MONTEREY, Calif. (PRWEB) July 23, 2005
What’s New in Monterey County is a quarterly publication of the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information, members of the media should contact the MCCVB Communications Department at 831-657-6405. All contents of What’s New in Monterey County, and additional information, can be found on the “Media” section of http://www.montereyinfo.org, or can be sent via fax, regular mail or email text.
NEW NON-STOP FLIGHTS NOW LANDING IN MONTEREY
With new daily non-stop flights connecting Monterey to Denver, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, it’s now easier than ever to plan a coastal California getaway. The Monterey Peninsula Airport is located just three miles east of historic downtown Monterey and mere minutes away from the area’s major attractions, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, National Steinbeck Center, 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach and Cannery Row. Denver and Las Vegas service began in June; Salt Lake City flights take off on August 1. For more information and complete schedules, visit http://www.montereyinfo.org. Media contact: Julie Armstrong, 831-657-6405.
TEE TIME ON A DIME: MORE GOLF FOR LESS GREEN
Tight exacting fairways, elevated greens, stoic Monterey Pines and the crashing Pacific… The nation’s top golf destination also sports a bevy of courses primed for the public, from the oldest course west of the Mississippi to the two-iron-if-you-can gems that dot Ford Ord. From June 15 through December 15, 2005, the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new Tee Time on a Dime promotion helps visitors streamline their swing at six participating courses with a 15 percent discount on regular green fees. Package is subject to availability, not valid for tournament or group use and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Reserve tee times directly with course or visit http://www.montereyinfo.org for more information. Media contact: Koleen Hamblin, 800-487-9057, Julie Armstrong, 831-657-6405.
OFF-ROAD IN STYLE: NEW LAND ROVER SCHOOL AT QUAIL LODGE
Some 80 acres of hills, wooded trails, sand traps and rocks will challenge drivers when Quail Lodge (http://www.quaillodge.com) opens the only Land Rover Experience Driving School on the west coast beginning in August 2005. Guests, groups and the public can get behind the wheel of their choice of Land Rover and tackle off-road obstacles; one-on-one instruction by certified Land Rover driving instructors help drivers learn advanced techniques like winching and vehicle recovery. Lessons and team building activities range from one-hour outings to full-day adventures. Media contact: Susan Pasarow, 310-453-2539.
NEW OENOPHILE ADVENTURES IN MONTEREY’S WINE COUNTRY
With 40,000 acres of vineyards and the largest production of chardonnay grapes in the nation, Monterey County has long been a favorite of those planning grape escapes. Now, new wineries and tasting rooms along the area