitchens and fireplaces, easily sleep four, and 70 percent of its hearty food is grown on-site.

From $105. 011-30-2130369814; eumelia.com

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In Mani 1 Gefseis En Plo: This maritime-feeling spot on Kotronas Bay turns out perfect local fare (savory pies, fava topped with charred octopus) from celebrity chef Mary Panagakou, a Greek hybrid of the Barefoot Contessa and Ask Heloise. Kotronas Beach; 011-30-27330-22900 1 Takis: Perched against the aqua waters of Limeni’s port, this simple seafood tavern bedecked with plaidcloth-covered wooden tables and off-white chairs,

hosts casual diners looking for the freshest of fish. Limeni Port; 011-30-27330-51327 Beyond Mani 1 Chromata: Just outside Mystras, with views of the ruins, this indoor-outdoor restaurant makes elevated versions of local delights such as kagianas — scrambled eggs topped with tomato and local smoked-pork siglino.

011-30-27310-23995; estiatorio chromata.blogspot.com 1 Matoula: This 65-yearold taverna proves most popular among those that line cliff-side Monemvasia’s main path. Fried fish, marinated anchovies, and saitia (phyllo stuffed with greens) pair perfectly with vintages from the local Monemvasia winery, whose nearby tasting room is called Byron’s Wine Kamara. 01130-27320-61660; matoula.gr

HOW TO BOOK

Custom Fly Me to the Moon itineraries in and around Mani start from $3,700 per person for five days. 011-30-21068-28926; flymetothemoontravel.com

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center. Walking among his books and maps, looking out to sea through the property’s cypress and olive trees, I feel his presence intensely, half expecting the copy of Mani I’ve been constantly carrying to start crackling like a literary Geiger counter.

A few hours later, we leave our final stop, the sprawling, remarkably wellrestored ancient city of Messene, where the site’s chief archaeologist led us on a private tour. Sunlight glints off the ruins’ columns, porticos, and pediments, all nestled in the low bowl of a mountain-

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Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena: After a top-to-bottom renovation, this former grande dame hotel now epitomizes modernity, with 77 all-white rooms and suites, shiny concrete floors, and whirlpool tubs. Situated above the island’s northwest coastline, Hacienda operates as a clifftop retreat with saltwater lagoons leading down to the beach. Its La Posidonia Spa, named for Ibiza’s local alga, features hammam showers and outdoor massages augmented by killer views of the Balearic Sea. The hotel maintains a fleet of new yachts — including one outfitted with a glass bottom — that you can charter for day trips to the nearby tranquil island of Formentera and assorted coves.

From $350. 011-34-971-334-500; hotelhacienda-ibiza.com

DAVID RALITA (ME)

REMAINS rimmed valley opening to the Ionian Sea, and I’m OF THE DAY: Ruins in the reminded of Fermor one ancient city final time. of Messene. “A spell of peace lives in the ruins of ancient Greek temples,� he wrote. “As the traveler leans back among the fallen capitals and allows the hours to pass, it empties the mind of troubling thoughts and anxieties and slowly refills it, like a vessel that has been drained and scoured, with a quiet ecstasy.�

In Mani, not just the ruins, but their setting in one of the world’s most natural, untouched areas, heightens the majesty of these moments. As Fermor observed of the local landscape in his book’s last pages, “Nature becomes supernatural; the frontier between physical and metaphysical is confounded.�

Of Mani, I think, truer words could never be written.

of Ibiza, 115 miles off the coast of Valencia, Spain, has long reigned as the hot spot for hard-partying Europeans, lovers of electronic dance music, and well-heeled bohemians from Leonardo DiCaprio to Jade Jagger. But even if none of those categories quite fit your M.O., the destination has its eye on you. Yes, you!

Ibiza’s fathers and financiers are working to shake the island free of its image as a getaway for all-night bacchanals with new, more sophisticated, more luxurious options that reflect a place evolving into, maybe, a more raffish version of St. Tropez. These 10 new hotels, restaurants, and diversions deliver a more refined Ibiza experience and beckon toward the island’s proposed future.

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ME Ibiza Hotel: Clean, minimalist design in 205 rooms, an emphasis on custom guest experiences, and a stunning beachfront location all bring allure to the newly opened ME, on the mellow east coast of the island, about 20 miles from centrally located Ibiza Town. For those who don’t like to get sand between their toes, the hotel features a rooftop pool club, complete with a cocktail bar and soothing ocean views. In some guest suites, you can order up a DJ to augment private partying; others come outfitted with their own pools. The hotel’s top accommodation, the threebedroom Suite ME, includes 24-hour butler service, plus a private motorboat and skipper.

Up on the roof, the in-house restaurant Pez Playa specializes in grilled seafood. To enjoy a laid-back version of Ibiza’s famed club scene, check out the relaxed and upscale Nikki Beach Club next door, owned by the same company that owns the hotel. From $181.

011-34-971-330-051; melia.com

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Beachouse: Adorned with a revolving collection of paintings by local artists, Beachouse exudes an artful, relaxed vibe on a stretch of sand right near the ocean’s lapping surf just a few miles south of Ibiza Town. Waiters serve up rustic Italian cuisine in a thatch-roofed dining room; bleached wood furnishings perfectly complement the atmosphere. Handcrafted cocktails round things out at this lunch and dinner spot, where you may want to ignore the advice about not swimming on a full stomach. After a nice meal and perhaps a drink while laying back on one of Beachouse’s daybeds, you may well find the ocean too attractive to pass up.

011-34-971-396-858; beachouseibiza.com

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Cotton Beach Club: Look for this inviting club in the chic Cala Tarida neighborhood, on the island’s west coast, about 30 miles from Ibiza Town.

Situated on an expanse of fine, white sand that feeds into a shallow ocean, it offers an elegant waterfront experience in the guise of an exclusive club. True to its name, the place is done up in all-white cotton fabrics, nicely set off by the turquoisecolored sea. Choose from two experiences: Lunch on main courses such as blue-lobster paella while relaxing at nearly 100 feet above sea level, or chill out on the beach. For the latter, relax on a daybed, enjoy local munchables such as tomato sandwiches with Iberico ham, and sip icy-cold cocktails, made with fresh juice and ferried over by the ever-efficient waitstaff. As the day slips away, rinse off under an outdoor shower and get ready to see a gorgeous sunset from up top. 011-34-971-806-180; cottonbeachclub.com

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Heart: Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil, has been a longtime Ibiza partisan, spending weeks here each summer. This year, he takes the next step and opens Heart, a multipurpose project that aims to be more than just a place in which to sup. Combining Cirque’s inventiveness with the free-spirited feeling of Ibiza itself, Heart promises to be a dreamy place for lovers of food, fantasy, and fantastic lounges. Laliberté will be collaborating with Ferran and Albert Adria, forces behind the late El Bulli, to create a potential game changer.

Located inside the Ibiza Gran Hotel casino, in the center of Ibiza Town, Heart will be split into three different experiences — what the Adria brothers and Laliberté have characterized as “a hippy chic interpretation of street-food markets,” a restaurant with “customized culinary offerings combined with live-art performances,” and a loungier section offering “live music and gourmet food and drink.” The hope is it will be El Bulli quality without El Bulli’s famous one-year wait for reservations. heartibiza.com

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Sublimotion: Inside Ibiza’s newly opened Hard Rock Hotel, about 10 miles south of Ibiza Town and overseen by Paco Roncero, one of Spain’s more lauded Michelin-starred chefs, Sublimotion encourages guests to indulge in what has been touted as “a gastro sensory adventure” — as it should be for nearly $1,800 per person.

But price buys exclusivity and the kind of idiosyncratic dining style that combines high cuisine with high tech and high drama. Just 12 diners per seating enjoy 20 courses of often molecular delicacies served in an environment that continually, dramatically changes via music, high-def multimedia projections, scents, humidity, and serving styles (one course comes inside a basket, delivered via helium-filled balloon). Don’t be too alarmed when dessert arrives on a spinning plate that appears to be hovering in midair. 011-34-618-891-358; sublimotionibiza.com S U M M E R 2015

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Boats Ibiza: You can’t visit Ibiza without getting onto the water and checking out neighboring islands. Boats Ibiza, one of the more venerable chartering operations, launches a new boat this season: the Arno Leopard, an 88-foot motor yacht that accommodates 12 passengers and comes with a captain (request owner Neil Wood), a load of refreshments, and, just because we’re talking Ibiza, a new $11,000 sound system on which you can play your tunes. You shove off

before noon, preferably with a flute of champagne in hand. Snorkeling, ocean kayaking, and water skiing rule as key activities once you’re motored into the deep blue, though sunning on deck can trump everything else. Enjoy lunch on the private island of Tagomago, where villa rentals run about $160,000 per week and the fish curry — eaten oceanside — ranks as a must-have. Eight hours on the Leopard start at $4,300 for as many as 12 people. 011-34-663745-520; boatsibiza.com

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Ibiza Grand Prix: Come October, the waters along Playa d’en Bossa, the island’s longest beach, about 10 miles south of Ibiza Town, will load up with powerboats zipping around at speeds of up to 155 mph. Thirteen teams from around the world will compete for a first-place aquatic racing prize. You can watch the races, which begin their second season this fall, from the beach right behind the Hard Rock Hotel — maybe as a prelude to dinner at Sublimotion — or take a seat in the grandstand with a pair of binoculars to enhance

viewing. Or, better yet, rent a room at the Hard Rock and watch it all from the hotel’s rooftop deck. Whatever the case, racing action provides plenty of thrills, a stunning looking crowd strolling the beach, and a bevy of impressively long yachts ferrying folks to and from the races. Between speed trials, stunt riders flip around on jet skis, wowing the crowd with aerial feats and keeping everybody entertained.

Beats of cutting-edge dance music and ocean breezes accentuate the proceedings. ibizaworld championship.com

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Atzaró Spa: This summer, the folks behind Atzaró, located in an orange grove just outside of Ibiza Town, will introduce an array of new treatments, private workouts at their 1-year-old fitness center, and a line of so-called biological oils designed to do more than smooth things out for your masseuse. Created with a base made from Ibiza-grown almonds, the cold-pressed massage oils are amped up with jasmine, orange flowers, and rose petals. The facility itself features outdoor pools, daybeds, and fantastic views that make Atzaró an ideal spot for alfresco yoga sessions. A healthy food program shifts into high gear this summer with a menu that includes freshly pressed juices made from native fruit. 011-34-971-338-838; atzaro.com

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Styled by Renu: Ibiza boasts loads of great shopping, with local designers filling the racks of distinctive boutiques, selling everything from exotically printed scarves to cool tees to elegantly handmade dresses. But finding the good ones can be tough and time-consuming.

Renu Kashyap, a Dutch-bred and Ibiza-based stylist who dresses models for fashion shoots that take place on the island, and that eventually appear in Euro editions of Glamour and Marie Claire, also shops for civilians. You give her an idea of what you desire, she takes your measurements, and then you head to the beach and she gets to work. Before dinner, Kashyap appears with clothing for you to try on. Or, if you want to experience the sartorial side of Ibiza, she can take you shopping at her favorite fashion haunts.

New for this summer, she will offer personally procured, collectible designer pieces from the 1970s. Her personal shopping service starts at $540 per day. 011-31-628453010; styledbyrenu.com

While appealing activities now stretch beyond the beat-sodden dance floor, everybody visiting the island should spend one night occupying a VIP table, or maybe even a VIP room, at DJ-driven hot spots such as Amnesia, Pacha, and the more recently launched Ushuaia Beach Hotel pool parties, where relatively early bashes rage from 9 p.m. till midnight (generally viewed as warm-ups for the late-night clubs).

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A Calming Effect

A luxe Ibiza not your style either? For a different experience, do as so many Europeans do and give yourself ‘me’ time at Spain’s recently expanded top-rated wellness center.

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fter a long journey from Dallas to Valencia, Spain, I settle into my roomy suite with a view at the SHA Wellness Clinic. The striking, 93-suite minimalistmodernist facility hugs a mountainside and overlooks the Spanish Mediterranean. But I don’t have much time to savor my tranquil surroundings. Just an hour later, I already have my first appointment to keep, and I find myself in a small, sterile-looking office sitting across the desk from a nurse named Veronica, who’s doing a medical assessment.

Speaking English with a decidedly Spanish accent, Veronica quizzes me about my overall health, fitness, and diet; checks my blood pressure; and then asks me to stand on a scale next to the desk to check my weight. Seconds later, much to my surprise, papers start spewing out of the machine, revealing more stats about my body than I ever could have imagined — my BMI, fat mass, fat-free mass, total body water, and more.

Even though I know I’m in good shape and physically fit, I instantly start fretting. As Veronica reaches for the papers, one thought keeps playing over and over again in my head,

TIME TO RELAX: The SHA Wellness Clinic outdoor lounge area

“What is she going to tell me that I don’t want to know?”

As they say in Spain, nada. The stats on the paper reflect that I work out four or five times a week and eat healthfully most of the time. Veronica has no concerns about any of the results, though I’m a bit bummed my BMI registers on the high end of normal.

I’ve come to SHA, located in Albir Beach between Valencia and Alicante, to sample its myriad services via its four-day “Discovery” program. Already one of Europe’s highest-rated luxury medical spas, the 7-year-old SHA is on my radar now because it has just upped its game by adding a spacious, sleek new three-story wing to its clinic. The expansion project nearly S U M M E R 2015

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SHA offers complimentary classes and activities daily through a program called the SHA Academy. The fun, invigorating, and interesting options include: 1 Early morning fitness walks along the beach and up to a historic lighthouse (a good way to get to know other guests) editation, Pilates, 1 Meditation, stretching, water aerobics, tai chi, and yoga classes 1 Macrobiotic cooking classes 1 Informal, informative bilingual lectures (Spanish and English) by members of the medical team on topics such as traditional Chinese medicine, making your emotions work in your favor, and macrobiotic products

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In late spring, SHA expanded its reach away from its main campus to the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, where it debuted two Esenza by SHA retail outlets in Terminal 4 and Terminal 4S. Stop in these outlets for healthy food, natural juices, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, hair styling, and waxing.

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For the final stage, the treatment takes a decidedly European twist when Ana Carolina, not a male attendant, leads me into a long, narrow shower stall and positions me at one end.

Standing about 20 feet away at the other end, she points a pressure hose at me and turns on the water “to wash away all the toxins and algae.”

She hoses my backside first, then my two sides, and then my front. She uses warm water for most of this 15-minute cleansing, but ends it with a minute or two of cold water. I can’t say that I love this hosing part, yet I leave feeling so clean, pure, and relaxed, and wondering why I had been so nervous at the start.

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f my hydrotherapy experience sounds more spalike than medical, rest assured SHA’s staff of 250 professionals, 30 of them doctors, dispense plenty of clinical treatments. Units specializing in cognitive therapy, dermatology, hair-loss prevention, ophthalmology, spine and neck care, and stem cell and regenerative medicine round out some of the other new medical services. Pre-expansion, the facility already offered units devoted to such disciplines as acupuncture, dentistry, fitness, macrobiotics, and psychiatry, to name just a few.

Despite all this medical talk, don’t be intimidated. Although a wellness clinic, SHA attracts guests for a wide range of reasons. Yes, some come to address a health issue, learn about preventive medicine, or shed unwanted pounds, but others come simply to get away and de-stress in a calm, peaceful environment where they can unwind and focus on their inner self and fitness.

After lunch one day, a guest who turns out to be the CEO of a large Spanish agricultural company with 6,000-plus employees in Morocco, Spain, and Turkey helps me find my way to my next scheduled activity. While we’re walking, he tells me he’s spending a week at the clinic by himself to be alone and beat the stress that comes with his high-level position. “It’s very good to just be with me. Unfortunately, this is the first week I’ve done this for myself in my 54 years, but it won’t be the last,” he says.

The expansion project’s new fitness offerings make de-stressing easier, more inviting, even fun: an indoor pool for water aerobics and lap swimming; another wet area with a hydrotherapy circuit (sauna, Roman baths, Turkish baths, hydrotherapy pools, foot baths, and cold plunge pool); an exercise studio lined with windows for meditation, Pilates, stretching, and yoga classes; and a fitness room equipped with the latest Technogym equipment, with personal trainers on hand for one-on-one training sessions.

RIEKE FOTO/DREAMSTIME (TAI CHI), DON NICHOLS (COOKING CLASS)

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doubled the size of its medical and wellness area to 54,000 square feet with more than 80 treatment and consultation rooms. The increased space means expanded medical services and fitness offerings, several of which I’ll experience myself during my stay.

For example, at 9 a.m. on Day 3, I nervously wander into SHA’s new hydrotherapy unit for a “hydroenergetic detox cure.” I don’t know what I’m getting into, and the name sounds foreboding to me.

An attendant named Ana Carolina ushers me down a hallway to a room with a shiny white tub about three-quarters full of water and explains I’ll first soak in the tub to open my skin’s pores. She leaves so I can change into the paper underwear she has given me and submerge myself in the water.

She soon returns, adds herbs to the water, adjusts some dials on the tub, dims the overhead lights, and leaves again. For the next 15 blissful minutes, jets all around the tub spurt water at me from various directions while the lights overhead hypnotically flash in various colors: green, yellow, blue, pink. I don’t want this bath to end.

