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Looking for that perfect get-a-way this spring?  Spend a week in the Dominican Republic with your family, best friends or golfing buddies.

Surfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing; the Dominican Republic’s north coast is a very rare find in the water sports world as you have the perfect conditions for all three.

Or maybe horse-back riding and dirt buggy trips are what you enjoy.   For the golfers in your group you can Tee it up on  some of the best courses in the Caribbean.

Whale-watching, mountain safaris, river trips and visits to the waterfalls are just some of what’s on offer.

On the North Coast of the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, a short journey past the town of Sosua, just before you reach the village of Cabarete, you’ll come across a breezy hilltop overlooking expanses of palm trees and miles of unspoilt beach; there you’ll find Playa Encuentro and the Coconut Palms Resort.  This is an OPTIONAL All-Inclusive resort. With a GRN Travel Membership you can spend a week ,May 29 thru June 5, 2010, at this lovely resort , 3 bedroom for $398.  This is a GRN Travel Membership, member benefit special price.   Click the red button and sign up today to save thousands on your vacations for a lifetime.

If you are anything like me and my husband we love to vacation at Golf Resorts.  Read on to find  an undiscovered treasure of Southern California.

Escape the big city life and come relax in the Cummings Valley and the mountains around Tehachapi, California, offering a variety of sights and activities. Take a short ride to the restaurants and sightseeing areas like the Windmill Farms, Ostrich and Alpaca Ranch, the famous Tehachapi Loop and Souza Winery.

Located at the western end of the Cummings Valley, twelve miles from the fast-growing town of Tehachapi, Horse Thief Country Club is the undiscovered treasure of Southern California.  Only 130 miles from downtown LA, golfers who play here enjoy a clean, fresh environment with some of the best summer weather southern California has to offer.  Horse Thief was built in 1974 by Bob E. and Robert L. Baldock amid hundred-year-old oaks and giant, granite boulders, giving it a, mature, original look that at times is breath-taking.  Come play this magnificent course and experience the pleasure of country golfing.

Located in the Cummings Valley and surrounded by mountains, Stallion Springs Resort is the perfect getaway location. The resort has an 18-hole golf course, pro shop, driving range, and chipping and putting greens. The area offers seasonal activities including horseback riding, scenic hiking, botanical gardens, and the Mojave Desert.

A member benefit special price is $398 for the week, 1 bedroom May 8-May 15 2010 when you have a GRN Travel Membership.  Expedia price is $1176. and Travelocity $1724.80 for the same week and room size.  That is a big savings with our Travel Membership.   Our members save thousands on all of their vacations for life.  Click the red button join the club today.

Central Oregon high desert adventure.  Are you ready, pack your golf clubs, skis, snowboard, fishing pole, hiking boots, mountain bike and discover the beautiful high desert of Central Oregon.

Its not to often you will find a location where you can ski Mt. Bachelor in the morning and in the afternoon golf on one of three 18-hole golf courses, and practice putting on the 18-hole putting course. Take a walk or jog along the almost seven miles of trails, fish for trout on nearly two miles of Deshcutes River frontage.

This is all available at Eagle Crest Resort, located outside of Redmond, Oregon.

A GRN Travel Membership member benefit special price is a two bedroom,
$379 for the week of Mar 13th to Mar 20th.  Click the Red Button, sign up today to save thousands on all your vacations for a lifetime.

A winter getaway to Arizona is usually synonymous with sun-baked cactus, golf, swimming pools, and a great tan. But less than an hour away from the balmy links there is another world; a frostbitten alpine environment of dramatic scenery, pristine ski runs through tall pines, and clear cobalt skies. This is Arizona’s winter wonderland of Flagstaff,
where a million acres of national forest and historic sites abound. Visit Flagstaff’s charming downtown area on historic Route 66. In winter,the San Francisco Peaks offer excellent snow skiing.
A classic American vacation that should not be missed.

Two of Arizona’s best known scenic wonders, the Grand Canyon and Sedona, are within easy reach of Flagstaff. The Grand Canyon is just over an hour’s drive north, making for a terrific day trip. Fresh snowfall brings a unique beauty and depth to the Canyon. A short drive south from Flagstaff is the red rock splendor of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Try the popular scenic loop by taking Interstate 17 south to Sedona. After lunch and sightseeing in Sedona take U.S. highway 89A through beautiful Oak Creek Canyon back to Flagstaff.

While the warm southern desert may be Arizona’s best known winter draw, the nearby mountainous beauty of northern Arizona is also a worthy winter destination. With beautiful, snow-draped scenery, exciting winter activities, and an ideal location, Flagstaff is the perfect headquarters when visiting Arizona’s winter wonderland.

Spend a week at WYNDHAM FLAGSTAFF, golf course on site, located in Northern Arizona’s High Country.  A one bedroom, Mar 21-Mar 28-10 $549 for the week. This is a member benefit special price when you own a GRN Travel Membership.  Click the Red Button, Watch the movie and Sign Up Today for a lifetime of affordable travel.

