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DESTINATION SERVICES 2012 Activities. PREPARED BY: Natalie V. Meyers Destination Services Specialist Renaissance World Golf Village Resort 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL 32092 Phone: (904) 940.8582 Fax: (904) 940.8676 Email: natalie.meyers@jqh.com. PRESENTED BY:
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DESTINATION SERVICES 2012 Activities PREPARED BY: Natalie V. Meyers Destination Services Specialist Renaissance World Golf Village Resort 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL 32092 Phone: (904) 940.8582 Fax: (904) 940.8676 Email: natalie.meyers@jqh.com PRESENTED BY: Kristin Thompson, CMP CMM Director of Catering & Destination Services Renaissance World Golf Village Resort 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, FL 32092 Phone: (904) 940.8633 Fax: (904) 940.8676 Email: kristin.thompson@jqh.com
We are a full-service destination management team located on-site at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort handling group services for 10 or more people We offer direct billing privileges to your Resort master account We are a team of seasoned destination management professionals, staffed by Renaissance associates, combined with over 45 years of experience in the industry We take a partnership approach with all client relationships We offer industry buying power based on consistent vendor relationships We take a strategic and collaborative approach with all clients We are committed to excellence in customer service We maintain the highest standards of professionalism As a destination services team we offer our clients the level of service that comes with “brand” recognition and incorporate it with an unparalleled “out of the box” approach to creative and extraordinary events. What is Destination Services?
Destination Management Support Transportation Management Recreational Activities Professional Development and Team Building Events Creative Off-Site Events Off Site Dining Dine Arounds Progressive Dinners Spousal Programs & Specialty Classes Atmospheric Décor & Entertainment Specialty Items Creative Sponsorship Ideas Program Support THE “SINGLE SOURCE” FOR ALL OF YOUR EVENT NEEDS
The “4 Diamond” Golf Experience The “4 Diamond” Spa Experience Deep Sea Fishing Intracoastal Fishing Speedboat Thrill Ride Costume Guided Tour St. Augustine Private Trolley Tour Beginner Golf Lessons (101) Intermediate/Advance Golf Lessons St. Augustine Wild Reserve The Alligator Experience Yes, You Can-Vas! Outdoor Shooting Range Sunset or Full-Moon Kayak Tour Kayak Astronomy Tour Kayak Fishing Beachfront Horseback Riding Kayak Tour Sailing Charter Schooner Sail St. Augustine Beach Segway Beach Adventure Eco Boat Tour Eco-Kayak Tour Parasailing Guana River Cycling Excursion Paintball Adventure Local Attractions White Glove Transportation Table of Contents
The Four Diamond Golf Experience Slammer & Squire The Slammer & Squire Golf Course is located in the heart of the World Golf Village, located steps away from your guestroom. This 18-hole championship resort course was designed by Bobby Weed with design consultants Sam "The Slammer" Snead and Gene "The Squire" Sarazen. The Slammer & Squire course officially opened to the public in May 1998. The Slammer & Squire features two distinct nines with generous fairways, contoured greens, and plenty of water hazards along with impressive views of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The course was the host site of the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, a Senior PGA TOUR EVENT and currently hosts an array of other golf events such as the Handa Cup. Investment: January 1, 2012 – February 9, 2012 - $110.19 inclusive, per person February 10, 2012 – May 20, 2012 - $ 132.45 inclusive, per person Includes green and cart fees, and range balls. Groups of 20+ players will incur a mandatory $8.00 + tax group outing fee per person for tournament administration. Additional Enhancements: Food and beverage including boxed lunches, coolers on the carts, and celebration reception/dinners are also available at the clubhouse at the King and Bear. Please contact our Destination Services Team at 904-940-8633 for more information
The Four Diamond Golf Experience The King & Bear is located approximately 10 minutes from the Resort. Set among pristine lakes, beautiful pines, and stately oak trees in northern Florida, the King & Bear is a true collaboration of two of the golf’s greatest legends, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Each of the courses contains characteristics of both players. Putting aside their legendary rivalry, these two Hall of Famers have collaborated on a truly remarkable golf course of unparalleled beauty, challenge and design.Measuring 7,279 yards from the stone tees and 5,119 yards from the green tees, this course is sure to challenge the skilled golfer while providing player-friendly conditions for the novice.This is a "driver's" course, which should come as no surprise as both Palmer and Nicklaus wielded awesome power games in their primes. You'll also experience the wide fairways of Nicklaus and the fast greens of Palmer. So enamored of the course he helped design, Arnold Palmer selected hole number 15 as one of his "Dream 18" in Sports Illustrated's Preview to the Ryder Cup 2006. We think you'll agree.Investment: January 1, 2012 – February 9, 2012 - $ 143.58 inclusive, per person February 10, 2012 – June 3, 2012 - $ 165.84 inclusive, per person Includes green and cart fees, and range balls. Groups of 20+ players will incur a mandatory $8.00 + tax group outing fee per person for tournament administration. Additional Enhancements: Golf bag transfers are available for $10.00 per bag, round trip. Club rentals are available at $85.00 + per rental F&B including boxed lunches, coolers on the carts and celebration reception/dinners are also available at the clubhouse at the King and Bear. Please contact our Destination Services Team at 904-940-8633 for more information.