But it does, and Ana Carolina directs me to another room across the hall, brushes algae all over me from neck to feet, instructs me to lie on a table, then tightly wraps me up in plastic. “This will remove toxins,” she says, as she adjusts some controls and leaves the room.

For another 15 minutes, water from underneath jostles me from side to side. Not as relaxing as the bath, but not so bad.

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JUST ost every day of my BREATHE: SHA stay I work out in From top, the the fitness room. Just hydrotherapy as I do every week at circuit and a home in Dallas, I sometimes do 45 to yoga class 60 minutes of cardio on a recumbent bicycle; other times I follow the cardio with 30 to 40 minutes of strength training. At 7 a.m. on Day 4, I vary my routine and head to the fitness room for a private stretching session with an Afro-haired trainer named Fabiana, who was born in Brazil but raised in Spain. For nearly 70 minutes, with me atop a massage table, the petite but veined-arm trainer whips my arms and legs up and down and side to side.

“You’re flexible for a man,” she says while standing atop the table stretching my left limb. Maybe so, but I whimper and balk at just how far she’s taking this stretch. “Don’t worry; I’m not going to hurt you. This is good for you,” she assures me confidently.

During our session, Fabiana shares with me one of the things that motivates her at work. “People come back and I see the progress. They’ve lost 20, 25 kilos,” she says, noting that many guests make return visits and tell stories of how SHA changed their lives.

I hear as much from the guests I meet myself.

On a calorie-burning, 3-mile group fitness walk, a high-ranking tourism official with the government of Azerbaijan strikes up a conversation with me and I learn that he lost about 7 pounds on his first weeklong visit to SHA a year ago. He’s happy to be back for another week. A Paris executive I share an elevator with post-breakfast tells me he comes twice a year for 10 days each visit.

“It’s good for the health. Seven days isn’t enough; 10 is better.”

Similar accolades fill page after page of a guest book kept atop the reception desk. One comment reads: “I arrived here feeling stressed, ill, fat! I leave a new woman … What more could I ask for?

SHA is my life saver.” Wrote a Russian couple from Moscow (in English): “It’s amazing how this place can seriously change the state of your mind, body, and soul. It’s all different and more positive from this point.”

Many guests come from Western Europe and Russia, as these examples suggest, plus Arabic nations. SHA has now set its sights on growing the U.S. market via a stronger promotional effort.

“Americans tend to think they have the best at home,” notes Alejandro Bataller Pineda, a SHA vice president, when asked why U.S. bookings have been fewer in number.

He might be right about the American psyche, but, for me, experiencing SHA had its rewards. I left feeling healthy and happy — and then came the airline food on the long flight home.

Dining at SHA

If SHA appeals to you, know that its Shamadi restaurant serves only macrobiotic dishes. Its chefs use no dairy products or meat; make no bread out of processed flour; and nix refined sugar in all desserts. I was apprehensive about this at first, but I found all the meals delicious and filling, though admittedly I’m not a big meat eater anyway. My lunch and dinner entrees included dishes such as tagliatelle with pesto sauce, toasted pine kernels, and crunchy basil; and crispy cod confit served with sweet potato foam, sauteed wild mushrooms, and vanilla oil. Among the desserts I savored: a carob brownie and apple pie with mu tea ice cream.

But I ate as good as it gets at Shamadi. The restaurant has three menus for each meal: the Kushi, with only 500-700 calories in the day’s three meals; Biolight, with 800-1,100 calories; and SHA, 1,500-1,800. Since I was at SHA as a journalist, the center’s macrobiotic nutritionist did not prescribe one of the restrictive meal plans, though the Kushi and Biolight menus had delectable dishes that I occasionally opted for.

Shamadi’s ambience is another reason you may not miss steak or ham; it’s like a fine-dining experience, just with emphasis on healthful menu items. The dining room sports a casual-chic look, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering up splendid views of the sea and mountains beyond; chefs pay much attention to food presentation; servers are well-trained; and tables are dressed with white tablecloths at lunch and dinner. At night, live music adds a nice touch.

Despite this formality, diners are free to come in their robes for every meal except dinner. Who could complain about that?

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MUST-KNOW SECRETS FOR GRILLING PRACTICALLY ANYTHING

Seven barbecue-savvy chefs from kitchens across the country reveal their hottest tips for finessing the open flame. Got matches? Let’s go.

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David Guas

Edward Kim

Steve McHugh

executive chef at Edge Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami and a familiar face at culinary events such as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

host of Travel Channel’s American Grilled and author of the new book Grill Nation, featuring recipes, tips, and techniques for grilling.

chef-partner of Mott St, named one of Chicago’s best new restaurants by Travel + Leisure and one of the country’s best new restaurants by Bon Appétit.

chef-owner of Cured in San Antonio, which was named one of the “50 Best New Restaurants of 2014”

by Bon Appétit.

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BUILDING FIRES THAT SIZZLE Chef Tesar

What to use

1 Lay Off the Gas “Don’t use a gas grill. Gas cooks unevenly and doesn’t give any flavor. At Knife, we cook on hardwood charcoal topped with red oak. We use the oak because it burns extremely clean, unlike some others.”

It 2. Build Naturally

“It sounds prehistoric or Old West, but start your fire with kindling.

We don’t use any chemicals to start fires.”

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3 Head to the Woods “Lighter fluid burns too fast. Use a hardwood charcoal or just firewood, which burns longer and creates a better taste.”

Travis Overholt executive chef at the Harbour Club in Charleston, S.C., where he also teaches monthly cooking classes for members.

Gerald Sombright sous chef at Four Seasons Resort Orlando’s PB&G, known for its Southern smokehouse and rotisserie cuisine.

John Tesar chef-owner of Knife, a fine-dining steakhouse in Dallas, and a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for “Best Southwest Chef.”

SYDNEY LOW (STEAK), JOHN H. HOWARD (ILLUSTRATIONS), TRAVNIKOV STUDIO/DREAMSTIME (KINDLING)

Chef Kim

Chef Overholt

4 Burn Baby Burn

“Mesquite, hickory, and live oak don’t burn like a briquette. This stuff creates high heat.”

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How

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At PB&G, he cooks with mesquite and oak.

How he recommends you do it at home ...

“Start the grill at least an hour before you want to use it so the mesquite charcoal cooks down and becomes radiant heat. Thirty minutes after starting the grill, throw on the oak wood.”

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FROM CHEF GUAS

Grilled Redfish With Corn Maque Choux and Beurre Blanc 6 redfish fillets (8 ounces each), skin and scales left on 1/4 cup olive oil salt and pepper Corn Maque Choux (recipe follows) Beurre Blanc (recipe follows)

SAVORY SEAFOOD Chef Guas

6. Buy Fresh “With frozen fish, there’s a lot of water retention. When the fish hits the grill, the water comes out of the fillet, so it sticks no matter how hot the grill is.”

7 Crank Up the Heat “Research will tell you that you need a cooler grill for fish.

I don’t agree. If the fish is filleted and skinned or if it has skin and scales, you need a hot grill, and that’s 25 minutes of a hot flame before you even put the fish on the grill.”

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CAGE IT

“Grill cages are the best foolproof way to grill whole fish. It’s a grill within a grill. Stuff the fish cavity with herbs, shallots, and citrus, baste with olive oil, and season the outside. Put the whole fish in the cage, grill it on direct heat, turn it once, and char the other side. Then move the fish to indirect heat in a roasting pan, brush it with a bit more olive oil, and cook it all the way through. This works great with branzino, trout, and rockfish, as well as with perch and largemouth bass.”

9. Make It Snappy “A fish fillet is as quick as it gets. With redfish, grouper, or snapper, grill for just eight to 10 minutes. For trout, just crisp up the skin. By the time the skin is crispy, the fish is done.”

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CORN MAQUE CHOUX 2 cups corn (about 4 ears) 1 tablespoon onions, diced 1 tablespoon red pepper, diced 1 tablespoon celery, diced 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon scallions, diced 1/2 cup heavy cream salt and black pepper cayenne pepper

BEURRE BLANC 1 cup white wine 1/2 lemon, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon shallots, chopped 1 pound unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces In a small saucepan, add white wine, lemon slices, peppercorns, and shallots.

Simmer for 5 minutes, or until Saute corn, onions, red reduced by one-third. Whisking pepper, celery, and garlic in vigorously, add the butter butter for 7 to 8 minutes, or to the liquid one piece at a until translucent. Add diced time until incorporated into tomatoes, scallions, and the sauce. Remove the sauce cream. Cook on medium-high from the heat. Strain the sauce heat until the cream is reduced through a mesh strainer and slightly, about 15 minutes. reserve near the stove top, but Season with salt, black pepper, not on the heat, to keep warm. and cayenne.

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10 DON’T OVERCOOK “Touch the center of the fish to feel either the squishiness or doneness. You want the flesh to go from translucent to opaque.

We’re medium rare at my house, which means fish with a shiny, clarified, bright center. You should grill certain fish, such as salmon, to a medium rare. Tuna should be rare to medium rare.”

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Soak It Up

“Season shrimp (21 to 25 per pound are a good size) with salt and pepper and soak in buttermilk overnight. Since buttermilk has a high fat ratio and shrimp has a low fat ratio, this helps the shrimp caramelize and get crispy when grilled.

Before grilling the shrimp, let the buttermilk drain off a bit.

The shrimp will burn if you don’t. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and parsley — that’s all you need.”

DREAMSTIME: LILLALI (FISH TAILS), ALEXEI NOVIKOV (FIRE), RICHARD GRIFFIN (CAGE), PETER ZIJLSTRA (TIMER). IAN GARLICK/STOCKFOOD (SHRIMP)

Prepare your grill. Brush the fillets with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the fish flesh-side down on the hottest part of the grill for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges of the fish are no longer translucent. Turn the fish so the scales lie directly on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque. Remove the fish from the grill.

To serve, place 1 to 1-1/2 cups of Corn Maque Choux on each plate. Top with the fillet and Beurre Blanc.

Yield: 6 servings

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For the Moistest Pork FROM CHEF McHUGH

Grilled Double-Cut Pork Chops

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Brine Your Pork

1 can pure cane syrup (6 ounces) 1 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 bay leaves, crushed 1 quart water 1 quart ice 2 double-cut pork chops (1 pound each) olive oil salt and pepper

“At Cured, we do a 12-ounce, bone-in pork chop that requires a long cooking time. That’s why we brine it first. You can cook anything with a brine: pork, chicken, Thanksgiving turkey. It’s such a smart way to help keep moisture in from the inside out. I’ll brine a pork chop overnight.”

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13. Watch the Temperature “A lot of times when people grill, they tend to go straight for heat, and that’s OK when searing. But with a pork chop, get that nice sear, then move the chop over to a cooler part of the grill to finish cooking it. If you keep it on the hot part of the grill, you’re giving too much heat to the middle of the chop and it’ll dry out.”

14. Meet the Butcher “A good chop is really about what you start with. I encourage people to talk to their butchers. If you have a good product, it doesn’t take much.

You don’t have to cover it up with a bunch of sauce.”

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Butter Up

“A simple compound butter goes a long way with a pork chop. That butter is melting and basting that chop as it hits the table, and it doesn’t take 30 steps or a veal stock that takes three days to make. Throw the ingredients in a mixer (see recipe, right), roll the butter up in plastic wrap and store it in the freezer until you’re ready for it. Then slice it and put it on a hot chop. The butter mixes with the pork juices and makes a great, simple sauce.”

Cured’s Compound Butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced or run over a microplane 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

In a saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and shallots. Stir using a wooden spoon. Saute for 1 minute and remove from the heat.

Place the garlic and shallots along with the rest of the ingredients in a mixer fitted with a paddle. Mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.

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Prepare the brine the day before you want to cook your chops. To make the brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a pot. Bring the brine to a boil and remove from the heat. Add the ice. When the brine is cold, add the chops and place in the refrigerator in the covered pot. Brine for 24 hours.

On the day of grilling, preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Coat the chops with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops over the hottest part of the heat until nicely browned on all sides. Move the chops to a cooler part of the grill and cook until the internal temperature reads 145 degrees with a meat thermometer. Let the chops rest 3 minutes before serving.

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FLAVOR-PACKED CHICKEN

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Keep the Skin and Bones “I’m a big fan of cooking meat on the bone. There’s great flavor that comes from the bones, fat, and skin. Cooking chicken on the bone makes it juicier and keeps it from drying out. Same goes for leaving the skin on.”

“It’s not common sense, but if you want your chicken a bit more moist and well-done, put it on the cooler part of the grill.

Then move it to the hotter part for crispy skin, and finally back to the cooler part to continue cooking.”

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Season Simply

“All you need for seasoning the meat is olive oil, salt, and pepper.

And remember to salt and pepper at the last minute. Otherwise, it will pull out the blood.”

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Seal the Deal

“When your steak is ready, the outside should have a crust. That way, there’s a contrast in textures when you get to the lush, fatty inside.”

FROM CHEF KIM

Mott St’s Grilled Chicken Although this recipe begins in the oven and moves to the grill, Chef Kim says you can also cook the whole thing on the grill. “Start at the hottest part of the grill and move the chicken toward the cooler part for most of the cooking,” he says. “Then for final basting, move it to the hotter part. After two-thirds of the cooking time — which depends on how hot your grill is, but 30 to 45 minutes is a good ballpark — add the marinade.”

1 chicken (3 pounds), split in half along the backbone 4 ounces red miso 4 ounces Korean chili paste 4 ounces butter

1/2 jalapeño, chopped and seeded 2 green onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

Roast the chicken halves in the oven for 30 minutes at 300 degrees.

While the chicken is cooking, make the marinade. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the red miso, Korean chili paste, and butter until it emulsifies. Add the chopped jalapeño, green onions, and garlic to the saucepan and remove from the heat. Reserve half of this marinade to serve with the chicken.

Once the chicken halves have been roasted, brush the chicken with grapeseed oil using a pastry brush and place on a hot grill so the skin achieves grill marks. Move the chicken to a cooler section of the grill so the skin can crisp without burning.

As the skin crisps, brush the marinade onto the chicken’s skin. When the marinade begins to dry up on the chicken, brush on more. Once the skin is crispy, poke the thigh and inner leg of the chicken with a sharp utensil. The chicken is done when the juices run clear.

Serve the chicken with a side of the reserved marinade.

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“Before serving, let the meat rest five to 10 minutes after coming off the grill to keep the steak as juicy as possible. Then hen slice against the grain to add to the steak’s texture and tenderness.”

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cold prior to forming your burger patties and avoid too much handling. Both will affect the meat’s texture.

22. Make your patties the

same size by using an ice cream scoop.

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If you don’t have a burger press, slowly flatten with a small saucepan.

24. Four- to five-ounce burgers are the ideal size. The meat can caramelize in its own fat and cook quickly.

“The key to a great burger is maintaining the same thickness from corner to corner. Also, make sure the heat is uniform, and let the burgers rest three minutes after cooking to redistribute the juices throughout.”

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26. Watch Your Sugar

“How you grill depends on how much fat is in your protein. Fat equals sugar, and sugar equals great caramelization.” Here’s how it breaks down: Pork burns too fast because of the high sugar (fat) content, so it needs to cook low and slow — anywhere from 250 to 375 degrees.

Fish needs a highheat sear, from 400 to 500 degrees on the grill, so you get great sear marks.

Chef Guas

Chicken has a low sugar ratio, so you want a hard sear to seal the inside of it, then bring it down onto cooler heat, about 350 degrees, which you can also do in the oven.

Beef also has a low sugar ratio, so again you want a hard sear over high heat.

Then bring it down to the low-heat side of the grill or finish it in the oven.

27. Put the Water Bottle Away

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“Often people squirt the coals with water in an attempt to manipulate the fire. All that does is release ash and wet smoke, and you get a murky ashy flavor in your food.”

28. Use Citrus “When seasoning, focus on citrus and herbs and try to think outside of just salt and pepper. No matter what the protein, remember that slightly charred citrus and some fresh herbs will brighten whatever you’re grilling.”

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RUB IT THE RIGHT WAY “We use rubs with all our proteins — meats, fish, chicken. I put the rub on five minutes before grilling. Some guys say never season until you put the protein on the grill, but I want that seasoning to permeate the meat. Don’t let it go longer than five minutes, though. If you go past that, the salt draws out the moisture and you start curing the meat.”

Cutting Edge Steak Rub 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground mace 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, roasted and ground 1 pinch ground thyme 2 tablespoons cumin seed, roasted and ground 3/4 tablespoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup kosher salt Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.

WHAT GRILLS DO THE CHEFS USE? Chef Guas: As simple as it gets. A 40-gallon drum cut in half, with a chimney stack and a straight barrel. When he’s at home, he grills on a Cowboy Cauldron.

Chef Kim: “We use a La Caja China, which is not normally used as a grill. It’s a 6-foot-by-3-foot box and sits on the ground.”

Chef McHugh: An Imperial. “At Cured, we do a bit of both grilling and smoking. We have a Cookshack smoker, too.”

Chef Tesar: “I have a Hasty-Bake at home. I cook everything from bison to hamburgers on it.

It’s a grill, a smoker, and a slow cooker.”

