Showing posts with label golf tours. Show all posts
Showing posts with label golf tours. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Three Exotic Golf Holiday Gems

The next time you have a sense of dj vu on planning your European vacation spot of golf, has one of these three exotic locations and meet different cultures, spectacular resorts and action-packed course. Golf courses contrast Europe, but also different from each other, Mauritius, with its charm of a tropical island and the culture that provides Tunisia, North Africa and Turkey as a civilization crossroad.Mauritius - Sandy beaches, sandy beaches and CoursesWhite two championships and temperate and tropical blue waters are the characteristics of this beautiful island in the Indian Ocean, 1,200 miles off the east coast of Africa. Surrounded by coral reefs and fame always a destination for water sports, the addition of a second golf course today means more choices for golfers. The Belle Mare Plage Promenade is a luxury hotel where water sports and golf with equal billing. The two local courses, the best player in the early morning or evening when the humidity is so high, are surrounded by spectacular island scenery.The first course, The Legend par 71, is a challenge, requiring each of the 18 holes of different strategies. With streets lined with trees and shrubs, is required to maintain the precision that is difficult, because the beautiful scenery can be distracting. The most recent par 71 Links Course, with panoramic views, is so difficult in the 18, you must remove the water to reach the frontierTunisia green.Tunisia is a new course in North Africa, a destination, to golf courses, and -come, is perfect for exotic golf vacation. Here you will find interesting Roman architecture, with streets paved with colorful markets, the chain of forested mountains, vineyards, white sandy beaches and wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. Then there's the harbor filled with luxury boats, shops, bars and scenic and challenging golf courses that can be played in the year sunshine.Once around a small fishing village, Hammamet is best known in Tunisia. restaurants, shops, cafes and nightclubs, all provide a lot of fun golf APRS. A few minutes of your hotel are three excellent golf courses: Yasmine Golf Course Citrus olive, citrus and La Foret Golf Course. Par 72, 6625 yards, Yasmine, with its wide streets leaves, and became the two lakes, is the least demanding. The course length, par 72, citrus is designed around six lakes and narrow streets and punishing rough. The clubhouse has a spacious and comfortable living room floor of an exceptional bar.Another golf resort, Port El Kantaoui is situated around a beautiful marina surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The par-72 El Kantaoui Golf Club has 36 holes, Panorama and Mare courses. Both offer different challenges to comply with all rules of golf and well maintained.Turkey - exotic culture and main courses for the new frontier LessGolf focuses on the region of Belek, on the development of new southwestern Turkey. The beaches with a variety of water sports like diving, good choice of five-star, and eight golf courses offer great value for money. A premium is the average of 320 sunny days a year. In Antalya, there are parks and palm-lined streets, restaurants and clubs and a marina where you can watch the yachts and ships come and go. In March and April can ski in the Taurus mountains and play golf in afternoon.The Gloria Golf Resort has a "challenging par 72 Old Course, surrounded by pine forests on the slopes of the Taurus mountains with narrow fairways and deep Bermuda 63 bunkers. La Sirene Golf Hotel caters to the needs of golfers in the excellent Antalya Golf Club with its two courses, and you can relax by the pool or beach. The par 72, golf course 7000 yards Sultan, the most recent of the two is very careful, they gathered in a forest environment and is one of the best golf courses in Turkey. La Sirene Golf Hotel is located 30 minutes from Antalya.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Europe's Best Value Golf Destinations