Nestled in a quiet valley, high atop the Southern Rockies we’re rising fast above the clouds … Ruidoso, New Mexico is “Mountain Cool!” You’ll be sitting on top of the world taking in the many sights and infinite things to do in this mountain wonderland.

For your adventurous outdoor spirit, we have fishing at Bonito Lake, Mescalero Lake, Grindstone Lake and the Rio Ruidoso, hiking and mountain biking in the Lincoln National Forest and Sacramento Mountains.

Horseback riding along historic trails

Skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache and inner tubing at Ruidoso Winter Park.

Golf at a number of championship courses in the area.

For the explorer in you, we have incredible historic sites such as Lincoln, New Mexico, Gran Quivera ruins, the Old Dowlin Mill, the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway, Fort Stanton, White Oaks, Three Rivers Petroglyphs and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. A great museum exists in the Museum of the American West in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, a Smithsonian affiliate and art studios, art galleries and artists studios abound.
Nightlife includes incredible live theater at the Spencer Theater of the Performing Arts, live music concerts at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino and the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Dinner Theater at the Flying “J” Ranch and Mountain Annie’s and The Strathman Family Theater. And don’t forget Ruidoso Downs Racetrack is the quarter horse racing capitol of the Southwest featuring the All American Futurity, the richest quarter horse race in the world!

Situated atop Camelot Mountain,Crown Point Condominiums looks out on a scenic mountain panorama.
Easter Break in Ruidoso, New Mexico at the  Crown Point Condominiums   Apr 2 thru Apr 9 2010  3 Bedroom Only $377 for the entire week. This is a member benefit special price when you own a GRN Travel Membership.  Click the red button to watch our movie.  Sign up today and save on a lifetime  of travel.

The following Deals on Last Minute Ski Vacations are waiting for you, your friends and family.

Park City, Utah

SWEETWATER AT PARK CITY LIFT LODGE
Feb 27th – Mar 06 2010
2 bedroom/ sleeps    6                        $322 for the week

The Canyons, Park City, and Deer Valley ski areas all offer excellent facilities.

Pagosa, Colorado
Wyndham Pagosa
Feb 19- Feb 26 2010
Two bedroom/ sleeps 6                $319 for the week

Fairmont Hot Springs
British Columbia
Canada
Fairmont Vacation Villas at Hillside
Feb 20-Feb 27 2010
Two bedroom/ sleeps 8                  $298 for the week

Thornbury,Ontario Canada
The Royal Harbour Resort
Feb 21-Feb 28 2010
Two bedroom  sleeps 4                                  $398 for the week

Flagstaff Az.
Wydham Flagstaff
Feb 19-Feb 26
Two bedroom sleeps 6                   $319 for the week

Wilson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Racquet Club
Feb 26-Mar 05 2010
One Bedroom sleeps 4               $349 for the week

Last minute get a ways are available year round with a GRN Travel Membership.  The prices above are member benefit special prices saving our members thousands each year on their vacations.  You can start saving today.  Click the red button, watch our movie and sign up today.

Fiji is blessed with clear blue lagoons, pristine rivers and mountains covered with verdant rainforest. Though development has come to some areas, for the most part the landscape in many areas has not appreciably changed. In short, the environment is an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Fiji’s tranquil lagoons and varied coastline have become extremely popular with divers, snorkelers, surfers and as a place to safely kayak. The larger islands have also become an obligatory stop for birders and newly created national parks have opened up a great deal of land to trekkers. However one not need be a naturalist to appreciate this island nation’s great outdoors. Golf, tennis and boating are quite popular both with locals and visitors as well.

Fiji is a Mecca for all dreamers, adventurers, fun seekers, lovers, divers, backpackers, families, naturalists and anyone else who is looking for their very own tropical experience of a lifetime. In Fiji we have something for everyone.

Fiji Palms Resort is situated at Pacific Harbour home of the Cultural Centre, where colonial style British Fiji is on display and where National dancers perform the songs and dances of old Fiji. Here you may see the ancient ceremony of firewalking, watch the creating of canoes with stone axes and observe bark cloth mat and pottery making.

The week of Feb 27- Mar 6 2010 can be yours in a two bedroom condo for $337.  This is for the week, not per person. A member benefit special price when you own a GRN Travel Membership.  Click the red button and watch our movie.  Don’t wait any longer. You can sign up today and be on your dream vacation within the week.

Valentine’s Day is associated with the martyrdom of St. Valentine, who fought relentlessly for the cause of love and romance in the Middle Ages. On this day, lovers express their love for each other. On Valentine’s Day people try the best of their ability, to give their Valentine the feeling that he/she plays a special role in his/her life. Make this Valentine’s Day the most memorable day for your lover by making arrangements for a trip to the Caribbean Islands, Paradise to beach lovers. Bermuda, one of the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean is bound to make your vacation in Caribbean, gratifying.

