Second Annual Mayakoba Golf Classic Brings Golf's Best to Riviera Maya and Viceroy Mayakoba

MAYAKOBA RESORT, RIVIERA MAYA,Mexico, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- As golf's boldest names, aficionados the world-over and leading media descend upon Mexico's Riviera Maya for the second annual Mayakoba Golf Classic, this picturesque Mexican pueblo is truly becoming what Conde Nast forecasted years ago, "Mexico's most fashionable getaway."

"It's no secret that the Riviera Maya is Mexico's next sensational destination. The fact that the PGA chose El Camaleon for its first event ever held outside of the U.S. andCanada demonstrates Riviera Maya's emergence as an international hotspot," states Tripp DuBois, VP of Sales for Viceroy Mayakoba. "Viceroy is proud to have a presence within a pace-setting, global destination that evokes such glamour and exclusivity and thrilled to be associated with this one-of-a-kind golf event."

The 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic, which made history last year as the first official PGA Tour event held outside of the U.S. andCanada, will be held at Mayakoba Resort's unique El Camaleon Golf Course for the second year in a row. Greg Norman's latest master design, the aptly named El Camaleon Golf Course blends three distinct landscapes -- tropical jungle, dense mangroves, and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bisected by massive limestone canals.

From the 21 - 24 of February, reigning champion Fred Funk is scheduled to compete and defend his title against some of golf's toughest competition, including Greg Norman, John Daly, Brian Kontak and others. Funk has a tough act to follow; Funk left last year's competition as the second man in history to win a PGA Tour event after winning on the Champions Tour. Whatever the outcome, it can be promised that discerning sophisticates in-the-know will be at Mayakoba Resort to see first-hand what Funk achieves this year.

While the Mayakoba Classic has begun to draw sophisticated, style-savvy trendsetters to the Riviera Maya for a week at a time, Viceroy Mayakoba is keeping them there. Known for creating glamorous, stylish retreats in southern California, Viceroy aptly chose the Riviera Maya for their flagshipMexico property.

Viceroy Mayakoba consists of 164 opulent beachfront and lagoon villas and resort residences accessible by water taxis through the turquoise waters of natural, freshwater canals. Located just ten minutes from the vibrant cosmopolitan Playa del Carmen, Viceroy Mayakoba seamlessly combines the imaginative design of Kelly Wearstler and Legorreta + Legorreta, luxury amenities and holistic wellness inspired by the Mayan culture.

Not only do owners at Viceroy Mayakoba have access to the opulent Viceroy lifestyle, they also have access to the history-making El Camaleon Golf Course.

Viceroy Mayakoba currently offers an exclusive 114 intimate, opulent villas and resort residences, highlighting views of the pristine beach or turquoise lagoons. Prices start at $800,000 and reach $8 million for the celebrity oceanfront five-bedroom residence.

Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen,Mexico

Located within the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula, Viceroy Mayakoba is only 30 minutes away from Cancun International Airport. Playa del Carmen is 10 minutes from the resort and offers diverse dining, shopping and cultural experiences set among quaint cobblestone streets, cafes and bistros evoking the unique charm and appeal of a European town infused with Latin energy and flair. Riviera Maya has also recently been recognized by CNN, Conde Nast Traveler, Elite Traveler, Town & Country Travel and Travel + Leisure as "Mexico's most fashionable getaway," "The Caribbean jewel," "Mexico's next sensational destination," and " ... a success that the hoteliers of Cancun want to re-brand their city as part of it and catch some of its glow," respectively.

About Viceroy

Viceroy hotels and resorts exemplify a passion for authentic, world-class, visionary design and inventive service. From skyscraping cities to pacesetting playgrounds, every Viceroy destination re-imagines the essence of style and service and inspires discriminating guests and residents to indulge in glamour, reinterpret cultural traditions and redefine their notions of luxury. Current Viceroy properties include Viceroy Santa Monica and Viceroy Palm Springs. Under development are ViceroyMiami, Viceroy Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya on Mexico's Caribbean coast, Viceroy Zihuatanejo, Viceroy Snowmass in Colorado, Viceroy China Beach in Vietnam's central Danang province, as well as Kor's initial overseas venture, ViceroyAnguilla in the British West Indies.

    The official site for the Viceroy brand is
http://viceroyhotelsandresorts.com.

About The Kor Group

An innovative presence in the real estate and travel communities, The Kor Group is a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm that has redefined the concept of "being home" with its distinctive hotel, condominium and apartment properties since 1989. Kor's current portfolio includes uniquely designed hotel assets in operation or under development, and residential properties around the globe. For more information on The Kor Group, visit: http://www.thekorgroup.com.

For sales queries, contact the Viceroy Mayakoba sales office at (800) 473-0089 or http://www.viceroymayakoba.com.

SOURCE Viceroy Mayakoba

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