The Four Diamond Golf Experience Cimarrone’s Golf and Country Club Players of all abilities will enjoy Cimarrone's par 72, 6891 yard championship layout. Designed by renowned architect, David Postlethwait, Cimarrone's manicured course conditions and challenging design provides a fun,player-friendly experience for golfers of all abilities. Beginners will enjoy Cimarrone's well-defined fairways and magnificent greens. Advanced players will appreciate numerous risk-reward opportunities provided by strategically placed bunkers and a water or marsh feature on every hole. Location: St Augustine, FL Estimated Travel Time: 20 – 25 minutes Investment: January 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012 - $53.00(weekday)/$59.00(weekend), inclusive per person March 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012 - $64.00(weekday)/$69.00(weekend) , inclusive per person June 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 – $45.00(weekday)/$53.00(weekend) , inclusive per person October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 - $53.00(weekday)/$59.00(weekend) , inclusive per person Includes green and cart fees and range balls.
The Four Diamond Golf Experience Palencia Golf and Country Club Amid Palencia’s numerous amenities, none is more heralded than the championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course. Shaped by the natural beauty of the land, this 7,071 yard masterpiece winds through centuries-old maritime oak trees and along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tolomato River. The 16th hole journeys out to the savannahs and up to a picturesque green that overlooks pleasure boats casually passing on the Intracoastal Waterway. Location: St Augustine, FL Estimated Travel Time: 10 minutes Investment: January 1, 2012 – January 31, 2012 - $ 100.48 inclusive, per person – Mon-Thurs $120.84 inclusive, per person – Fri – Sun February 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012 - $ 152.64 inclusive, per person – Mon-Thurs $184.44 inclusive, per person – Fri – Sun July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012 - $ 100.48 inclusive, per person – Mon-Thurs $120.84 inclusive, per person – Fri – Sun Rates do not apply during special golf events and TPC. Includes green and cart fees and range balls.
The Four Diamond Golf Experience Southampton Golf Course The design Intent is to offer every golfer the appropriate risk-reward situations that challenges the experienced player and offers encouragement to the novice. Sixteen large lakes and over sixty contoured bunkers, in combination with meticulous landscaping, provide players with a superbly conditioned facility. The distinctive layout will test shot-making abilities and require the use of every club in the golf bag. Location: St Augustine, FL Estimated Travel Time: 20 minutes Investment: January - May - $ 90.10 inclusive, per person June – December - $ 79.50 inclusive, per person Includes green and cart fees, and range balls. Rates are based on availability Monday – Friday and after 9AM on weekends. Rates do not apply during special golf events and TPC.
