Nicklaus On Hand For The Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Groundbreaking At Fairmont Anguilla

Anguilla, British West Indies (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- An excited group of invited guests was on hand in Anguilla the first weekend in April to greet the golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus arrived on the morning of Saturday, April 5th to kick-off the official Groundbreaking for his Signature Course at Fairmont Anguilla. Just four weeks away from its much-anticipated initial release of property, this luxury island resort community will also be home to an exclusive Jack Nicklaus Golf Club--one of only 25 in the world.

Nicklaus was greeted by roughly 100 invited guests that included local dignitaries and future homeowners at Fairmont Anguilla. After a brief lunch at Straw Hat restaurant, Nicklaus spent time discussing the routing for his course that will unfold naturally along a magnificent stretch of shoreline, affording spectacular views of St. Maarten. "Anguilla is an exclusive island," Nicklaus says, "and the terrific piece of property we have to work with allows us to create a number of holes that play to or along the ocean--with views of the water from every hole. I think this will be one of the more impressive courses in the world and that's why I've picked Anguilla as a site for a Jack Nicklaus Golf Club."

The Honourable Victor Banks, Anguilla's Minister of Finance & Tourism, was also in attendance and is very excited about the fact that two iconic brands are coming together at Fairmont Anguilla. "Anguilla is unlike any other place in the Caribbean," he says. "We have the best beaches in the world and some of the finest restaurants in the West Indies. I am very pleased that Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Jack Nicklaus are partnering with the Lake and Kentish families on this incredible piece of property."

Encompassing 400 acres--including two miles of unspoiled oceanfront--Fairmont Anguilla is announcing the upcoming release of 35 Exclusive Founders Packages on the weekend of May 9-11, 2008. This will be a rare Caribbean real estate opportunity in which each Founding Member will receive a premier Estate Lot, a one-, two- or three-bedroom luxury Residence, a Founders Membership with lifetime paid dues, an Associate Membership to the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club--one of only 25 worldwide, and a Founders Membership at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, Anguilla. Founders Packages begin at US $1.6 million.

Anguilla's reputation as one of the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean provides a perfect backdrop for the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club and an array of amenities, including: a Willow Stream Spa, private beach clubs, infinity edge pools, championship tennis, world-class fitness facilities, on-site dining options, plus a heightened level of service and resort-styled luxuries you expect in a community of this caliber. The resort will include fewer than 100 beautifully appointed Estate Lots and approximately 300 Residences, featuring stunning views of the pristine oceanfront property or the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

An experienced Development Team of the industry's brightest stars has been brought in to ensure the unprecedented success of the development. The star players include: Jack Nicklaus, the renowned player and course designer whose Fairmont Anguilla course will be the site for an exclusive Jack Nicklaus Golf Club; Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning luxury hotelier who will manage and operate this resort community; PN Holdings, LLC, who will oversee project development; EDSA, the hand-picked design team recognized as one of the world's leading planning, landscape architectural, urban design and graphic design firms; EllisDon, a global leader in construction services that will be responsible for completing the construction design; KNA Interior Design, whose creations are both expressive and functional; OBM International, a premier design-consulting firm specializing in resort design and development; and IMI, the industry leader in luxury resort real estate sales and marketing.

The West Indies has long been a favorite among discerning travelers seeking exclusive vacation getaways. "Anguilla continues to emerge as one of the world's leading luxury fly-in destinations," says Mike Collins, Principal and CEO of IMI, whose company is handling all sales and marketing efforts. "Fairmont Anguilla's array of luxury amenities will perfectly complement the island's incredible natural beauty, gaining the notice of buyers from all over the world." Easy access to the resort will be facilitated by daily direct flights to and from the U.S., or, for those traveling by private plane, a modern FBO airport.

To learn more about becoming a Founding Member at Fairmont Anguilla or to make your Founders Program reservation, please call 800-440-8060, 264-497-3320 or visit www.FairmontAnguilla.com.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

For over a century, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has offered warm hospitality and timeless elegance in unforgettable locations. Fairmont Raffles Hotels International operates over 120 hotels worldwide under the Fairmont, Raffles, Swissôtel and Delta brands, as well as vacation ownership properties managed by Fairmont Heritage Place. For more information or reservations, please visit www.fairmont.com or call (800) 441-1414.

About IMI

IMI, headquartered in New York, specializes in the sales and marketing of luxury resort real estate in the most desired destinations throughout the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. Since 1990, IMI has introduced thousands of clients to opportunities for real estate ownership in some of the greatest places in North America, from beachfronts to mountaintops to towering city penthouses, resulting in over US $4 billion in closings. For more information about the company and its offerings, visit IMI's Web site at www.imiliving.com or call (864) 233-6070.

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