Yet another summer has arrived. It’s that time of the year when your wife forces you to take the family on a holiday, when you would rather be shooting a few holes. Why not let a true golf enthusiast play golf, as he wants to. Who wants culture, who wants fresh air, who wants a holiday when there is no golf in the offing?!! However, the way you can get your back up is, by combining a bit of golf into the whole holiday business. Traveling to Spain? It is possible to take advantage of the excellent prices and stay an excellent golf resort. There are a number of getaways for golf enthusiasts in Spain. Spanish golf resorts have several selling points. This is inclusive of the impeccable service which is at par with the rest of Europe, the grounds are extremely well maintained as well as  [...]

Early last month, we took a trip to Scotland’s west coast as part of the Golf Getaways feature. We played in almost all of the great courses in this region. Of course, there are quite a few links that are well known in this area, such as Prestwick Old Links, Western Gailes, Troon, Turnberry and others. All these courses speak for themselves. We would like to share our review of a course that is a bit lesser known compared to these others, namely, Dundonald Links. Often neglected by international golfers, the course is simply amazing, and a “must play in”. The layout at Dundonald Links beats it every time. You will find the correct amount of challenge, with some sweeping views and excellent facilities. The clubhouse is still under development, but is quite comfortable, with a good  [...]

St Lucie Port, Florida is one of the most popular locations in the state for golf vacations. Golf aficionados all over America come here when it is winter. When the weather is cold, you get a sort of call that tells you that you should be shooting a few holes where the weather is warm instead of having to shovel the sidewalk. St Lucie Port is very much something that has been tailor made for gold fanatics. The PGA village here is a golf paradise that is reasonably priced at less than two hundred dollars a night. St Lucie Port is a reasonably priced resort that has superb golf amenities. The courses were mentioned among the best golf courses in the US by prestigious magazines such s Golf Range Magazine, Golf Digest and Golf World. The courses at the village are the Wanamaker Course, the Ryder  [...]

Cosiguina Volcano is situated in the North West portion of Nicaragua. It takes a bit of effort and time to access the volcano, but there is no arguing that it is worth the trip. The volcano is certainly among the most breathtaking volcanoes in the country, which is saying something, considering the number of volcanoes here. It was in eighteen thirty five that the Cosiguina Volcano erupted last. The explosion was so strong that a third of the crater blew away. The ash from the explosion reached even in Jamaica and Mexico City, close to fourteen hundred kilo meters away. After this hugely violent eruption, the volcano turned inactive. The crater got filled up with water, and is at present home to a lovely crater lake. The crater of the Cosiguina Volcano can be accessed via a trail that  [...]

JW Marriott Desert Ridge and Spa is a AA A four Diamond rated resort that is one of the most luxurious options for golfing vacations in Phoenix. The hotel was established in two thousand five, and is situated on a prime area of land at Scottsdale in Phoenix. The hotel is famous for catering to conferences and families. The ball room and the other venues at the hotel catering to the hotel are excellent venues for weddings and other functions. The hotel has a great provision for relaxation as well, with a huge number of facilities for the travelers. The Wildfire Golf Course at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and Spa is a world class golf course that has superb views, as well Nick Faldo and Arnold Palmer courses. The resort has a good number of public spaces and locations such as indoor and  [...]

Laurence S Rockefeller established the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in nineteen sixty five. It was he who said the famous words, “Every great beach deserves a great hotel." Certainly the Kauna’oa is a beach that is one of the greatest in Hawaii’s Big Island, and certainly deserves a hotel as grand as the Mauna Kea. The hotel stands out for a number of reasons, including the world class facilities for golfers, the great dining options, the good provision for luxury, the personalized service and last but not the least, the meticulous and painstaking attention that is devoted in the name of small details. The impeccable and faultless service that is on offer at the hotel, along with the great range of facilities and amenities, make for a great time for all concerned. The recreational facilities  [...]

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is among the most luxurious hotels in Canada, if not the world. The hotel has won numerous awards in the recent years that declared it as the best in the world on a consistent basis. The luxury hotel is situated in British Columbia and has the towering Blackcomb Mountain towering over it. The resort is known all over the world as a premium skiing destination. There are a great number of facilities and amenities that can be compared to the best in the world. The readers of the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine voted the hotel to the number one spot among ski resorts of the world. There are five hundred and fifty lodging units in total at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and all of these are so well appointed as to exceed expectations. There are a great number  [...]

The Inn at Spanish Bay, in Pebble Beach, California has all the qualities that make it a supreme relaxation destination. There are a huge number of top class destinations that will leave you recharging your batteries in peace. If you are a golf player, you can rest assured that you have reached paradise as you enjoy the pristine views at the professional course here. But there is another side to it, the Inn is also a supreme millionaire’s playground that has a huge number of options for activities, recreation and top class entertainment. There are a huge number of facilities and services that make for an exceedingly rewarding option for accommodation. The Inn at Spanish Bay is nestled in the midst of the Pacific shore and the Del Monte Forest. The Inn offers a huge luxurious collection  [...]

Fairmont Banff Springs is a heritage hotel in the best sense of the word. Modeled on a Scottish Baronial castle, the manmade beauty of the castle matches the natural beauty of its location. The imposing structure is home to seven hundred and seventy eight rooms, all of which are premium luxury options. The seven hundred and seventy eight rooms of the immense hotel are all furnished in classic elegance. Fairmont Banff Springs has had a long history associated with its life as a hotel. The hotel was launched in the year eighteen eighty eight, was ravaged in a fire in nineteen twenty, and was rebuilt. After being taken over by Fairmont in two thousand and one, the hotel was remodeled extensively again. The modern facilities and amenities along with the perfect old world charm makes for a great  [...]

At times, you feel the need for a vacation that is supreme in luxury. You want class, you want elegance, and you want fineries. Rustic charms are wasted on you. You need pure luxury and you need it now. It is for times such as these that you have the cloister at Sea Island. The Cloister at Sea Island has always been a byword for luxury for Americans. The island located resort has been visited by wealthy Americans ever since the twenties for ultra luxury holidays. It has undergone a recent renovation, which has increased the facilities, elegance and appeal. The exquisite marvel of architecture that the hotel is, there are a huge number of exciting sights. The Sea Island Resort is located at the Barrier Island off the coast of Georgia. The island is owned and operated by the fourth generation  [...]