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Straight talk about this underrated spirit By

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for too long, rum has been viewed as a warm-weather spirit best mixed with Coca-Cola or spun up into frozen, fruity, brain-freezing confections.

No longer. High-quality rums, sipped on the rocks or via stripped-down daiquiris (rum, simple syrup, wedge of lime, ice — nothing more), have been gaining prominence. Fashionable drinking spots such as Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 in New Orleans, Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago, and ZZ’s Clam Bar in Manhattan all play strong rum games.

“Rum is finally moving into the place that it deserves,” says Nick Detrich, co-owner of Cane & Table in New Orleans, where 75 or so rums dominate the bar. “Rum comes with so many tasting experiences that it’s really easy to drop down the rabbit hole once you get into it.”

Here, four recent releases that you will be obsessing over this summer.

Afrohead Premium Aged Dark Rum XO

Plantation Rum Jamaica 2001 Vintage

Key ingredient: Sugar-cane molasses from the West Indies

Key ingredient: Molasses made from Jamaican sugar cane

Back story: Joe Farrell, a partner in the Landing Guest House and Restaurant on Harbour Island in the Bahamas, noticed people visiting town to taste rum with master blender Toby Tyler. Curious, Farrell asked Tyler to describe his dream version of the spirit. Tyler said it would be a blend of rums from distillers throughout the West Indies. The notion intrigued Farrell and the two men teamed up to make Tyler’s dream a reality. Formerly a Bahamas-only item, Afrohead debuted this year in the U.S. “It moves toward a cognac/Armagnac style,” Tyler says. “I blend with old barrels, remove the sweetness, and aim for a long finish.”

Back story: Alexandre Gabriel, owner and cellar master of cognac producer Maison Ferrand, ventured to the Caribbean on a sales trip 25 years ago. While there, he tasted high-quality rum, recognized the spirit’s sense of place, and became a rum devotee. That led him to initiate a unique rum program for his cognac house. “I spend three months out of every year in the Caribbean looking for rums that reflect their terroir with style and character,” says Gabriel, who selects desirable rums and ships them to France for further aging in cognac barrels. “The Jamaica 2001 is a blend of two rums that cried out to be married. One was rustic and intense; the other elegant. I had a good feeling about this one.”

Harbour Island Rum Co.

Aged: Minimum of 15 years Flavor profile: Creamy notes of caramel and oak with a hint of toffee More info: afroheadrums.com Cost: $60/750 mL

Maison Ferrand

Aged: 13 years Flavor profile: Cooked bananas, ripened pineapple, tobacco, raisins, and an overall vegetal sensibility More info: plantationrum.com Cost: $46/750 mL

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Ron Navazos Palazzi PM Spirits

Key ingredient: Molasses from the Southern tip of the Antilles Back story: Nicolas Palazzi made his bones as an importer who scours Europe for obscure, delicious brandies. While in Spain pursuing a rare digestif in 2013, he came across 32 casks of exquisite Dominican rum. The liquor had aged for five years in bourbon barrels before crossing the Atlantic and getting transferred to sherry casks. “For 10 years, a Spanish brandy-maker had the rum sitting there, but he didn’t know how to sell it,” says Palazzi. “We do. A partner and I bought this remarkable 15-year-old rum from him and bottled it.” The current release, limited to just 1,500 bottles, spent an extra year aging in the cask, gaining additional richness and sherry overtones.

Aged: 16 years Flavor profile: Sweet on the mid-palate with a dry, woody finish. Notes of bitter chocolate and, as Palazzi puts it, “no hint of it being a dessert rum.”

More info: pmspirits.com Cost: $125/750 mL

Facundo Paraíso Bacardi

Key ingredient: Molasses from Mexico Back story: When Bacardi family members entered the high-end rum business in 2012, they dubbed their new line Facundo (named for Bacardi founder Don Facundo Bacardi Masso) and raided their private reserves. Paraíso provides a taste of how well the Bacardis drink and, reportedly, led some family members to question the wisdom of dipping into their private supply. “Historically, rum has been known for great cocktails; so you may not know that some rums are equivalents of great whiskeys,” says David Cid, Bacardi brand master. “The point here is for us to share what rum at its finest can be.”

Aged: Up to 23 years Flavor profile: Patches of vanilla and toasted oak, hints of the cognac barrels in which the liquor is aged, with a medium to long finish More info: facundorum.com Cost: $250/750 mL

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Read about two more must-try new rums that will perk up your summer sipping at privateclubs.com.

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NASHVILLE ow The capital of country is rocking with an explosion of new live music venues. Writer Echo Garrett — daughter of influential songwriter and producer Bob Montgomery — hangs out in four neighborhoods with music biz insider Robert Hicks to chart his five favorite new hot spots where you can hear the hit-makers and up-and-comers.

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MUSIC CITY HIGH NOTES: Clockwise from top left, Downtown’s neon-friendly strip; singer Lee Ann Womack at City Winery; a well-used banjo at the Post East; the Music City Toppers house band at Acme Feed & Seed; wall art at the Row Kitchen & Pub

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Friday night in August.

Downtown Nashville’s Lower Broadway shimmers like Times Square. Music wafts from open doorways of bustling clubs, honky-tonks, and restaurants jamming both sides of the street. The ebullient crowds are so thick that police have to direct traffic. “Told you that you wouldn’t recognize it,� says my friend Robert Hicks, a Music Row insider, former music publisher and artist manager, and New York Times best-selling author of the Civil War epic The Widow of the South.

When I was growing up here in the 1960s and ’70s, not much drew visitors to Downtown, which was punctuated with pawnshops and peep shows.

Now with the hit TV show Nashville front and center, and so many artists of all genres — Sheryl Crow, Keb’Mo’, Kings of Leon, Little Richard, Michael McDonald, Jack White — calling it home, my hometown has become a boomtown, and its music scene has spiraled off the charts. In the past five years, more than 30 live music venues have opened, bringing the total to more than 150, and in just three years, the number of visitors has jumped by 2 million, with more than 13 million in 2014.

My Music City roots run deep.

My dad, Bob Montgomery, who passed away last December, started out with Buddy Holly as half of a teenage rockabilly duo in Lubbock, Texas, before he moved to Nashville to start a songwriting career. My mom sang backup for Elvis, Bob Dylan, and other stars. We lived next door to Patsy Cline, who recorded Dad’s song “Back in Baby’s Arms.� Dad went on to

write, produce, and publish hundreds of hits for music icons from Alabama to Waylon Jennings during his six-decade career. And I worked for Dad on Music Row at his hit-machine House of Gold Music until he sold the company in 1983 and I left for New York City to pursue my dream of being a writer.

After 30-plus years of sporadic visits home to see family, I’ve returned again for an insider’s music tour with Hicks. This is a man who hosts legendary guitar pulls at his circa-1795 log cabin, where people such as Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt, and longtime friend Dolly Parton have dropped by. “One time a limo drove up my dirt driveway at 2 a.m. when we were wrapping up,� Hicks recalls. “Keith Richards was in town for the Stones’ concert.

He stayed until the wee hours of the morning. How do you politely ask Keith Richards to leave?�

With so many venues to choose from and so little time, Hicks has isolated our listening tour to his five favorite newcomers that are hitting all the right notes in four of the city’s most thriving neighborhoods: Downtown, East Nashville, Music Row/ Midtown, and South of Broadway (SoBro). Here, he tells you why these are the best new places for music lovers of all genres, and he also spotlights a few updated classic spots that deserve a replay.

Before we hit the town, Hicks teases, “The good news is you won’t need an ‘in’ to a private party as all the venues we’re going to have one thing in common: The welcome mat is out and you never know who among Nashville’s most talented musicians and stars will show up.�

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TUNE TOWN: Clockwise from top left, Acme Feed & Seed’s exterior; the toe-tapping crowd inside; Acme investor Alan Jackson; music biz insider Robert Hicks

Settle in on the crowded and loud ground floor, which houses the main stage and a restaurant, for communal seating and Southern comfort food such as pulled pork tacos and shrimp and grits. Or reserve a private booth on weekdays or nosh at Sam’s Sushi Bar on the second floor, decked out with comfy vintage couches and colorful farmthemed art. The third floor, called the Hatchery, presents events and ticketed concerts with artists such as Hard Working Americans, while the rooftop lounge has quickly become party central with popular local DJs Rate and Coach spinning everything from hip-hop to classic R&B. “During Nashville’s steamy summers,” says Hicks, “nothing beats savoring music, sipping a Back Porch — moonshine is involved — at Acme’s open-air rooftop bar, and watching the sun set over the Cumberland River.”101 Broadway; 615-915-0888; theacmenashville.com The vibe: Nonstop, foot-stomping fun Who plays here: Local singer-songwriters, up-and-coming bands in all genres, and surprise appearances by the likes of Alan Jackson and John Oates of Hall and Oates

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Celebrating its 55th year, Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge has added a third-floor rooftop stage and bar with a balcony overlooking the Lower Broadway action. You’ll find hot, young classic country and country rock bands here seven days a week, including rising star Tyson Hanes every Thursday through Sunday. During the many years when the famed Ryman Auditorium, just across the alley, had neither dressing rooms nor space backstage, Opry regulars such as Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams treated Tootsie’s like their green room. “Owner Steve Smith saved Tootsie’s from the wrecking ball in 1992,” Hicks says. “We wouldn’t be talking about the music scene in Downtown and SoBro if it wasn’t for him. He’s getting ready to open a new place with four more stages between 2nd and 3rd avenues. I can’t wait.” 422 Broadway; 615-726-0463; tootsies.net

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his restored 100-plus-year-old former feed store, with tables and bars made from reclaimed wood and beams made from 400-year-old chestnut wood, celebrates its first birthday on July Fourth. “Alan Jackson partnered with several other investors to build a place for musicians by musicians, and this is the place where music lovers make discoveries,” Hicks says. “Thanks to its close proximity to the Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena, stars drop in and take the stage. This is the newest, brightest jewel in the music crown of Lower Broadway.”

Acme’s program director, Carl Gatti, focuses on developing local talent playing everything from honky-tonk to swing to funk on all four floors. Unlike many venues, Acme pays all musicians who appear on its stages, so it attracts the city’s best for its house band: the 10-piece Music City Toppers, which plays “funky tonk” — a mix of R&B, funk, and country rock — on Thursday nights.

Each weeknight is dedicated to a different genre, while weekends feature as many as five different types of music in one night — heritage acts, salsa, reggae/ska, big band, anything goes.

EAST NASHVILLE Catbird Seat’s beef tartare

Where to Eat If the new music venues aren’t serving up what you’re craving around show time, try these five just-opened restaurants in the surrounding neighborhoods In Belmont: While he was attending an ultraconservative religious college, Pat Martin, the young proprietor of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, used to sneak out after curfew to hang with local pit masters. He learned his lessons well. In 2014, he became just the second pit master invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York.

One taste of his Alabama white sauce wings or succulent ribs doused in Southern Belle habañero sauce and you’ll know why. 3108 Belmont Blvd.; 615-200-1181; martinsbbqjoint.com In East Nashville: Chef-owner Roderick Bailey expertly blends the best of Southern style with Asian at the Silly Goose to produce wildly inventive seafood and fresh vegetable dishes. At a dinner for four, we ordered a mix of small and medium plates to share and not a single dish went begging. Standout: grilled wild gulf shrimp served with applewood bacon jam, Tuscan bread, and fennel pollen. You might see your waitstaff on stage later at the 5 Spot. 1888 Eastland Ave.; 615-915-0757; sillygoosenashville.com In the Gulch: At the tiny 404 Kitchen, a 2014 James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant, executive chef Matt Bolus changes his inventive modern European menu nightly.

Black truffle burrata wows as does his rabbit with sweet potatoes. Sommelier-mixologist Travis Brazil changes the drink menu to match. Forbes named his Nearest Green creation — made with Jack Daniel’s single barrel, Laird’s rare apple brandy, slivers of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Bacon, and citrus-infused honey — Nashville’s best cocktail.

404 12th Ave. S.;615-251-1404; the404nashville.com 1 Vibrant and fun Adele’s, where the garage doors open the lively bar area to the outdoor patio, offers a great sunset view of the skyline and American-style dishes such as grilled skirt steak salad with roasted shallot dressing. 1210 McGavock St.; 615-988-9700; adelesnashville.com In Music Row/Midtown: Getting a perch at the Catbird Seat can be tough. But the multicourse meal with drink pairings at this innovative restaurant is worth the effort and the price. Reserve one of the limited chef’s table seats to watch Dublin-born chef Trevor Moran — previously of Copenhagen’s Noma — and his team as they expertly prepare bites that delight.

Think beef tartare topped with crispy grains, red-veined sorrel, and snail eggs (above). Head downstairs for a bacon-infused Old Fashioned at the speakeasy Patterson House. 1711 Division St.; 615-810-8200; thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com

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The 5 Spot, a dimly lit dive that sticks to its no-frills formula — except it abandoned its holdout status and banned smoking a couple of years ago — now appeals to a whole new audience thanks to savvy new booking agent Terry Rickards.

He books hot bands for theme nights such as Monday Night Dance Party (girl groups, garage bands, soul, doo-wop, and ’50s and ’60s rock ’n’ roll) and Sunday Night Soul with groups including Heath Haynes & the Hi-Dollars.

Says Hicks: “Only an insider would talk about the importance of a booking agent to the success or failure of a music venue, but the 5 Spot’s new booking agent knows what draws hipsters, and it is the counterbalance, music-wise, of the more hushed Bluebird Café across town.” 1006 Forrest Ave.; 615-6509333; the5spotlive.com

ast Nashville used to be one of Nashville’s worst neighborhoods, Hicks says. “No more. Now it has been revived and is one of my favorite places to go. The Post East has given me one more reason to love it.”

Right after newlyweds Tonya Lewis and Chris Cowley opened this combination coffee/juice/ smoothie bar and bakery, bluegrass musician and regular customer Keenan Wade approached them about doing a weekly bluegrass brunch. “We had just returned from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and were on a bluegrass high, so we said, ‘Yes,’ ” says Tonya, who grew up in East Nashville. “He curates the players for us and plays here periodically himself.

Since I’m African-American, folks seem somewhat surprised that I’m so crazy about bluegrass, but many of its elements remind me of the music I grew up with in church.”

While listening to music, nibble on the Post East’s organic and locally sourced quiches, breads, and salads, and refresh yourself with cold-pressed watermelon and cantaloupe juices.

“Go here for some of the best bluegrass to be found anywhere every Sunday,” Hicks says. “You’ll hear Grammy-Award-nominated musicians such as fiddle player Matt Combs, who plays on the Opry with stars such as Reba McEntire and Ricky Skaggs. That’s the only reason you’d find me in a place serving such healthy fare.”1701 Fatherland St.; 615-457-2920; theposteast.com The vibe: Hoedown hillbilly cool Who plays here: An all-star lineup of bluegrass musicians, many of them Opry regulars, including Jenny Leigh Obert and Colin O’Brien S U M M E R 2015

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usic Row was named a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in January and “this place is an ode to that history and has quickly emerged as a favorite of industry insiders,” says Hicks.

Opened in 2013, the Row Kitchen & Pub features lone, young singer-songwriters — and occasionally a duo — with just their guitars performing nightly on an intimate stage near a bar area that accommodates about 150. These are aspiring up-and-comers who flock to Nashville from across the country and survive on tips while they hone their craft on the city’s stages.

The rustic, wooden building with large skylights cut in the shape of vinyl albums opens its garage doors to the patio, which accommodates another 75, during good weather.

Owner Kelly Black, who worked at Sony Records for 10 years, knew that industry heavyweights had sometimes used this spot in its previous incarnations to cut deals and hold court during the past three decades. Superstar Garth Brooks signed his first record deal here when Nashville was still in its food wasteland phase and this place was a Longhorn Steakhouse.

Booths are dedicated to famous songwriters, many of whom drop by and sign their booths and contribute memorabilia.

Order down-home fare such as chicken fried steak, fried pickles, and meats smoked in-house over local hickory wood, or sidle up to the bar, which serves assorted wines, 32 different bourbons, and 24 Southern draft beers. 110 Lyle Ave.; 615-321-1224; therownashville.com David Evans at the Row Kitchen & Pub

The vibe: Down-home with reverence for the songwriter Who plays here: Six to eight local country, folk, pop, and rock singer-songwriters each play hourlong sets nightly.

1 Expanded to the tune of $100 million and increased in size by 210,000 square feet, the Country Music Hall of Fame has added a 776-seat CMA Theater, the Taylor Swift Education Center, and a new home for the historic letterpress shop, Hatch Show Print. New interactive displays let you try your hand at writing songs and explore a 40-foot guitar,

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and the latest exhibit, “Dylan, Cash, and the Nashville Cats: A New Music City,” highlights rock and folk artists who came to Nashville in the late 1960s and early ’70s.

1 Ryman Auditorium, dubbed the “Mother Church of Country Music” and the former home of the Grand Ole Opry, is slated to unveil its $14 million expansion this summer. Additions include a dedicated café, a new box office, an expanded gift shop and lobby, and a state-of-the-art daytime tour attraction spotlighting the Ryman’s storied past.

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Music Tip: Download the free Nashville live

music app (visitmusiccity.com/nashvillemusicapp) for instant information on who is on stage.

