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Be Careful Choosing Packages for Hawaii Golf Vacations (and Other Destinations)

Craig Better — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:19:26 +0000

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” [...]

5 Great Golf Vacation Packages and Special Offers

Craig Better — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:54:30 +0000

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 [...]

Recommended Packagers and Travel Agents for Your Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:22:45 +0000

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 [...]

Website Offers Savings of 50-65 Percent on Luxury Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:06:28 +0000

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 [...]

Discount Golf Vacations at Hotspots Possible with These 4 Golf Packages

Craig Better — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:39:13 +0000

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:

All-Inclusive Golf Courses Make for Convenient Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:21 +0000

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.

Another Great Option for Unlimited Golf Vacation Packages

Craig Better — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:10:12 +0000

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.

20 Places Where You Can Take “Unlimited Golf” Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:00:50 +0000

"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.

My list is below. If you have any to add, feel free to post them as a comment. Sorry I couldn't include all the terms and conditions (and prices) for each one, but just be aware that every resort is likely to have a its own definition of what an unlimited golf vacation package is.

Deal or No Deal? Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation Package (Including Instruction) at Pawleys Plantation

Craig Better — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Like most golf websites, we get flooded with announcements about golf vacation packages from courses and resorts. Rather than just copy, paste, and post them, however, we actually take the time to do some research to determine which ones truly offer you significant values and which are just products of enthusiastic marketing managers.

Today, we're happy to present a Myrtle Beach golf vacation package that makes the cut by a long shot. If you're in the market for a Myrtle Beach golf vacation, and would like to combine it with top-notch instruction, you'll want to pay particular attention to this one.

It's called the "Best Ever Golf School Package," and it's being offered by Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club (pawleysplantation.com), located at the southern end of the 70-mile stretch of beach towns that make up greater Myrtle Beach or "the Grand Strand."

This Myrtle Beach golf vacation package includes:

Golf Packages Ensure You Never Have to Pay Published Green Fees at PGA National Resort & Spa

Craig Better — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:26:25 +0000

This week, the PGA Tour is playing the Honda Classic on the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa, but the course's high profile doesn't mean you have to pay the high rack rate on your Florida golf vacation.

In fact, the editors of Golf Odyssey say that savvy golfers never pay the rack rates for any of the five courses at PGA National Resort & Spa.

That's because golf packages abound here (offered by the resort itself and third-party golf package companies) and because resort guests on golf packages only pay a surcharge to play the Champion Course, it usually works out in your favor to go the package route even if you're only playing one round. (And if you're only playing one round here, make sure it's on the Champion Course).