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Honeymoon destinations for golfers

Paris, the Italian Lakes and Mauritius are among our romantic choices for honeymooning golfers. Wonderful scenery, indulgent resorts and great courses. Paris Paris, the romance capital of the world, is just one hour north from Domaine et Golf de Vaugouard, a stunning 18th century resort full of charm in the heart of a nature reserve […]

Course Reviews

Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe

Did we leave out any of your favourites in our countdown of the Top 10 most breathtaking golf courses in Europe, and how many have you played? 10: Golf Course Eichenheim, Austria Part of Grand Tirolia Hotel & Spa and nestled beneath the majestic peaks of the Austrian Alps is the Eichenheim Championship Golf Course, […]

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Golf, Sailing and Yachting

Combine your passion for golf with sailing and yachting adventures at these fabulous resorts around Europe. Costa Navarino, Greece Costa Navarino is the prime sustainable luxury golf destination in the Mediterranean, in the Greek Peloponnese. W Costa Navarino has now become the latest 5-star luxury resort to open here, joining The Romanos, a Luxury Collection […]

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Mongolia, a new frontier for golfers

Stay in luxury hotels in the vibrant, modern capital city or traditional cottage-style tents in the mountainous countryside, the backdrop to some fine golf courses. Mongolia as a destination is a new frontier for tourism and golfers. A huge, peaceful country which combines a welcoming ambience, glorious scenery and a bustling capital. Arrive at Chinggis […]

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Best golf courses in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo in Brazil has some great golf courses with wonderful scenery, close to one of the world’s most vibrant, colourful and culturally rich cities. Here’s a quick rundown. Sao Paulo Golf Club is perhaps the city’s most famous club with a course refurbished by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 2005. Among the other courses […]

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Best Golf Courses set to open in 2023

Among the world’s best new golf courses set to open in 2023 is a replica of a long-lost legend, while a potential world-beater from Jack Nicklaus in Scotland continues construction. The Lido, Wisconsin This ‘new’ course is a replica of The Lido, C.B. MacDonald’s long-lost legendary Long Island masterpiece, re-made in Wisconsin. Opened for play […]

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Melia Hotels: Golf vacations

Melia Hotels is a luxury Spanish hotel chain operating over 380 hotels in 40 countries, offering some of the finest golf vacations across the globe. Here’s some of the best in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Melia Villaitana – Alicante Set between two Jack Nicklaus golf courses in the pretty resort town of Alicante on Spain’s […]

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Trip of a lifetime: Golf & Safari

Move over Tiger Woods, it’s time for lions! Combine a once-in-a-lifetime safari with playing at world-class golf courses designed by the likes of Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus at these incredible resorts. Sun City Resort – Situated on the outskirts of Pilansberg National Park north of Johannesburg, Sun City is one of South Africa‘s premier […]

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Golf vacation to Rio, Brazil

Since the 2016 Rio Olympics, the city has emerged as an exciting option for an adventurous golf vacation. We pick some of the best golf courses and hotels in this fabulous city. Golf is relatively new to Brazil, but the future looks bright following the Olympics, the first time since 1904 that the sport had […]

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Where to play golf in Corsica

Overlooking clear Mediterranean waters in the foothills of verdant mountains, the golf courses on the French island of Corsica are bathed in a warm year-round climate. Here’s a quick tour. With views of picturesque hilltop villages and vineyards, the courses here are natural and unpretentious, and the island’s standout 18-hole course is one of Europe’s […]

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Golden golf on Spain’s Costa Dorada

Spain’s ‘Golden Coast’, south of Barcelona, is home to some excellent golf courses as well as beautiful coastline and great beaches, perfect for a sunny golf break. Less than an hour from Barcelona’s international airports, the region’s main buzzy towns of Salou and Cambrils are great bases for your golf trip, with great hotels, bars […]

Top Itineraries

Combine skiing and golf in the Alps

A few resorts in the Alps offer superb golf in the summer and great skiing in the winter. You might even be able to do both on the same trip late in the ski season. Anyone for apres-tee? Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club, Switzerland Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club in the ski resort of Crans-Montana is set in the […]

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Enjoy golf and sun in Europe this winter

Thinking about escaping to the sun this winter? We pick some of the best golf resorts in The Algarve, Spain, Tenerife, Greece, and Turkey for the perfect warm-weather golf break. The Algarve, Portugal With winter temperatures between 15˚C and 19˚C and plenty of sunshine, it’s hard to beat The Algarve for winter sun. Quinta do […]

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Iceland, a true golfing adventure

With 24-hour tee times in the height of summer and fairways alongside lava fields and glacier rivers, Iceland is one of the world’s most adventurous golf experiences. Here’s our quick guide. Despite a population of just over 360,000, Iceland is home to over 60 golf courses. Most of them are concentrated around the capital Reykjavik, […]

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Belek, a golfer’s Turkish delight

The coastal town of Belek in Turkey‘s southern Mediterranean region of Antalya is the country’s golfing capital with a host of world-class golf courses and luxury resorts. Let’s take a quick tour. Known as the Turkish Riviera, this stretch of coastline enjoys a superb climate for golf with over 300 days of sunshine per year […]

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Year-round luxury golf breaks to Morocco

Perfect for golf in the winter or summer, Morocco offers visitors superb luxury resorts complimented by world-class golf courses, wonderful facilities and rich heritage. Here’s our pick of the best. On the North African Coast, Morocco is hot and sunny during the summer months and averages around a pleasant 20 degrees over the winter period, […]

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Why Hawaii is a paradise for golfers

Along with glorious beaches and fabulous resorts, the tropical islands of Hawaii are home to beautiful golf courses set against tumbling waterfalls, verdant volcanic slopes, lush forests, and the Pacific Ocean. We pick the best options for your dream vacation. Quick guide There are six islands to choose from for visitors, Hawaii Island – also […]