With more than 800 courses in our grand state, you won’t be shy any rounds if you come to play the links. And many of the courses are stops on the tour itself, including these tournaments:

· The Shell Houston Open, held in Humble
· The EDS Byron Nelson Championship in Irving
· The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth
· The Valero Texas Open in San Antonio

Plus, Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth are homes to two very special courses. Their Tour 18 courses offer a virtual tour of some of the most challenging and famous courses in the world.

On Houston’s Tour 18 course, you’ll tee off at an exactly duplicated hole found at Hilton Head’s Harbor Town 18th-complete with the famous red- and white-striped lighthouse. A few holes later, you can test your mettle against an identical twin to Augusta’s “Amen Corner.” On the back nine, go up against Desert Inn’s famous 10th hole-a 518-yard par 5. Next up, the “Mickey Mouse bunker” hole from the Magnolia course. You’ll even play the Fort Worth Colonial Country Club No.3 hole on this course. And if you’re not challenged by the time you get to the 18th, The Doral Resort and Country Club’s famous 435-yard par 4 “Blue Monster” will command your respect and serve as a fitting end to a round on this “dream course.”

Miami Beach has long been noticed as one of the finest beaches in the United States. Miami Beach is located at the southeastern tip of Florida. It is across from the Biscayne Bay, and is one of the most popular waterfronts in America. Thousands of visitors travel from around to world to visit Miami Beach each year. Miami Beach is easily accessible from the Miami International Airport.

Miami Beach is just one of Miami’s wonderful beaches. If you visit the area, you will be able to pick whatever beach you want, depending on what type of activities you want to take part in. In addition to Miami Beach, Miami features Crandon Park Beach, Hobie Beach, North Beach, South Pointe Park, and Bal Harbour Beach. Two popular recreation areas, Bill Baggs State Recreation Area and Oleta State Recreation Area, are near to Miami Beach making the whole area very exciting for visitors.

Miami Beach offers one of the best deals for family vacations and honeymoons alike. If you are planning a Miami Beach vacation, it is best to take your search online. Internet travel sites can help you find the most popular hotels, the finest restaurants, and the most pristine beaches in the Miami Beach area. Scouting as much information about Miami Beach before you leave will allow you to enjoy your vacation. You can discover the best places to participate in your desired activities, such as water sports, site seeing, or relaxing, before you are in Miami Beach.

One of the most cherished parts of Miami Beach is the Art Deco District. This ten-block stretch of Ocean Drive allows you to see historic buildings, and unique landmarks that date back to an earlier period of Miami Beach. The Art Deco District in Miami Beach is one of the largest areas on the US National Register of Historic Locations.

The largest religious complex in the world, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat (pictured) is the jewel in the vast Angkor archaeological site.

The lost city was an ancient wonder of urban sprawl, according to a new survey that uncovered 74 temples and more than a thousand artificial ponds in Angkor’s “suburbs.”

The Khmer Empire’s King Suryavarman II built Angkor Wat between A.D. 1113 and 1150 to honor the Hindu god Vishnu. Carved from soft sandstone, the temple complex’s statues crumbled and toppled in the wake of Angkor’s decline. Still guarded by a 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) moat, the restored Angkor Wat today fuels a booming tourist trade at the modern town of Siem Reap.

Kelly Rowland is all set to perform in Dubai. e+ takes a look at how the singer found her niche beyond Destiny’s Child.

The word ‘bootylicious’ may be synonymous with hot and sexy singer Beyonce Knowles, but Kelly Rowland is in a league of her own.

A part of the Destiny’s Child threesome, one of the biggest girl bands of all time, Kelly knows how it feels to scale the giddy heights of success. At this stage in her career, she can do without Beyonce comparisons as she is on a path to carving her own destiny.

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When out-of-towners picture spring break family vacations in Florida, they tend to think of huge crowds standing in single file in lines snaking around an amusement park. Here are some great reasons to instead bring your family to Miami:

* The beach! It’s hard to beat the Newport’s location, with miles of sun, ocean and sand just outside the back door. Sunrise over the ocean at Newport Beachside Resort, Miami, FL
* It’s called the Sunshine State for a reason. With average temperatures in the low 80’s in March and April, Miami has some of the best spring weather available.
* Amazing meals on any budget - South Florida has become a foodie destination and you won’t have to leave the Newport to sample some of the best Miami Beach restaurants. Known for the tastiest Cuban food this side of Havana, you can find great ethnic fare all over the city as well as some South Florida classics.
* There’s something to please everyone - Newport Beachside Resort offers a myriad of organized vacation activities for the entire family - from wine tasting and cooking classes to poolside limbo and sand castle building contests.

* There’s so much to do in Miami - The list is long but some not-to-be-missed experiences found only in Miami include a swim with the dolphins at the Miami Seaquarium, the Art Deco heritage on view in South Beach and a face-to-face meeting with some big cats at Parrot Jungle Island. Miami’s zoo, children’s museum and art museum are all highly acclaimed. Check out the Go Miami Card for convenience and savings on admission to these and other area attractions.
* Did we mention the oceanfront pool?