The Four Diamond Spa Experience Pamper yourself at PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, a secluded sanctuary overlooking the fairways of the King & Bear course…and the first spa to ever bare the PGA TOUR name. Pick your place and your pleasure with luxurious spa treatment rooms and magnificent outdoor treatment settings to choose from, including private “floating cabanas” and a garden sanctuary with its own koi pond. Whether indoors or out, rest assured that every treatment will bolster your senses of self, health and well-being. Treating you to traditional and golf-related spa services – such as massages, facials, body treatments, salon services and packages for men and women – the professionals at PGA TOUR Spa Laterra will help you achieve balance…and stay centered. SPA LATERRA TREATMENT OPTIONS The Spa Laterra Swedish Massage Utilizing a skillful combination of flowing strokes and light-to-medium pressure, this traditional full body massage soothes sore and tired muscles, reduces stress, and promotes relaxation. Investment:$165.00 inclusive, per person – 1 hour The European Luxury Facial A deep cleansing and rehydrating treatment for all skin types, our classic European facial offers the consummate remedy to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It includes the use of aromatherapy neroli oil for cleansing and uplifting the skin, the delicate bitter orange blossom, prized for its rehydrating benefits, and vitamin and antioxidant-rich liposomes to nourish, oxygenate and renew the skin Investment: $165.00 inclusive, per person – 1 hour Spa Laterra Hand & Foot Ritual Experience the ultimate moisturizing manicure and pedicure. Release stress while you indulge your hands and feet in a luxurious bath followed by a revitalizing exfoliation with the sugar scrub of your choice. Once you are manicured to perfection, relax as you experience a calming massage. You then will be cocooned with warmth, allowing the moisture to leave your hands and feet glowing. Finish with the polish of your choice. Investment: $255.00 inclusive, per person – 1 hour 50 minutes Other group services available upon request.
Deep Sea Fishing For a morning or afternoon of sun, fun and water, there is no better activity than deep-sea fishing. With the beautiful Atlantic Ocean at our doorstep, there are a variety of fish to catch and an experience to last a lifetime. After a short 30-minute drive you will arrive at the marina where your adventure will begin. Your bus transportation will drop you off at the dock where the boat captain and first mate will be waiting to assist you on board your fishing vessel. Each Captain has his own favorite spot where he is confident you will be able to catch that “big one”. The boat trip will take approximately 45 minutes to find that perfect fishing spot. Full bait and tackle are provided for each charter and the Captain and crew will assist you with setting up your fishing gear in hopes of catching that big one! Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: Four (4) hour charter Minimum 1 person/Maximum 6 people Investment - $1,300.00++ per boat Transportation is at an additional cost.
Deep Sea Fishing (Large Vessel) • Come, relax and enjoy the spectacular Atlantic Ocean at its best. Offshore and near shore bottom fishing are also some of the most productive in the state. Trips can range from near shore fishing for tarpon and kingfish, to bottom fishing wrecks and reefs from 4 to 40 miles offshore for snapper and grouper. These trips can range 4 to 12 hours in length. SEA LOVE III is 50 feet long and is licensed to carry 34 passengers. She is powered by a single 800 horsepower, 3406 caterpillar engine, and cruises up to 17 knots. She is equipped with a single head with running water. She is ideal to charter for groups of 25 or less. SEA LOVE II is 70 feet long and is licensed to carry 67 passengers. She is powered by twin 800 horsepower, 3406 caterpillar engines, and cruises up to 18 knots. She has two heads with running water. A nice feature of the SEA LOVE II is the sun deck which offers a great view of the ocean and all the fishing action. She is great to charter for the large corporate/private groups. Two mates and a licensed captain will attend to all your fishing needs aboard. Typical catch includes a variety of bottom and striking fish, such as: grouper, snapper, amberjack, sharks, sea bass, triggerfish, cobia, kingfish and dolphin. • Location: St Augustine • Estimated Travel Time: 20 - 30 minutes • Length of Activity: Half Day Charter (4 hour charter) • Minimum/Maximum 34 or 67 guests depending on boat utilized • Package price: $1,850.00++ for a 4 hour charter on the 34 passenger vessel • $ 2,550.00 ++ for a 4 hour charter on the 67passenger vessel • Transportation is at an additional cost
Intracoastal Fishing For a morning or afternoon of sun, fun and water, there is no better activity than fishing in the Intracoastal waterways of Northeast Florida. There are a variety of fish to catch and an experience to last a lifetime. After a short 30-minute drive down scenic A1A, you will arrive at the marina where your adventure will begin. Your bus transportation will drop you off at the dock where the boat captain and first mate will be waiting to assist you on board your fishing vessel. Each boat ranges from 18’ – 25’, has an open center console and will accommodate 3 guests. We offer half day (4 hours) and full day (8 hours) private charters. The fishing methods are live bait, casting lures, or trolling. Depending on the time of year, the fish you can expect to catch in our Intracoastal waterways are as follows: Spotted Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Black Drum, Weak Fish, Jack Crevalle, Lady Fish, Blue Fish, Whiting, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, and Tarpon Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: Four (4) Hour Charter Minimum 2 guests/Maximum 3 guests per boat Investment - $700.00++ per boat Transportation is at an additional cost.