Bermuda has a unique cultural heritage combining British, European, Asian and Afro-Caribbean elements that have blended to a charming, slightly formal, but fundamentally relaxed way of life and culture.

Moongates, bagpipe bands, watersports, such as windsurfing, kayaking, and of course, swimming, kite flying, passion flowers and Gombey dancers are just a few of the traditions of the culture that are well worth exploring.

You could spend a morning taking a leisurely tour of gardens, galleries or museums, or spend an afternoon visiting the Underwater Exploration Institute. In the evening take in a dance, theater or music performance. Bermuda has much to offer in local contemporary art, architecture and gardens, performing arts and more.

The options for things to do in Bermuda are varied and complete, so getting bored on a Bermuda vacation is really not an option.

Bermuda is a great place to either do a lot or just relax and enjoy the ‘dolce far niente’.

Whether you want to leisurely stroll along the beach, enjoying the sunset, take a kayak exploring exotic reefs, work on your golf handicap or exchange vows in a breathtaking setting – Bermuda pretty much has it all.

Bermuda is the largest surviving British Colony and has some of the best diving and fishing in the world. It also has some of the best golf courses, Port Royal Golf Course is a public course and restaurants. You may come for our warm breezes or pink-sand beaches. By looking around, however, you will discover a sightseer’s Eden. From great military forts to magnificent old churches, there are sights to excite and inspire.

Located on the Northeastern tip of Bermuda. The St. George’s Club is just three miles from Kindley Airfield.

It is a small intimate resort of 71 cottages nestled among world class golf courses, pristine beaches, and unique architectural heritage.

A place to let your mind wonder, your body relax, and your spirit restore itself. The resort’s private beach and beach club are a short distance away. Relax at this resort for only $398 for a two bedroom condo:    Feb 13-Feb 20-2010 (I researched this and a private 2 bedroom at the same place was $2200 for a week in June.)  Not  even a special holiday like Valentines Day.   This is a member benefit special price when you own a GRN Travel Membership. Click on the red button, sign up today and start saving on your vacations for a lifetime.

Just sixty miles northwest of  Los Angeles, you’ll find the casual, seaside city of Oxnard where oceanfront recreation, fabulous festivals, sweet strawberries, exceptional weather, and miles of uncrowded beaches await your discovery.

Home to the California Strawberry Festival, and neighbor to the breathtaking Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Oxnard is a welcomed retreat any time of year.

Whale watching season runs from late December through mid-April. Tall Ships dock at Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor in February.

Did You Know?
Although the Channel Islands National Park is within 60 miles of 18 million people, it is home to 175 miles of pristine undeveloped coastline.

On top of everything else, Oxnard also has one of the finest public golf courses, River Ridge Golf Club. This challenging 18-hole layout is built mostly on a landfill with some very interesting antidotes, like the whale buried under the 16th green.

Let Channel Island Shores introduce you to the pleasures of the California coast. Ride the waves on a surfboard, charter a fishing boat and bring home a seafood catch, or enjoy a whale watching adventure. Explore Channel Island National Park or take side trips to Malibu Beach, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles. It’s a world of Pacific fun! Water Activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming are offered close to the resort.   A GRN membership benefit special price is $349 for 1 bedroom, Feb 12th 10- Feb 19th 10.   A week at this beautiful southern California location can be yours with a GRN Travel Mempership.  Watch our movie and sign up today to save thousands on your vacations all over the world.

Malta, the island located just below Sicily, is well known for its diversity of things to do and see. Just one day on the island can show you some of the finest Italian architecture you will see, breathtaking views, opportunities for outdoor and beach activities and great spots for evening dining. Few European countries have such concentrated history, architecture and, yes, beaches in so tiny an area.

There are plenty of sea sports to discover in Malta including diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, water skiing, wind surfing, paragliding, sailing and Sea Kayaking.

If you want to stay on dry land Malta has an excellent climate for Golf, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Jeep Safaris, Rock Climbing, Horse riding,  walking and Sightseeing Open Top Buses.

Visit ancient tombs and temples, see the catacombs of the early Christians and enjoy the wealth of history from the medieval Knights of St John to the World War II exploits that earned Malta the George Cross. Nowhere is ever far in Malta.

Club Riza, a family vacation resort, is located at Qawra Bay close to the sparkling, blue Mediterranean Sea. This is an established holiday destination with a great choice of bars,cafes and nightlife. Small rocky beaches and the picturesque harbours of St Paul’s Bayare within walking distance.  Spend a week at the Club Riza, Feb 23 – Mar 02 in a one bedroom for only $298. This is a member benefit special price when you own a GRN Travel Membership.  Click the red button to watch our movie and sign up today and start saving on all your travel needs for a lifetime.