5 Tips For Planning Your Next Golf Vacation
Posted on | December 1, 2009 | 9 Comments
Golf is one of the most popular games played throughout the world, from North America to Africa to Asia to Australia. Everyone just loves the game, thus making it one of the most well-known sports today. Have you as a golfer ever wondered what it would be like to play golf in other areas, instead of your usual golf courses or your favourite golf clubs in your neighbourhood? If so, how about taking some time out for a golf vacation?
Does playing golf in another country or in a totally new culture excite you? Would you like to take in new sights and play on new courses in different environments? If you answered yes, then you should seriously consider taking an exotic and exciting golf vacation. A lot of golfers have been doing this for years. Nothing comes close to doing the thing that you love which is golfing and also getting the opportunity to visit other country at the same time.
With that in mind, how do you find the best and most exotic golf getaway vacation? Listed are some tips to help you out:
1. The first thing you should keep in mind is never to keep everything till the last minute. Information should be obtained as early as possible so that you can make the best plans for your vacation. For starters you could check out the various websites on the Internet which have golf vacation packages for almost everywhere around the world. You could also check out your newsstands for the many golf magazines which offer reviews of vacation packages of golf courses. These reviews also provide tips on the best and most suitable golf spots that are available out there for you. Remember, research is the key.
2. Check out the fees of the various golf courses to see if they charge premium fees for playing golf during the weekends or the holidays. Also see if they offer discounts for golfers who opt to play later in the day or for those who decide to play for a certain amount of time in a day. Keep in mind that you are still on a vacation trip, so keep your expenses to a minimum and save your money. Choose to play on a golf course if it is less expensive.
3. Plan, plan and plan. Planning is essential especially if you are going on vacation in a group. Let’s say you are going to the course in a group of six, it is advisable for you to phone ahead and inform the staff at the golf course beforehand. One golfer who drops by at a golf course can be easily accommodated, even if it is at the busiest of times. On the other hand, a large group of golfers trying to play a course requires you to register in advance, more so during peak periods.
4. Once you have decided on a course, you would need to use your credit card to make your reservation. Before you give out your credit card number, find out about the policy of the club with regards to cancellations or no-shows. Should you suddenly find yourself unable to play and having to cancel your reservation, make sure you inform the staff of the club properly so that they will not charge you unnecessarily.
5. It is also advisable to book your tee off times in advance, preferably when you are about to leave home. Nowadays most clubs allow you to book in advance through their own website or through a third-party company or agency. Very convenient, don’t you think so?
Taking a golf vacation can be an exciting experience for all golfers. Though it can be very expensive, with careful planning and adequate research, you will be assured of having a great time!
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December 1st, 2009 @ 10:56 am
The only all inclusive trips I have taken have been cruises which I liked because I just unpacked once, settled in, then could choose if/when I wanted to go on shore excursions, or explore all the wonderful activities offered aboard the ship.
As the other answerer said – drinks, massages, beauty salon, etc. on board were NOT included, but there was a lot that was. It all depends on what you like to do & what your tastes are.
Best thing would be for you & your wife to do what he did – type in all inclusive vacations in your browser search line & review what comes up, then keep adding a keyword until you narrow it down to just those that fit the activities, locations, etc. that both of you like.
Good luck!!
December 1st, 2009 @ 11:21 am
My brother & I took a vacation, or more like a trip. Here is our story:
The wildwood flower grew wild on the farm
And we never knowed what it was called
Some said it was a flower and some said it was weed
I didn't gave it much thought…
One day I was out there talking to my brother
Reached down for a weed to chew on
Things got fuzzy and things got blurry
And then everything was gone
I Didn't know what happened
But I knew it beat the hell out of sniffin' burlap
I come to and my brother was there
And he said, 'What's wrong with your eyes?'