Speedboat Thrill Ride Enjoy a 60-minute entertaining tour aboard St Augustine’s only speedboat, focusing on St. Augustine, Florida's maritime heritage, history, landmarks, authentic stories and local marine life., This fun and exhilarating, narrated ride, is appropriate for children (with parents/guardians), teenagers, individuals, couples, families, history buffs...and anyone who enjoys being on the water! Whether you have a need for speed, a genuine love for the region's wonders or simply an occasion that needs to be celebrated, El Conquistador delivers in style. We're talking a top-of-the-line vessel with the ability to slice through the waters at high-speeds in virtually any weather. (Of course, the smoother the better!) They are geared towards satisfying both corporate excursions as well as family and social engagements where the focus is on having fun! Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Investment - $850.00 ++ per tour Minimum: 5 guests/Maximum: 13 guests per tour. Transportation is at an additional cost
Costume Guided Tour • This customizable tour will provide your guests with a wonderful and entertaining view of St. Augustine. The professional tour guide will meet the group at the resort dressed in period attire. The guide will cover 450 years of colorful history: the Ponce de Leon discovery, the pirate days of Sir Francis Drake, the Spanish and English colonial years and the Victorian Flagler era. The tour will stop at all major sites and the Castillo de San Marcos, the fort that was never captured in battle. Your guests will hear how Henry Flagler built the most opulent hotels of the day and turned the city into the “Newport of the South”. The tour guide will create an interactive tour atmosphere that’s fun for everyone. • Location: St. Augustine • Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes • Price - $30.00 ++ per person • Minimum: 15 guests / Maximum 30 guests per vehicle. • If more than one vehicle is used, additional charges will apply. • Transportation is at an additional cost • Additional Enhancements • Add a ticket to a historic house or museum for a 30 minute tour for an additional $10 per person. • The Resort can provide boxed lunches and coolers for your guests enjoyment. • Consider adding free time for shopping at the antique centers or the pedestrian mall of St George Street. • ** Also available as a walking tour
St. Augustine Private Trolley Tour Come experience the history, European atmosphere, interesting attractions and quaint shops lining the narrow streets of St. Augustine aboard Trolley Tours! Your 1-hour, private, narrated, tour of the city points out historical sites, restaurants, and shopping areas. Once your private tour is completed, your trolley pass allows you to continually re-board/dismount any of the trolleys at any of the points on your map. This is a great tour for groups that would like to go out on their own, while still maintaining group unity. Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minute Length of Activity: 1 hour private tour - on and off privileges thereafter (does not include transfer time) Minimum 20 guests/Maximum unlimited Investment $30.00 ++ per person Non-private trolley tours also available Roundtrip Transportation is at an additional cost
Beginner Golf Lessons Have you always wanted to learn the golf game, but have been afraid to do so? This is an opportunity for you!!! Begin with a 1.5 hour classroom session learning the etiquette, rules and fundamentals, and the history of the game. Once your classroom session is complete, it’s time to head to the course where you will have a 2 hour session with a 5 to 1 student – teacher ratio. This is where you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing and mastering the basics of the golf game. Included in your package is the following: 4 hour classroom session and golf clinic 5 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio Beverage Station at the PGA TOUR Academy Minimum of 10 guests Investment: $55.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost
