Top Golf Resorts

As a hotelier, this article will be a little different from most that I write. Today, I will be discussing the option of planning your corporate retreat in a luxury condominium resort.

Having spent over thirty years in hotels, I normally think of conventions and meetings being held in hotels or large convention halls for City Wide Conventions where housing is at the surrounding hotels.

However, I recently wrote about having a very small corporate retreat in a cabin, in the mountains. For extremely small groups, cabins works fine. Read the rest of this entry »

After a long winter in the UK here is a list of top sunshine golf holiday destinations during the first quarter of 2010. We have pleasure in providing below our list of top 5 golfing destinations throughout Europe, US and Middle East.

1. Portugal

Villas in Algarve proved the most popular destination for self catering golf accommodation in Portugal. Flights from the UK are literally a couple of hours and there is a good choice of budget airlines. It proved convenient for many golfers to take their golf clubs on the plane with them and book a golf villa in Portugal. Our top 5 golf courses in Portugal are Vilamoura, San Lorenzo Golf Course, Vale do Lobo Resort, Vila Sol Algarve and Penha Longa Golf Resort. Read the rest of this entry »

Every year, it is a tradition for families, friends or couples to spend their summer vacation in exciting destinations. To achieve this, you will go through a process that might not be so easy at all. You will have to do some research in order to get your choice according to your taste and target activities. By doing this, you will have to be extra careful. Do not just point to a certain destination and go there without determining what the condition of the place is and whether you will be comfortable there or not. But definitely, if you like golf, your target summer vacation destination will be a golf resort.

In the United States, there are a number of famous golf courses. Arizona, Nevada, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, California and Texas have some of the best golf resorts in the world. You can enjoy these golf resorts and make your vacation a treat to yourself with whoever you want to bring along with you. There are a lot of golf courses around the globe if you want to get farther. Whatever golf resort you choose, it will definitely serve its purpose and you will be able to enjoy your sport! Get a once in a lifetime experience of fun and enjoyment! It’s good for the heart! Read the rest of this entry »

While Austin is known to many as the Live Music Capital of the World, many are drawn to the city for its beautiful resorts. People who are passionate about golf enjoy what Austin has to offer. Austin is viewed as a golfing destination for many and it has been recognized by Golf America as “The Best Golf City in America.”

Visit the Austin Golf Trail

Many want to enjoy the beautifully-designed grounds of the Austin Golf Trail. It’s an extremely affordable option for golfing enthusiasts. Because of the impressive layout, and the inviting weather, Austin Golf Trail has been named one of the premier golfing destinations in America. It is known to many as one of the most spectacular courses to play in. Read the rest of this entry »

The opening of the Costa Navarino Resort with Greece’s first integrated signature golf course will give the local economy in Messinia a much needed boost and increase employment in the area.

Costa Navarino is spread over 130 hectare of west facing coast line and rolling hills of the Messinian countryside. The resort centres round the luxury Romanou hotel, designed to look like a modern Nestor’s Place and the family-oriented Westin hotel, inspired by rustic Byzantine and Ottoman influences, which have over 700 rooms and suites between them. These hotels are already up and running and are proving to be popular with guests. In addition, the resort has a state of the art conference centre which has had back-to-back bookings since it opened. Read the rest of this entry »

You and your golfing buddies have decided to take a trip on the wild side… yes… a golfing holiday in a tropical location. You feel the urge to venture out and live the life filled with sun, greens and the peaceful sound of the golf club hitting a ball. Well, at least for a week anyway.

Golf resorts are found nearly anywhere in the world and for nearly every level of golfer. They can vary from golf courses with links to nearby hotels to all- inclusive golf resorts where the entire vacation is built around golf. The question is finding a resort option to fit in with the budget. Read the rest of this entry »

I grew up in a resort town, you know, the kind of town you love to visit but you don’t really think anybody actually lives there. It was beautiful and quiet and famous people lived there. We would see Chuck Magione at the grocery store, he was a famous trumpet player in his day. When I was a teen I was in love with Lee Major’s and as luck would have it he filmed the “Six Million Dollar Man” in our town regularly. “The Six Million Dollar Woman” was regularly filmed in our little town, my mom would let me miss school when Lee was in town. We would sit up on the hill and watch them film, those were great days. He was very short so when he was walking along side Lindsey Wagner she would have to walk in the gutter and he would be up on the curb. Our town was quaint and had very unique and beautiful architecture, especially the down town area. Read the rest of this entry »

It is 1999 and we are guests at Celtic Manor in Coldra Woods, Newport, Gwent Wales. We stand on a rise adjacent to the golf course. While the dream of hosting the Ryder Cup is taking shape all around us, we are surveying the past. Below us is Caerleon, once a thriving outpost the Romans called Isca. Several valleys beyond the mist-shrouded hillocks alongside the River Wye, directly to our east, lie the storied remains of Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey.

