Half Moon's newly renovated golf course is receiving praise from travelers around the globe. So say the readers of Caribbean World magazine out of the United Kingdom and Caribbean Travel & Life out of the United States who have voted Half Moon the Best Golf Resort in the Caribbean.

Now in its 12th year, the Caribbean World Annual Awards has become one of Britain's foremost prize giving ceremonies. Voted for by readers of Caribbean World, the awards recognize excellence among islands and services that provide comfort, entertainment and enjoyment for Caribbean holiday makers. This year's nod marks the third win for Half Moon in the Best Golf Resort category, as the resort was previously recognized in 2005 and 2003.

Similarly, readers of Caribbean Travel & Life, the only national US travel magazine to focus solely on the Caribbean, were asked to vote in over 30 categories about their best Caribbean experience. When the survey results were tallied Half Moon edged out Four Seasons Nevis, Westin Grand Bahama Resort at Our Lucaya and Four Seasons Great Exuma. Half Moon also ranked third in the Most Luxurious Resort category.

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"These awards come at a time when we have instituted significant improvements to the resort and invested in the further training of our staff. We are delighted that these investments in both the physical and human resources of the resort are being received with praise from our clients," said Richard Whitfield, Half Moon's Managing Director.

Over US$2 million was recently invested to renovate Half Moon's 18-hole championship golf course. The renovation, which was led by golf course architect Roger Rulewich, created newly-aligned, multiple tee complexes as well as repositioned fairway and greenside bunkers. Rulewich also laser-leveled the David Leadbetter Golf Academy teaching tee, creating a custom-designed short game area for players to practice chipping, pitching and bunker shots.

Half Moon features 398 beautifully appointed rooms and suites. In addition to being highly suited for leisure travellers, the resort offers extensive indoor and outdoor meeting facilities, ideal destination wedding venues and a variety of recreational facilities. Guests can enjoy an exclusive dolphin lagoon; championship golf on one of the Caribbean's best walking courses, an equestrian centre, first-class tennis, and a variety of water sports including diving as well as delectable specialty restaurants