Intermediate/Advanced Golf Lessons Experience personal instruction at the TOUR Academy where you will learn the full swing techniques and short game instruction. Your four hour experience is complimented by the latest teaching technologies including comparative video analysis. Included in your package is the following: 4 hour intermediate/advanced golf clinic at the Tour Academy 5 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio Beverage Station at the TOUR Academy Comprehensive Student Manual Comprehensive Video Swing Analysis Minimum of 5 guests Investment: $75.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
St. Augustine Wild Reserve Guests will be given a guided tour of the 7-acre animal compound by an experienced wildlife professional. An introduction to each species, basic biology, and how the animal arrived at our sanctuary will be discussed in detail. Visitors will be allowed close interactions with many exotics. Although they do not allow handling of any of the Reserve’s animals, guests will be able to get closer to a 600-pound African lion than they ever imagined -- close enough to see the carnelian flecks in Mufasa’s golden eyes, and watch in awe as the wind plays with his riotous mane. Also on the tour will be our amazing white tiger, Angel, several orange tigers, cougars, caracals, servals, bobcats, cavies, coatimundis, and a host of wolves ranging in color from black to white. Also, guests will meet Onyx, our beloved black leopard who survived cancer, losing a leg in the process. Onyx became famous when Ripley’s Believe it or Not dubbed her the most unusual animal with a tale to tell, featuring her on their national television show. Please come visit us for the experience of a lifetime! Due to the fact that our animals are in secure cages, they no longer allow photos at the Reserve. This includes cell phone photos and video cameras. Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 - 40 minutes Length of Activity: One (1) hour (All tours must take place after 1PM daily) Minimum 5 guests/Maximum 20 guests Investment - $ 25.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
The Alligator Experience Imagine having the ultimate outdoor experience… spending the day with a licensed nuisance alligator trapper (this is a hands-on experience). You will ride along for the day, assisting in every aspect of scouting and catching a live alligator. You’ll be right in the middle of the action, from the initial snagging to fighting a gator on rod and reel, a fight better than any offshore fish can give. Then comes the fun part, assisting with snaring, subduing and taping the gator’s mouth! Here you will find a mix of old Florida, a dose of humor and a modern approach to hunting. We hunt some of St. John’s County’s most scenic areas, and on our hunts it is not unusual to see some of Florida’s most spectacular wildlife, such as otters, dear, manatee, and a host of raptors. Make no mistake, these hunts are difficult, with all the up and downs of an off shore fishing trip. Hunts are done from a truck, with sites ranging from a lake deep in the woods to a fairway at Sawgrass TPC. After climbing into a truck filled with reels, harpoons, and coolers, we are off for a life changing adventure. Location: St Augustine Length of Activity: 2 – 4 hours. Times vary depending on season. Minimum 4 guests/Maximum 4 guests Investment - $ 60.00 ++, per person – RIDE AND WATCH – Not hands on $ 325.00 ++, per person – THE ULTIMATE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE Transportation is at an additional cost. Liability waivers must be signed by each individual.