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ith so many venues popping up, Hicks says the quick popularity of this newest entrant to the scene was a bit of a surprise to him. “It brought a killer lineup of acts that stood out even in a town with more than 150 places to choose from,” he says.

“Plus, it fills a gap by elevating its food and wine choices to appeal to a foodie like me.”

Opened last October as the fourth location of the New York City original, it quickly established a following thanks to a mix of artists from local Americana act Jason Isbell to

stars Macy Gray and Lee Ann Womack. The sleek, modern 36,000-square-foot building, wired with the latest Meyer Sound technology, books acts daily on multiple stages.

Chef Kristin Beringson helms the full-service restaurant, serving Mediterranean-meetsNew South fare. Choose from a five-course menu — shaved kale salad, Prince Edward Island mussels, and grilled brook trout, anyone? — or a tapas-style concert menu, and sample from a dozen different styles of wine on tap.

609 Lafayette; 615-324-1010; citywinery.com/nashville

The vibe: Sophisticated yet relaxed with a focus on the artist Who plays here: Local singer-songwriters, emerging artists, and established stars, such as Marc Cohn, Emmylou Harris, and Steve Wariner, playing everything from Americana to alt country to Top 40

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his venue should be near the very top of any must-not-miss list, Hicks says. “On any given night, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the city’s music insiders.” Occupying the top floor of a refurbished cannery that originally housed the Nashville Plow Works, the club books top-notch emerging artists such as Nora Jane Struthers.

Enter through the flagship Mercy Lounge, “another one of my favorite venues,” says Hicks. Once inside, you’ll find concrete and hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a skyline view. With only limited seating on a raised area littered with high tops and stools, most shows are standing room only. 1 Cannery Row; 615-251-3020; thehighwatt.com The vibe: Hip and casual but serious listening Who plays here: Local singer-songwriters and emerging artists performing indie rock, R&B, and more

Wine, dinner, and song at City Winery Nashville

Kate Tucker at the High Watt

Vince Gill

A Classic Venue Made Better A recent remodeling of 3rd & Lindsley has given it a much bigger stage and better sound and layout. “Somewhat off the beaten path, you have to be a pretty savvy outsider to show up here, but don’t miss an opportunity to catch whoever is playing,” Hicks says. Acts including Lady Antebellum and the Zac Brown Band played here before hitting it big. “The Time Jumpers, a band made up of Nashville’s top studio musicians, now plays here on Monday nights,” he says, “and Vince Gill has joined the band out of his pure passion for playing music and shows up regularly.”

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Role Model

How you can prepare your juniors as they pursue on-course dreams fueled

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those dreams, and you see him realize those dreams,” Anders says of the win he traveled to Augusta to see firsthand. “It was special.”

Since this year’s Masters, Anders says he has seen a sharp uptick in interest in the club’s junior golf Joey Anders program, with many members – both kids and adults – summoning Spieth’s name in their enthusiasm. “Obviously not all of these kids are going to accomplish what Jordan has, but if you don’t give your kids the possibility, they’re not going to get there at all,” says Anders, named one of the country’s top 50 kids golf teachers by the U.S. Kids Golf Association the last two years.

“Physically I get a lot of people who are gifted, who can hit the ball a long way and are coordinated,” he says. “But mentally and work-ethic-wise, there was something different about Jordan.”

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The new champ goes green with Bubba Watson’s assist.

From left, Jake Peacock and Jay Leng Jr.

Could the Next Jordan Emerge From ClubCorp’s Juniors Program, Too?

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Jordan Spieth reacts after winning the 2015 Masters at Augusta.

For the second year in a row, ClubCorp juniors made a statement at the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, a contest affiliated with the Masters that pits the best qualifying juniors, ages 7 to 15, from across the country. This year, 80 juniors competed in the competition.

ClubCorp boys took the top spot in two age divisions: Jay Leng Jr. of Morgan Ariana Saenz Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., won the 7-9 age division, and Jake Peacock of the Manor Golf & Country Club in Milton, Ga., won the 10-11 age bracket.

Ariana Saenz of the Clubs of Kingwood, in Kingwood, Texas, was a finalist in the girls 14-15 division. Last year, in the contest’s inaugural season, Leo Cheng of Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge, Calif., won in the boys 10-11 division.

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Bermuda Run Country Club

Acquisitions

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Amenities aplenty at ClubCorp’s new additions Bermuda Run Country Club Bermuda Run, N.C. The former site of the Bing Crosby Pro-Am, this club features yearround golf on two 18-hole courses, lighted tennis courts, a pool with a lazy river and two slides, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options.

Coming: Reinvented dining areas and an expanded driving range

Brookfield Country Club Roswell, Ga.

About 20 miles north of Atlanta, this club has casual dining, private events space, fitness and tennis centers, a pool, an 18-hole course, and a golf performance center with FlightScope technology.

Firethorne Country Club

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This club 20 miles south of Charlotte, N.C., includes casual and formal dining, 10 lighted tennis courts, private events space, four pools including one with a twostory slide, and an 18-hole Tom Jackson-designed course with six sets of tees.

“Don’t get consumed with swing mechanics.

Kids learn by experimenting and experiencing. Play rounds with them and compete with them as much as possible.”

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“Jordan having a sister with special needs has grounded him to what is truly important in life.

As much as you can with an 8- to 10-year-old, teach them there is more to life than just winning a tournament.”

“By playing numerous sports, your child learns to play with a team and how to deal with pressure.

Kids don’t develop muscularly and speed-wise and with mental fortitude by only playing golf.”

Make them aware of what really matters.

Develop a wellrounded athlete.

Coming: Updated clubhouse lobby and members-only grill

Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch Bradenton, Fla.

An 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature design highlights this public golf club about 45 miles southwest of Tampa. The dramatic course features elevated tees, and holes framed by sand and water.

Temple Hills Country Club

Coming: Updates to the clubhouse and bunker reinvention

Anders’ three best tips for setting junior golfers on the right track Make golf fun and competitive at a young age.

18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, casual and formal dining, and an award-winning private events facility.

Marvin, N.C.

Coming: Reinvented clubhouse space and golf course improvements, including tee-box leveling

Ford’s Colony Country Club Williamsburg, Va.

Featuring a state-of-the-art Golf Academy with six indoor practice tees and video swing analysis technology, this club also has three

Temple Hills Country Club Franklin, Tenn.

Among this club’s features: 27 holes of golf open year-round, a junior Olympic-size pool, two tennis courts, private events space, and casual and formal clubhouse dining.

Coming: New short-game practice area, resurfaced tennis courts, and a clubhouse reinvention — A.E.

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In the News

Summer Getaways

Where the Action Is

Masters hospitality … Member vies for ‘Big Break’ … music stars and athletes play golf for charities …

Travel escapes for you and the family St. Regis Monarch Beach

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Introduce your family to the wonders of the Pacific.

The Ocean Explorer package, available through Dec. 31 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif., includes accommodations for a minimum twonight stay and four whale-watching cruise tickets. Hop on a catamaran to discover dolphins, blue whales, and other ocean life. From $560.

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Explore Boston’s history with the Langham, Boston’s Freedom Trail package through Sept. 30.

Receive accommodations, breakfast for two, and two tickets for a costumed guided tour of the city’s Freedom Trail. From $349.

Hotel del Coronado

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Got a milestone to commemorate this summer? Book the Celebration Package at Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, Calif., for your birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion and get accommodations, a $100 dining credit, and congratulatory chocolates and champagne. From $369.

Canebrake Country Club, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Fort Collins Country Club, Fort Collins, Colo.

GlenOaks Country Club, Prospect, Ky. Olomana Golf Club, Oahu, Hawaii Pete Dye Golf Club, Bridgeport, W.V. Polo Fields Golf & Country Club, Louisville, Ky.

More than 650 members of ClubCorp clubs who attended the Masters in Augusta, Ga., in April soaked up the VIP treatment at the company’s exclusive hospitality tent on the Perrin Guest House grounds. Chef-restaurateur Parind Vora prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner on-site throughout the week. Members watched televised coverage of the tournament on five screens in the tent and kicked back with chair massages and drinks from the open bar.

They also test-drove the latest BMW models, tasted Macallan’s newest pours, and shopped in the outdoor pro shop.

Just days before his Masters win, Jordan Spieth, who grew up playing in ClubCorp’s junior program, treated 200-plus junior golfers to a few tips during the Southern Texas PGA Junior Clinic at the Clubs of Kingwood near Houston. Spieth, in town for the Shell Houston Open, where he tied for second, presented his regular warm-up routine and hit shots on the range.

Jordan Spieth at Kingwood

Head to Sanderling Resort in North Carolina’s Outer Banks and check out the North Inn’s new third floor, featuring ocean-view and sound-view rooms.

Through July 31, get 10 percent off these rooms, based on availability.

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Take that step toward a better you with the Health Management Spring Board Retreat at Vail Mountain Lodge in Vail, Colo. During this four-day, three-night refresher, you’ll have access to staff doctors and health and wellness professionals, who will help you deal with issues such as stress, weight loss, chronic pain, and injury recovery. Through Nov. 30, this package is $2,000 per person.

For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com

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Club Reinvention Book a formal dinner at Reserve (above), the newly renovated restaurant at Tower Club Tysons Corner in Tysons, Va., where the menu now features seasonal, locally sourced fare. Elsewhere in the reinvented business club, get the job done in a new collaborative workspace and in private meeting rooms equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, or take in views of Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. while sipping local brews on the club’s balcony.

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Brittany Lincicome

Golf Tournaments

In other juniors news, 10 PGA Junior League golfers from Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, Calif., played six holes of golf at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in March and presented Donald Trump with a PGA Junior League Golf jersey.

The PGA of America invited the juniors to attend its announcement that Trump National will host the 2015 Grand Slam of Golf in October.

LA Lakers head coach Byron Scott played two rounds at Vista Vallarta Club de Golf in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, while vacationing in the beach locale with his family in March.

During one round, director of golf David Quiroz helped Scott with his Byron Scott short game and putting stroke.

Justin Martinson, a member at Hartefeld National in Avondale, Pa., placed second in the finale of The Big Break, the Palm Beaches, a Golf Channel reality show featuring 12 aspiring amateurs competing for a spot on the PGA Tour. The 26-year-old has been playing at the club since age 16.

At the first Katy Trail Ice House Invitational in March, Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, hosted former Dallas Cowboys Daryl Johnston and co-chair Troy Aikman.

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Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

In April, Brittany Lincicome took home the trophy at the year’s first LPGA major. The newly renamed tournament, formerly known as the Kraft Nabisco Championship, has been held at Mission Hills since its inception in 1972 (then called the ColgateDinah Shore Winner’s Circle). Lincicome snagged her victory over fellow American Stacy Lewis in overtime with a par on the third playoff hole.

Insperity Invitational

The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, Texas

In May, Ian Woosnam sank a 30-foot birdie putt in the first playoff hole at this Houston-area club to win his first Champions Tour title. The Welshman, who won the Masters in 1991, bested Kenny Perry and Tom Lehman in his 36th Champions Tour start. The Woodlands, which ClubCorp added to its family of clubs last year, has hosted this tournament since 2008.

Inbee Park

Ian Woosnam

Volunteers of America North Texas Shootout

Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, Texas

Inbee Park’s good luck charm just might be this Lone Star State club. In May, for the second time in the tournament’s three-year history, the LPGA’s No. 2 golfer shot to the top of the leaderboard, finishing with a 15-under 269, three strokes ahead of Cristie Kerr and Hee Young Park.

ClubCorp Puerto Vallarta Best Ball Tournament Fourteen couples from 13 ClubCorp clubs escaped February’s winter chill and headed south to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for the annual couples golf tournament, played this year on the Marina Vallarta Club de Golf and Vista Vallarta Club de Golf courses. Ryan and Lynn Stoneberg from Houston’s Greenspoint Club won the low-gross score category with a 161 and Rick and Terry Reulbach from Spring Valley Lake Country Club in Victorville, Calif., had the lowest net score of 123. The four-day event wrapped up with an awards dinner at Casa Velas, the luxury, all-inclusive resort where participants stayed.

Low-gross winners Ryan and Lynn Stoneberg

Low-net winners Rick and Terry Reulbach

2015 ClubCorp Tournaments June 18-21

Sept. 9-13

Two-Person Best Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio

Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.

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Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, and other country music stars showed off their skills on the greens at the ACM Lifting Darius Rucker Lives Celebrity Golf Classic at Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas in April. The tournament, held in conjunction with the Academy of Country Music Awards each year, benefits the ACM Lifting Lives organization, which supports musicrelated causes across the United States, such as music education and music therapy programs.

Just for You

Teaming Up

Get to know more about our strategic alliances, and take advantage of the deals you can get

CLEAR SAILING: Clockwise from top, the soon-todebut Sirena; Culinary Discovery Tour cooking lessons and market trips

Diamante

Golf Digest included five ClubCorp clubs in its biennial “Best in State” golf course rankings. Clubs landing on their respective states’ charts were: Aspen Glen Club in Carbondale, Colo., which placed ninth; Diamante in Hot Springs Village, Ark., third; Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio — South Course, 11th, and North Course, 15th; The Hills of Lakeway in Austin, Texas — Hills Course, 24th; and Oak Tree Country Club in Edmond, Okla. — East Course, seventh, and West Course, ninth.

Each year, ClubCorp awards Circle of Excellence status at three levels — gold, silver, and bronze — to clubs that improve their membership numbers and overall satisfaction scores. In 2014, a record 60 clubs earned Circle of Excellence status. In addition, three clubs won the Chairman’s Circle award, given to clubs that have earned a gold ranking three years in a row: Country Club of Hilton Head in Hilton Head, S.C.; Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio; and Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas.

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Oceania Cruises Scoop: Now in its 13th year, this upscale midsize cruise line sails to more than 330 ports across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. Accolades such as “Best Restaurants at Sea” from USA Today and “Best Service” from Condé Nast Traveler readers speak to the company’s commitment to fine cuisine and personalized service. The fleet currently includes five midsize ships: The 684-guest Insignia, Nautica, and Regatta, and the 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera. Each ship employs two staff members for every three guests, and itineraries feature multiple overnight calls to give guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the destinations.

What’s new: This season, the company has expanded its popular Culinary Discovery Tour Series with epicureanfocused excursions — such as trips to food markets, farms, and cooking schools — in Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France; and other new destinations. But look to April 2016 for the biggest news when Oceania launches the 684-guest Sirena, with an inaugural Barcelona to Venice voyage. The company also has introduced seven new Grand Voyages, including a 90-night round-trip from Miami making calls in Africa, the Mediterranean, and North America.

Information: oceaniacruises.com Deal: Receive a $100 shipboard credit per stateroom, plus exclusive offers for members of ClubCorp clubs.

To book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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and maintaining the Katy Trail, a jogging and cycling path that runs through neighborhoods just north of downtown Dallas.

The List Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.

United States Alabama Birmingham Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel at Grand National In Auburn.

Grand National Golf Club In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Greystone Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Oxmoor Valley Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Red Mountain Theatre Company Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Ross Bridge Golf Club In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Selwood Farm Sporting Clays and Quail Hunting Preserve In Alpine.

Silver Lakes Golf Club In Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Summit Club, 205-252-0088 summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

Hampton Cove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa In Florence.

The Shoals Golf Club In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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Trent Jones Golf Trail. Signature Gold Golf.

Magnolia Grove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Renaissance Riverview Plaza

Montgomery Cambrian Ridge Golf Club In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Capital City Club, 334-834-8920 capitalmontgomery.com Top two floors of RSA Tower downtown. Formal and informal dining, private party facilities.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Capitol Hill Golf Club In Prattville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

City Grill Highland Oaks Golf Club In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel at Capitol Hill In Prattville.

Next Door Restaurant Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing

In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022 gaineyranchcc.com In Scottsdale, 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 27 holes of golf designed

by Benz & Poellot, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, bar and grill, banquet facility. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch In Scottsdale.

Oakcreek Country Club In Sedona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Chandler and Desert Ridge.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa

sevillegcc.com In Gilbert, 34 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

18-hole Gary Panks-designed golf course, 3 tennis courts, health club, water park. Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club Signature Gold Dining.

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa In Litchfield Park.

Tucson Miraval Resort & Spa Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121 orovalleycountryclub.com In Oro Valley, 15 miles north of downtown Tucson. 18-hole golf course, fitness center, casual dining, and private events space.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Red Door Spa

Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Alliance of ClubCorp. As a member, you enjoy various special rates and services.

The Owners Club: Use of The Owners Clubs is available to Owners Club members only.

Communities: As a My Community member, you receive access to clubs in your local area.

Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/Services: You enjoy privileges at a group of clubs not owned, operated, or managed by ClubCorp. Green fees may apply. You also qualify for preferred rates, privileges, and accommodations at select hotels, and have access to ticket, shopping, and transportation services.

New listing since previous issue.

You must be an overnight guest of the resort in order to use the facilities.

Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard.

Business club is equipped with athletic facilities.

Entries in “The List” are under nearest metropolitan area with commercial airline service.

To make reservations, call the ClubLine or e-mail at clubline@clubcorp.com.

In Sedona.

