Over to our right was a row of little shops and car rental outlets. We arbitrarily selected one and asked to look at some of cars for lease and stated we needed one for week. We negotiated with a friendly agent named Gypsy who spoke superb English and we decided on a 7-year-old white Nissan Sentra with only 40,000 km. We didn't think about it at time, but 40,000 km on 180 km island is a lot of driving, and suggests car had seen its better days. We completed walk-around and we checked tires, which looked satisfactory as long as it didn't rain. The best we could arrange was a fair $190 USD for week. It was a box on wheels with air-conditioning and a radio, with manual windows. We would discover our simple, run-down Nissan with spongy, springy seats, was one of better cars on road.

The deal signed and sealed, we fired it up and off we went, map in hand. I was prepared navigator and Kevin confident driver. We laugh when we think how naïve we were.

Somehow excitement, and unclear directional traffic signs, led to taking wrong turn out of airport and we drove one pleasant and interesting hour wrong way. At that point we should have known that we might be up for a bit of challenge.

Eventually we did find our hotel, which was actually only 15 minutes from airport. Our first destination was Marien Coral by Hilton. Situated on Puerto Plata "resort strip", Marien Coral by Hilton is last resort property before you reach Puerto Plata proper. As we entered resort, we immediately knew we were in for a special treat. Our first impression was one of awe.

The resort emits a sensation of serenity and decadence. Swaying palm trees line circular driveway bringing your vehicle directly to entrance. Our car door was graciously opened and a friendly smile welcomed us to Marien Coral by Hilton. A chilled glass of fruit punch is in our hand even before our luggage and clubs are unloaded and we are led into an open-air spacious lobby, accented with a marble floor and inviting couches and a panoramic view of common pool beyond. The lobby teases us, offering a glimpse of what's to come.

Hilton Caribbean, a division of Hilton International, and Coral Hotels and Resorts decided to join forces in late 2002. As a result, Hilton Caribbean entered all-inclusive resort market with addition of four resorts in Dominican Republic. Hilton is first major hotel chain to embark in all-inclusive-resort market in Dominican Republic and further plans are underway for Hilton to expand in this market; with addition of new properties in Haiti and Barbados.

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Like many of modern day resort-style courses that use multiple tees, par-5, hole 11, Longfellow is another signature hole with double fairways. Broken by a natural island of desert landscape, players are forced to choose between two routes on their second shot. Although right fairway is recommended safer route to green, left fairway tempts amateurs and low handicappers alike with its obvious shorter distance and unobstructed approach to green. Satisfaction of this potential risk/reward gamble personifies Vegas and American spirits!

The initial design of course was an outstanding cooperative effort between Billy Casper, Greg Nash and Del Webb to route fairways in meandering trek while keeping homes well above ridge lines of course. This has successfully minimized impact of 4,755-acre master-planned community to golf experience while accentuating challenges of natural flow of land. Seclusion, serenity, uncrowded and well-planned sums up feeling a golfer gets when stepping their feet upon this sacred golf mecca.

The No. 6, North Church, 384-yard, par-4 is farthest point north on golf course. And, if you can stay out of bunkers on right, you won't have any trouble until you start your approach to green. That may be easier said than done! The bunkers are reachable in length with a driver and with right-to-left sloping fairway, temptation to aim a little farther right makes shot even more dangerous. But, then old "one-if-by-land, two-if-by-sea" bit takes on a whole new meaning. The "land" in this equation is a scary pot bunker hiding in back-right side of green. It could easily cost you a stroke. The "sea," on other hand, is lake that curls around green's front-right. Having "feel"with your wedge and proper distance control is essential to success here.

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Revere's 23,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with its breathtaking views and very hospitable staff will make your special occasion a revolutionary one!

No. 12, named "One-If-By-Land," is a 422-yard, par-4 layout that creates an unique challenge. Bunkers boarder entire right side of fairway while golfer is staring down into Las Vegas Valley can distract, awe, and cause error if one is not careful. The topography makes green appear to be higher in back than it is in front. The golfer really needs to trust his distance, control, and accuracy here, too. In truth, green slopes away from you, making all skill elements very important.

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