Yes, You Can-vas! Thousands of people just like you have experienced the fun of creating their very own paintings at our studio or on-site at any location. Most of them never painted before...Professional artist David Durrett takes you step-by-step through every stroke—and you'll LOVE the painting you take home! You can even bring wine and snacks...that's part of the fun! It's perfect for Girls' Night Out, or simply relief from everyday stress. Location: Onsite at Resort at their location Length of Activity: 2 – 4 hours. Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 25 guests Investment - $ 45.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost if going off-site
Outdoor Shooting Experience Experience a handgun, rifle and archery range located in Saint Augustine, Florida. It is an exclusive family-oriented outdoor shooting/archery range offering static steel targets and advanced moving target systems. This shooting Range has 10 range fields: (1) 25yd private shooting/archery range; (3) 25yd pistol shooting ranges; (1) 50yd pistol shooting range; (1) 50yd computerized pneumatic target pistol/rifle ranges (1) 75yd computerized pneumatic target pistol/rifle shooting range (1) 100yd rifle range and (1) 185yd shooting range (1) Hogan's Alley live fire range (1) 360 training range. This range has outdoor shooting/archery ranges have 20 firing positions with bench rest and feature fully covered shooting stations. On the backstretch live fire shooting range. Every thought of outdoor range fields vary from 7yds to 185yds allowing shooting of rim-fire, center-fire up to .50 cal, shotgun up to 10ga, class 3 firearms, muzzle loading (black powder) and rifles up to .50 cal with covered firing ranges available for bench rest shooters. Location: St Augustine, Florida Length of Activity: 3 hours Driving Distance: 45 minutes Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 35 guests Investment - $ 115.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
Sunset or Full-Moon Kayak Tour Come and experience the Ripple Effect - a natural exploration of the pristine waters of the Guana River in an extraordinary ambient twilight setting of the sun over the Guana River. Bald Eagles and many other estuary dependent species salute the sunset over the Guana River on this two-hour exploration of the GTM Research Reserve. The stability of our tandem touring kayaks make the perfect viewing platform to relax, reflect and enjoy these wonders of nature. Enjoy a serene sensation only attainable in a kayak. No experience required. This is Real Florida nature from a unique perspective. Location: Ponte Vedra Beach Travel Time: 30 minutes from Resort Length of Activity: 2 hours Minimum 5 guests/Maximum 12 guests Investment - $ 65.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost
Kayak Astronomy Tour Watch the sun go down and enjoy an incredible view of the night sky in one of the quietest estuaries in North Florida from the stable platform of our glowing "firefly" kayaks. This tour is led by a certified interpreter and will include an educational journey into our galaxy and beyond with folklore, mythology, and astronomy for beginners. Emphasis will be on the heavens and all that is natural at Guana! Relax and enjoy this serene sensation. No experience required. Location: Ponte Vedra Beach Travel Time: 30 minutes from Resort Length of Activity: 2 hours Minimum 5 guests/Maximum 12 guests Investment - $ 65.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost
Kayak Fishing Enjoy the serenity that’s only attainable in a kayak while learning how to kayak fish in a sustainable way on one of the finest estuaries in Florida, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve! Come see why kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing sports in Florida and learn fishing conservation from a Florida Master Naturalist using proper catch and release techniques to minimize impact and to protect our fisheries for future generations. Location: Ponte Vedra Beach Travel Time: 30 minutes from Resort Length of Activity: ½ day or 4 hours Minimum 1 guest/Maximum 2people Investment - $ 250.00 ++ for one guest $ 400.00 ++ for two guests Transportation is at an additional cost
Beachfront Horseback Riding • Take a break from the ordinary and enjoy a breathtaking view while horseback riding in beautiful Amelia Island. This ride is for every skill level. Your expert guides pay attention to every detail of your journey to ensure that you and your guests have a very memorable experience. • Location: Amelia Island • Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes • Length of Activity: One (1) Hour • Tour times are 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm only • Minimum 4 guests/Maximum 12 guests • Investment - $85.00++ per person • Transportation is at an additional cost.
Kayak Tour Explore the tranquil inland marshes and creeks by kayak. You will learn about the area’s eco-system and the barrier island eco-system. Our guided trips include instruction and all the equipment you will need for a relaxing and comfortable paddle. Ospreys, pelicans and egrets are just a few of over 300 migrating species of birds you can see during your kayak tour. Join us in the exploration of the coastal marsh and islands teaming with wild life. Marsh grasses paint a mural right before your eyes. You will experience a relaxing and informative trip that’s hard to find so close to a city. This coastal paradise always provides us with a gentle breeze of 5-10 knots for a very comfortable experience. Top-notch equipment and guides are all provided on beginner friendly trips. Location: Ponte Vedra Beach Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: Three (3) Hours Minimum 4 guests/Maximum 20 guests Investment - $85.00++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
Sailing Charter Enjoy an afternoon sailing the beautiful waterways of the Intracoastal or the Atlantic Ocean. The sail boats used on this sailing charter range in size from 36' to 42' with a captain to handle the sailing. If guests so desire, they can assist in the sailing of these beautiful boats. Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: Three (3), Four (4) or Five (5) hour charters available Minimum 2 guests/Maximum 6 guests Investment - $600.00++ (3-hour charter), $750.00+ (4-hour charter) & $950.00+ (5 hour charter) per charter Transportation is at an additional cost.
