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August Newsletter:

Old Course Tee Times & Ski Trip Planning

I can’t believe it’s already August!  I hope you’re making time to enjoy the summer with family and friends.  Best of Both has been busy planning and executing golf and ski trips and events.  This includes our VIP Client Golf Day in Whistler (click image to the left to view photos), the 2011 Directors Invitation Ski Classic and golf in Ireland and Bandon Dunes.  We’ll soon be launching our new website which we’re excited about.

Unfortunately we had to say good bye to Anna Hewitt, our Communications Manager and Event Coordinator.  She went back to Australia to pursue other goals.  We wish her the very best.

Thank you for your continued support. Please contact me or refer your friends or colleagues at any time to plan your next golf or ski trip or corporate event.
All the best,

Dana Williams

Guaranteed St. Andrews Old Course Tee Times

It’s that time of the year….St. Andrews Old Course will be accepting applications for 2011 tee times on September 1, 2010.  We will be applying for times and can request them on your behalf.  They are first come, first serve.  Please reply to this email with your interest.

Golf & Ski Pro Update

Since it’s the season, let’s start with golf.  Bryn Parry, who is schedule to head back to Ireland and Bandon Dunes with clients as he did last fall, recently returned from playing the Quebec Open.  His 2nd place finish in this prestigious event continues to show he’s in a select group of golfers.  Lindsay Bernekavitch, who accompanied a private group in Bandon Dunes last summer, has been in Vancouver teaching and is getting ready for a Best of Both golf trip to Scotland in the spring.  A guaranteed tee time on St. Andrews Old Course will be a highlight.

As for the skiers, Manny Osborne Paradis, Robbie Dixon, Mike Janyk and other members of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team are chasing the snow in Coronet Peak, New Zealand.  Robbie got off to a great start with a win the Giant Slalom at the Southern Lakes Cup.  Cary Mullen has been busy with his Vivo Resorts Development in Mexico while Phil McNichol and Erik Schlopy have spent some time on Mammoth Mtn coaching their Ski Fantasy Camps.

Spend time with any number of the above celebrity pros by letting us take care of the planning of your next golf or ski trip or event.

Ski Portillo Snow Report

Wine 4

The snow continues to fall in Portillo, Chile.  Their base is getting close to 100 cm which means more and more terrain is skiable.  Join us during the long weekend in September for a trip that’s guaranteed to be memorable.  Click on the photo above for more details.

Corporate Event Idea…..
Let us plan your next corporate event on the golf course or ski slopes with one of the celebrity pros.  Spending time with an Olympic Gold medalist is a perfect way to reward top clients or employees, build a strong team or bring top executives together for a special day.  Contact us today to review previous case to review a case study of an event with did for a global private equity company.

Upcoming Trips

Portillo, Chile Ski Trip with Anne-marie Lefrancois: Aug 28 – Sept 4, 2010

Scotland with Lindsay Bernakevitch: September 18 – 25.  Take a peek at St.Andrews Old Course from above.

Ireland with Bryn Parry: September 25 – Oct 2:  Check out the video of Doonbeg Golf Club to see one of the many spectacular courses you will play.

Bandon Dunes golf with Bryn Parry: November 4-7

Lauberhorn World Cup (Wengen): January 11-17, 2011 (private trip)

Hahnenkamm World Cup (Kitzbuhel): January 17-24, 2011

Best wishes for the month of August.  Enjoy the rest of the summer.

See you on the slopes or the fairways,

Dana Williams
Founder & President
Best of Both Golf & Ski

Click on the following link to see an archived copy of this newsletter: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs011/1101689850042/archive/1103604866779.html


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Jun
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June Newsletter: Want to Golf or Ski?

After watching the US Open on the weekend I am really looking forward to seeing how the British Open will unfold in July. This week we have our Ski Portillo launch in Vancouver and I will also be catching up with Bryn Parry as we prepare for our Ireland Golf Tour.

