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 →
Palmilla
It’s no secret that One&Only Palmilla in Cabo San Lucas is one of the best places to stay on a Mexico golf vacation. But few people know that certain rooms at this posh paradise include the use of a personal butler for the duration of one’s stay.
The original rooms at Palmilla were renovated not that long ago and still maintain their historic charm and Mexican furnishings. The new, pricier wing, however, is the place to stay on your Mexico golf vacation if you’re going “all out.” In addition to offering more modern and luxurious rooms, with huge bathrooms, balconies and flat-screen TVs everywhere, bookings in the new wing come with your own personal valet. Read more →
San Angel adds serenity to a Mexico golf vacation.
Seven years ago, when Golf Odyssey made its first of many trips to the Mexican Riviera, we dismissed Puerto Vallarta as little more than a nostalgic beach town, a diversion for golfers on their way to the Four Seasons Punta Mita, an hour’s drive north.
Recently, however, we found that the city has become an ideal Mexico golf vacation destination in its own right. And not only does it offer wonderful golf, it boasts noteworthy places to stay, too…if you know where to look. Read more →
The Devil's Mouth cenote on El Camaleon's first hole.
Yesterday, the PGA Tour concluded its first south-of-the-border tournament ever, and it was held at a course that you can play on a Mexico golf vacation.
It was no surprise to us that Fred Funk walked away with the hardware based on what we found when we visited the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleon course at the Fairmont Mayakoba resort, which hosted the event.
As we tipped off readers in the February 2007 issue of Golf Odyssey, our premium, monthly newsletter: Read more →
Beware of burger burglars on a Mexico golf vacation.
One of the biggest thrills of a Mexico golf vacation is the opportunity to commune with the exotic native wildlife, and you don’t even have to spray your ball out-of-bounds to do it.
When playing in the quickly growing golf destination of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, the on-course foliage, lagoons, and mangrove swamps are full of certain creatures you would normally only see on The Discovery Channel.
During our recent round at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, a sign alerted us that we’d likely see some combination of white-tailed deer, Mexican wood turtles, black iguanas, marsh crocodiles, margays (spotted, wild cats) and even boa constrictors while playing golf. Read more →
Robert von Hagge's Lagoon Course at Isla Navidad.
On Mexico’s west coast, about an hour north of touristy Manzanillo, you’ll find one of the lesser known, but better golf courses you can play on a Mexico golf vacation.
There, in the somewhat less touristy town of Barra de Navidad, on an island between the Pacific Ocean and an estuary called Laguna del Navidad, is the Isla Navidad resort and its 27-hole, Robert von Hagge-designed Isla Navidad Country Club. Read more →
Maroma's rooms exude romance and tranquility.
If you want to trade the crowds of Cancun for something more serene on your Mexico golf vacation, head south to the Mayan Riviera, 62 miles of gloriously tranquil beaches and fantastic golf courses.
There, you’ll find the most intimate, romantic retreat in the entire area, Maroma Resort & Spa. Just 20 miles from the Cancun Airport, this secluded Orient-Express hideaway, once a 200-acre coconut plantation, provides an authentic and romantic Mexican resort experience.
The verdant, free-flowing jungle grounds are lovely, but what makes Maroma truly special is its dreamlike, crescent-shaped beach that hugs a beautiful bay. Read more →
A massive ravine fronts the 15th green at Vista Vallarta's Weiskopf course.
Sadly, many people only know Puerto Vallarta for being the port-of-call for television’s The Love Boat, but it has recently become a fantastic choice for a Mexico golf vacation.
Thanks to the 2002 EMC World Cup tournament, the first course everyone wants to play in Puerto Vallarta is the Nicklaus Course at Vista Vallarta Golf Club. While the Nicklaus Course is outstanding, Vista Vallarta’s Weiskopf Course is our favorite in Puerto Vallarta. Architect Tom Weiskopf calls the setting one of the most dramatic inland properties he has ever seen, and we agree. Read more →