I said, 'I don't know, I was chewing on a weed'
He said, 'Let me give it a try'
We spent the rest of that day and most of that night
Trying to find my brother, Bill
Caught up with him 'bout six o'clock the next mornin'
Naked, swinging on the windmill
He said he flew up there
I had to fly up and get him down
He was about half crazy
The very next day we picked a bunch of them weeds
And put 'em in the sun to dry
Then we mashed 'em up and we cleaned 'em all
And put 'em in the corncob pipe
Smokin' them wildwood flowers got to be a habit
We didn't see no harm
We thought it was kind of handy
Have you ever take a trip and never leave the farm
A big ol' puff on the wildwood weed
Next thing you know
We's just wandering behind the little animals
All good things gotta come to an end
And it's the same with the wildwood weed
One day this feller from Washington come by
And he spied us and he turned white as a sheet
And he dug and he burned
And he burned and he dug
And he killed all our cute little weeds
Then he drove away
We just smiled and waved
Sittin' there on that sack of seeds
Y'all come back now, ya hear
December 1st, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
It must be a slow day in the J.J. household today. But to answer another of your fabulously funny questions, I will give it my best shot. Go out in the garage, climb up into the attic and get out all the seldom used camping equipment. Then, after you have removed all the camping stuff, take into the living room and set up the tent with your sleeping bags, etc. You may have to go outside to find enough rocks to build your fire pit, but place it near the tent so you will not get cold during the night. Go to your local convenience store and pick up enough wood to last through the night. Then return home, turn your air conditioner down to 60 degrees. When your husband comes home, you can have a nice roaring fire going, with a cup of hot chocolate and only wearing a smile. It will be the best at home vacation ever. Good luck with that.
December 1st, 2009 @ 3:37 pm
you seem underweight. If you are going on vacation, the best advice i can give you is to HAVE FUN and eat the best and tastiest foods while you are at it. With an active lifestyle, your not going to add or lose too much weight.
December 1st, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
book supplier direct to avoid cancel or non refundable fares.
dig up association member cards, like AAA or AARP, you can get 10-15% off the weekly rate, (weekly rates are 5x the daily)
check with the company you work for, they may have a coporate agreement in place that may be available- many of these agreements waive airport fees and taxes, add'l driver and underage driver fees- real expensive fees here.
Also return the car to same location to avoid drop off charges and lastly, reserve a Compact car, most people are looking for smaller cars now with the most fuel efficiency. So reserve a smaller car and most likly they will upgrade you for free at counter.. if you wanbt a larger car, reserve in advance as paying for an upgrade at counter is usually much higher. oh, yeah, bring a copy of insurance card with you as well..
December 2nd, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
December 4th, 2009 @ 10:38 am
at grand teton national park go hiking up to lake solitude, its 15 miles round trip but 100% worth it. In yellowstone I would recommend spending time just driving around looking at the wildlife, maybe hike to the top of Mount Washburn (only like 6 miles) oh and go to Bubba's Barbeque in jackson hole!!!!!
December 4th, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
You need to get a Japan Rail Pass which gives you unlimited travel for the time you opt to purchase for………1 week, or 2 or 3 weeks .If you are just going to be on Honshu Island you can actually get a pass that is a bit cheaper just for that island.You could also look at the JAL flight passes but you miss the scenery if you fly.You must buy this Pass in YOUR country…………..you cannot buy them in Japan and you will save yourself a huge amount of money.
Look around Tokyo ………and do take a day trip to Kamakura…….go to the Tsukiji Fish Market on the way.
If you plan to go to Kyoto which is gorgeous you can mostly walk if you choose accommodation in a good location. There are maps with walking routes you get at the station.You won't get top see it all just do one section – we opted for the area near Murayama Park.There are so many shrines, temples gardens etc near here.
Catch the bus to Fuji go ko – Fuji Five Lakes…it is only an hour and a half and just beautiful …….at the base of Mt Fuji. Then take the bus to Gotemba which is a beautiful trip round the base of Mt Fuji through old traditional villages with thatched cottages etc.Change to a bus for Mishima – just catch the bus behind they call it Station 2 to Station 3.but was quite literally just the bus behind the one we got off. This bus takes you right to the Shinkansen which you can catch through to Kyoto.
If you go to Osaka, you should try and go further on to Himeji and see the castle …………probably the best in Japan and the Shrine and then on to Osaka. You could go on a little further to Okayama which has one of japan's best gardens but from Okayama you can take an ordinary train to Kurashiki – only 30 minutes ……..which is a really beautiful Edo period town.
You can look at these places at http://www.fascinating-travel-destinations.com/japanese-holidays.html
December 4th, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
This website might help , check it out –
http://www.usairwaysforum.com/