Mission Hills launched two enticing short-stay packages for golfers and families in its Haikou resort on the tropical island of Hainan in China.

(TRAVPR.COM) CHINA - January 7th, 2013 - Haikou, January 7, 2013 - Mission Hills launched two enticing short-stay packages for golfers and families in its Haikou resort on the tropical island of Hainan in China.

Mission Hills Haikou boasts 10 world-class golf courses set amidst rugged black lava rock and its crown jewel -- the championship Blackstone course was named Asia’s “Best New Course” by GOLF Magazine (U.S.) and has quickly earned a reputation as “Asia Pacific Best Championship Course” from Asian Golf Monthly magazine. Similarly the Lava Fields course was ranked world top 100 courses by Golf World magazine in the United Kingdom.

Those attempting the Blackstone course will be in good company, having been the course of choice for both the World Cup of Golf and the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am. The pro-am tournament was inaugurated in 2010 and boasted a playing field that included Hollywood celebrities Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey and Christian Slater competing against Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie, Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Yani Tsang.

In 2012, spectators were able to witness all-time football great Ronaldo, the most decorated Olympian of all time Michael Phelps, NBA star Yao Ming, tennis ace Wimbledon Champion Pat Cash, former World No.1 snooker Champion Stephen Hendry, Godfather actor Andy Garcia, Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Green Lantern actor Ryan Reynolds and action heroine Michelle Yeoh as they wowed the fans on fairway by day and red carpet by night.

Away from the fairways, the resort has recently been accredited the “World’s Largest Spa Resort” by Guinness World Records. The 176,284 square-meter Mission Hills Volcanic Mineral Springs and Spa Resort offer guests an extensive range of holistic and wellness treatments in an architecturally striking facility.

Mission Hills Volcanic Mineral Springs and Spa has been ranked the “World's top 35 New Spas” in the Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 Hot List, and also been named the “15 Best New Spas in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Drawn from 800 meters below ground, the natural spring water is endowed with abundant of mineral resources and trace elements that are well-recognized for their health boosting and therapeutic benefits. Mission Hills Spa offers an ultimate relaxing and rejuvenating experience that is second to none in the region.

Other resort offerings include 518 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites, 12 world-class  restaurants and bars, a fully-equipped sports and fitness center, Hainan’s only aquatic theme park, kids’ recreation center, a shopping arcade featuring the world-renowned sport and fashion brands and many other facilities. Mission Hills Haikou is a fully-integrated family resort and a perfect holiday destination offering something for everyone.

Mission Hills Haikou is 15 minutes from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) with direct flights from major cities throughout Asia including Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

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