Schooner Sail This beauty is a 72’ topsail schooner. Take a step back into time and experience the adventures on the beautiful waters adjacent to lovely, historic St. Augustine. This USCG certified vessel is a replica of the blockade-runners that once sailed our waters in the 19th century. The schooner offers relaxing day sails. Absorb the surrounding beauty, watch for dolphins and other marine life or just relax in the shade of the sails. If you are the type of person who likes to live the experience, our crew welcomes help in raising the sails, (which are still done the old-fashioned way by hand) heaving lines, and taking the helm. Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: 2 hours Minimum 25 guests/Maximum 35 guests Investment - $1,900.00++ for 2 hour sail Transportation is at an additional cost.
St. Augustine Segway Beach Adventure Experience the classic sights and sounds of St. Augustine Beach, Florida in a new and exciting way! A relaxing glide on a Segway Personal Transporter is a unique and intimate way to see the magnificent scenery and wildlife of St. Augustine Beach.The tour moves from our showroom and glides onto St. Augustine’s world famous beach and floats alongside the white sandy shoreline where you may see dolphins, pelicans, turtles, whales and other wildlife. Ride a Segway today and feel the experience as you step into the future. We recommend light comfortable clothing and shoes (no high heels). Sunscreen recommended. Helmets are provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: 1.5 hours Minimum 4 guests/Maximum 6 guests Investment - $60.00++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
Eco Boat Tour Eco tours offers private boat excursions on the inland waters surrounding historic St. Augustine, Florida. The Matanzas, Tolomato, and Guana Rivers have an active bottlenose dolphin population, beautiful saltwater marshes, oyster beds, and islands that are home to a variety of wildlife. The inlet also offers the best view of the ancient cityscape.Boat tours are reserved for two to six passengers. The captain, a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and an interpretive naturalist, is able to identify and describe the lifecycles of hundreds of plants and animals. Trips often cover more than 15 miles within the rivers of the Intracoastal Waterway (we do not go in the ocean) The tour includes views of historic downtown, the inlet, salt marshes, oyster beds, and hammocks of the estuary.Dolphin-Nature Boat Tours, Watch & Learn about Dolphins in their Natural Habitat Bird Watching & Identification, Sunrise, Sunset, and Moonlight Cruises Beachcombing at Low Tide, Explore Tidal Creeks Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: 1 hour and 45 minutes Minimum 2 guests/Maximum 6 guests Investment: $300.00 ++ per tour Transportation is at an additional cost.
Eco Kayak Tour Prior to the start of the tour, guests will participate in a paddling clinic to teach proper technique and safe operating procedures. A naturalist and guide will accompany each tour and explain all the elements of the incredible surroundings. The two hour tour will take guests beneath the Bridge of Lions, past the Castillo de San Marco (Spanish Fort) and into the salt marshes of the mission grounds. The perspective from a kayak in the bay front is amazing as guests rediscover the history of St. Augustine and the wildlife of the estuary. Kayak Tours are reserved for two to eight passengers (four new double kayaks with rudders). Kayak Tours, No Experience NecessaryTwo-Hour Guided Tours with Naturalist, Paddling Clinic before Tour Wildlife & History up Close, Stable and Comfortable New KayaksState of the Art Kayak Dock for effortless kayak entry and exit Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: 2 hours Minimum 3 guests/Maximum 8 guests Investment - $360.00 ++ per tour Transportation is at an additional cost.
Parasailing Altitude is the name of the game in parasailing. Now, thanks to our modern equipment and professional, experienced U. S. Coast Guard licensed crew, you can safely soar up to 1400 feet in the air above the beaches of the Nation's Oldest City! Gently take-off and land from our custom-built boat. No running on the beach or steering the sail. The boat does all the work for you! Up to three people can fly together side by side!! Location: St. Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: 75 minutes Minimum 4 guests/Maximum 6 guests Investment - $75.00 - $108.00 ++ per person Depending on altitude (700; 1,000 and 1,400 feet) ** For and additional $6.00 per person your flight can be upgraded to a “Sport Ride” which include Parasail "tricks" that are done while you are flying! These include: Double Dipping and Free-Falls Non-Flying Observers $30 on a space available basis only Transportation is at an additional cost.
