Officially private, for now anyone can play Puntacana Resort & Club's Corales Course on their Dominican Republic golf vacations (Photo by Evan Schiller).
There’s a pretty simple reason why Dominican Republic golf vacations are quickly becoming the best golf getaways in the Caribbean: they keep opening fantastic courses there.
One of them is Tom Fazio’s long-awaited Corales Course at Puntacana Resort & Club, which officially opened over the weekend (it unofficially opened six months ago).
If you believe what’s written in the mainstream media and on Puntacana Resort’s website, only members and a limited number of resort guests are able to play this private, oceanside beauty.
We know differently, and here’s how you can play it: Read more →
The St. Kitts Marriott Resort may be the only property in the world that truly offers unlimited golf AND spa vacations. Royal St. Kitts Golf Club pictured.
Remember when I gave you the list of “20 Resorts Offering Unlimited Golf Vacations“?
Well, now I think I found the world’s only resort that truly offers unlimited golf and spa vacations.
The key word here is, “truly offers.”
Plenty of resorts promote unlimited golf and spa vacations, but more times than not, what they really mean is unlimited golf with spa, meaning the golf portion is unlimited but the spa portion is not (usually there’s a only a discount, credit, or minimal services included).
Well, I found an upscale resort from a well-known chain offering true, unlimited golf and spa vacations, and it’s located on one of the prettiest, unspoiled islands in the Caribbean. Read more →
The best Trump golf course to play on Puerto Rico golf vacations is not necessarily the one that gets most of the attention for hosting a PGA Tour event.
Watching yesterday’s final round of the Puerto Rico Open reminded me of a handy tip I’d like to share with you.
The PR Open, a three-year-old PGA Tour event, is held at Trump International Golf Club, Puerto Rico, which has understandably become one of the more popular places to play on Puerto Rico golf vacations.
What many people don’t know is that there are actually two, 18-hole courses at Trump’s Puerto Rico property, and while one gets most of the attention for hosting the pros, here’s why you shouldn’t overlook the other. Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
