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Set on 650 landscaped acres containing five 18- hole golf courses, the Doral Golf Resort and Spa 13 miles west of Miami is everything vacationers would want, especially if they're into, well, golf. The resort is home to 90 holes of PGA golf and the Jim McLean Golf School. The Doral has hosted the PGA championship tour for 40 years, and some of the world's most famous golfers play here. Guests can grab chairs on the outdoor patio overlooking the greens and watch the action. Golfing greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods and Hollywood stars like John Travolta are known to pass by.
In addition, the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center offers pro instruction on 11 courts. More than 100 treatments are available in the Doral Spa. For the kids, Camp Doral provides supervised children's activities, while the outdoor Blue Lagoon includes four splash pools, children's pool, waterfall and 150-foot water slide. Eight stores include a pro shop with golf accessories, Tommy Bahama Island Shop, and an upscale women's sportswear store. Starbucks Cyber Café serves up coffee and high-speed Internet access. Guests can grab panoramic views of Doral's courses from the Windows on the Green restaurant while noshing seafood, sushi and lobster. For family-style dining, the Terrazza Restaurant and Café dishes up sandwiches, pastries, ice cream and other breakfast, lunch and dinner goodies. Business travelers will enjoy the 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a fully stocked business center.
The 692 guestrooms and 48 suites include high-speed Internet access and plantation-style wicker and wood furniture. Rooms have private, furnished balconies or patios.
The Doral also offers a good location close to everything Miami. The trendy shops and nightlife of South Beach is 16 miles away and Miami International Airport is five miles from the hotel.
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