There is no better way to unwind on a vacation than by playing golf. If you combine golfing with a series of other fun activities offered by a resort, your vacation will be one of the best you have ever had. British Columbia has some of the most affordable and attractive golf vacation packages available in Canada.
Whistler offers many different golf vacation options, some starting from just five hundred dollars. At the Big Sky Golf and Country Club, you can enjoy a variety of activities along with golfing at one of the top ten locations to golf in Canada. Services are outstanding and this has pushed Big Sky Golf and Country Club at one of the top places to golf in Whistler. Read the rest of this entry »
Set between the Purcell Mountains and the Rockies, the town of Kimberley boasts stunning views and attracts tourists from around the world. Visit the golfing capital of Canada and you might find not just eighteen holes, but even to a real estate agent. If not, just be happy with improving your game.
Golf courses here include Bootleg Gap. This twenty-seven hole course hires out pull carts and clubs if you travelled light. Look for junior rates and play a round with your teenager, or just use the driving range for some practice. Kimberley Golf Club dates back to the early twentieth century and continues to thrive among the competition. Find yourself some gear in the pro shop then stop for a meal after your game.
Shadow Mountain is the newest golf course in Kimberley. Enjoy eighteen holes or nine, with short breaks in between each hole to simply admire snow-capped mountains and lush green mountain forests. The gift shop sells clothing for men and women plus accessories and souvenirs. Arrange for group or private lessons with a certified instructor. Golfing classes have been broken down according to age, with some also set aside for ladies only. Even send the kids to golf camp so they can develop a passion for this popular activity. 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 »
Myrtle Beach, home of many golf courses. They are too numerous to mention here. I have listed 12 beautiful courses with just a little information on each of them. You can easily find a Myrtle Beach golf package to take a golfing vacation this summer. Here are the 12 courses that are located in either North or South Carolina. 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 »
There are 19 courses in the Marbella area, and thirty more are within an hour’s drive. For practical purposes, the greater Marbella area can be divided in three locations comprising a total of nineteen courses: Marbella east, central Marbella, and the 64 square-mile area west of Marbella including Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro and Benahavís.
The seven-mile stretch of coast known as Marbella East features a number of luxury residential complexes sufficiently remote from the town centre to foster a quieter and less crowded lifestyle. This additional breathing room has made possible-and to an extent results from-the existence of five courses in the area. From east to west, these are: Cabopino Golf, Santa María Golf and Country Club, Marbella Golf and Country Club, Santa Clara Golf, and Golf Río Real. Situated between the N340 national coastal road and the higher Autopista del Sol motorway, these courses provide gentle slopes toward the sea, and correspondingly generous sea views. Read the rest of this entry »
In recent years, golf is one sport that has been steadily growing in popularity. Men and women of all ages are now hitting the greens for fun and relaxation. It is not only a challenging sport, but it also a great way to unwind and forget about life’s daily stresses. Because of the increase in the number of golf enthusiasts, there are now many destinations where people can spend a relaxing vacation. If you have a passion for this sport, listed below are a few popular destinations that offer great recreational vacations: Read the rest of this entry »
It may still feel like winter up north in early April, but on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina the azaleas are bursting with color, the skies are a cloudless blue and the air is blissfully warm. Spring is in full swing - literally and figuratively. The week of April 12-18, 2010 is the most exciting time to be in Sea Pines Resort when it hosts the annual Verizon Heritage PGA Golf tournament. Held at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969, the tournament is one of the most scenic stops on the PGA Tour, and definitely the most fun-filled, particularly when combined with a relaxing island vacation. Read the rest of this entry »
It’s not a well known golf destination YET, but beautiful Costa Rica has some wonderful golf courses and all of them have spectacular views. After all Costa Rica is an amazing place. Located in Central America, it has the Pacific on the west side and the Caribbean on the east. In between there are mountains, lakes, rain forests and much more.
Although this is a popular tourist destination and not at all far from North America, people come mainly come here to relax on pristine beaches or go on eco tours to see the amazing eco-diversity of this small country. You can see many varieties of birds, including parrots, as well as monkeys and lots of flowers and butterflies. It is truly a tropical paradise. Read the rest of this entry »
Picture this… a challenging golf course only steps away from a welcoming, well-equipped RV campsite. If that sounds like vacation paradise to you, it’s definitely time to plan a trip to at least one of Arizona’s RV golf resorts. Arizona’s diverse landscapes offer golfers who love to travel by RV amazingly beautiful surroundings and golf that’s worth writing home about.
Here are some best bets for RV golfing in Arizona. Try them all, or pick a different one each year, but plan to park your motorhome in the Grand Canyon State soon for a great round of golf and enjoyable RV camping. Read the rest of this entry »
The Waikoloa Beach Resort is home to two of the top rated golf courses in the world, The Waikoloa Kings Course and The Waikoloa Beach Course. The Kings Course is set amongst lava and palm trees while The Beach Course winds along the ocean and has the signature hole on a bluff overlooking the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Read the rest of this entry »
If your thinking about planning a golf holiday and you want to golf in another country, we strongly suggest that you look around Madrid and Barcelona Spain. This country is breathtaking, especially Madrid and Barcelona, both with long histories, a romantic ambience, and of course, excellent golf.
In fact, when spending time in Madrid, you cannot help fall in love with the quaint villas, making this a great place to golf but also spend romantic time with the spouse. Of course, Tuscany in Italy is another exceptional option, one that also has breathtaking vineyards and wineries, excellent restaurants, and outstanding golf.
If something a little more exotic is what you have in mind for the perfect golf holiday tour, you could look at courses and resorts in Vietnam, Thailand, or even Cambodia. The people are hospitable and welcoming and the golf courses well-manicured. Read the rest of this entry »
Morocco is just about 3 hours away by air from most Western European cities and offers a plethora of golf courses in environmental conditions. The supporting infrastructure for these golf clubs like luxury hotels, spas ad adventure tourism have also developed well over years and offer a complete experience. Read the rest of this entry »
While there’s no argument that Spain and Portugal are two of Europe’s top golf holiday destinations, there’s plenty of passionate discussion about whether it’s best to head for the Costa del Sol or the Algarve. When it comes to climate, you can take your pick between the Spanish destination’s average of 300 days a year of sunshine, or the cooler, Atlantic-influenced weather of the Algarve, with a similar amount of sunny days.
As far as accessibility goes, both Costa del Sol and the Algarve have transportation infrastructure geared to tourists, and a range of hotels, restaurants, and nightlife that ensures that your time off the greens will be well catered for. But when it comes to choosing a golfing holiday, you’ll want to compare the golf course options to help you decide which destination suits you best. Read the rest of this entry »
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