Guana River Cycling Excursion Present day historians believe that Guana River was the site of Ponce de Leon’s first landing in Florida. Your expert guides will lead you on up to 12 miles of biking trails through beautiful coastal ecosystems providing a pleasurable trail experiences. Location: St Augustine Estimated Travel Time: 30 minutes Length of Activity: Four (4) Hours Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 14 guests Investment - $165.00++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost. **Larger groups can be accommodated by a rotating schedule or additional equipment.
Paintball Adventure Enjoy a game of paintball. Paintball is both a sport and a game and can include numerous themes and variations and are played in both wooded areas and on speedball courses. The wooded fields offer forts, bunkers, trails, barricades, sniper trails, and plenty of natural cover. There are two speedball courses, a three man with 24 bunkers and a regulation size X-ball with 52 bunkers. All of the equipment needed to play the game is included in your package and field paint only is used. Only the paint included in your package is the only paint that can be used on the field. Location: Jacksonville Estimated Travel Time: 45 minutes Length of Activity: Varies Minimum 10 guests/Maximum 100 guests Investment - $70.00 ++ per person Transportation is at an additional cost.
Local Attractions On-Site / Nearby World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Course IMAX Theatre Tennis ST. AUGUSTINE (Approximately 10 - 30 minutes from the Resort) St Augustine Alligator Farm St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Lightner Museum Flagler College Old Town Trolley Tours St Augustine Outlet Mall Schooner Freedom Sail Marineland Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Fountain of Youth Potters Wax Museum San Sebastian Winery Mission of Nombre de Dios JACKSONVILLE (Approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour from the Resort) Cummer Museum of Arts Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Museum of Science and History Anheuser Busch Brewery Variety of golf courses Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Museum of Contemporary Art
White Glove Transportation Our “White Glove” Transportation department is located on-site at the 4 Diamond Renaissance World Golf Village Resort. Our transportation department offers comprehensive group services include consultation during the earliest stages of event planning to on-site implementation. We are a dedicated TEAM of highly professional, compassionate, courteous, and proactive individuals whose ultimate goal is customer satisfaction. We provide consistency and excellence in products and services while anticipating the needs of our customers. We will continuously improve our current services and find creative solutions to meet our customers’ needs. “Off Property” Activity Rates: $40.00 per person inclusive, round trip, to St. Augustine/Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra, for up to 3 hours, minimum 10 guests, $13 per person for each additional hour $26.00 per person inclusive, round trip, St. Augustine/Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra, for up to 4 hours, minimum 25 guests, $7 per person for each additional hour
DESTINATION SERVICES Terms and Conditions •The above information is for proposal purposes only and is not considered a contract. • •All pricing is subject to change without notice. Pricing is not guaranteed until a contract has been signed. • •++ indicates pricing is subject to a 22% service charge and 6 % tax. • •All charges will be billed to your hotel master account. • •Transportation is at an additional cost. • •Guarantee numbers are due 72 hours prior to event. •Pricing is subject to change should your number of people increase or decrease. • • WE LOOK FORWARD TO PARTNERING WITH YOU! PRICE AND AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UP TO TIME OF CONFIRMATION BY CONTRACT. THESE PRICES ARE FOR THE YEAR 2011 ONLY. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR YEARS THEREAFTER. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROPOSAL IS PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHOM IT HAS BEEN ISSUED. IF THE INDIVIDUAL IN POSSESSION OF THIS PROPOSAL IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT RESPONSIBLE TO DELIVER THIS TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE THAT YOU ARE IN POSSESSION OF CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. ANY USE OF INFORMATION, DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS PROPOSAL IN WHOLE OR IN PART IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. YOU ARE REQUESTED TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY OUR DESTINATION MANAGEMENT TEAM (904.940.8633) OF YOUR INADVERTENT RECEIPT OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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