Whatever type of luxury golf break you’re after, there’s an upmarket option out there that will suit you down to a tee. Perhaps you just fancy the odd round of golf (preferably in a sunny scenic location!) while the rest of the family does its own thing. Or are you looking for a full-on golf break and a chance to pursue your passion to the full?

Golf Package Options
Bespoke Golf Holidays: One of the main advantages of a tailor-made golfing holiday is the expert advice you receive at the booking stage. A golf travel specialist will be happy to discuss your specific requirements with you to make sure that you get exactly what you want from your golf package, e.g. destinations and golf courses best suited to your level of expertise, tuition availability, green fees, best tee times, accommodation, travel options, flight deals, etc.

Beach Club Resorts: If you’re traveling in a group with mixed interests and requirements, your best bet is to opt for a multi-activity resort with a golfing option. For example, golf and spa packages, especially in exotic, ‘sun, sea and sand’ locations might appeal to couples, while families are probably better off choosing a resort that offers a wider range of activities and attractions. That way, you keep everyone happy while you concentrate on your dawn till dusk golf!

Popular Golfing Holidays
Interestingly, some of the best golf courses around the globe just happen to be located in spectacular coastal settings, from the enduringly popular golf courses of the Algarve, in Portugal to the breathtakingly beautiful golfing landscapes of the Welsh Gower Peninsula. Coveted golf holiday destinations include Spain, Portugal, Italy, Cyprus, Tunisia, Turkey, Canary Islands, Tunisia, Morocco, The Caribbean, USA, Argentina, South Africa, Dubai; the list is far from exhaustive.

Accommodation
It’s a well-established fact that quality golfing and quality accommodation tend to go hand in hand. Most of the world’s finest golf courses are served by a huge choice of luxury hotel, villa, self-catering (and particularly in Britain good B&B) style accommodation. In addition, you will usually find a fair selection of private, family-run smaller hotels, within striking distance of most major golf courses. Premier Iberian (see Resources below), for example, offers a number of small boutique hotels in Portugal, in its ‘Premier Select Hotels’ collection, e.g. the 5* Senhora da Guia, near Lisbon.

Another plus associated with most golfing holidays is the concentration of excellent eateries and ‘watering holes’ in the vicinity. From sophisticated bars to attractive village pubs, there’s a definite link between a decent golf course and a decent meal!

Corporate Golf Breaks
For a bit of corporate bonding, or for ‘schmoozing’ clients, nothing beats a few days away on the golf course followed by the inevitable networking banter back at the golf club. Several golf travel specialists will tailor a golfing package to your company’s requirements. Golf packages might include car rental, flights, accommodation, catering, etc.

Golf Holiday Resources
www.premieriberian.com: tailor-made golf holidays; top golf courses; exotic destinations, worldwide;
www.royalclubgolfholidays.co.uk: cater for ‘the discerning golfer’; choice coastal locations; exclusive accommodation;
www.golfamigos.co.uk: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, world famous golf courses; exceptional facilities; numerous restaurants nearby;
www.welshgolfingholidays.co.uk: specialist good value golf breaks ‘organised by golfers, for golfers’;
www.4golf.com: billed as ‘UK’s No 1 golf holiday website’; wide choice of European and British golf breaks;
www.golftravelclub.com: tailor-made golf holidays; prime global locations;
www.billgoff.com: in-depth golfing experience; bespoke golf packages; worldwide destinations; personally inspected accommodation;
www.greatgolfingholidays.com: golf holiday coordinator; tailor made golf packages;
www.exsus.com: bespoke golf breaks; world class golfing destinations.