Contact me directly for more details on any of our upcoming trips: dwilliams@bestofboth.ca or 866-295-3274.

The Old Course Comes to North America

Well not exactly… but on June 1st the resort of Bandon Dunes opened Old Macdonald a true Scottish links style course. Join us in August & November.

Escape to Portillo – our Summer Ski Destination
Wine 4
Portillo receives its first snow of the season!

Play Where the Pros Played

It is one thing to watch the Tiger Woods & Stuart Cink in action, but could you play the same shot if given the chance?

September 18 – 25 is your chance to try! Join Lindsay Bernakevitch in Scotland.

Take a peek at St.Andrews Old Course from above.

Ireland Golf is Waiting for You This Summer

Bryn Parry-ActionShot

Check out the video of Doonbeg Golf Club to help you decide.

Finally, we have a new edition to the family – my 1 month old son, Hudson Williams.  He has the legs of skier and the arms of a golfer so we are in luck!


Hudson-4weeks

See you on the slopes or fairways,

Dana Williams
Founder & President
Best of Both Golf & Ski

Best of Both Golf & Ski specialize in luxury experiences to sought after golf and ski destinations and events accompanied by celebrity pros:  Olympic and World Cup Skiers and PGA/LPGA Tour golfers.

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Jun
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Golf and Ski in One Day……

Have you ever thought about it?

When I talk about our 2-in-1 Golf & Ski One-Day Adventures in Whistler, I know I stir curiosity among most of our clients.  Whether they are keen golfers or keen skiers or both, there is something truly unique in starting your morning in the alpine and finishing the day on some of the most spectacular golf courses Canada has to offer.

Horstman Glacier

Last year the day flew by when I skied with clients in the morning and golfed with our celebrity golf pro, Oliver Tubb.  Once we reached the Horstman Glacier and looked out to a sparkling Whistler Valley we knew a great day was ahead of us.  After a BBQ up in the heavens, we came down to meet our Best of Both host at the base. She helped us with skis, boots and everything you don’t want to take on the golf course.  After a quick 30 minute warm up with Oliver, which included his professional tips and advice, we were off  playing a truly spectacular course.

People often ask me is it hard to keep up the energy?  Certainly not.  The adrenalin kicks in once up in the alpine and the sun.  With a backdrop that will take your breath away, in the middle of summer, guided by the best in the business it will be a day of golf and ski you will never forget.  Besides, there is no time to be tired!

The season for enjoying a morning glacier ski session followed by a championship round of golf in Whistler begins June 19  and runs until July 25.  A month of opportunity for a lifetime of bragging rights and memories. The team is excited and we hope you are too.  Join us this summer for a ski or a round of golf? Or both.

Golfing in Whistler

Lunch in Whistler Village

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May
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May Newsletter: Live to Dream in May

Click on the following link to see the archived newsletter.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs011/1101689850042/archive/1103401807697.html
Greetings!
Ahhh, the start of the golf season.  I was out on the fairways this week and everything was perfect, except my golf game. The love of golf is staying with it… even at the beginning of the season.  I think it’s time I took some of my own advice and book myself some coaching. Bryn? Oliver? Linsday? Help…

Bandon Dunes 2010
How long will it take until you visit this world-class resort and play the Scottish links style courses?Click on an upcoming trip date to learn about your next golf adventure.

Whistler Golf Clinic with Bryn Parry: May 28 – 30

Is your game a little rusty this spring?  You need a tune-up golf clinic.  Whistler is the perfect place to get your swing back.  Join Bryn Parry in 2 weeks time and you will get better.
Book now.  Click here for clinic details.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20

Looking for a special Father’s Day gift idea? Here are a few options that will be great for bonding with Dad:

Portillo Chile: August 28 – September 4

So the secret is out – Best of Both and one of our celebrity ski pros is going to Portillo Chile for a summer ski adventure.  In celebration we are hosting a ‘Taste of Chile – Wine & Ski’ night on Thursday May 20. Interested? Join us at our Chilean wine tasting night in San Francisco and learn more email: Info@bestofboth.ca

On another sporting note, the Tour of California starts on Sunday.  Recently I went to see Team Saxon Bank. It was great to meet these guys in person. Here is a photo of Fabian Cancellera signing one of many posters for his fans.

