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The Helen Drake Invitational Tennis Tournament, one of the biggest USPTA draws in the state of Florida, returns to TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort for its 28th season. ResortQuest offers 10 percent off accommodations at TOPS’L resort condos for registered competitors.

This April TOPS’L Beach and Racquet Resort, which is professionally managed by ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, will once again welcome the Helen Drake Invitational Tennis Tournament. Historically one of the largest draws in the state of Florida, organizers of this sanctioned United States Tennis Association (USTA) event anticipate hundreds of competitors from across the southeastern United States will participate in the tournament’s 28th season.As the proud host of the Helen Drake Invitational again this year, ResortQuest is offering 10% off a three-night stay for registered tournament players at resort condos in TOPS’L Beach Manor, TOPS’L Tides, TOPS’L Summit, TOPS’L Tennis Village and TOPS’L Captiva. This special rate is available from the beginning of the tournament on Wednesday, April 13, through its close on Sunday, April 17, 2011.Situated on 52 acres in Destin, Fla., and bordered by both the Gulf of Mexico and a tranquil nature preserve, TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort is renowned as a top tennis destination year round. Tennis Magazine has named TOPS’L among the “Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S.” every year since 1987. Tennis Resorts Online, http://tennisresortsonline.com, rated it a “Gold Medal Resort” for 2010, designating it as one of the 10 best tennis resorts in the world.Tournament Director for the Helen Drake Invitational, Joe D’Aleo, also serves as the District 1 President of the USPTA and heads the team of professionally certified tennis instructors on staff at TOPS’L. The Tennis Desk at the TOPS’L Club offers player-matching services, round robins, tennis clinics, and private and group lessons. Resort guests enjoy complimentary use of 12 newly resurfaced Rubico clay courts, including 10 that are lighted for night play.”The popularity of the Helen Drake Invitational is a testament to the quality of the tennis program at TOPS’L and the high level of importance our professionals place on the game,” says Cheryl Spezia, vice president of marketing for ResortQuest. “Joe has run this tournament for more than a decade, and it is evident that his dedication and passion for the game is shared by all the TOPS’L tennis professionals.”To take advantage of ResortQuest’s Helen Drake lodging discount, guests should call 1-800-380-4808 and mention Promo Code A3030. Availability is limited, and reservation must be booked by phone. More details, including terms and conditions, are available online at www.ResortQuestDestinVacations.com/helen-drake-tennis-tournament.htm.

ResortQuest Breckenridge Blog,Originally published Tuesday, March 1, 2011 —

Petal and Bean photoFlowers can be a large part of many weddings — they can be an essential décor piece for a wedding or just a perfect highlight. Whether your wedding budget includes transforming your wedding space into a jungle of flower arrangements, or if you simply plan to have beautiful bouquets, there are plenty of Breckenridge florists to help you achieve the perfect look.Florists can be a hard pick, however our Group and Wedding Sales Manager, Brigitte, (contact her today) suggests to start by looking at the florist’s portfolio— you want to ensure they can physically create the look you are going for with your flower elements. Second, check their pricing to ensure they can fit your budget. And thirdly, check to see their full range of services. Sometimes it’s easier to know that fewer companies are taking care of multiple aspects of your wedding. Contact Brigitte today to discuss your Breckenridge wedding!Brigitte has put together her top picks of Breckenridge Florists for your Wedding Day in Breckenridge!

Petal and Bean Petal and BeanThis is a one-stop-shopping destination. Petal and Bean is not just a floral shop — they are event planners, florists and can arrange for linens, glassware, decorations and create invitations. Petal & Bean can make your wedding planning as easy as it can get. They have been highlighted over different years in Rocky Mountain Bride issues, The Knot and other various mentions! See their website.

BloomBloomYou will get the best service and quality possible when using Bloom as your florist. They have been voted “Best of Summit” since 2003. Bloom also has been recognized in The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” and has been featured in the Rocky Mountain Bridal Magazine. See their website.

Garden of EdenGarden of EdenGarden of Eden specializes in fresh flower arrangements and silk flower arrangements. They also offer unique home accessories. With 28 years of experience, you will be in good hands for all your wedding flower arrangements. See their website.If you are still planning your perfect Breckenridge wedding, don’t miss the beautiful wedding accommodations and wedding spaces we have at our different properties with ResortQuest Breckenridge. When you book with us, you also will receive a newlywed gift — a free night in one of our beautiful wedding suites! Contact Brigitte todayto discuss your perfect wedding.

The Historic Charleston Foundation presents the 64th Annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens, providing a rare glimpse inside some of the city’s oldest and most beautiful private residences. ResortQuest offers up to 20% off Festival accommodations on nearby Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island.Charleston, S.C. (March 9, 2011)— Known for its beautiful vistas, friendly residents and genteel spirit, Charleston, S.C., is a city of historical significance and architectural delights. From March 17 through April 16, 2011, the 64th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens will afford visitors a behind-the-gates look inside the stately homes and elegant gardens of private residences in the Old and Historic District of The Holy City.

ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, a leading provider of premier vacation rentals in the Charleston area, is offering savings of up to 20% off lodging on Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island off the coast of Charleston during the Festival.While Charleston’s Festival of Houses and Gardens showcases homes from the American colonial period, antebellum era, Victorian age and the early 20th century, ResortQuest’s vacation rentals introduce guests to the pleasures of modern Lowcountry living. Many of the properties offered by ResortQuest include fine furnishings and exceptional amenities, including bathrooms with steam showers and jetted tubs, gourmet kitchens with granite counters and professional appliances, and high-definition televisions and surround-sound systems.”What better way to spend the evening after touring Charleston’s beautiful historic residences, than to retire to a private tennis villa, spacious oceanfront home or golf villa overlooking a fairway,” says Cheryl Spezia, vice president of marketing for ResortQuest. “In addition, each of Charleston’s islands is an excellent vacation destination in its own right, with celebrity-designed golf courses, top-rated tennis and miles of sandy beaches.”Each of the Festival’s daily House Tours will explore seven to ten properties in one of 11 Charleston neighborhoods. A single Glorious Garden Tour will take place each Thursday afternoon and will include a wine and lemonade reception. Each weekday and Saturday morning, a two-hour Charleston History guided walking tour will offer a valuable backdrop against which to view an afternoon or evening House Tour.Legends abound in a city that dates back to colonial times. Tour guides may divulge tales such as which street is said to have been named for the first male child born in Charles Town or which neighborhood is situated on land that was allegedly won in a card game.