NORWALK, Conn. - June 8, 2006 - Golf vacations are on the upswing - and with the summer travel season upon us, it's time to pack the bags, grab the clubs and hit the best courses in the world.

Resort golf is surging in popularity and millions of Americans will head to the links this summer to escape the stress of a multi-tasking society. One in eight - or some 17.3 million U.S. travelers - played golf on a trip in the past year, according to the Travel Industry Association. Golfing travelers averaged 2.6 trips, with 10 percent golfing on six or more trips. Sixteen percent of travelers who played golf said that golf was the most important reason for taking the trip, according to the association.

"Exotic resorts and lush golf courses offer the perfect escape and respite from our hectic, fast-paced society," said Leslie Downey, director of Travelers Advantage and Travelersadvantage.com. "The avid vacationer and passionate golfer can experience numerous grown-up playgrounds across the U.S. that boast deluxe accommodations, full-scale spa facilities and pristine surroundings that melt away the stress and re-charge the batteries."

The experts at Travelers Advantage are hitting the links, too, and have teed it high and let it fly on the top golf resorts around. Travelers Advantage Top 10 Golf Resorts:

1. Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina … This breathtaking jewel of the PGA boasts eight courses, each simply numbered. While the No. 2 course is the biggest draw, the No. 6 course was designed by Tom Fazio last year. This bucolic resort features three inns - the elegant Carolina, The Manor lodge, and the quaint Holly Inn. After golf, relax in the world-class spa, offering separate services for teens and kids.
   
2. The Boulders, Carefree, Ariz … Chill out in the boulder-strewn Sonora Desert and experience two Jay Moorish-designed championship courses. Schedule a late afternoon tee time to catch the intensely colorful sunsets. This resort features the Boulders Golf Academy, PGA and LPGA-certified instructors and the famous Golden Door Spa.
   
3. Pebble Beach Golf Resort, California … Check out the legendary golf course that Jack Nicklaus calls "possibly the best in the world." Pebble Beach boasts three resort properties, five-star spa facilities and delectable cuisine. Each course offers clinics, group instruction and group tournaments. The Pacific Ocean offers a perfect panoramic backdrop.
   
4. Sea Island, The Cloister & Lodge, Georgia … Golf pros Davis Love III and Tom Fazio helped develop and update the three courses on this infamous Spanish-Mediterranean style resort in coastal Georgia. Accommodations include the famous Cloister at Sea Island, The Lodge at Sea Island, The Cloister Cottages and The Lodge at Cabin Bluff. For a slice of true Southern style, indulge in the Georgia Mud Pie Wrap Soak at the Sea Island Spa.
   
5. The Greenbriar, West Virginia … The Greenbrier course, one of three on the property, is the only public course to host a Ryder Cup and a Solheim Cup. The historic Greenbriar, built in 1760, offers golf and much more on its 6,500-acre resort. In addition to the links, soak up other popular recreational activities such as horseback riding, falconry and even bowling.
   
6. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii … Nestled overlooking the Pacific on the Big Island, this resort was designed by Jack Nicklaus and hosts the Senior PGA Tournament of Champions each year. There are spectacular views at every turn, making Hualalai the perfect, peaceful retreat. The resort is extremely kid-friendly, offering a great activities program.
   
7. Bandon Dunes Resort, Oregon ... Take in a bit of Scotland here in the U.S. with this Scottish style design on the resort's three courses. It's a great place for plenty of exercise - and walking - as golf carts are not offered on any of the resort's courses.
   
8. The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin … Situated in America's heartland, four outstanding courses are only a heartbeat away, including the crown jewel of the resort, Whistling Straits. A throwback to the raw freshness of Ireland sculpted into the Wisconsin coastline, Whistling Straits has hosted the PGA Championship and the Palmer Cup. De-stress in the Kohler Waters Spa, a full-service facility offering a variety of treatments and massages.
   
9. The Homestead, Virginia … The resort’s Old Course, built in 1892, includes the oldest tee in continuous use in the United States. With the Alleghany Mountains as a backdrop, the Cascades Course is especially beautiful during the turning of the leaves in the fall. After working up an appetite, relax and enjoy the nightly orchestra in the formal dining room - where continental cuisine and regional specialties are part of a six-course extravaganza.
   
10. Kiawah Island Resort, South Carolina … The resort boasts five championship golf courses, including the world-renowned Ocean Course, host of the 2007 Senior PGA Championship and the 2012 PGA Championship. The only worries on this family vacation paradise are your club selections and pin positions.
    

Whether you're traveling for vacation or business, get the best tee times at the top destinations in the U.S. and Mexico - places such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Maui or Cancun. Through TeeBone Tee Time Network, Travelers Advantage members can access tee times well in advance of the general public.

About Travelers Advantage

Members of Travelers Advantage (http://www.travelersadvantage.com or 1-877-841-1335) can save money on air travel, cruises, car rentals and accommodations, as well as earn five percent cash back on eligible travel booked with preferred providers through the service. Membership in Travelers Advantage can be enjoyed during the first month for only $1. The trial membership can be canceled at any time during the one-month trial period by calling toll free and owing nothing further. Unless the member calls to cancel during the trial, the membership will be extended automatically for an entire year at the $99.99 annual fee and automatically renewed annually upon expiration at the then-current annual fee, billed to a credit card account, without the member having to do anything further. Additionally, members may call toll free to cancel at any time and receive a pro-rata refund of their then current membership fee. Travelers Advantage is offered by Affinion Group, a leader in the membership, insurance and loyalty marketing businesses, providing products and services that touch the lives of millions of Americans.

About Affinion Group

Affinion Group is a leading affinity direct marketer of value-added membership, insurance and package enhancement programs and services to consumers. With more than 30 years of experience, Affinion Group currently offers its programs and services worldwide through more than 4,500 affinity partners. Its diversified base of affinity partners includes leading companies in a wide variety of industries, including financial services, retail, travel, telecommunications, utilities and Internet. Affinion Group also has a growing loyalty solutions operation which administers points-based loyalty programs. Based in Norwalk, Conn., Affinion Group has approximately 3,600 employees throughout the United States and in 13 countries across Europe.

About Affinion Group
As a global leader with almost 40 years of experience, Affinion Group (www.affinion.com) enhances the value of its partners' customer relationships by developing and marketing loyalty solutions. Leveraging its expertise in customer engagement, product development and targeted marketing, Affinion provides programs in subscription-based lifestyle services, personal protection, insurance and other areas to help generate increased customer loyalty and significant incremental revenue for more than 5,550 marketing partners worldwide, including many of the largest and most respected companies in financial services, retail, travel, and Internet commerce. Based in Stamford, Conn., the company has approximately 4,250 employees and markets in 17 countries globally. Affinion holds the prestigious ISO 27001 certification for the highest information security practices, is PCI compliant and Cybertrust certified.

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