magazines.

As well as travel features in two renowned golfing periodicals, the Department of Tourism is advertising in prestigious leisure publications across the US.

But, in addition to the positive publicity, the recent Privy Council decision not to allow a McDonald's restaurant on the Island has hit a sour note with some US families. According to an ABC News website, the lack of fast food outlets can be off-putting to vacationers with children.

And the news came as a recent survey by American Express revealed that US travellers spend an average of $720 a year on fast food -- an increase of 43 on the previous year.

But Bermuda's golfing received good reviews from two magazines, the Met Golfer and Senior Golfer.

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