Spa at Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Arizona Phoenix My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079 myarizonacommunity.com

Antelope Point Marina In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Point Clear.

anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nash-

In Point Clear. Part of the Robert

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Capital Grille

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100

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The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel & Spa Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa Lakewood Golf Club

designed golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers.

Signature Gold Golf.

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Tucson National Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Arkansas Bentonville Shadow Valley Country Club

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In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Hot Springs Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114 diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.

Little Rock Pleasant Valley Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

California Burbank Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079 mylosangelescommunity.com

Ayres Hotels & Suites 6 locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Braemar Country Club, 818-345-6520 braemarclub.com.

In Tarzana, 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. 2 golf courses, 20 tennis courts, and 2 pools. Closed Mon.

The Capital Grille Chinois In Santa Monica. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662 cityclubla.com In the heart of downtown, 17 miles from LAX. Fine dining, private event facilities, seven meeting rooms, movie screening room.

Signature Gold Dining.

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Cut In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza

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Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071

Costa Mesa Marriott

La Quinta Resort & Club

In Costa Mesa.

In La Quinta.

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100

Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400

coto-de-caza.com In Coto de Caza, 20 miles southeast of John Wayne Airport.

36 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; 10 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Santa Clarita.

Signature Gold Dining.

missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

In Newport Beach.

portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center. Closed Mon.

Red/Seven In West Hollywood. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

The Resort at Pelican Hill In Newport Coast.

Robinson Ranch Golf Club

Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

WP24 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Monterey Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Ontario Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900 canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.

Orange County Aliso Viejo Country Club, 949-598-9200 alisogolf.com In Aliso Viejo, 13 miles from John Wayne Airport. 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf, practice facilities, pro shop, private event facilities.

Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

Renaissance ClubSport In Aliso Viejo.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Newport Beach.

St. Regis Monarch Beach In Dana Point.

Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646 desert-falls.com In Palm Desert, 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Par-72 course spans 7,017 yards with views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Elite Land Tours The Falls Prime Restaurant Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.

Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Ayres Hotels & Suites 5 locations in the greater Orange County area.

Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.

Center Club, 714-662-3414 center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP service at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s, South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Rancho Mirage.

Sacramento My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079 mysacramentocommunity.com

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, located in Healdsburg.

Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100 empireranchgolfclub.com In the foothills of Folsom. 6,669yard, par-71, daily fee golf course overlooking Folsom Lake. Fullservice pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Granite Bay Golf Club, 916-791-7578 granitebayclub.com In Granite Bay, 20 miles east of Sacramento. 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, fitness facility, meeting space. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lake Oroville Marina In Lake Oroville. Part of Forever Resorts.

Moccasin Point Marina THE CLUBLINE

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Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209 tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed

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Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Belldesigned golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079 mysandiegocommunity.com

Bay Club Carmel Valley One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

The Declan Suites Hotel del Coronado 800-468-3533; 619-435-6611 hoteldel.com In Coronado. 679 rooms and 25 suites; spa with 21 treatment rooms; salon; fitness center; two pools; seven restaurants; meeting space.

Hotel Solamar Legoland In Carlsbad.

Morgan Run Club & Resort, 858-756-2471 morganrun.com In Rancho Santa Fe. 27-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, 11 tennis courts, pool, overnight accommodations, informal and formal dining, conference/banquet facilities.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700 shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200 uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

San Francisco My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club at the Gateway One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Courtside In Los Gatos. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Financial District One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Marin In Marin. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Redwood Shores In Redwood City. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Ross Valley In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club San Francisco One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Santa Clara In Santa Clara. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club SF Tennis One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Club Quarters Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700 crow-canyon.com In Danville, 30 miles east of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Diablo. 18-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.

Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant In Walnut Creek. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.

One Market Restaurant Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Pleasure Cove Marina In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.

Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Tuscan Inn Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant In Napa Valley. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants. VIP access for members with Signature Gold benefits.

San Jose My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club Cupertino One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast.

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Pebble Beach.

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Victorville Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356 spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

Colorado Aspen Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905 aspen-glen.com In Carbondale, 30 miles northwest of Aspen. Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed 18-hole course. Athletic facility, 4 tennis courts (3 clay courts, 1 hard court), outdoor pool, spa, and pro shop.

2 dining rooms with seasonal dining hours. Resort rates apply.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245 canongatecolorado.com In Aurora. 25 miles south of Denver International Airport.

18-hole Jay Morrish-designed golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts, fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

The Capital Grille Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Hotel Monaco Keystone Lodge In Keystone.

Omni Interlocken Resort In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Durango Glacier Club Signature Gold Golf.

Fort Collins Fort Collins Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Vail Arrabelle at Vail Square The Lodge at Vail The Pines Lodge In Beaver Creek.

Sonnenalp Club In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Sonnenalp Hotel Spago In Beaver Creek. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700 vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant

Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

Stamford See New York City.

Windsor Locks Six Flags New England

Tampa International Airport.

27 holes of championship golf, practice greens, driving range, pro shop, 14 tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools, grill, lounge, and dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises

Daytona Beach LPGA International, 386-274-5742 lpgainternational.com 5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport. 39 holes of golf, pool. Signature Gold Golf.

Destin Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

Fort Lauderdale My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550 tower-florida.com On the 28th floor of One Financial Plaza in the downtown business district, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Library/lounge, dining room, and private rooms for business and social events. Signature Gold Dining.

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.

In Springfield, Mass. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Fort Myers

Signature Gold Dining.

Delaware

In Naples.

Denver

Newark

Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100

See Philadelphia.

The Colony Golf and Bay Club

Sky Hotel

Colorado Springs The El Paso Club

canongatecolorado.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport.

18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Florida Clearwater Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153 countrysideclub.com In Countryside; 17 miles from

Windridge Yacht Charters The Capital Grille

In Bonita Springs.

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club In Bonita Springs.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples

Member Benefits and Levels As a benefit of club membership, you have access to certain clubs and resorts listed in “The List” that are outside the nonresident radius of your home club. These restrictions apply from the place(s) of residence and business for you and your family members. Privileges are based upon your benefit level as described below. The Associate Club benefits do not apply to groups or private events, and cart fees are additional.

Call the ClubLine to make reservations and for questions about your benefits. For information on legacy and relocation benefits, contact your home club.

O.N.E. (Optimal Network Experiences): Members receive 50 percent discount on a la carte dining at their home club, benefits in their local community, and complimentary golf and dining privileges when traveling. Complimentary traveling benefits are noted as Signature Gold Golf and Signature Gold Dining in The List.

Signature Gold: Signature Gold Unlimited is the flagship level of private club benefits, featuring complimentary golf and dining at participating clubs (two rounds and two meals per club per month).

Additional benefits include 30-day advance tee times and privileges in the market of the members’ second home or business. Signature Gold Golf offers complimentary golf at Associate Clubs and signature courses (two rounds per club per month).

Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business sports clubs (two meals per club per month).

Associate Bronze: Members receive social privileges at Associate Club properties.

Associate Gold: Members receive golf, social, and athletic privileges at Associate Clubs, excluding some select golf courses. Members do not pay green fees at specified country clubs. (Play restricted to two rounds per month at each location.)

Associate Plus: Members receive golf privileges at certain properties and are limited to two rounds per month per club. Members are charged 50 percent of accompanied-guest green fees.

Associate Silver: Members receive social and athletic privileges at Associate Club properties and golf privileges at certain Associate Club properties.

Golf availability varies and green fees apply in certain resort areas and during designated seasons.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Bonita Springs; Naples.

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

Gainesville Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. 18-hole Gary Playerdesigned golf course. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities, pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 myjacksonvillecommunity.com

Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.

Aroma’s Cigars, Wine & Martini Bar

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Something Sweet

at Omni

Where members of ClubCorp clubs get a 10 percent discount on the best available room rates at its 58 hotels and resorts

Restless Heart

Other News Strike Up the Bands This summer in Austin, Texas, iconic musical performers take the stage for the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa’s annual Barton Creek Live Summer Music Series. Performances are open to resort guests and members of the Barton Creek Country Club, and are complimentary.

June 12: Bellamy Brothers July 3: Guy Forsyth July 17: Sammy Kershaw July 31: Shenandoah Aug. 7: Restless Heart Aug. 14: Little Texas 1 In California, at the Omni San Diego, wind down your weekend and ease into the week ahead with Smooth Sundays, which celebrate “America’s classical music” with some of Southern California’s most popular jazz artists. Most Sundays through September.

In collaboration with the National Honey Board, Omni hotels coast to coast are serving up customcurated cocktails and bites this summer featuring nature’s sweetener. For example, at both the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va., and the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., sample the Honey Grapefruit Crush made with Svedka Grapefruit Jalapeño vodka, wildflower honey water, and a splash of fresh grapefruit and lemon juice. All participating properties also serve two honey-inspired entrees, such as Honey Roasted Chicken Salad and Ale & Honey Braised Brat.

Proud to Sponsor Throughout the 2015 golf season, Omni is sponsoring PGA Tour player Matt Jones, the Aussie golfer who won the 2014 Shell Houston Open. Look for him on the competitive greens wearing an Omni-branded polo shirt and carrying his clubs in an Omnibranded golf bag. Award-winning architects, some of them legendary golf champions, designed the courses at Omni golf resorts. The courses challenge all levels of golfers so you’re sure to find courses suitable for you and your game.

Coming

On Deck in Georgia Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball team to develop a 260-room hotel. The luxury property will be built adjacent to SunTrust Park, the team’s new ballpark now under construction in Cobb County, where I-75 and I-285 intersect in the bustling Cumberland Community Improvement District, northwest of Atlanta’s city limits.

The Omni Atlanta Hotel at SunTrust Park will be part of a mixed-use development that will include residences, office space, entertainment venues, retail shops, and restaurants. It will feature rooftop hospitality suites, meeting space, a signature restaurant, and an elevated pool deck and bar overlooking the ballpark and a plaza.

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1 Condé Nast’s Readers Choice Awards named the Omni Homestead Resort one of the Best Resorts in the South.

1 Golf magazine awarded the Omni Homestead Resort and the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa gold status on its Premier Golf Resorts list.

1 Golfweek recognized the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, the Omni Grove Park Inn, the Omni Homestead Resort, the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, and the Omni Mount Washington Resort as having among the best courses to play in their respective states.

1 Travel + Leisure named Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Omni La Mansión del Rio to its 500 World’s Best Hotels list.

1 USA Today recognized the Omni Homestead Resort as one of the 10 Best Southern Resorts.

Good Deals METRO TO THE MONUMENTS PACKAGE Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Luxurious accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, and daily complimentary Metro pass GREAT OMNI AMELIA CHALLENGE Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, Fla. A challenge for your family: Complete all the activities in this two-day adventure and receive a complimentary two-night stay for later in the year. Activities include golf, Segway riding, kayaking, paddleboarding, tennis, and spa treatments.

For more Omni info or reservations: 800-843-6664; omnihotels.com

JILL RICHARDS (JONES), THOMAS M. BARWICK (PADDLEBOARD)

Recent Awards

The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604 deercreekclub.com 20 miles south of downtown.

18-hole Robert Miller-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, fitness center, 8 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. 18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Jacksonville Beach.

University Club, 904-396-1687 uc-jacksonville.com In the Riverplace Tower south of downtown. Business center and athletic club with fitness classes, training, and massage. Cocktail lounge and formal and informal dining. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.

The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.

Citrus Club, 407-843-1080 citrus-club.com On the 18th floor of Citrus Center.

Formal and casual dining, cocktail lounge, six private rooms. Citrus Club Spa and Fitness Center, Meeting and conference rooms.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705 debarycc.com In DeBary, 25 miles northeast of Orlando. 18-hole Lloyd Clifton

golf course, formal dining, 6 tennis courts, pool, fitness center.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurants.

Fulton’s Crab House Part of Levy Restaurants.

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

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La Cita Country Club In Titusville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

Portobello Part of Levy Restaurants. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Todd English’s Blue Zoo Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Firefly Restaurant

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Sarasota Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Venetian Golf and River Club In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.

Tallahassee Kinderlou Forest Golf Club In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

University Center Club, 850-644-8528 universitycenterclub.com On the campus of Florida State University overlooking the stadium. Formal and informal dining, private meeting room, ballroom. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com

The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Florida Aquarium Golfer’s Grail Preferred rates for golf simulator.

Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000 huntersgreencc.com 35 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course with driving, chipping, and putting ranges, 17 lighted tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, fitness, formal dining, grill, banquet room.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, 941-907-7920 legacygolfclub.com In Bradenton, 45 miles southwest of Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature course. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.

Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991 tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

West Palm Beach

Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447

Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342

monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

canongategolf.com In Sharpsburg. 20 miles southwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36 holes of golf, main and private dining rooms, pool, 2 tennis courts.

The Pillars at New River Sound Hotel

Georgia Atlanta My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com

Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801 atlantanationalgolfclub.com In Alpharetta. Golf retreat surrounded by rolling hills. 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, formal and casual dining, men’s grill, meeting facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582 bearsbest.com Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world.

Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop.

Signature Gold Golf.

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554 canongategolf.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100 canongategolf.com In Peachtree City. 25 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facility, casual dining, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Closed Wed.

Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990 brookfieldcountryclub.com In Roswell, 35 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole course, casual dining, private events space, pool, fitness and tennis centers, golf performance center with FlightScope technology. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262 buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign Building. Dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille Chapel Hills Golf Club, 770-949-0030 canongategolf.com In Douglasville. 25 miles northwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, main and private dining rooms, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755

Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

countryclubofgwinnett.com 30 miles east of Atlanta. 18-hole Steve Melnyk-designed golf course with driving range and practice facilities. Grill, pro shop, banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803 thecountryclubofthesouth.com In Johns Creek, 36 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. Four-bedroom villa, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pro shop, junior Olympic-size pool.

Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Currahee Club In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000 eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, informal dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 canongategolf.com In Woodstock. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining room, garden room, lounge.

The Ellis Hotel

The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

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range, 3 tennis courts, pool (open seasonally).

canongategolf.com In Peachtree City. 23 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 27 holes of golf, practice facilities, main and private dining rooms, pool, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 canongategolf.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.

Georgia National Golf Club, 770-914-9994

In Midtown.

canongategolf.com In McDonough. 30 miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, bar, grill. Closed Tue.

Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653 canongategolf.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500 canongategolf.com In Locust Grove. 30 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts. Closed Mon.

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services In Johns Creek.

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065 laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta. 18-hole Jack Nicklausdesigned golf course, driving range, and practice facilities.

Informal dining, bar and lounge, Nicklaus library, pro shop, locker rooms. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Mandarin Oriental The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886 manorgcc.com In Milton. 18-hole golf course — Georgia’s only Tom Watsondesigned championship course, formal and casual dining, aquatic center featuring junior Olympic-size pool, tennis center with 16 courts. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599 canongategolf.com In Villa Rica. 36 holes of golf, dining room, patio with views of Mirror Lake, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909 northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving

Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom, Calif.

The Peachtree Club Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 canongategolf.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656 pologolfandcountryclub.com In Cumming. 18-hole Joe Leedesigned golf course, practice facilities, dining, swim center with pools and waterslide, tennis center with 10 courts. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation In Greensboro.

Six Flags Over Georgia Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags White Water Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933 canongategolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 canongategolf.com In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025

Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877 canongategolf.com In Fayetteville. 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, main and private dining rooms, private events facilities.

Closed Thur.

Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000 canongategolf.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383 woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools.

Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.

Macon

whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974

canongategolf.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.

canongategolf.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

canongategolf.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

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Hawaii Hawaii Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Waikoloa.

Kauai

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Eagle Brook Country Club

St. Regis Princeville Resort

In Geneva. Signature Gold Golf.

Maui

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Olomana Golf Club Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Honolulu; Ko Olina.

Illinois Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 mychicagocommunity.com

Bar Toma Part of Levy Restaurants.

Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.

Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Calumet Country Club In Homewood.

The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.

Fulton’s on the River House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Metropolitan Club, 312-876-3200 metclubchicago.com On the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower in the financial district. Dining room, 16 private rooms, grill, wine bar, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100 midamclub.com Atop the 80th floor of the Aon Center. Dining room, grill, lounge, 8,500-square-foot ballroom, private dining and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Mission Hills Country Club In Northbrook.

Mystic Blue8 Odyssey Cruises Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 raviniagreen.com In Riverwoods, about 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, tennis courts, pools, casual and formal dining.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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Flat Creek Country Club, 770-487-8140

Ravisloe Country Club In Homewood.

Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 rollinggreencc.com In Arlington Heights, about 12 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, pool, fitness center, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Spirit of Chicago Tamarack Golf Club In Naperville.

Kansas Kansas City Lawrence Country Club In Lawrence. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 nicklausgolflg.com In Overland Park, 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Mo. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, practice facilities, pool, 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, pro shop, conference room, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Wichita Crestview Country Club Reflection Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Willowbend Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Indiana

Kentucky

Evansville

Hebron

Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Florence See Cincinnati.

Indianapolis The Capital Grille Hawthorns Golf & Country Club In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Severin Hotel Puck’s Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Skyline Club, 317-263-5000 skyline-indy.com On the 36th floor of the One American Square building downtown. Main dining room, bar and grill, 4 private dining rooms.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

South Bend Knollwood Country Club, 574-277-1541 knollwoodclub.com In Granger, north of Notre Dame.

2 golf courses, driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts. Dining, golf shop, fitness center.

