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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Golfing During Vacations – Get The Best Of Both Worlds At A Golf Resort!

By: John Lim

Looking to get away for a while but don’t know where to go or what to do? Why not plan a golf vacation? Get out of town for a while, take a break from the norm and enjoy your favorite sport.

Golf vacations or golf holidays are getting more and more popular these days. Of course it helps that the sport is now more famous and you have more golf courses to pick from. Apart from having a good selection of golf courses, golf vacations are also popular because of the growing number of golf resorts. They are really your one-stop destination for a great holiday. They’ve got all the luxuries of a hotel with a golf course attached to it. Sounds like a match made in heaven doesn’t it.

As with other holidays, you’ll need to consider your budget for the golf vacation. It’s best to find out how much you can spend early on to avoid disappointment later. Knowing your budget also helps when you’re looking for the right golf holiday package with a travel agent.

Speaking of travel agents, paying them a visit should be the next thing you should do. After all, they will provide you with lots of information and help you make the necessary arrangements. When you visit them to plan your golf vacation, you’ll save time, money and a whole bunch of hassles. When you visit a travel agent, keep in mind that you are organizing a golf holiday and you’ll want to prioritize golf courses over accommodation.

One of the ways to pick a golf resort is to firstly decide where you want to go and then locate a nearby resort. For example, the Caribbean is a great place for a holiday and you can actually head there for a golf vacation as well! There are plenty of golf resorts to choose from. Plus a golf resort in this part of the world is going to offer you amazing courses along with friendly and knowledgeable staff that will be able to help you with anything that you might during your stay. You will also be able to find plenty for the rest of your family to do while you are out on the links if they do not enjoy golf as you do.

To get even more information on your golf vacation, you could also get magazines like Golf Digest and Golf & Travel for additional travel data and golf vacation destinations. Some may even provide detailed descriptions of golf courses.

The best part about heading to a golf resort for a vacation is that you won’t have to leave your clubs behind. You can still enjoy the game while on holiday, and there will still be plenty for your family and friends (who are non-golfers) to do. Get the best of both worlds and a lovely vacation at a golf resort of your choice.

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