Think of a refreshing contrast to various high-rise hotels on the coast and themed conference centers throughout Florida…there is an entirely new resort concept being introduced to Central Florida. Streamsong Resort promises to provide visitors with a getaway destination that offers amenities and activities that will embrace the landscape of the state’s historic heartland when it opens in the fall of 2013.  The concept Streamsong will be offering guests is a combination of elements similar to other well-known East Coast luxury destination resorts such as; Keswick Hall in Virginia, Blackberry Farm, Tennessee, the Equinox Resort & Spa, Vermont and the Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina.  The new resort and concept will be located in Polk County, Fla., which sets between Tampa and Orlando.

Situated on 16,000 acres of land, Streamsong will be home to approximately 140 guest rooms, five villas, two highly distinctive 18-hole golf courses, more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space, three restaurants and two lounge areas, a full-service spa, hiking and nature trails, a clay pigeon range and unparalleled Florida bass fishing.  Development plans are leaving for potential expansion to more than 200 rooms as option down the road.  The resort buildings will be constructed with materials that blend with the natural environment and the main facility is being built overlooking a lake, giving every guest room view of the water. Most rooms will be larger than the traditional design, with a layout that feels more like three separate spaces rather than a conventional hotel room. The villa rooms will offer grand views and a more private visitor experience.

The design-plans for the two 18-hole golf courses are fixed to capitalize on the topography of formerly mined phosphate land. The land is structured by rolling hills, dunes, dramatic contours and lakes resulting from the mining process, and will make for challenging, dramatic and aesthetically fulfilling golf.  The courses are being designed by three renowned golf course architects, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw of Coore & Crenshaw and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design.  Special to the new Resort, this will be only the third location in the world boasting golf course designs by both the Coore & Crenshaw and Doak teams, following highly acclaimed projects in Oregon and Tasmania, Australia.

Spa and treatment facilities are set to be within approximately 15,000 square feet of private treatment rooms, a fitness center, swimming pool, classroom space for personal enrichment programming and a library where visitors can learn more about the rich history of Florida. Outdoor amenities include an infinity pool with food and beverage service, unparalleled Florida bass fishing, and other activities such as croquet, birding tours, sport clay shooting, hiking and nature trails.

Business travelers and/or 1-2 day guests will also be able to immerse themselves in unique personal enrichment programs such as collaborative culinary and wine classes, writing and other skill enhancement seminars, and a performing and cultural arts series that will involve musicians and artists from the region.

The Saadiyat Beach Golf Club is an 18-hole green designed by golfing legend, Gary Player. Surrounded by majestic palm trees and the sparkling waters of the Gulf, the natural beauty surrounding this prestigious club will inevitably make this venue a world premium destination!  A playground for the adventurous, Kathmandu is a bustling city filled with excitement that boasts major shopping districts, beautiful landscapes and tasteful delicacies.  Rich in culture, the museums, temples, national parks, outdoor recreations, and views of the majestic Himalayas have visitors returning time and time again.

The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, which sits adjacent to Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, is due to be completed early next year. This deluxe five-star property will join forces with Hyatt Residence in providing over 300 deluxe guestrooms, suites, chalets and 44 private villas with views of pristine, golden beaches. The upcoming hotel is located close to the Cultural District which promises visitors spectacular days out at the Musee de Louvre – the first Louvre outside of Paris, The British Museum and the Guggenheim Foundation.

For those with a longing for sun, sea and mountains, Taba Heights Resort in Egypt is set among 368 hectares of landscaped gardens and lagoons spread out along 5 km of beautiful, roving coastline. Breathtaking views of mountains and the Red Sea provide guests with a vacation experience that will be difficult to forget.  With a backdrop of Sinai Mountains, Taba Heights’ championship 18-hole golf course overlooks Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the azure waters of the Red Sea and was designed by John Sanford, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. 

“Whether it’s a weekend trip, a business trip, or holidays such as these make the perfect vacation. Golf lovers get to spend time on first-class courses, while having the option to discover all the other glorious things Egypt and Nepal has to offer”, said Thierry Bertin, VP Sales and Marketing, Hyatt International, South West Asia.  Egypt and Nepal boast world-renowned hotels with first-class golf courses.  Local attractions such as Red Sea diving and special spa treatments are also available.

Challenging golf courses boasting a Himalayan backdrop is what travellers can come to expect at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal. The 280-room property provides guests with the chance to play the 6,715 yard Gokarna Golf Course in perfect year-round weather.