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January / February 2007 Article

From the Field: Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura, Florida

The Turnberry Isle Difference
The tropical setting shelters guests from the hectic pace of modern life. Yet, the resort is conveniently located close to two major airports, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Named The Best Rooms in the South by U.S. Zagat's Hotel, Resort & Spa Survey, the resort’s 392 oversize rooms and suites create a home away from home with private balconies, spacious marble bathrooms featuring whirlpool tubs and separate glass-enclosed shower, and all the luxurious little touches that enhance a haven of rest. Now debuting a $100 million renovation transformation, the Turnberry Isle Resort is a paradise to be re-discovered.

Renovations at the Resort

• Guest rooms and suites that have been lavishly appointed and feature Mediterranean comfort with modern accents and the newest technology.
   
• Brand new South golf course. Completely redesigned by World Golf Hall of Fame recipient Raymond Floyd, this new course features lush, tropical grounds accentuated with a variety of elevation changes, contoured fairways and sharp changes within holes. Colorful flora and trees indigenous to Florida's tropical climate create an oasis-like feel throughout the courses giving nearly each hole a private feel, with more than $100,000 in landscaping spent on each hole of play.
   
• New Golf Pro Shop featuring the finest in apparel and equipment and newly redesigned men's and ladies locker rooms.
   
• Newly renovated Willow Stream Spa with a varied menu and featuring the finest in techno-Gym equipment, a Pilates Studio and a variety of fitness classes.
   
• Refurbished conference center.
   
• Remodeled Ocean Club on the Atlantic.
   
• Remodeled resort pool.
   
• Rebuilt front entrance, featuring a spectacular koi pond.
   
• Driving range will be ready in February 2007.
   
• North golf course will be ready for play in June of 2007.
   
• Cascata Grille, will open March 2007

THE BASICS

Setting: Tropical landscape on 300 acres.

Style: Classic architectural style, with pillars, arched promenades and terracotta roofs.

Rooms: 392

Dining: Three restaurants and three lounges

Spa: Renovated 25,000 sq. ft. Willow Stream spa with 26 treatment rooms and fitness center

Other sports: Tennis complex featuring clay courts. Two swimming pools. Three-mile scenic jogging path

Meeting space: 40,000 square feet with 20 function rooms.
Can accommodate 40 to 800 for banquets, 70 to 1,060 theater style, 24 to 650 classroom style, • 22 to 34 boardroom style

Conference Center
This resort renovation includes a complete refurbishment of the conference center, including new paint, carpeting, wall covering, sconces, artwork, foyer furniture and an expansion of the outdoor function area, The Magnolia Courtyard, which overlooks the new South golf course and 50 ft. waterfall feature.The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club can accommodate small boardroom meetings for 10 or lavish receptions for 1,700. Many of the rooms open to outside terraces and tropical landscaping that surround the Conference Center, further enhancing the garden feel of the property.