Maui Hawaii golf vacation packages at Wailea should include its Gold and Emerald (pictured) courses, not the Blue.
Here’s the latest example of why you need an unbiased golf vacation advisor in your corner.
The other day, I received a press release touting, “the ultimate golf vacation experience” for Maui, Hawaii golf vacations.
It described a “world class” Hawaii golf package at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa that included golf on the “legendary” Wailea Blue Golf Course, the “grand lady of Wailea golf courses.” The price seemed pretty attractive, too.
Now, I recalled reading a review of Maui, Hawaii golf vacations in a recent issue of Golf Odyssey, so I logged into the members-only library and brought up the story.
I’m glad I did, because Golf Odyssey had quite a different perspective on the Wailea Blue Golf Course. Read more →
The newly opened Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain outside Tucson, Ariz., is offering an unlimited golf vacation package.
Given that it’s the time of year when many of you are thinking about, or actively planning, golf vacations (and you likely have a long weekend coming up to devote to it), today I thought I’d simply let you know about some of the better golf vacation packages and special offers that I’ve come across.
As you’ll see, there’s something unique or compelling about each of these golf vacation packages and offers, whether it’s reduced prices, unlimited golf, ultra-convenience, private course access…or a combination of all of the above.
You might not see all of these golf packages listed on their respective websites, but trust me, they’re available. Read more →
We don't directly book or arrange golf vacations, but we can recommend golf packagers, travel agents, and tour operators that do.
Today, I want to clear up something that many of you may be confused about.
We don’t directly arrange or book golf vacations.
Yes, we know the best places to play and stay worldwide (and tips on traveling to them), thanks to the editors of Golf Odyssey.
Yes, we get requests all the time to make golf vacation arrangements and bookings.
And, yes, it would be an easy source of revenue for us.
But no, we don’t do it.
It sounds crazy, I know. Maybe it is crazy. Read on and you tell me. Read more →
Get ready to add another bookmark to your list of websites you can’t live without (hopefully we’re already on there).
I can best describe it as eBay or Priceline for upscale vacation packages (including golf vacations) at four- and five-star properties. And because bids are regularly accepted at savings of 50-65 percent off regular prices, many of the world’s savviest travelers swear by it. Read more →
Two days ago, the Boston Globe published an article containing several golf vacation packages that I thought you might be interested in.
Here are the ones I found most compelling because of where they are, the courses you can play, and the prices at which you can play them: Read more →
The Denver area's Raven Golf Club is one of a handful of all-inclusive golf courses.
Today, I want to tell you about a golf concept that few people know about, but it’s one I hope catches on.
You’ve undoubtedly heard of all-inclusive golf vacations, whereby a resort bundles together golf, accommodations, meals, drinks, etc., for one price.
But did you know there are all-inclusive golf courses, those that cater to daily-fee play? It’s true, and here’s why you may want to seek them out on your next golf vacation. Read more →
Unlimited golf packages at Half Moon Bay are available through December 30, 2009. (Photo by Blake Marvin)
Today’s tip is a formal follow up to the one we published a few months ago called, “20 Places Where You Can Take Unlimited Golf Vacations.”
I say “formal,” because a few more unlimited golf vacations were added to the previous tip in the form of comments (bringing the total number to 23), but this one can potentially be so good, I thought it deserved its own space. Read more →
Even top resorts like Kiawah Island are offering unlimited golf vacations.
“Unlimited golf” vacations are nothing new, but thanks in part to the weak economy, even some of America’s best courses and classiest resorts are offering golf’s version of the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Yes, even resort icons like Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Kiawah Island, Sea Island, and the Greenbrier are offering unlimited golf vacation packages. In fact, I’ve wanted to publish a tip about this for several weeks now, but the list of deals kept getting bigger and the quality of the venues kept getting better. Some have expiration dates approaching, so I couldn’t hold off any longer. Read more →
