CLIENT FEATURE

Condotels South: Changing the Face of the Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation

GARDEN CITY BEACH, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2002) - If you're planning a golf trip to the Grand Strand, but don't like the idea of being away from the creature comforts of home, there's a South Strand accommodations provider that can bring home to you for the duration of your stay.

Condotels South specializes in golf villa and oceanfront condominium rentals, a concept that is gaining popularity with the hordes of traveling golfers who come to tee it up in "Golf Town U.S.A" each year. Golfers can choose from one and two bedroom "Fairway Villas" located at Golf Colony Resort in Surfside Beach, "Superior" oceanfront units at the Royal Garden, SeaMaster, Atalaya Towers, and "Luxury" oceanfront units at the SurfMaster and One Ocean Place.

"We are unique in that we provide full sized apartments that are fully equipped with appliances and daily housekeeping services," says Kasey Harkins of Condotels South's marketing and guest promotions department. "Bed, bath, and kitchen linens are included, so there are no hidden costs. All of our oceanfront units have balconies overlooking the beach and all our units are individually owned and decorated to the owners taste."

And all of Condotels South's services cater to their clients' tastes. In addition to accommodations, the company provides an array of golf packages designed to meet every budget. Every staffer has either played or toured the majority of golf courses in the Grand Strand and a full time golf director is available to answer specific golf inquires from potential clients.

"Between all of us here, we have played every course at the beach," Harkins says. "So you will be talking to someone who knows the latest conditions and improvements at all the courses. Our President, Ed Podvoyski has probably played 99 percent of the courses here and he might answer the phone just like any of us."

Condotels South has long-standing relationships with over 110 local courses, including the scenic gems of the South Strand. Award winning courses such as Caledonia, True Blue and the Tournament Players Club of Myrtle Beach are all available for play via discounted golf packages. In October, a foursome can bag a night's stay in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom oceanfront condo, daily housekeeping, local phone calls, and a round of golf at a premium layout for as little as $62 per golfer.

One of Condotels South's most popular offerings also returns this fall, the Carolina Cup. The Carolina Cup pits golfers from the U.S. against golfers from the U.K. in a Ryder Cup formatted event. The event is held from Nov. 3-10 at five different courses, and costs just $501 per player for seven nights and six rounds of golf. The Carolina Cup was born in a marquee beer tent at the British Open at Troon in 1996. Podvoyski and Terry Duffy of International Golf Tours of the U.K. came up with the concept over a couple of colds ones and the event has been a hit every since.

"It's a great time for everyone and it is a reflection of Mr. Podvoyski's passion for the game," says Harkins.

More About Condotels South

Condotels was founded in 1981 with the objective of providing the vacationing and traveling public with spacious, quality condominiums and the services one would expect from a hotel. In 1985, Condotels began providing linens and daily maid service in every unit, thus eliminating the unprofessional practice of collecting extra cleaning fees and linen service rentals.

In addition to its long-standing relationship with the Strand's golf courses, Condotels Preferred Guests are entitled to various discounts and freebies at local restaurants, nightclubs, amusements and shops.

For golfers looking to "turn it up a notch" and experience one of the truly unique golf experiences of their lives, Condotels makes available luxury three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse suites at the SurfMaster. Each penthouse includes a spacious balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, an outdoor private hot tub, a jacuzzi in the master bath, and televisions for catching the game.

The penthouses are available year-round, with peak spring and fall rates at $195 per night, or $1298 for a week. "Once you've stayed in a penthouse, you never want to stay anywhere else again," Harkins says.

Thing is, once you've stayed with Condotels South, you'll probably never want to stay anywhere else again!

For reservations, or more information, call 1-866-409-2177.