Golf Vacations

Alicia asked:


I want to take my family on a vacation in mid-March. I have two kids that are 16 and 13. We are looking for a resort (in Mexico or the Caribbean) that has golf and tennis available. Any ideas??

Ramon

Jake asked:


Going down there for a 2 week vacation, just wanted to know if I should bring my disc or leave them at home. Thanks in advance.

Victoria

Jenny L asked:


My mom, dad, my brother (18), and me (13) want to go on a quick 4 day vacation before my brother and I have to start school again. We are planning to leave on New Years Day and stay until January 4th. We have to leave, I start school on the 6th :p. We want to go to either Panama City Florida, Destin Florida, or Golf Shores/ Mobile Alabama area? Which one?

Willie

Suzane Gray asked:


 

Grand Bahamas Island is popularly known as Golfers Paradise. Seeing the beauty of the places many people consider Bahamas Golf Vacation the best one. The lush green locales, good climatic condition make this place an ideal golf destination. Places like Lucayan Park Golf and Country Club are best suited for experienced players. To give a thrilling experience to the player, the course is covered with trees, traps, and water hazards. It’s really exciting to be the part of such a vibrant place. People of all age groups freely communicate with each other and freely exchange the experiences of golf and life over the Bahamas Golf Vacation.

If you are you thinking to teach a nice lesson to a friend who is good at golf and keeps boasting of him being a perfectionist, well my dear then immediately plan for Bahamas Golf Vacation. Try out for the New Providence area. This place boasts of having the toughest Bahamas golf course, not only on this island but in the world. They have world’s largest sand trap… Quite impressive.

Beside this there are popular places like The Abacos, Paradise Island, Grand Bahamas Island and Eleuthera have their own golf courses and even few hotels their feature beautiful golf courses. You won’t believe but beside these, but there are hotels that don’t have golf courses but still they offer competent Bahamas golf vacation packages. People who want to play the golf throughout the vacations can easily get the reservation done with the hotels offering this service.

Golf lovers just find excuses to be the part of this place and play the game with complete enthusiasm. Seeing them, people who have never played golf also want to be the part of the golf community and play the stroke. For them there are special golf courses classes are held in groups. These classes are scheduled to happen at the pre set times. So you need to gear up and be there on time… Well if you don’t want your counter part to know about the classes you are taking then go in for private tuitions. They will be bit expensive but will help you to get the knack of the wonderful game. For having private tuitions, you need to book them at least a day in advance.

The golf clubs available here are reasonably priced and if you don’t want to have one still you have the option to play. To keep up the sports spirits of Bahamas Golf Vacation, the golf clubs are available at rent too at the clubhouses.



Stanley

Peter Wilson asked:


There are many options when it comes to golf in Spain. In the warmer areas there are plenty of places to golf especially for the holidays near the coast. There have been many resorts and courses that have been established in the areas near the coast.

Make Your Plans For Your Trip

Costa del Sol is a wonderful place for golfing not only in Spain but in most of Europe as well. There are many new courses that have been developed as well as different places to stay while you are on your golf vacation in the area.

The wide varieties of courses that are located throughout the area are countless as more and more are being developed. In many cases these courses offer more than just this one sport on their sight. They will have a full service spa possibly they will even have a place to stay right on the property. In some cases they will be a full service vacation destination providing a place to eat as well as many different options of activities such as tennis or swimming or other sports.

In many of these places they also offer all of the services that a full service spa will offer. This includes massages, saunas, heated swimming, relaxation areas as well as special treatments for the women. Things such as mud baths and anything else that you can possibly imagine will in all likelihood be available to you when you book one of these trips.

Look into all of the different types of places to pick for your golf vacation when you go online and do your research. You will be able to see prices as well as all of the amenities that are offered to you when you do your research. Look into what is there and see what they have that fits your plans and your idea of the perfect golf vacation when you look.

Proper Golf In Spain

Make sure that you follow golf etiquette. Be aware that at times the courses will become very crowded and you will need to pay close attention and be on your game. All golfers get very frustrated if they are forced to wait because you are not going at a good pace or if you are messing around. So pay attention and look at what is going on and pay attention to what the people around you are doing.



Maurice

Roger Munns asked:


If you’re planning a European vacation and you also happen to be a golf enthusiast, then Mallorca, Spain should be on your itinerary is an absolute “must do.” Festive night life, year-round sunshine and great shopping aside, Mallorca has made a name for itself in the tourism industry as a “paradise for golf enthusiasts.” So just what is it about Mallorca that makes it the perfect European golf vacation?

Alcudia, Mallorca is home to Pula, one of the world’s finest golf resorts. Founded in 1995, Pula has become an internationally acclaimed golf course. Thanks to a world-class upgrade which began in 2005, Pula is now ranked number one in Alcudia out of 14 golf courses, boasting the longest and most demanding links and a par 70. Nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain range, golfers of all skill levels will get a thrill out of playing the scenic course at Pula. Pula also features a stunning driving range and two putting greens for golfers who want to fine tune their skills at one of the world’s most astounding golf courses.

