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We Canadians consider ourselves a hearty people, however, 2003 winter was excessively bitter cold and endless. By February we had had enough and were ready to trade in our winter boots for a pair of sandals.

Travel ads for Caribbean beckoned us south like Siren's called to Odysseus. One by one our colleagues seemed to disappear for a week then reappear sporting tans and relaxed smiles. Feeling left out, a person can crack under pressure and decision is made. South or bust!!!

I walked into my kitchen and yelled at nobody in particular, "I'm officially sick of winter!", I emailed my editor and suggested he plan a trip south to write a golf article. He jealously obliged and my travel companion and I soon began planning a golf/relaxation trip to Dominican Republic, to write about two new Hilton properties (Marien Coral by Hilton and Costa Caribe Coral by Hilton) and Guavaberry Golf Resort. Our departure date couldn't arrive too soon! The Dominican Republic is a well-known favorite destination of Canadians from Newfoundland to British Columbia. It is second largest island in Caribbean, with a population of eight million and a landmass of 48, 442 square kilometers. The island offers something for everyone - seductive sunsets, highest mountains in Caribbean, rolling landscapes, villas, busy cities, and over 1,500 kilometers of gorgeous beaches. The island is actually entitled (Hispañiola) and hosts two countries: Haiti and Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is located on east side of island and is surrounded by Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

My traveling companion, Kevin, an avid bogey golfer like myself, and I, flew into Puerto Plata, located on northern tip of island. We were looking forward to experiencing and writing about two hotels recently acquired by Hilton and Guavaberry golf course.

Prior to departing we considered best method of getting around island. We obtained maps; we inquired about car rates and researched public transportation and hotel shuttle services. In end we were undecided and concluded that this was one item we could arrange upon arrival. We have driven in many places including: London, England; Athens, Greece; Germany and even Montreal. Heck, if you can drive in Montreal without an insurance claim, you can drive anywhere, right? As a result, we opted to a rent a car to get us around island. Figuring we're both careful and confident drivers and competent navigators, we didn't anticipate too many problems.

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THE REVERE GOLF CLUB IN NEVADA

Perched high above southern Las Vegas Valley in Black Mountain foothills of Henderson is sensational and beautiful oasis known as Revere Golf Club. With 7,143-yard Lexington Course all ready in commission for several years, and soon to be opened Concord Course (June, 2002), this revolutionary golf experience truly provides golfers of all skills levels with "shot heard around world."

Since 1986, union of Billy Casper and Greg Nash has brought golf community some of its most visually stunning and enjoyable courses. Casper is a veteran of more than 51 PGA victories, including two U.S. Open titles and a Masters Championship, and represents an extraordinary understanding of game of golf.

Nash is a gifted architect who brings an artistic flare for aesthetic quality to table. The two have designed courses worldwide and have built a stellar reputation for their Phoenix-based company. Their unique use of multiple tees, wide landing areas, expansive greens, strategically placed hazards and high risk-reward potential, give Casper/Nash courses flexibility to please players of all skill levels. Their popularity is attributed to fact that they take necessary time to learn land's requirements, owner's expectations and needs of course's future players.

Among their best-known works are Club Terravita in Scottsdale, Anthem Country Club in Anthem, Nevada, Los Caballeros Golf Club in Wickenburg, all in Arizona, Highland Falls Golf Club in Las Vegas, and Sun City Palm Springs Golf Club in California. Together since 1986, they have created more than 25 golf courses across country and in several countries around world.

Along with golf experience of The Revere Golf Club, exceptional clubhouse facility provides world-class amenities and exceptional guest services. Men's and ladies apparel, footwear, headwear and golf equipment lace Pro Shop to ensure golfer has every opportunity to be provided with quality and memorable merchandise.

The Golf Shop Operations was recently acclaimed as "Top 100 Best Golf Shops in U.S." For reinforcements there is restaurant, providing plated breakfast, lunch and dinner entreés, in addition to bar, hors d'oeuvres, buffets, catering for private parties, and private chef services.

Like foundations of American ideals, Revere Golf Club will test your skills, challenge your nerves, and inspire every golfer's soul. With trend in Las Vegas to build a better and more exciting golf facility, Revere Golf Club still maintains its prominence with best even as other, newer facilities join fraternity.

The course designers of Billy Casper and Greg Nash carefully niched a green belt through naturally rugged desert canyons and valleys of Las Vegas foothills to construct The Revere. Coined as one of "the top ten best golf courses in United States," The Revere at Anthem provides golfers with several signature holes.