See you on the slopes or fairways,
Dana Williams
Founder & President
Best of Both Golf & Ski

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Positive Role Models: Manny & Mike’s Canadian Cowboy’s Ski Camp

It’s an absolute pleasure to support national ski team members who do their part in being positive role models to our young generation.  It’s an added bonus when they give our clients exclusive access to them.  Manny Osborne Paradis and Mike Janyk, both Olympians who have stood on the World Cup podium, are true examples of this.  Each spring they organize a ski camp in Whistler for up-and-coming racers living in British Columbia.  They have also shared their time with Best of Both clients on a few occasions.  We were honored to sponsor a young ski racer with lots of potential and her father at a VIP reception during Manny and Mike’s camp.  Here’s a letter I received showing how much fun they had.

Keep up the good work Manny, Mike and other members of the team who support your event.

Dana,

….wanted to send this email to thank you very much for your kind and generous donation that allowed Mikayla and I to attend the reception.  We both really enjoyed the evening and Mikayla was thrilled to get to talk with Mike, Manny, Robbie and Britt.  They were all very kind and encouraged her to continue pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics.

Attached are pictures of her with her heroes and we can’t tell you how much we appreciate your generosity, it was a very special evening for both of us.

Thank you again!

James & Mikayla Martin

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Apr
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Now That was a Winter to Remember!!

As the distant blare of music from the World Ski and Snowboard Festival can be heard in Whistler and shops are scattered with discounted Olympic souvenirs in Vancouver, it is clear the winter of 2010 is leaving us. But not without some amazing memories to share…

We were pleased to welcome BSW to Whistler in January for their 20th annual weekend ski getaway.  These guys were awesome.  A group of 18 men ready for a 4-day weekend of fun combining luxurious pleasures, camaraderie, lots of laughs and adventure with our celebrity pros. Conditions on Whistler Blackcomb were unreal.  The ski-in, ski-out homes were so convenient.  Private dinners and world-class wine was to die for.  We were sad to see them leave but look forward to welcoming you again next winter.

Corporate ski experiences with our Olympians and World Cup skiers were once again well attended.  A special thanks to global leader Ivanhoe Cambridge for a successful event during the annual ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) conference in Whistler in January.

Suddenly the Olympics were around the corner and the excitement was in the air. Clients flying in from around the globe for this special event created enthusiastic anticipation on our behalf.  Over a 100 clients kept our 12 staff members on their toes and ticking around the clock.  Our celebrity pros were kept busy – with our Ski with an Olympian program, meet and greets, TV crews and private ski days.  They were all super stars and we extend our many thanks to them.

March had us split our time between Vail for the Directors Invitation Ski Classic and Whistler for a corporate event with global marketing giant IMG.  The racing in Vail was again so much fun.  The only unfortunately outcome was not being able to host a team in Whistler for the annual Peak to Valley ski race due to conflicting event dates.  But we’ll be back next year.

Suddenly the Masters were upon us.  It was quite the event with Tiger ‘coming out of the woods’ and Phil Mickelson being deservedly crowned champion.  Here’s one of the many memorable shots he made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewV2gGiFmxk&feature=related

Summer is just around the corner and we have many ‘Best of Both’ golf trips lined up.  I’ve had the chance to catch up with some of our ‘celebrity’ golf pros and they are eager to treat you to a memorable golf experience to any number of destinations and events we offer; Scotland, Ireland, Bandon Dunes, the British Open, just to name a few.

We look forward to welcoming you on your next golf experience and exceeding your expectations.  That’s what we like to do.

Dana

Founder & President – Best of Both Golf & Ski

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