The upgrades that were made in 2005 were undertaken in part to bring Pula up to professional golf standards and now Pula has been put on the map for one more reason: the Mallorca Classic. The last of the European PGA tour stops on the circuit before the Volvo Masters, The Mallorca Classic draws the best PGA players from Europe every October. In fact, the Mallorca Classic at Pula is the last chance for PGA players to make the top 115 on the Order of Merit and hold onto their spot for the next season’s tour.

The 2007 Mallorca classic wrapped up in October and those who were lucky enough to hold a ticket were able to see Gregory Bourdy of France win his first Mallorca Classic title. It appeared as though Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands would edge Bourdy out the few days. Perhaps the fact that play was suspended for several days in a row due to uncharacteristically inclement weather threw Derksen’s game off. Bourdy managed to slip ahead for a 3-under par win, becoming the 18th first time winner on the tour and setting a new record for the European PGA for the most maiden tournament winners in a single season.

Bourdy’s maiden win at the Mallorca Classic in October only served to boost the image of Pula even more. Golfers from Europe and elsewhere can count themselves in an elitist class when they make a round at Pula a part of their vacation itinerary. While in Mallorca, tourists would also do well to take in as many of the other thirteen local golf resorts as they can, too. Although many of them have not had the exposure of Pula, they are still well worth including in a European golf vacation.

Golf aside; there are many other reasons to visit Mallorca. Mallorca is rich with cultural heritage, rife with top-notch night clubs and restaurants and has plenty of family-oriented destinations for those who are traveling with kids. However, for the avid golfer, nothing could make a European vacation finer than playing the links at the world-renowned Pula Club.



Edward

Gregg Hall asked:


Mexico has often been visited by tourists for its beautiful beaches. Annually, millions of tourists come to Mexico in hopes of vacationing on some the hottest beaches in the world. While most tourists are vacationing at overcrowded beaches, you could be staying at a Mexican golf resort.

As with all other well known destinations, Mexico has a huge number of golf resorts to choose from. In fact, there are so many golf resorts that you may be wondering how you are going to pick which one is for you. Your first step should be to look over the well known courses in the area you are looking to stay. Below is a look of three top rated golf resorts that you can find in Mexico.

The Casa del Mar Golf Resort and Spa is located in Cabo San Lucas. Although being a rather small golf resort, it is also one of the best in all of Mexico. The small resort setting often makes it a good getaway for those looking for more of a private resort.

The Casa del Mar Golf Resort is most famously known for their Robert Trent Jones golf course. In addition to their well-known golf course, facilities include beaches, spas, beauty salons, pools, and tennis courts. As with most other golf resorts in Mexico, the Casa del Mar Golf Course caters to those who love to golf and all the beachgoers who love to just sit back and tan on the beach.

The Isle Navidad Golf Course, Marina and Resort is not only one of the best golf resorts in Mexico, it is one of the best and top rated beach resorts. The resort is located in Manazanillo. What is most active about the Isle Navidad Golf Course, Marina and Resort is that it is the most secluded you can get these days in Mexico.

The Isle Navidad Golf Course, Marina, and Resort offers an unlimited number of activities that are geared at the mature crowd. Popular activities, aside from golfing, include boating, swimming, and playing tennis. The Isle Navidad Golf Course, Marina, and Resort is an ideal vacation destination for those who love golf and even for those who don’t.

The Westin Regina Golf Course and Beach Resort is located in Los Cabos. This modern resort offers a huge number of activities and attractions to tourist.In addition they are well known for their great deals on golf packages.

Tourists, who are interested in spending time away from the onsite golf courses, have a number of choices. Being right by the shoreline, the Melia Cabo Real Beach and Golf Resort is ideal for those who want to spend their vacation laying on the beach. Well known beach activities include snorkeling, swimming, and sunbathing. The snorkeling around Mexico is some of the best in the world and will leave you stunned at the beauty of the water and the world beneath it. There are all kinds of reefs and corals that you can snorkel around.

The fishing here is also very good offshore and inshore. You can catch all kinds of fish ranging from grouper in the Caribbean to marlin in the pacific. Most resorts most likely have a charter boat that you can go out on, that will take you to their favorite fishing spots where they catch only the biggest and best of everything. Another thing you might be able to do here is dive offshore if you can get certified. If you can get certified before you go do it because you’ll be able to witness way better things then you would have snorkeling.



Edgar

Ash asked:


It woulf be great if there was shopping, golfing and sightseeing nearby.

Melanie

David Stargel asked:


Many a golfer dreams of taking a vacation trip to a great golf resort. If you are interested in taking such a trip or in taking to the links at one of the many great golf resorts around the world, there are some venues that you will want to consider visiting. There are a number of different golf resort properties at which you can have a once in a lifetime experience.

Do keep in mind that even though specific reference is being made to some golf resorts in this article, nothing should be construed as an outright endorsement of one locale over another. Rather, the information presented in this article is intended for informational purposes only. Because of the great variety of preferences amongst golfers, what is a wonderful golf resort for one person is not necessarily a dream spot for the sport of another.

