"This annual rally is an all-purpose event," said Heather Hockert, Inside Sales Manager, Mandalay Luxury Division. "The club has time to take care of annual business and socialize with other members. Plus, we had an opportunity to present useful information to the attendees, as well as introduce the new model year motorhomes."

RV Lifestyle Hard To Beat
For most of the nation, Labor Day weekend spells the end of the summer camping season, but not for Dean and Deb Neild.

The young, semi-retired couple enjoys an affordable, endless summer in the great outdoors by living part-time in two recreational park trailers or “park models,” one of which they keep at Sandy Pines, an RV resort in Hopkins, Mich., the other at Towerpoint RV Resort in Mesa, Ariz.

“Summer never really ends for us,” said Deb Neild, 45. “When it’s really hot in Arizona, we’re here in southern Michigan. And when everybody here is complaining about how cold it is and they’re shoveling snow, we’re in Arizona where it’s 60 or 70 degrees. It’s really the best of both worlds.” ...

Jack Nicklaus Golf Course To Be Built on Canada's West Coast
Set on both the open Pacific and Ucluelet Inlet, the resort covers 370 acres located next to the Pacific Rim National Park, just north of the charming coastal village of Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With the creative genius of Jack Nicklaus, the resort will offer players a unique experience with its sunrise-to-sunset oceanfront course. ...

Four Winds International Introduces 2007 Windsport Class A Line
Four Winds International has introduced the 2007 Windsport Class A motorhome. It has been re-styled from the inside out with an even greater choice of features to meet a wide range of lifestyle needs while on the road.

"This is one of our most versatile motorhomes," said Scott Jacobson, National Sales Manager, Four Winds International. "Windsport models range in size from 32' to 36', with double and triple slide-out models available." ...

New Ladies Perfect Driver Supports Breast Cancer Research
The Perfect Club Company is showing its commitment to breast cancer research by donating a percentage of sales from its new Ladies Perfect Driver toward research efforts focused on finding a cure for the disease.

The company’s support of women’s health is evidenced by the pink ribbon grip and pink ribbon headcover that comes with each Ladies Perfect Driver.

Young Families Driving RV Market
Laura and Ben Soussan bought their first RV in February 2004, and it has enriched their lives far beyond their expectations.

The Soussans are but one example of a huge influx of young families coming into the RV market, which hit a 27-year sales high in 2005.

Since November, the Soussans have been doing what most people only dream of — seeing America in an RV. "It's been a mind-opening experience," says Laura. "Each day, we see and learn new things and we've become more well-rounded. We've been to places where we've expected nothing and when we got there, said "Wow, I would have never imagined this!" ...

More Pro, Amateur Golfers Taking RVs On the Road
Professional and amateur golfers alike are discovering they can more easily pursue their passion in recreation vehicles (RVs).

Five years ago there were three players on the PGA Tour who traveled the circuit in motorhomes. Today, there are 19 PGA players traveling in RVs. They're turning to RVs to avoid the hassles commonly associated with hotels, guest housing and airports, especially lost or broken clubs, the tools of their trade. ...

Scholarship America Showdown
Somerby Golf Club will host the Scholarship America Showdown from Monday, July 10, through Sunday, July 16, in Byron, Minnesota. The event will benefit Scholarship America(R) and the Children's Cancer Research Fund. ...

Study: RV Vacation Least Expensive
Even when fuel prices rise, RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs.

PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that "typical RV family vacations are on average 26 to 74 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied."

Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the study reveals that RV vacations are more economical than those taken by personal car, commercial airline or cruise ship. ...

Golf Card Tees Off in the Supermarket
Gold Card is now being featured on General Mills cereal boxes.

Golf Adventure Guide Published
Adventure Golf: Attractions On and Off the World's Most Remarkable Golf Courses, is now available from Pilot Productions.

RV Movie, Starring
Robin Williams, In Theatres