If you are looking for a golfing holiday, where great value is as important as great golf, then fly to Faro International Airport, rent a car and drive to southern Portugal and Spain nearby. Some of the best value golf destinations in the east of Algarve in Portugal and the Spanish regions of Costa de la Luz and Costa del Sol Golf Holidays in East AlgarveIf budget you're on a budget and looking relaxing holiday combining golf and nature, then head of the region. Here you will find well-planned courses, national parks and a wide range of cheap hotels with seven night prices from 299 worth person.Some best rooms with sea views can be found at Eurotel Altura, only 40 - minute drive from Faro. The hotel is located directly on the beach, near the Castro Marim golf course and just three kilometers from Quinta da Ria Golf Course. In fact, there are four golf courses nearby at reasonable prices. Do not be fooled by the exterior of the sixties - the renovated rooms are well appointed and comfortable. Best of all, you have the option of eating in the hotel restaurant with its beautiful sea views and buffet service, or can move toward the town of Altura with its many dining options. Fernando's Restaurant, known for its local cuisine and especially fresh fish, is within walking distance of hotel.Costa of Light, the Spanish golf alternativeIt also applies to the transfer flight to Faro car hire in the region Spanish Courses Costa de la Luz. In return for the airport is just 50 minutes drive from the bridge at Ayamonte and Spain. There are many hotels at great price and, of course, the options are equal to all courses in Europe. Best of all, rates of green fees and 20 percent lower.Riu Atlantic is the place to be - for tourists traveling with golf holiday specialists Longshotgolf The hotel, recently voted "No Value 1 for the money." This is an exceptional four-star hotel with friendly and helpful staff who make you feel welcome. It has spacious rooms with minibar and air conditioning, and the cuisine buffet restaurant on the ground. The area of the hotel are the characteristics of gases of large amounts of water and the promenade that runs along the front of the hotel is a pleasant evening stroll. Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima courses are just a short drive away.Costa Sol is a golfer paradiseNicknamed "Costa del Golf", a popular and lively Costa del Sol offers several options for golf holiday accommodation budget travelers. And with 20 new courses opened in the last 20 years, competition keeps prices low. Mild winters and days of autumn, spring and perfect weather make it ideal for playing golf or simply enjoy the sun at the pool or beach resort. Outside of the green time can be spent exploring the picturesque yacht harbors, up market shops, restaurants and nightclubs. Marbella, one of the most glamorous destinations in the world is a mess, and the narrow streets of the opportunities offered by the Old City of branded clothing and souvenirs. Near Aloha Golf, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos Golf, is advised Pueto courses.At Banus, west, is the budget price PYR Puerto Banus, with popular groups of golf. Staying in a basic self-catering studio apartment, you save on food costs. When you decide to go out to eat, is just three minutes walk from the Marina, where you can dine with a beautiful view of the yachts. Have a drink, the bar of Golf is perfect and stays open until 3:30.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Classic Golf Holidays - The Algarve

Of Algarve, southern Portugal, with its year round sunshine, miles of golden sandy beaches and picturesque villages, has become one of the most popular golf destinations in Europe. But while there are many courses to suit all abilities, the Algarve is also perfect for non golfers, especially the eastern region around Tavira, with its stunning nature walks. At the other end of the scale, resorts like Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo are mega destinations with golf and all sporting options you could want. Then, in Western Algarve, around the bustling holiday destination of Albufeira center, you can holiday 24 / 7, combining golf with a hectic nightlife. Western Algarve golf breaks Besides bustling Albufeira is the old town of Lagos, situated in one of the largest bays in the Algarve. Its 17-century fortress located at the entrance of the harbor and a new marina with rows of excellent restaurants and bars draws the crowds. Alvor, an old port at the mouth of the River Alvor, has many traditional restaurants along the quay and a maze of cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, shops and some bars. Golf Tourists should check out the renowned Pinta, one of the best courses in the Algarve, designed to maintain natural valleys and undulations. Neighbors Gramacho is also excellent and the courses are free of green fees for those lucky enough to be at Pestana Hotels. Central Algarve offers golf and more Quinta do Lago is a destination for world-class golf. Two of its four excellent 18-hole courses in Europe are listed among the top 25 golf courses, and half of 2000 hectares Resort offers recreational and residential complex, surrounded by pine forests. This beautiful area is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Nearby is a large shopping mall with a health club, nightclubs and restaurants, and scenic countryside along miles of secluded beaches. Just 20 minutes from Faro International Airport, Vilamoura is one of Europe's largest sports and entertainment. There are five golf courses, championship tennis courts, a riding school applauded, and fishing and shooting facilities. Marina Resort has many great restaurants, cafes and shops. Vale do Lobo, Portugal's biggest luxury resort golf, 20 minutes from Faro airport, is one of the best in Europe. Its two golf courses, Royal and Ocean, with fantastic views of the coast, and its 5 km of sandy beach, with spectacular red sandstone cliffs, provides non-golfers with seriously good beach and swimming options. The resort also offers tennis courts, gym and beauty spa, restaurants and shops. Eastern Algarve Golf Tours, without the crowds For a less frenetic golfing and the opportunity to enjoy nature, east from Faro towards the Spanish border. There are many hotels near the airport, close to some well-designed courses. Tavira, at the mouth of the Gila River is a fishing port in the Arab period. Nearby are Reserva do Sapal, one of the most important natural reserves in Portugal. And across the border in Costa de la Luz, there are many great golf courses.