Travel Reference
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than 17, and the resort even runs a 5-day summer golf program for kids inter-
ested in the game. For information, call
&
407/239-1909.
The course is gener-
ally restricted to guests or guests of guests (rates run approx. $175-$190 per
round), but there's limited play available to those not staying at the resort. Fees
run approximately $180 to $250.
With more than 150 courses located throughout the Orlando area, it's simply
impossible to list them all. There are, however, several additional courses and
academies worth noting: The
Shingle Creek Golf Club,
including the
Brad
Brewer Golf Academy
(
&
866/966-9933
or 407/966-9933; www.shinglecreek
golf.com), located at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort;
Hawk's Landing Golf
Club and Academy
(
&
407/238-8660
) at the World Center Marriott; and the
Legacy, Independence,
and
Tradition
golf courses, as well as the
ANNIKA
Academy
—all located at Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando (
&
888/418-9610
or 407/662-1000). The
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
and
Grande Pines Golf Club,
both located at the
Grande Lakes Orlando
(
&
407/393-4814
), offer the only
golf caddie concierge program around to make your game all it can be; the
program offers advice, helpful hints, caddie services, food and beverage ser-
vice, and much more.
Also consider
Golfpac
(
&
800/848-8941
or 407/260-8989; www.golfpac
travel.com), an organization that packages golf vacations with accommoda-
tions and other features and prearranges tee times at more than 40 Orlando-
area courses. The earlier you call (months, if possible), the better your options.
Advanced Tee Times USA
(
&
888/465-3356;
www.teetimesusa.com) and
Golforlando
(
&
866/342-4782;
www.golforlando.com) are two other reser-
vation services that offer packages and course information.
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The fee is $230 to $445 for up to five people for 2 hours ($110 for each additional hour),
including refreshments, gear, guide, bait, and tax. Children above the toddler stage are
permitted on these tours when accompanied by an adult; however, excursions just for
kids ages 6 to 12 are available for $10 from Disney's Contemporary Resort, Polynesian
Resort, and Old Key West Resort.
A less-expensive alternative: Rent fishing poles at the
Bike Barn
(
&
407/824-2742
)
to fish in the Fort Wilderness canals. Pole rentals cost $6 per hour, or $10 per day (not
including tax). Bait is $3.50 to $3.65. A license isn't necessary.
Outside the realm,
A Pro Bass Guide Service
(
&
407/877-9676;
www.probassguide
service.com) offers guided bass-fishing trips along some of Central Florida's most pictur-
esque rivers and lakes. Hotel pickup is available; the cost is $250 for one or two people
per half-day, $400 for a full day; a license is $17.
HANG GLIDING
You'll get the chance to soar 2,000 feet in the air as you fly through
the sky—with a little help from some instructors at the Wallaby Ranch (
&
863/424-0070;
www.wallaby.com), located in Davenport, just south of Kissimmee. If you're a thrill-ride
