Press Release: Our Lucaya
December 5, 2000
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas --On the heels of its sell-out Dec. 1 opening, Our Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island --
one of the largest and most expensive Caribbean properties at more than $400 million -- crowns Hale Irwin as the
winner of the first-ever Senior PGA Tour's Our Lucaya Senior Slam. Our Lucaya continues the celebration with rates
as low as $99 per night through Dec. 25.
A prelude to the first Caribbean Open Dec. 6-9, Irwin shot nine under-par at the resort's new Our Lucaya Reef Course,
the latest challenge from Robert Trent Jones, Jr., to claim the first-prize check of $300,000. Our Lucaya also
features the Our Lucaya Lucayan Course, a legendary Dick Wilson design. The exclusive Butch Harmon School of Golf,
one of only two in the world, opens January 2001 to teach Tiger Woods wannabes the techniques Harmon coaches the
most prolific golfer today.
Our Lucaya spearheads the resurgence of Grand Bahama Island as major air carriers such as American Airlines/American
Eagle, TWA and AirTran Airways increase flights to the destination to accommodate its opening.
Our Lucaya spans a seven-and-a-half acre ribbon of sun-drenched white sand beaches with 1,350 Caribbean-influenced
rooms, two acclaimed golf courses, relaxing spa, 14 cuisine collections and watering holes, imaginative children's
center and eclectic marketplace.*
Our Lucaya ``experience managers'' direct guest dreams, whether in search of seaside serenity, a nose-to-nose swim
with dolphins or an eco-adventure. When a guest wishes to throw a beach barbecue for new-found friends, discover
``low- as-you-go'' limbo poolside, cook with a chef, or jam with an all-guest band, Our Lucaya makes it happen.
All 14 dining and spirit venues tantalize the palette within steps of the ocean, while the 25,000 sq. ft. Senses
Spa rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit with Bahamian-inspired signature treatments such as ``peace,'' ``relief''
and ``joy.''
Our Lucaya lies just 55 miles east of Miami, a mere 35 minutes via air from Florida and two-and-a-half hours from
New York. The resort is easily accessible via Grand Bahama International Airport with flights from the United States.
To discover the refreshing, energizing escape experience of Our Lucaya, call a travel professional, (877) OURLUCAYA
(687-5822), outside the U.S. (242) 373-1333 and visit www.ourlucaya.com.
A casino debuts late spring 2001.
SOURCE: Our Lucaya