Iowa Des Moines Des Moines Embassy Club Glen Oaks Country Club In West Des Moines. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

See Cincinnati.

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club In Prospect. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Lexington Greenbrier Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

New Orleans Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans and NOLA restaurants.

English Turn Golf and Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Hotel Monteleone House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822 ipswichclub.com In Ipswich, 30 miles northeast of Boston. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pro shop, fitness center, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Mon.

Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston University of Massachusetts Club, 617-287-3030 umassclub.com In Boston’s financial district, with views of the harbor and downtown. Grill dining, 6 private function rooms, banquet facilities, audiovisual equipment. Signature Gold Dining.

Cape Cod Ocean Edge Resort & Club

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Mississippi Hattiesburg Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Jackson Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.

Whisper Lake Country Club

Detroit

Columbia

In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spirit of Baltimore

My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.

In Novi.

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Missouri

In Bloomfield Hills.

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Minneapolis

Michigan

The Capital Grille Red Door Spa

My New England Community, 800-433-5079

Signature Gold Dining.

Minnesota

Baltimore

Boston

Carriage House Hotel City Club at River Ranch

Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

In Madison.

Lake Charles

Lafayette

In Lansing.

In Brewster.

Louisiana

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

University Club of Michigan State University

Maryland

Massachusetts

Lake Charles Country Club

events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

mynewenglandcommunity.com

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828 bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge, meeting and conference rooms.

Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The International In Bolton.

Northern Lakes Seafood Co. No. VI Chophouse Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554 oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course and 18-hole private championship course.

4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898 theskylineclub.com In Southfield, 15 miles north of Detroit, on the 28th floor of the Town Center Building. Dining, lounge, private workspaces, fitness center. Closed Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000 tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private

The Club at Porto Cima In Lake of the Ozarks. Signature Gold Golf.

Lake of the Ozarks Marina In Lake of the Ozarks. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.

Kansas City The Capital Grille Kansas City Club Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Majestic Hotel Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Six Flags St. Louis Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

WingHaven Country Club In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nebraska Omaha Champions Run Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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Nevada Las Vegas Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500

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bearsbest.com 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world.

Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Callville Bay Resort & Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Citizens Kitchen & Bar Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Diablo’s Cantina Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Table 10 restaurant.

Fix Restaurant House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Postrio

In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Trattoria del Lupo Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Vdara Hotel & Spa Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Reno Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Fin Fish and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Eldorado Hotel Casino Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino In Incline Village.

Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.

Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Santa Fe La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa

New York Albany American Bounty Restaurant In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

Escoffier Restaurant In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George.

Members receive up to 60 percent off main ticket prices.

Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

St. Andrew’s Café In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

Long Island The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448

Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

In Bellmore.

Atlantic City

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club In Bedminster Township.

Trenton Cherry Valley Country Club cherryvalleycc.com In Skillman. About 8 miles north of historic Princeton. 18-hole Rees Jones golf course set along Bedens Brook, 7 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Red Square Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Signature at MGM Grand Spago

In Jackson, N.J. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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Las Cruces

hamletgolfandcountryclub.com In Commack, 14 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, pool, pro shop, fitness center, informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

New Jersey

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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Stack Restaurant Temple Bar Marina

New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108 hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252 hamletwindwatch.com In Hauppauge, 8 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport.

18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

New York City The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool, group exercise classes, personal training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.

Atlantica Bateaux New York

The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

The Capital Grille In Stamford, Conn.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.

Club Quarters Hotel, Midtown Club Quarters Hotel, Rockefeller Center Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Le Cirque Le Cirque Cafe Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Red Door Spa In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

North Carolina Asheville Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Firethorne Country Club, 704-243-2433 firethornecountryclub.com In Marvin, about 20 miles south of Charlotte. 18-hole Tom Jacksondesigned golf course, casual and formal dining, private events space, 10 tennis courts, four pools.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Omni Charlotte Hotel Pine Island Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

TPC Piper Glen, 704-846-1212 tpcpiperglengc.com 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining, tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

Raleigh/Durham My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079 trianglecommunityclubs.com

Angus Barn Carolina Club, 919-962-1101 carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center.

20 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Dining room and grill, 7 private rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

City Club Raleigh, 919-834-8829 cityclubraleigh.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center.

Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100 devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lochmere Golf Club, 919-851-0611 lochmere.com In Cary, southeast of Raleigh.

18-hole Gene Hamm-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, grill, covered pavilion for special events. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Neuse Golf Club, 919-550-0550 neusegolf.com In Clayton, 30 miles southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoydesigned course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

O2 Fitness In Cary, Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, and Raleigh.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

Village of Pinehurst Pinehurst Resort In the Sandhills of North Carolina.

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Wilmington City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club In Wallace.

Winston-Salem Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155 bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Oak Valley Golf Club In Advance. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077 piedmont-nc.com Atop BB&T Financial Center in downtown. 20 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Grill dining area, private rooms, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Starmount Forest Country Club

Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066 silverlakeclub.com In Silver Lake, minutes from downtown Akron. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop. 2 pools, formal dining, 2 private dining rooms, ballroom, and grill.

Closed Mon.

Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa In Florence, Ind.

The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

Cleveland My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com

Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Hillbrook

Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club In Solon.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus Capital Club Signature Gold Dining.

Heritage Golf Club In Hilliard. Signature Gold Golf.

Dayton My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381 daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown.

Fitness center, personal training, massage, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Oklahoma

In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Greens Country Club Oak Tree Country Club oaktreecc.net In Edmond. About 15 miles north of Oklahoma City. 36 holes of Pete Dye-designed golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Trails Golf Club

In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Medina.

Ohio

In Medina.

Tulsa

House of Blues Foundation Room

In Broken Arrow.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Oregon

Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses.

Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Hill ‘n Dale Club

Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800 quailhollowcc.com In Concord, 25 miles east of Cleveland. Weiskopf-Morrish golf course and Bruce Devlin golf course, fitness center.

Quail Hollow Hotel In Painesville, adjacent to Quail Hollow Country Club.

Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Freedom Elite Yacht Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800 hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510 pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties.

Signature Gold Dining.

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club

My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079

The Club at Key Center, 216-241-1272

Fox Meadow Country Club

In Downingtown.

In Bellbrook.

Dornick Hills Country Club

In Elyria.

Applecross Country Club

In Ambler.

Oklahoma City

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club

Philadelphia

Miami Valley Hunt & Polo Club Sugar Valley Country Club

In Chagrin Falls.

theclubatkeycenter.com Downtown on the 3rd and 4th floors of Key Center overlooking Memorial Plaza. Fountain-view dining room, 5 private dining rooms, and pub, fitness center.

Signature Gold Dining.

Pennsylvania

In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Club at Indian Springs

Portland Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

University Club

Redmond The Loft of Bend In Bend.

Sunriver Resort In Sunriver.

Westin Philadelphia

Pittsburgh mypittsburghcommunity.com

Allegheny HYP Club The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020 diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.

18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Omni Bedford Springs Resort In Bedford. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni William Penn Hotel Rivers Club, 412-391-5227 riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown.

Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Dining room and pub.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 27 holes of golf designed by Arnold Palmer.

Driving range, practice area, pro shop, tavern, fitness center, private dining rooms. 4 lighted tennis courts, pool.

Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Blossom Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Charleston National Golf Club Cypress Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 harbour-charleston.com In historic downtown Charleston, across from Waterfront Park and the harbor. Dining, meeting rooms, bar, and rooftop terrace.

Closed Mon. Signature Gold Dining.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.

Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.

Columbia Capital City Club, 803-256-2000 capitalcolumbia.com On the 25th floor of the SouthTrust Tower downtown, across from the capitol. Dining room, grill, private dining, lounge, meeting and conference rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

Inn at USC

Greenville Commerce Club, 864-232-5600 commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill.

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Musgrove Mills Golf Club Westin Poinsett Hotel

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Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582

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hiltonheadclub.com On the Intracoastal Waterway; 10 miles from Hilton Head Airport and 30 miles from Savannah International Airport. 18-hole championship Rees Jones golf course, putting and chipping greens, 6 clay tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools. Marina access.

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200 goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.

The Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-3500 thegolfclub-indigorun.com Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course, clubhouse, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklausdesigned Golden Bear golf course, private lodge with swimming pool, member lounge, and business center plus spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Homes.

Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort & Golf Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club.

Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Wachesaw Plantation Club In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Knoxville Club LeConte, 865-523-0405 clubleconte.com Atop Plaza Tower downtown, with views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains. Dining rooms, lounge, 7 private dining rooms, meeting and conference rooms.

Signature Gold Dining.

Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Memphis Crescent Club, 901-684-1010 crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between downtown Memphis and

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Germantown. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations, and state-of-theart audiovisual equipment. Main dining room, 5 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Nashville Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528 bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina.

Signature Gold Golf.

Temple Hills Country Club, 615-646-4785 templehillsgolf.com In Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. 17 holes of golf open year-round, casual and formal dining, private events space, two tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

Texas Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Amarillo Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

Austin My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Driskill Hotel The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.

The Hills Country Club, 512-261-7272 In the Village of the Hills, 20 miles from downtown Austin along Lake Travis. Two 18-hole courses: the Jack Nicklausdesigned Hills course and Flintrock Falls, co-designed

by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Pro shop, 18 tennis courts, fitness center, pool, informal dining, grill.

Closed Mon. Flintrock Falls is closed Wed. Golf benefits on Flintrock Falls for Signature Gold. Golf benefits on the Hills course for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lakeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lake Austin Spa Resort Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, large fitness facility, and dining. Closed Mon.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.

River Place Country Club Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000 utclub.com On the 6th and 7th floors in the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Bar with casual dining, banquette seating, media area, private rooms. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Town Club Signature Gold Dining.

Dallas/Fort Worth My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079 mydfwcommunity.com

The Adolphus Hotel Brookhaven Country Club, 972-243-6151 brookhavenclub.com In Farmers Branch. Three 18-hole golf courses, practice facilities, pro shop, 39 tennis courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 pools, fitness center, formal and informal dining, private dining rooms, banquet facilities.

Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining. Closed Tue.

The Capital Grille City Club of Fort Worth In Fort Worth.

The Clubs of Prestonwood, 972-239-7111 prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Creek Clubhouse In North Dallas. 18-hole course

designed by Ralph Plummer; casual and formal dining, Laykhold-surface tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

The Hills Clubhouse In Plano. 18-hole course designed by Dave Bennett.

Pool. Closed Tue.

Cooper Hotel, Conference Center & Spa Corinthian Wellness Spa In Southlake.

Del Frisco’s Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Frisco Gun Club

Red Door Spa In Dallas and Plano.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092 shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.

Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Over Texas

In Frisco.

Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050

gleneaglesclub.com In Plano, 25 miles northeast of DFW International Airport. Two 18-hole Bruce Devlin and Robert VonHagge-designed golf courses, 18 lighted tennis courts, fitness facility, 3 dining areas, 6 private event rooms. Closed Mon. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631 hackberrycreekcc.com In Irving, 5 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course. 12 tennis courts, 3 pools, driving range, full-service dining, banquet facilities. Closed Mon.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

La Cima Club, 972-869-2266 lacimaclub.com Atop Williams Square Tower in Las Colinas. Main dining room, lounge, 6 private dining rooms.

Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Las Colinas Country Club, 972-541-1141 lascolinascc.com In Irving, 8 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, fitness center, 5 dining areas. Golf and dining available Tue-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.

Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with doubleended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West

stonebriar.com In Frisco, 30 miles north of Dallas. Two 18-hole golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Finger/Dye. Lighted tennis courts, pool, formal and informal dining.

Finger/Dye course for Signature and Associate Gold. Fazio course for Signature Gold.

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course cottages. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.

The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, 7 tennis courts, pool, fitness center with whirlpool and sauna, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon.

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Suntex Boat Club Timarron Country Club, 817-481-7529 timarronclub.com In Southlake, 15 miles west of DFW International Airport.

18-hole Byron Nelson-designed golf course. Practice facility with driving range, sand bunker, and chipping and putting greens, 31,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.

Tower Club, 214-220-0403 tower-dallas.com In Thanksgiving Tower downtown; 15 miles from Dallas Love Field and 25 miles from DFW International Airport. Main dining room, e-lounge, bar, 13 private dining rooms with views of the city. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900 trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport. 36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hill-designed course (the only course designed

by Hogan). Fitness center, pool, 8 outdoor tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192 walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools. Private dining rooms.

Closed Mon.

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 myhoustoncommunity.com

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101 aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.

Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888

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bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center, formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.

Canongate at the Woodlands, 281-882-3000 canongatetexas.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental

Airport. Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.

The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888 falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

The Clubs of Kingwood theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”

The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions. Closed Mon. Green fees apply after use of Signature Gold and O.N.E. complimentary rounds.

The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171 Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Closed Mon.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com An alliance of two private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents. Private dining rooms available at both clubs.

The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877 In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios.

Signature Gold Dining.

The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700 In Allen Center downtown. 10 indoor tennis courts, squash, racquetball, basketball, 4 group exercise studios, KidZone, Bella Rinova Day Spa. Café service.

Signature Gold Dining.

Greenspoint Club, 281-875-0191 greenspointclub.com Minutes from the Bush Intercontinental Airport. Dining room, grill, 4 private rooms.

Athletic facility with 3 racquetball courts, squash court, basketball court, indoor track, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Clubs of Prestonwood — The Hills, Plano, Texas Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201 hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools.

Closed Mon.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Houston City Club, 713-840-9001 houstoncityclub.com In West Houston at Greenway Plaza. 10 indoor tennis courts, athletic facilities, racquetball. Casual and fine dining. Signature Gold Dining.

The Houston Club, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with views of the city. Private dining rooms, wine lockers, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Lake Windcrest, 281-259-2279 canongatetexas.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walkerdesigned golf course, driving range.

Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555 canongatetexas.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport.

27-hole links-style golf course, practice facilities, event space.

South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525 canongatetexas.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport.

27-hole golf course, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

The St. Regis Hotel Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlin-designed golf course. Fine and casual dining. Closed Mon.

The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400 thewoodlandscc.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Three golf courses: the 27-hole Palmer course, 18-hole Player course, and 18-hole Tournament course. Tennis center with 21 courts, pool, fitness facilities, formal and casual dining, private events facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Longview Summit Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lubbock The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496 texastechclub.com On the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium overlooking the football field and downtown. Dining, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

San Angelo San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 210-582-6700 fairoaksclub.com 16 miles north of San Antonio in Fair Oaks Ranch. Hill Country setting with 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining. Closed Mon.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Lake Amistad Resort & Marina In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club, 210-227-4191 plazasanantonio.com Atop Frost Bank Tower downtown. Dining facilities with 8 private dining areas, bar, conference space, business center, private event facilities, and concierge services. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

River Crossing Club In Spring Branch. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

McAllen

Temple

The Club at Cimarron, 956-581-7401

Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177

clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport.

Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.

wildflowerclub.com In Temple, west of Interstate 35.

50 miles from Waco Municipal Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 pool, fitness facilities, main dining room, grill.

Midland

Tyler

Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Eagle’s Bluff Country Club In Bullard. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.

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Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

Centreville See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket See Washington, D.C.

Communities

Hot Springs

Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services

Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700

New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

Lansdowne See Washington, D.C.

Leesburg

Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100 fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport. Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

The Jefferson Hotel Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841 stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport.

Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

Tides Inn In Irvington.

Roanoke Hidden Valley Country Club In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.

Tysons See Washington, D.C.

See Washington, D.C.

Washington

Norfolk

Seattle

The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400

My Puget Sound Community, 800-433-5079

thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina, between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities.

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

mypugetsoundcommunity.com

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375 greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport.

Championship Rees Jonesdesigned 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073 nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606 town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

The Capital Grille Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010 columbia-tower.com On the 75th and 76th floors atop the Columbia Center downtown.

3 dining rooms, 6 private dining rooms, and the Stratus bar and lounge. Fully equipped business center with high-speed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

Edgewater Hotel The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park

Mill Creek Country Club In Mill Creek.

Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.

Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079 mycapitalcommunity.com

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Charlie Palmer Group

Red Door Spa In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.

Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner In Tysons, Va.

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022 rivercreekclub.com In Leesburg, Va, along the Potomac River. Fewer than 20 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ault, Clark, and Associates-designed championship golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, dining areas, private dining rooms, and fitness center.

The Source Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.

Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 tower-tysons.com In Tysons, Va., atop the Tyson Tower 1 building, in Tysons Corner; 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport.

Dining room, member bar, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Canada Montréal, Québec Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.

Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.

The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

The Country Club

Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.

The Willard InterContinental Hotel

In Woodbridge.

City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818

West Virginia

In Richmond Hill.

city-washington.com In the Columbia Square building in downtown. Main dining room, 5 private dining/meeting rooms, business center, member lounge, and bar. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Charleston

Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery Members receive 50 percent off admission.

The Madison Hotel Mt. Vernon Excursion Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922 piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities.

Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.

Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Morgantown Pete Dye Golf Club

DiamondBack Golf Club Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.

Glen Abbey Golf Club

In Bridgeport. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

30 minutes west of Toronto.

Wisconsin

In Milton.

Milwaukee The Abbey Resort & Spa In Fontana.

The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.

Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.

Tripoli Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

International Bahrain Manama The British Club Bahrain

Glencairn Golf Club Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.

