Top Golf Resorts

A golf trip to Greece is a taste of paradise and a holiday of an exceptional nature. Many activities are available during your besides golf in the location you have selected, such as swimming, horseback riding, fishing or boating and much more.

You should be aware of the fact that in Greece golf is not that popular than in other countries, but this does not mean that you cannot find some extraordinary places to practice this sport in the classic country of the gods.

There are plenty of courses in Greece that are in the stage of planning. A very good facility that is about to be opened to the public is an expansion of the already famous Glyfada Golf Course that is located right near Athens. It is a wonderful pine-studded course that has a nice view of Saronic Islands and it is open all year round. The Greeks are serious about holidays and thus the course is only closed on Easter and Christmas. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve decided that you want a golfing holiday, then why not book one of the many golf resorts available? Here’s what you need to consider to make sure that you have a golfing trip to remember for all the right reasons.

1. You need to establish whether it’s certain courses you want to play, or a location that you want to visit. Perhaps you’ll choose one of the world famous courses, or a part of the country that you’ve always wanted to visit, or a combination of the two.

2. You’ll want to make sure that there are other facilities than just golf, so that there’s somewhere to relax after your round of golf. Why not take the opportunity to explore a city or the countryside, or see if you could also visit friends and relatives whilst you’re here? Read the rest of this entry »

With the US Open Golf Championship 2010 beginning at Pebble Beach today, why not brush up your skills with a Golfing Holiday. Feel like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson or our very own Paul Casey in Portugal’s equally famed golf courses on the silver coast.

Golfing holidays are a great way to enjoy a spot of male bonding and a relaxing break from the stresses and strains of everyday life. Soaking up the sunshine whilst negotiating some of the most picturesque golf courses known to man sounds like an idyllic experience, but that dream can become reality on Portugal’s Silver Coast. 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 »

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.

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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 »

Planning the perfect golf vacation can be difficult, especially if your spouse isn’t interested in golf. What is the solution? Apart from leaving the non-golfer at home, the best solution is to book a golf spa resort.

There are many options available; if either of you like tennis, there are many tennis and golf resorts that cater to the golf and tennis fan. If you like lazing on beaches, and who doesn’t, you could go to a golf and beach resort.

The best option, for the female non-golfer is a golf spa resort. While you are out enjoying a round of golf, she can be getting pampered at the spa. Of course, after a long day playing golf, it is also nice to come back to the hotel and have a nice soothing massage.
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The best way to unwind after a particularly hard working week is to get together with some friends and head out for a round of golf. The fresh air, the good laughs shared amidst healthy rivalry and the exercise can help a great deal in livening up spirits. How much better can it get? Golf holidays can be the best stress buster for the lovers of the sport. Why play the same greens when there are so many golf courses around the world. Golf tours are the best way by which avid golfers combine a vacation with their favourite sport. As with any vacation, a golf holiday requires as much planning; the duration of stay, budget, and side activities to keep other non-golf playing members of the family entertained- all need to be taken care of.
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Golfers who are passionate about the game are always keen to test their skills in newer locations, something that has attributed to the immense popularity of vacations themed around golf. One such location is Las Vegas that has several excellent golf courses situated in the midst of serene natural locations. It is casinos and a vibrant nightlife that it is perhaps more famous for, though many golfers troop down to this city to experience its golf courses. In fact, the popularity of this city as a golfer’s destination has led to several hotel and flight packages that are suited to the requirements of golfers and the best time to play golf in this city is during spring and early fall.
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The sporty kind living in Central Florida find Orlando a golfer’s paradise. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Sea World serve as a great draw for tourists who keep the resorts busy. A lot of the best golf clubs are located near these resorts or are a part of the many luxury resorts you may want to explore.

Near the Universal Orlando resort you can pot holes at the Metro West Golf Club, located a short two miles away. This beautiful golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. If you take your golf cart around to explore, you will find native trees and spring-fed lakes both giving a visual harmony to the otherwise dull landscape. After swinging around when you get thirsty and feel it’s time for refreshments just hop on your golf cart and swing by the refreshment cart. Rich with amenities this golf course is a preferred spot for a Tee Time.
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