An example of a great golf resort is the Sedona Golf Resort. Each year, people flock to the Sedona Golf Resort for truly memorable golf vacations. The Sedona Golf Resort is considered to be one of the finest golf resorts in the world, a top tier gold resort.

The Sedona Golf Resort is in the midst of the Sedona Mountain Range and is a spectacular par-71 course. Golf Digest has continually given the Sedona Golf Resort a four star rating.

Arizona is also home to other top notch golf resorts that are perfect for golf vacations. This includes the fabulous and historic Biltmore Spa and Resort where every U.S. President has played golf since Franklin Roosevelt. You must book your reservations at the Biltmore well in advance. From late October through May, the resort is nearly always fully booked. A heartier soul certainly can take to the links during the Arizona summer months when reservations at the Biltmore are easier to come by (and far less expensive). With that said, you may find your self battling days on the golf course with temperatures soaring to 120 degrees.

Las Vegas is also rapidly becoming a popular destination for people interested in memorable golf vacations. A person interested in a Vegas golf resort has the option of reserving some all-inclusive golf vacation package plans. These golf vacation package plans include passes to the areas top notch golf courses. In addition, a person signing up for a Vegas golf package also accesses lodging at a variety of the fine (and exciting) hotel destinations on the famous Las Vegas strip.

Most the Vegas golf vacation package options also include tickets to a major show and various privileges to be enjoyed at the casinos in the city. Finally, most of these golf vacation package plans include round trip airfare in the price of the golf vacation package itself. Indeed, these types of golf vacation package plans truly are all inclusive.

An option for a person seeking golf vacations is a trip to a Cancun golf resort. In the past ten years, Cancun has become a hot destination for people interested in playing golf. The elegant Moon Palace is the most exclusive golf resorts in Cancun. The hotel is in a lovely isolated location with amazing links. Indeed, a vacation or holiday trip to the Moon Palace in Cancun for golf truly would be a once in a lifetime experience.

There are, of course, a significant number of other options when it comes to golf vacations in this day and age. There is a wide array of package types available to people who yearn for a golf vacation package. In fact, there are even golf vacation package options for the entire family. Therefore, if you are from a golf playing family, you can all enjoy a trip to a golf player’s paradise.



Andre

Matthew Kekelis asked:


If golf vacations are your idea of the perfect vacation getaway, then start looking for your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals now! The “Grand Strand” features over 50 miles of golfing, from the southern tip of North Carolina all the way down through Georgetown, South Carolina. In fact, Myrtle Beach features more golf courses than any other destination in the United States, and nine of the courses on Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand received the 2005-2006 honor of “American’s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses” in Golf Digest’s list.

Over one million people get vacation rentals each year to serve as “home” during their golf vacations. The same one million visitors play over four million rounds of golf each year! Most local Myrtle Beach vacation rentals feature special golf packages that include accommodations and discounts at the many area golf courses. Some vacation rentals go as far as offering golf lessons and training directors to help make your golf vacations as memorable and enjoyable as possible. During the summer months, Myrtle Beach plays host to a series of single day golf tournaments that are fun for the entire family. The PGA tour rolls through and there are many other tournaments that you can join in for fun or on a professional level.

While you’re staying in your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals, you’ll be able to enjoy the many restaurants that are located in close proximity to the Grand Strand. Italian, Mexican, American, an abundance of seafood eateries thanks to the oceanfront locale; and the ever-famous, Caddy Shack restaurant founded by Bill Murray and his brothers, Ed, Brian, John and Joel. The Caddy Shack gives discounts to patrons who come in with that day’s score card so make sure to save it even if the score isn’t that great!

One of the unique features of South Carolina golf vacations is the ability to attend golf school while you are on vacation. Learn better posture, greenside bunker shots and fairway bunker shots. Take advantage of what you can learn during your golf vacations from a personal golf instructor as there are many available in Myrtle Beach for you to work with to improve your game skills. For families with only one golf player, Myrtle Beach is the perfect solution to giving everybody what they want in a vacation. The golfer of the family can enjoy fabulous golf vacations while the rest of the family can take advantage of the beachfront community that has so much to offer!

Beach lovers can enjoy miles of unspoiled sandy beaches, for sunbathing, swimming, surfing, collecting shells, volleyball playing or Frisbee-throwing, and para sailing. Get waterfront Myrtle Beach vacation rentals to enjoy all that the sea has to offer- fishing, boating, windsurfing, and even scuba diving. Sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do in Myrtle Beach- from the 200 tennis courts to the Speedway, to games played by the Myrtle Beach Pelican Class-A baseball team- there is really something for everyone.

Theatres, Amusement Parks, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, unique shopping venues and large aquariums make up the tourist attractions. Several indoor and outdoor miniature golf courses give people of all ages some stress-free golf playing action.

Whether you book your Myrtle Beach vacation rentals for a beach holiday or to enjoy golf vacations on one of the 100 quality golf courses- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a destination for the entire family.



Steve