Grandview Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

Greenhills Golf Club 2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greystone Golf Club In Milton.

Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.

Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

King Valley Golf Club In King City.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

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The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.

Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.

Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.

Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club

Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club

Paris

Puerto Vallarta

Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Saint James Paris Hotel

Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.

India New Delhi Le Cirque

Indonesia Jakarta American Club

Ireland Adare County, Limerick Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

Vancouver, British Columbia

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

4 locations.

Mexico

China

Cabo San Lucas

Beijing

Dreams Los Cabos Resort & Spa

thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district. Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities. Athletics area includes swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.

The St. Regis Hotel

Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.

England Birmingham The Belfry

London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch

Club de Empresarios Signature Gold Dining.

In the village of Adare.

Capital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225

Mexico City

France

Signature Gold Golf.

Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver Vida Spa

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort In Puerto Adventuras.

Cozumel Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570 cozumelcountryclub.com.mx On the northern side of the island, 5 miles from international cruise ship pier. 18-hole course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and two-tiered practice tee.

Native palapa-style clubhouse with casual dining and pro shop.

Signature Gold Golf.

Melia Cozumel AllInclusive Golf & Beach Resort Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel

Club Piso 51 Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.

Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed

by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.

Vista Vallarta, 011-52-322-29-000-30 foremexico.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course by Tom Weiskopf.

Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.

Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club

Scotland St. Andrews Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa

Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.

South Africa Johannesburg The Rand Club

Sweden Stockholm Vidbynas Golf Club

Switzerland Lipperswil Golf Club Lipperswil

from regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa Valley. estatebrokers.com

Fiji Water

Vietnam

Members who sign up for Fiji Water Delivery Service receive a 40 percent discount on a one-time order, or a 25 percent discount on an annual subscription order.

Hanoi

Services

30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Press Club

Other Affiliates Business Servcorp Members receive 25 percent discount on all Virtual Office packages. Executive Suites Offices come with $1,000 services vouchers.

Entertainment Tickets Purchase tickets for events such as concerts, Las Vegas shows, sporting events, and theater productions. Ticket purchases are through a third-party provider.

Hotel Program Find Hotels Members receive up to 40 percent discount at hundreds of hotels. To book, call the ClubLine or log onto your club’s website, and click the “Find Hotels” button.

Preferred Rates For Members The following hotels offer members preferred rates: Kimpton Hotel Group, Omni Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, RitzCarlton Hotel Company.

Insurance Geico Members may qualify for an additional discount on car insurance. For a free quote, go to geico.com/disc/clubcorp or call 800-368-2734.

Products 1-800-Flowers.com Members receive a 15 percent discount on delivered orders including flowers and merchandise. Order through the ClubLine.

Dell Members receive preferred rates on consumer products through Dell’s Member Purchase Program.

Shop dell.com/mpp/clubcorp and receive up to 30 percent discount on select systems, plus up to 10 percent discount on all Dell branded mobility products.

Estate Wine Brokers Members receive concierge services and no seller fees when buying, selling, appraising, or trading wine collections. The company offers more than 250 fine wines, champagnes, and ports

Ship Sticks Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services.

Coupon code: ClubCorp2014

Transportation Avis Car Rental Members receive discounted rates at participating locations and members with Signature Gold Unlimited or O.N.E. benefits receive complimentary enrollment into Avis First, a reward program that offers special deals and upgrades for members.

Club Sportiva Members receive 10 percent discount on regular rental fees for exotic car rentals and access to clubhouse locations.

MASA Assist Members receive up to 45 percent discount on emergency transportation assistance.

Savoya Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 25 percent discount on ground transportation services in more than 55 countries. All other associate members receive 20 percent discount.

Travel A-Rosa Cruises Members receive a free one-night stay at a hotel of A-Rosa’s choice either immediately prior to cruise or immediately after, plus private transfer to and from airport and hotel.

Elite Alliance Qualified members receive two years of complimentary membership and the opportunity to be credited with 1.5 times the number of earned Elite Credits for the first vacation deposit.

Silversea Members receive up to 30 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.

Vail Ski Lift Tickets Members save 15 percent on lift tickets when booked through the ClubLine.

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Welcome to Ani Villas Sri Lanka, an exquisite Reda Amalou-designed, two-villa, 15-bedroom estate along Sri Lanka’s sparkling south coast and a groundbreaking paradigm for the hotel industry — functioning entirely as an all-inclusive, private-hire, superluxe resort for small groups and families.

Perched on a 30-foot bluff and cast over five lush, palm-laced acres, the understated wooden enclave commands full ocean views from each expansive bedroom while capturing surf-and-sky panoramas in the common areas through meticulous, open-air design. A spa, one mile of unspoiled beachfront, sleek swimming pools, yoga pavilion, tennis court,

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fitness center, and considerable staff — two massage therapists, hotel-trained chefs, bartenders, butlers, housekeepers, tennis pro, driver, waitstaff, and management team — are in place for personal use.

With so many modern luxuries and an all-inclusive policy that extends beyond epicurean meals and premium spirits to spa treatments and activities such as cooking classes, it might be tough to break away from the good life at Ani Villas Sri Lanka. But keep in mind that this petite, emerging country teems with can’t-miss World Heritage sites, temples, alluring fauna (think: blue whales, leopards, and elephants), caves, and tea plantations — experiences compelling enough to forfeit at least some pampering time at your private resort paradise. — PAUL RUBIO Details: Three-night minimum stay. From $5,500 per night for full 15-bedroom estate. 011-66-89-874-2942; anivillas.com/srilanka

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Other people live by the Golden Rule. You abide by Ben Hogan’s five golden lessons. His fundamentals of the modern swing are the only guide you need to make it through the day.

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3. You refer to watching Golf Central as “keeping up with the news.”

4. You have nicked your dining room table, dented a wall in the den, and shattered a light fixture in your bedroom with golf clubs. But, hey, at least they were good swings.

5. When your kids are being too loud, you hold up a sign that reads, “Quiet, Please.”

6. At your wedding, you marched down the aisle to the Masters theme song.

The bride, of course, wore caddie white.

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7. Instead of saying thank you, you blurt out, “You da man!”

You never mistake Geoff Ogilvy for Joe Ogilvie; Briny Baird for Jonathan Byrd; Kenny Perry for Craig Parry; John Peterson for Carl Pettersson; Jhonattan Vegas for Camilo Villegas; Freddie Jacobson for Peter Jacobson; Brian Harman for Butch Harmon; Johnson Wagner for Dustin Johnson; Stuart Appleby for Robert Allenby . . . we could go on.

Then again, so could you.

You always pronate prior to supination, and you know exactly what that means.

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10. Who needs a toothpick?

You use a tee.

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13. You have missed any of the following so you could tee it up: a wedding, a funeral, jury duty, a job interview, the birth of your first child.

You have crossed all of these just to play golf: a country, a continent, an ocean, your spouse.

16. Your ball comes to rest in a hole made by a meerkat, while your partner’s ball lands in a hole left behind by a Kodiak bear.

Unusual situation, not to mention a very strange golf course. Luckily, your knowledge of the game is so complete you don’t need to summon a rules official to determine which of you is entitled to relief.

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Every time you rake leaves, sweep dust, or shovel snow, you think to yourself, “Should I use an interlocking or an overlapping grip?”

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11. You often find yourself gazing intently into the mirror ... checking the mechanics of your practice swing.

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Which Tour veteran is known as Dr. Dirt? What is a baffy? How old was Jack Nicklaus when he won his record sixth green jacket? Who was Vuong Dang “Tiger” Phong? No golf trivia is too obscure to stump you.

20. Your tan line begins where your collared shirt ends.

Answers: Brad Bryant; a 4-wood; 46; a Vietnam war buddy of Earl Wood; Tiger’s dad admired his friend so much he nicknamed his son in Phong’s honor.

19. You have teed off on the first hole before it’s light enough to see, and putted out on 18 in the pitch black.

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You have played in torrential downpours, 32-degree temperatures, 40 mph winds, and 100 percent humidity. And you would happily

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22. Every New Year’s Eve, you make the same solemn resolution: to purchase a set of the season’s latest, greatest irons and woods. It’s the only resolution you ever keep.

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23. Your idea of a great read does not involve a book.

26. You keep the following items in the trunk of your car: spare tire, first-aid kit, emergency set of clubs.

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You can’t make heads or tails of the electoral college system but the FedEx Cup point system makes perfect sense.

24. There are dozens of things you should be doing today other than playing golf. You just can’t think of a single one.

25. You have played every layout on Golf Magazine’s list of Top 100 Courses in the World. Twice.

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BAHAMAS AND BERMUDA

All that’s new — hotels, attractions, experiences, and more — on these two sun-drenched islands

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The Bahamas Gets Its Groove Back After falling behind in the Caribbean’s luxury tourism market, the Bahamas is making a major comeback with sleek new resorts debuting, others updating with eye-popping renovation projects, and several unveiling exciting new experiences and amenities for guests. Here, a roundup of these developments and changes now rebranding the Bahamas as a luxury destination.

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NEW HOTELS Nassau mammoth casino, offers 131 suites and villas, including the 5,500-square-foot modernist Villa Roxie, handcrafted by Lenny Kravitz’s exalted design firm. One sure-to-be-a-hit amenity: the hotel’s ESPA. From $350. 844-8002242; bahamar.com 1 The towering, Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar offers 707 rooms, handsome furnishings, and a trusted brand experience for both families and business travelers, plus island entertainment such as nightly live jazz music at the Blue Note Lounge.

From $300. 844-8002242; bahamar.com 1 The development’s most coveted tenant, the

190-key, colonial-style beachfront Rosewood at Baha Mar, features its own private strand, as well as pools and cabanas exclusive to its guests, a Sense Spa, and four top-notch restaurants helmed by culinary titan chef Cupertino Ortiz. From $550. 888-767-3966; rosewoodhotels.com

1 The hip and stylish, 300-crash-pad SLS Lux at Baha Mar endows the downy shorelines with Miami Beach swagger. It flaunts a seductive whiteon-white motif, a 24-hour fitness center exclusive to its guests, private cabanas, and an easyon-the-eyes crowd. From $450. 844-800-2242; bahamar.com The Island House

The Island House: The antithesis of its larger-than-life island neighbors, Baha Mar and the behemoth Atlantis, Paradise Island, this eclectic and boutique retreat has quietly debuted in West Nassau, swapping glitz and gaud for understated tropical elegance. Housed just outside the private gated community of Lyford Cay, the 30-room charmer, designed by acclaimed New York firm Champalimaud, celebrates Bahamian culture through art and film, with an extensive photography and painting collection strewn throughout the property and a 48-seat private cinema used for indie film screenings and local cultural events.

The property also embraces a wellness mantra, rife with cutting-edge fitness accessories and activities such as an AntiGravity class, a hybrid of yoga and Pilates executed in an aerial hammock. From $550.

242-698-6300; the-island-house.com

Harbour Island Bahama House Inn: Scheduled to open by November, this inn will debut as the fifth property in the prestigious Eleven Experience collection. A complete refurbishment of the eponymous two-century-old inn and its annex, alongside two new cottages, the property will be available for exclusive hire for groups up to 24, as well as individual bookings. Guests get full use of the inn’s nearby private island, houseboats, and golf carts, plus the area offers endless pursuits in bonefishing, paddleboarding, and kite surfing. A personal chef and concierge add to the experience. Rates not yet available. 970-349-7761; elevenexperience.com S u m m e r 2015

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Baha Mar: This fall, Cable Beach welcomes the costliest resort development in Caribbean history, the much-hyped $3.5 billion Baha Mar project, a sprawling, 1,000-acre, high-design enclave spread across a half-mile stretch of white-sand beach and billed as the “New Riviera.” Grounds teem with posh amenities such as TPC at Baha Mar, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course; and a 100,000-square-foot casino, the Caribbean’s largest. All that, plus the individual excess of four major hotels: 1 The 1,000-room, Vegas-inspired Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, anchored by the

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Latitude 25 at Coral Sands Hotel

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Pink Sands Resort

Coral Sands Hotel: In March, this property completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that includes the addition of 12 guest rooms by iconic European fashion designer/ interior designer Barbara Hulanicki. These new units flaunt custom furnishings such as Indian Rosewood headboards and nightstands matched by top-of-the-line Anichini bed linens. The refurb also brings a new hotel restaurant, the French-inspired ocean-to-table Latitude 25, in a completely remodeled dining space. From $295. 561-228-1433; coralsands.com

Coral Sands Hotel

Paradise Island One&Only Ocean Club: By year’s end, the Bahamas’ most storied resort, the 53-year-old One&Only Ocean Club, will remove the bandages of her latest nip and tuck to reveal a thoroughly re-envisioned Hartford Wing, the property’s principal two-story, 50-key arm. Expect more contemporarylooking guest rooms, with ocean-inspired interiors capturing an understated love match between blue and white, as well as spacious new all-marble bathrooms that also subscribe to a dazzling blue-on-white juxtaposition. The resort also will enlarge its flagship restaurant, Dune, from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, which will unveil a new menu in tandem with the expansion. From $745. 954-809-2716; oceanclub.oneandonlyresorts.com

South Andros Island Tiamo: On the pristine, undeveloped shoreline of this remote isle, the 11-villa Tiamo resort has expanded its two largest units, the Star-Light Villa and Full Moon Villa, adding stand-alone living rooms and second bathrooms to both. Interesting tidbit: The resort is the Bahamas’ sole member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. From $810. 786-374-2442; tiamoresorts.com Full Moon Villa

Pink Sands Resort: This summer, the resort begins a grand refresh and expansion project that it will unveil next year to celebrate its 65th anniversary, penning a new chapter in the books of Bahamas’ luxury tourism. At press time, the project is slated to include freshly appointed interiors and newly constructed, modernized bathrooms in several of its 25 vibrant, pastel-hued ocean-view and garden-view cottages; new guest cottages equipped with private plunge pools; and the addition of private villas for purchase — all set on the resort’s fabled 3-1/2-mile pink-sand Harbour Island beach. From $525. 800-4074776; pinksandsresort.com

Easy Access The latest news on getting to and from the Bahamas 1 In February, the new 1,000-passenger cruise ferry Balearia Bahamas Express started daily service between Florida (Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale) and Freeport Harbour, Grand Bahama Island, offering both economy and first-class seating, as well as onboard entertainment. 866-6996988; ferryexpress.com 1 Bimini has completed its modern cruise ship pier, inclusive of customs and immigration services, putting an end to the dreaded dinghy service required to reach the island from offshore.

1 The finishing touches have just been put on the nearly five-year, $400 million-plus renovation of Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. The final phase included a third terminal and automated passport machines in the U.S. terminal to augment the U.S. Customs and Border Preclearance process, which makes it possible for Bahamas flights to land domestically in the United States. 242-7021010; nassaulpia.com

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Grand Bahama Island Nandana Villa: On the isle’s West End, this ultraluxe private-use getaway now offers an Embraer Phenom jet for private guest transport to and from the resort and has constructed a beachfront yoga deck, adding to its myriad haute amenities for guests. Think snazzy kayaks, a 20-foot tender, bikes, jet skis, ATVs, tuk tuks, and more. Full estate rental from $9,000 per night. 877-2200737; nandanavilla.com

Kamalame Cay Kamalame Cay Private Island Resort: Located off Andros Island, this resort has teamed with the Nature Conservancy to launch a reef restoration volunteer program in which guests experience hands-on conservation, assisting in coral nursery restoration across proximate patches of Andros’ Great Barrier Reef while acquiring PADI Master Scuba Diver credit for the philanthropic dives. Rooms from $250. 877-768-9423; kamalame.com

Flyboarding at Three Bees

Harbour Island Three Bees: This 13-bedroom beachfront compound named after its three colonial-inspired structures — Villa Bee, Beach Cottage, and Bayside — has just added to its impressive range of water toys and now offers the latest and greatest gadget for extreme watersport enthusiasts: the Flyboard.

In this got-to-see-it-to-believe-it cross between a jet ski, skateboard, and manned robot, you’re first submerged in the ocean and then fly above it like a superhero. The resort also has a new all-inclusive policy that makes massages as well as premium-brand beverages part of the exclusive hire package. Seven-day, full-property rental from $150,000. 800-225-4255; threebeesvilla.com 102

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Reef off Kamalame Cay

Moon Club bar and lounge

Paradise Island Atlantis: In the buildup to Baha Mar’s grand opening, its biggest competitor has upped the ante on its Vegas-style action with enhancements to its casino areas, including the addition of a high-octane, 6,860-square-foot race and sports book betting parlor where you can wager high stakes on races and sporting events. What else? Although it’s not new, do drop into the 2-year-old Moon Club bar and lounge for artisanal cocktails, draft beers, fine wines, and fine stogies, if you’re a cigar aficionado. This hot-spot club grabs attention with glass sculptor Dale Chihuly’s under-the-sea-meets-out-of-this-world theme and its expansive moon jellyfish aquarium. Rooms from $300. 877-365-6127; atlantisbahamas.com S U M M E R 2015

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Bermuda High Pink sand, turquoise waters, and British pomp and circumstance are Bermuda’s traditional calling cards.

