Top Golf Resorts

Every place has something that makes it unique from every other place. Many of those places are simply beautiful. The distinctive beauty of Northern California has been put on display by the PGA Tour with fall events. The tour has provided the world with a potential new destination for luxury golf vacations.

CordeValle Golf Course

Have you ever seen a place and thought, “Wow, I’d like to be right there!” Not a general location, or even a more narrow area (like the back nine at some course, or the south of France) but a pinpoint spot on the map. When coverage of the PGA Tour’s Frys.com Open cuts away to the leaderboard or as they go to commercial, a camera was set among the hills overlooking the golf course and valley. It seems to be right below a grove of trees and it’s simply beautiful!. It’s one of “those” places. Golf in California has never had a better ad as that one camera shot. Read the rest of this entry »

For vacationers, it’s not only about getting away from where you’re at, it’s about going some place new and exotic. Many people like to do a complete 180 when it comes to a vacation. Islands like Grenada, with its lavish appeal and tropical setting, draw people in by the hundreds of thousands every year.

And for those who like to immerse themselves in true elegance, the Laluna resort is a fantastic place to start. As one of the most beautiful attractions, not only on the island, but in the entire world, Laluna has a special ambiance and appeal that is almost indescribable. The overall beauty of this spectacular resort is truly one of a kind. Read the rest of this entry »

The 500-acre Turtle Island is a private island resort which is part of the Yasawa group in the Republic of Fiji. This island is the perfect getaway for honeymooners, families, and anyone else who wants a great, secluded vacation in paradise. If you’ve ever wanted to experience a private island resort,it is the perfect luxury beach vacation.

Fiji sits in the South Pacific Ocean east of Vanuatu, and provides some of the greatest scenery on earth. The water blends in with the sky in perfect blue harmony. Even some of the local fish share the same breathtaking color, making Fiji one of most popular diving/snorkeling destinations in the Pacific, and Turtle Island is Fiji’s pride and joy. Read the rest of this entry »

Finding the world’s top golf and spa resort is only but a click of a mouse away if you know exactly what to look for. First you need to consider the location of your choice and whether you are taking the vacation alone or with a partner or family. Then you need to look at your budget, how much extra luxury you want with your package and more - just to name a few.

In the rest of this article, you will be taken through a list of world class golf and spa resort in 3 different locations, namely: 2 in the USA and 1 in Mexico. However, bear in mind that this is only a pinch compared to the list of options you have out there; they are mainly to give you an idea of what there are out there. They are:

USA Golf and Spa Resorts:

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Many golfers look at this game as a lifestyle rather than just a sport. Choosing great spots to play means finding a place where you can not only place golf, but incorporate other activities as well. The most popular places to get in 18 holes, and perhaps have an important meeting, or entertain the kids may be taken into consideration. Choices must have beautiful scenery and top of the line services and amenities. Golfers should be able to take in a massage and other spa services. At proper intervals of the day there should be delicious meal options available as well. In essence this place should be where you can make the best of your golf vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »