With the holidays fastly approaching, you’ll spend a lot of time with family. You may also see your friends briefly before heading off to Grandma’s house. The New Year will be a great time to getaway with a few friends. The gift of travel also makes a great gift. So with that in mind, we feature a weekend getaway perfect for the fellas!

Since 2001, NBA legend Michael Jordan has held an annual celebrity golf tournament to raise money for a few of his favorite charities like the “Make a Wish Foundation.” This year’s event was a huge success and tickets are now on sale for next years’ spectacular event in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars, next year’s invitational will be held March 29 through April 1, 2012 at the Shadow Creek Golf Course. The host hotel is the beautiful Aria Resort & Casino.

The weekend is divided into two segments. March 29th -30th is segment one pairs celebrities with amateur golfers and March 31st – April 1st is the 36-hole celebrity only event. Past celebrities guests have included Spike Lee, Jamie Foxx, Drew Brees, Julius Erving, Anthony Anderson and Kevin Hart. Don’t miss the next year’s exciting lineup.

Tickets will disappear at these prices! General admission daily passes are only $30 and a weekly pass is $100. Want to golf with the celebrities? A daily VIP pass is just $150 and a weekly VIP pass is $500. Discount tickets are also available for the military.

Grab your best friends and have some fun golfing with a few celebs while helping a great charity.  Or surprise your sweetheart with tickets to the tournament.  Happy Holiday Travels...For more information, please visit: www.mjcigolf.com, www.arialasvegas.com, and www.shadowcreek.com.

by The Travelin Diva (Kirstin N. Fuller)

For more weekend getaways, follow me on twitter @thetravelindiva and visit my new travel blog www.Passenger156.com.

*Dates are subject to change.