But not to be outdone by the Bahamas about 1,000 miles to the southwest, this other Atlantic island — actually a string of 181 islands, islets, and rocks — is shaking off its ho-hum reputation and elevating its game, as well. A new resort from a Hollywood power couple, two renovated Fairmonts, a celebrity chef’s arrival, and awesome new experiences all add up to more glam and fun in these islands.

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NEW RESORT Ariel Sands: This South Shore cottage colony, on family property developed by actor Michael Douglas and his wife, actress Catherine ZetaJones, broke ground last November on an $85 million project that will redevelop the colony as an überluxury resort with 26 two- and three-bedroom villas and 20 suites, a new arrival building, a fine-dining restaurant, three pools, beach club, spa, salon, and gym.

Completion is targeted for spring 2017. 441-236-4001; arielsands.com

RESORT RENOVATIONS Hamilton Princess & Beach Club: The contemporary eye candy by local and international artists that now adorns guest rooms and public areas is just one new reason to call it a night at this downtown Hamilton, harbor-front grande dame. The Fairmont-managed hotel just completed phase two of its $90 million-plus renovation in April, redecorating 88 rooms and suites in island-inspired hues and upgrading them with marble bathrooms and enhanced Wi-Fi. Phase one debuted an infinity-edge pool and hot tub, two restaurants, and a 60-berth marina. From $429.

800-441-1414; fairmont.com/ hamilton-bermuda Fairmont Southampton: The island’s other Fairmont, a 593room property in Southampton on the island’s South Shore, also completed a renovation in April, spending $11.5 million upgrading its rooms with new decor, updated flat-screen TV technology, and large desks with ergonomic chairs.

Enhanced and expanded Wi-Fi now reaches the hotel’s private oceanfront beach club. From $299. 800-441-1414; fairmont. com/southampton-bermuda

Fairmont Southampton

When You’re Ready to Go Shopping …

Coral Coast Clothing, a new limited-edition luxury men’s apparel line, showcases its conference-room-to-countryclub sportswear in a new fitting studio/office in downtown Hamilton. Company founders Sam Outerbridge and Adam Petty aim to update and shake up traditional island style with elegant and colorful, yet timeless designs. The environmentally friendly line features 100 percent cotton button-up shirts and poly swim trunks, in patterns and solids with colors inspired by island life. A percentage of sales benefits the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Reef Watch. 441-2364988; coralcoastclothing.com

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Marcus’: Feast upon updated, internationally inspired versions of traditional Bermudian flavors, with Caribbean and Portuguese influences, at celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new signature restaurant, scheduled to open in late May in Fairmont’s Hamilton Princess at press time. Menu items include grilled Bermuda onion and fish chowder croquettes, oysters with black rum mignonette, and jerk pork belly. The design features an open kitchen with a woodburning barbecue grill, a central bar, and a 1,500-square-foot terrace overlooking the hotel’s marina.

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Bermuda Railway Trail: A newly restored, nearly 2-mile coast-hugging stretch of this trail, including a section unused for nearly three decades, reopened in December. Two new 6-foot-wide footbridges, one spanning Bailey’s Bay, make it possible to walk or pedal from Crawl Waterfront Park to Coney Island, in Hamilton Parish, without diverting onto the main road.

En route, find elevated overlooks, beaches, swimming spots, and picnicking, as well as historical markers. bermudarailway.net HydroBike Bermuda: Explore Bermuda’s shorelines from the water aboard a HydroBike, a bicyclekayak hybrid combining a traditional upright bicycle frame with 10-foot catamaran floats. Funworx, a new company, offers rentals and guided tours from its Somerset Village base in 17-acre Daniel’s Head Beach Park. Rentals from $25; 90-minute tours from $42. 441-5351500; facebook.com/ hydrobikebermuda Public art: Guided Saturday art tours at the Hamilton Princess showcase the new public art program, highlighting works by icons such as Andy Warhol, Nelson Mandela, and Philippe Decrauzat, and finish with traditional tea and scones in the renovated lobby bar and restaurant. $25. 441-2953000; fairmont.com/ hamilton-bermuda

Snorkeling from the Soma

Soma: Competitive sailor Alex Jones spent a year meticulously restoring this 1972 35-foot Pearson centerboard sloop, and he and his brother Matthew now offer charter cruises aboard it from Sanctuary Marine, the family’s Hamilton charter base.

Enjoy a snorkeling cruise, participate in a local race, or book a spectating cruise, with Alex providing expert commentary for the America’s Cup World Series or the Bermuda Gold Cup, both in October. From $60.

441-707-2753; sanctuary.bm/soma

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The America’s Cup World Series comes to Bermuda Oct. 16-18. The series, the first stage of competition for the June 2017 America’s Cup here, will feature some of the world’s best sailors competing on AC45 catamarans in the Great Sound’s idyllic conditions. americascup.com

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Competitors in the 50th edition of the biennial, 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race, nicknamed the Thrash to the Onion Patch, depart Newport, R.I., sailing through open ocean waters for Bermuda, on June 17, 2016. bermudarace.com

Newport Bermuda Race

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just-opened restaurants from top chefs with tempting epicurean perspectives.

Plus, recipes you can make Balise Executive chef-owner Justin Devillier at home. and his wife, Mia, previously created buzz BY

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in the Crescent City with their La Petite Grocery. The culinary dynamo couple has now renovated an 1832 Creole townhouse and created a menu influenced by Louisiana cuisine for Balise, the pair’s second dining hot spot in the city (she’s general manager of both). “I like to take old dishes and flavor profiles and play around with them,” says Justin, who serves a “raw” bouillabaisse with sea urchin and lightly cooked shrimp, served cold, along with saffron aioli and fresh herbs. “The menu and space complement each other.”

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“These fritters evoke a strong sense of place. Made with shrimp mousse and chopped shrimp, lightly breaded and fried, they are briny with a sweet, fruity taste and a hint of red pepper.”

— Justin Devillier

Shrimp Fritters With Spicy Mayo

Justin Devillier executive chef-owner

1 Finalist for James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef of the South in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 1 Named Chef of the Year for 2014

by New Orleans Magazine.

Chop half of the shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces. Put the other half in a food processor and puree.

Place the chopped and pureed shrimp in a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, paprika, onion, parsley, and water. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Using a tablespoon, scoop about 30 balls of shrimp. One by one, lower the balls into the egg wash, roll them into the breadcrumbs until well coated, and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Pour the canola oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fritters until firm, 3 to 4 minutes, and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Season with a light sprinkle of salt, and serve with Spicy Mayo.

Yield: about 30 SPICY MAYO 1 jalapeño 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne salt In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, char the jalapeño. Cool in a plastic bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Scrape off the charred bits and put the jalapeño in a food processor with the mayonnaise, paprika, and cayenne. Puree until blended. Season to taste.

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1 pound raw shrimp, shells and tails removed 1/2 cup flour 1-1/4 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon paprika 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons water 3 cups panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup canola oil salt Spicy Mayo (recipe follows)

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Bajo Sexto Taco NASHVILLE

“We wanted to bring authentic Mexican street tacos to Nashville,” says chef Kaelin Ulrich Trilling, who designed the menu with chefpartner Jonathan Waxman at this new taqueria-style restaurant inside the justexpanded Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Trilling, the 22-year-old son of well-known Oaxacan cuisine cookbook author Susana Trilling, grew up in Mexico, cooking with his mom, stirring traditional moles in a cazuela, and making corn tortillas from scratch. He’s bringing all of this to Music City, via handmade salsas and tortillas stuffed with braised meats, served simply with onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Just like home.

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1 Trained with mother, Susana Trilling, in Oaxaca, Mexico 1 Worked as a sous chef at Hugo’s and Caracol, both in Houston

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Tinga is a dish from Puebla, Mexico, made with either pulled chicken, pork, or beef and usually served in tostadas and topped with cabbage or lettuce and avocado. Chicken Tinga is basically chicken that has been pulled into pieces and cooked in a sauce, such as this one, an adobo with chipotles, garlic, and onion. — Kaelin Ulrich Trilling

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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Jonathan Waxman chef-partner

1 Nominated for Best Chef of New York City by the James Beard Foundation in 2013 and 2014

DONN JONES (TRILLING), BEN HIDER/GETTY IMAGES (WAXMAN), PENNINGTON PRIBBENOW (TACO)

1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 white onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 of 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chilies in adobo 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon white vinegar sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 pound cooked chicken, pulled into pieces 8 corn tortillas cilantro diced onion Pour the canola oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until brown, about 10 minutes.

In a blender or food processor, add the cooked onions, 1/2 can of chipotle chilies with adobo, garlic, vinegar, sea salt, and pepper.

Puree until smooth.

Cook the sauce over medium heat until warmed through, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the pulled chicken and stir to coat with the sauce and to warm through. Season to taste.

Serve on corn tortillas, heated for about 30 seconds on each side, and top with cilantro and diced onion.

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Spoon and Stable MINNEAPOLIS

Not much more than a year ago, chef Gavin Kaysen returned to his hometown from New York, where he was chef de cuisine for Daniel Boulud. Kaysen leased a riverfront space among historic warehouses and old grain mills, set about turning it into a restaurant, and opened Spoon and Stable last fall, highlighting ingredients from the heartland while using French techniques.

“I love the classics,” Kaysen says. “Starting with my grandmother, we always cooked very classical American dishes, like pot roast and chicken. I’m taking the knowledge I have now to shift, change, and morph those dishes at Spoon and Stable.”

For example, he serves “Dorothy’s Pot Roast” with bone marrow dumplings, pearl onions, and rosemary broth, a tasty combination his grandmother probably never considered.

211 N. First St.; 612-224-9850; spoonandstable.com

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1 Spoon and Stable nominated for James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant and Best Restaurant Design in 2015 1 As chef de cuisine at Café Boulud in New York, he earned the James Beard Rising Star Chef award (2008) and a coveted Michelin star 1 Named one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2007

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Corn brings me the most nostalgic memories. When I was a kid, my dad and I would go to the market and they had the best corn and melons I’ve had in my life. This recipe pays tribute to my childhood summers here. — Gavin Kaysen

Summer Corn Risotto

BONJWING LEE (3)

4 corn cobs, husked 2 quarts water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup) 2 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup pinot grigio 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Herb Pesto (recipe follows) 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon To make the corn stock, place the corn cobs in a pot filled with 2 quarts of water and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Pour stock through a colander, then put the stock back on the stove in the same pot, keeping it at a low simmer.

Discard the cobs.

Put the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice becomes opaque. Pour in the wine and cook until the rice completely absorbs the wine, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

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Add 2 cups of the hot corn stock and stir until the rice absorbs it. Add another cup, stir until absorbed, and then one more cup. This process should take about 20 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the mascarpone cheese and Parmesan. Divide among four shallow bowls and top with Herb Pesto, chopped tomatoes, and a light sprinkling of chopped fresh basil, chives, and tarragon.

Yield: 4 servings HERB PESTO 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, germ removed 2 cups arugula, packed 1/4 cup basil, packed 1/4 cup cilantro, packed 1 lemon, zest only 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped walnuts salt Put the olive oil and garlic in a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Add the arugula, basil, and cilantro, and pulse until blended. Add the lemon zest, Parmesan, and walnuts, and pulse 3 or 4 times, until walnuts are finely chopped and mixture well-blended. Season to taste.

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The essence of Polo Fields is the Bill Newcomb-designed championship golf course. With bent grass tees, fairways and greens, the golf course has matured into one of the finest in the area, staying lush and green all year long. Polo Fields’ golf course is meticulously groomed and provides outstanding shot making opportunities.

SONNENALP CLUB Edwards, CO

Golfers of all levels will enjoy the everyday playability of the course and the challenge it offers to those who seek it. Imagine the best of a Scottish links course combined with the spectacular scenery of the Colorado Rockies. An awardwinning layout takes you to elevated tees with inviting fairways framed by spectacular mountain views. Impeccably maintained grounds add a velvet touch of green to the natural beauty.

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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SONNENALP HOTEL Edwards, CO

Members enjoy 20% off at Sonnenalp Hotel as well as a welcome gift upon arrival, special valet parking rate of $18 a day, and use of Volvo cars (based on availability) to drive to and from the golf course. 2

Sonnenalp Hotel Edwards, CO

HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH Scottsdale, AZ

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa Scottsdale, AZ

Set amid flowering cactus, breathtaking sunsets and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, this welcoming desert oasis offers Members 20% off the best rate of the day and a complimentary upgrade to Regency Club. Regency Club includes an inviting and spacious setting overlooking the serene beauty of Regency Court Lagoon with an indoor-outdoor terrace, gazebo and lush gardens; European-style breakfast, snacks and hors d’oeuvres; access to Spa Avania; business center services; and wireless internet in the Club. 3

ADARE MANOR

SEDONA ROUGE HOTEL & SPA

Limerick, Ireland

Sedona, AZ

Stay three nights for the price of two on stays throughout the summer if booked by June 30, 2015. 2

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa Sedona, AZ

Visit beautiful Sedona and, while staying at Sedona Rouge, you’ll receive 10% off the best available rate at time of booking and a daily $25 spa credit toward a spa service treatment. 2

SAINT JAMES PARIS Paris, France

Adare Manor Limerick, Ireland

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Pamper yourself this summer and take advantage of the large rooms of the only château-hotel in the city! This special offer includes a guaranteed upgrade to a higher category and full breakfast each morning at the buffet or in your room. Rates start at 460 Euro per night.4

Saint James Paris Paris, France

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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HOTEL DEL CORONADO Coronado, CA

Since 1888, Coronado Island has been a thriving beach town with its crown jewel, the castle-like Hotel del Coronado, as its centerpiece. Reserve the Bed & Breakfast Package and enjoy overnight accommodations and daily oceanview buffet breakfast for two adults at Sheerwater restaurant (a $75 daily value). 5

Hotel del Coronado Coronado, CA

DESTINATION DEALS THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL Dana Point, CA

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point, CA

Enjoy our Unlimited Golf Getaway and experience unrivaled natural beauty and panoramic ocean views at Monarch Beach Golf Links, located adjacent to our resort. The Unlimited Golf Getaway includes overnight accommodations, a day of unlimited golf for two, complimentary valet parking, transportation to and from the course and a signature ClubCorp amenity. Your day of unlimited golf includes tee time, unlimited same-day replays, use of golf cart, warm-up range balls, water and complimentary use of locker rooms.

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The Village at Squaw Valley Olympic Valley, CA

THE VILLAGE AT SQUAW VALLEY Olympic Valley, CA

Members receive 10% off at The Village at Squaw Valley with discounted rates from $144 per night mid-week for a one-bedroom condominium.

Visit squawalpine.com for more information.7

HYATT REGENCY INDIAN WELLS RESORT & SPA Indian Wells, CA

Members will receive 20% off best available rate as well as complimentary resort fee.

Members will also receive The Hot Deals Summer Book through the end of September, which includes specials on spa treatments, cabana rentals, tennis rentals and more. 2

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Indian Wells, CA

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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ATIONAL EVENTS & TICKETS8 For more information on tickets and special offers, or to create a custom vacation experience with your benefits, call ClubLine.

WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP – BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL FIRESTONE COUNTRY CLUB, AKRON, OH, August 6 - 9, 2015

Firestone Country Club, Akron, OH

Watch golf's best compete on Firestone's famed South Course, dubbed "The Monster" by Arnold Palmer in 1960. Spectators for this historic tournament, hosted at Firestone for more than 60 years, have witnessed some of the greatest moments in golf.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, WHISTLING STRAITS, KOHLER, WI August 10 - 16, 2015

The PGA returns to Whistling Straits for the final major championship of the season. This is where golf greats are made and you won't want to miss out.

Whistling Straits, Kohler, WI

US OPEN TENNIS, NEW YORK, NY August 31 - September 13, 2015

2015 US Open, New York, NY

As summer comes to a close on the calendar, the tennis tour is heating up as the best players in the world convene in the Big Apple to vie for the national championship. Reserve your spot to experience the final Grand Slam title.

OKTOBERFEST, MUNICH, GERMANY September 18 - October 4, 2015

Go to the original Oktoberfest that started it all in Munich, Germany. Packages include hotel, entrance to beer tent, beer, bike and castle tours and more.

Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany

2016 RIO SUMMER GAMES, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL August 4 - 22, 2016

2016 Summer Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The 2016 Games will be held in one of the most dazzling cities on earth, Rio de Janeiro. Hotels in Rio are completely sold out for the public, but we have our own hotel and travel packages available. Save your spot for only a $500 deposit.

1. Take a guest for free: Reservations must be made through ClubLine. Members must accompany guests. Subject to applicable guest policies. Members may extend one free green fee and/or one meal subject to the Member's level of benefits and the standard Signature Gold and O.N.E. guidelines. Valid exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs. 2. Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 3. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale: Offer valid until September 30, 2015. 4. St. James Paris: Rates may vary depending on the days. Offer based upon availability from July 12 to August 13, 2015 for stays of two nights or more. 5. Hotel Del Coronado: Offer includes tax and gratuity. 6. Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel: Offer valid through December 31, 2015. 7. The Village at Squaw Valley: Offer excludes taxes, fees and resort fee. Offer valid mid-week, excluding holidays. Cannot be combined with other offers and subject to availability. 8. Tickets provided by a third party. 1-8 All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Š ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 27824 0415 SMJ

For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com

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