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JetBlue is adding nonstop flights from New York and Boston, making Dominican Republic golf vacations that much more convenient.
Taking Dominican Republic golf vacations to the buzzing Punta Cana area just got a whole lot easier and more enjoyable for those of you living in New York and Boston.
On May 6, JetBlue will begin offering daily nonstop flights, year round, between Punta Cana (airport code: PUJ) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Read more →
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Golf Odyssey's editors will answer subscriber questions about Dominican Republic golf vacations (Punta Espada Golf Course pictured) and all others worldwide.
About a month ago, Golf Odyssey received the following email from Susan R.:
“I know it is brand new, but have you heard anything about staying at the Golden Bear Lodge at Cap Cana resort on Dominican Republic golf vacations?
I’m already booked at the Sanctuary Cap Cana, but I’m considering switching because the Golden Bear Lodge looks beautiful and they are offering a really good deal.”
As luck would have it, Golf Odyssey’s editors had just arrived at Cap Cana to conduct one of their trademark, “secret shopper” inspections.
Below is the report they sent back to Susan right away. I think you’ll find it interesting even if you’re not interested in Dominican Republic golf vacations: Read more →
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Temenos Golf Course is back online and making Caribbean golf vacations to Anguilla possible again.
If you’re interested in Caribbean golf vacations to the less-touristy islands, we’re happy to report that Anguilla, known for its pristine beaches, is back in play…for now.
On December 19, Anguilla’s first and only course, the $50 million Greg Norman-designed Temenos Golf Course, will re-open for the 2009-2010 season. Read more →
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The Ritz Carlton's White Witch is a "must play" on Jamaica golf vacations, but there are less expensive (and equally good) hotel options.
Here’s another great example of why you can’t necessarily rely on a company’s reputation or online reviews when planning your golf vacations.
Recently, the editors of Golf Odyssey published a report on the best places to play, stay, and dine on Jamaica golf vacations.
One hotel they reviewed was the Ritz Carlton Rose Hall Resort & Spa.
Ritz-Carlton. No-brainer, right? Wrong. Read more →
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Sandals is offering Bahamas golf vacations discounted 50 percent...in high season.
How do you get Four Seasons luxury on a Bahamas golf vacation…at discounted prices?
Well, it helps when a barely six-year-old Four Seasons resort goes out of business and it is snapped up by a more value-driven hotel chain.
That’s exactly what happened last month, when the Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma in the Bahamas, with its wonderful Greg Norman-designed golf course, was purchased by Sandals Resorts International.
Over at the Perrin Post, I learned that Sandals will re-open the golf resort on January 22, 2010 with a new name, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas, and with introductory rates discounted 50 percent. Read more →
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Bahia Beach GC is one reason to reconsider Puerto Rico golf vacations.
Want to know the best island for Caribbean golf vacations? There are, of course, many factors to consider, but if convenience is of utmost importance to you, Puerto Rico golf vacations are the, ahem, easy winner.
Puerto Rico golf vacations offer the balmy weather, abundant golf courses, and very nice beaches like some other Caribbean options, but as the editors of Golf Odyssey point out in the February 2009 issue, one of its major advantages is sheer convenience — especially for U.S. travelers — a pretty important factor for time-starved people who need to unwind, but don’t want an added hassle of doing it. Read more →
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Budget Travel's tool makes it easy to find non-stop flights for Caribbean golf vacations.
I just came across an amazingly fast and handy tool for planning Caribbean golf vacations. Within two clicks of your mouse, you can see which Caribbean islands offer non-stop flights from your home airport AND which airlines service the route.
The key words here, of course, are “non-stop flights.” I don’t know about you, but when I’m on a golf vacation, every hour is precious. So, until the airlines prove they can handle layovers or connections with a respectable degree of reliability, I prefer to wager my time on their not entirely stellar, but inherently simpler, non-stop flights. Read more →
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The 17th at the Faldo Legacy Course: High drama for Dominican Republic golf vacations.
Upon visiting the Punta Cana area on a Dominican Republic golf vacation last winter, we came back predicting that it, “is poised to become the golf mecca of the Caribbean,” mainly on the strength of its beaches, fine hotels, and existing and future golf courses led by Jack Nicklaus’ Punta Espada.
Perhaps it was validation that, months later, Golfweek magazine came out with its list of “Best Caribbean Courses,” and Punta Espada was ranked No. 1. Read more →
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