Magpies, their black and white feathers dappled by sun rays streaking through low scudding clouds, swoop from their pine tree perches. Haughtily, they strut across the precise, perfect lawn casting wry glances at a trio of men huddled nearby. One takes a decisive shot, unruffled by the chattering birds, following the ball with his eyes as it soars over the lake and well bunkered green to a prime landing site within easy range of the targeted hole. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are an avid golfer, the dream of a whole vacation devoted to golfing could be a reality with the superb golf resorts in the United States and around the world. The great news, too, is that it could include the whole family. To make this a reality:

1. Golf resorts are found all around the world. A number of golf resorts can be found in Arizona, Nevada, Florida, North and South Carolina, California and Texas. Golf resorts are only open for the spring and summer months in some states.

2. Your main focus is golf, but it may not be for the rest of the family. If they do not enjoy the sport of golf, you will want to make sure there are additional activities on and off site nearby. Golf resorts can also have other sports on offer or be located near to amusement parks, beaches and shopping malls for the girls. Read the rest of this entry »

First, you need to consider your travel mates, will the trip be made alone, with a partner, with a group or with your family. Next consider whether you prefer to do all the research and make reservations by yourself. Alternatively, you may prefer to hand the entire job over to either a family member, your partner, someone in the group or a travel agent. You will need to consider these factors and make a firm decision on your course of action.

Personal trips mean budget considerations; will you and your partner stay at a Bed and Breakfast and stroll down to the local golf course to play or will you choose a golf resort vacation? Resorts do not come cheap but with some time and effort invested in research you can find some really good deals from the smaller, not so famous resorts. Usually if the golf course is absolutely super, you will have problems with rooms or food; you have to decide what is really important to you when choosing your golf resort vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re looking for a golf resort, so that you can spend all your time on the golf course, then you might already know where you want to go. Alternatively, you might not know what you want, or where you want to be.

Here’s what you need to think about. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are more than just an average fan of golfing, you might be one of those who are more than willing to spend on the best golf vacation packages there is. Your enthusiasm is the sole strongest weapon you can actually have if you really are serious about getting somewhere beyond the local courses.

What should you expect from golf vacation packages? Do you have mere dreams of endless fields of green? Well if this is the case, would it be a little boring for the rest of the family members who have no interest at all in golfing. It’s actually more than a win-win situation since you will be more than just satisfied with the facilities that these resorts offer their visitors, both locals and foreigners alike. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are one of those who want to enjoy a relaxing carefree golf game, then you might be among those who love cheap golf vacations. This of course is not at all surprising especially that the global economic crisis effect is still around. Although this is merely a personal choice, the greatest question would be if the same relaxation and carefree game that you are aiming for would still be offered with these options. Is the selection of golf packages, which are cheaper worth your while?

For some, hooking into cheap golf vacations might just be what they are looking for. Surely, they could never ask for more than what their low budget can actually afford. But amidst that list of resorts offering less expensive options, which ones should you choose? Keep in mind, that you should be careful when selecting any cheap vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember the song Anticipation by Carly Simon? I heard it the other day on satellite radio on the Music from the 70’s station and it got me thinking about the power of anticipation! Think about it yourself. What do you eagerly anticipate? Is it that special dinner, the Saturday round of golf, the weekend getaway trip, or the day off just to relax? Well, regardless of what it is, it is looked forward to and keeps you going! So ask yourself this. Are you creating Anticipation in your club or resort offerings? Are you keeping it fresh and regularly trying new things? Do you brainstorm with your staff for new ideas? Are you willing to step out of the box? Are your events really special or just called special because that’s what you have always called them. Read the rest of this entry »

You make vacation plans for Aruba to experience fantastic weather, wonderful beaches and excellent water sports. But how about golf? If you’re a golfing enthusiast who likes nothing better on vacation than to play nine or 18 holes every day the big question you might be asking could be “is Aruba a golfer’s paradise?”

Fortunately for you Aruba has some great courses to compliment it’s outstanding weather and beaches. While the number of courses on the island is not great due to the size of the country Aruba’s golf courses will challenge you every time you play.

Here is a round-up of the available golf courses in Aruba: Read the rest of this entry »