Today's Travel Tip |
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August 28, 2008 |
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By Craig Better | Topic: Bandon Dunes Golf Vacation
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The newly opened Inn (rendering by HHA
Architecture) is a welcome addition to
the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
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If the greatest challenge about taking a Bandon Dunes golf vacation is getting to this remote, Oregon outpost, the second greatest has to be securing a room there, particularly during the May-through-October high season. Happily, we have good news to report on that front.
On August 1, The Inn at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort opened, adding 39 more rooms to what was an inventory of just 225 at this soon-to-be four-course property. More... |
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Visiting Downtown Austin a Must on a Barton Creek Golf Vacation |
| Aug 26 | Topic:
Barton Creek Golf Resort |
| Austin CVB | | Austin power: Take a trip downtown
on your Barton Creek golf vacation. |
The Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas might not be on your short list of "golf vacations to take", but perhaps it should be. It has four worthy golf courses, golf-friendly and dependable weather, and it's nearby; Texas (by air) is about four hours or less from just about everywhere else in the United States. Another major draw is its proximity to downtown Austin.
Many folks from the metro area go to the four-course Barton Creek Resort to escape the city, but that’s not the mindset you should have on your Barton Creek golf vacation.
Texas’ capital city of Austin, just 20 minutes east of Barton Creek Resort, is a veritable cornucopia of culture for out-of-state travelers. For one thing, Austin shatters Texas’ conservative stereotypes, bringing a diverse mix of people together with festivals that celebrate art, music, movies…and even everyone’s favorite meat-like product, Spam.
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TSA-Approved Laptop Bags Make “Wired” Golf Vacations Easier |
| Aug 21 | Topic:
More Golf Vacation Tips |
| | New TSA-approved laptop bags, like this
one from Skooba Design, are made
to pass through security unopened. |
If your laptop computer is standard equipment on golf vacations, a new rule by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may make it faster and easier to get through those frustratingly slow airport security lines.
The TSA recently announced that, as of August 16, 2008, it will allow laptop computers to be X-rayed while still in their cases, provided the bags meet the TSA’s newly formed requirements and that they are packed so that nothing obstructs the X-ray machine’s ability to capture a, “clear and distinct image of the laptop separate from the rest of the bag.”
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Best Budget Lodging for an American Club Kohler Golf Vacation Gets Even Better |
| Aug 19 | Topic:
American Club Kohler Golf Vacation |
| | Given its recent upgrades, the Inn on Woodlake
is an even more attractive option for
an American Club Kohler golf vacation. |
Taking an American Club Kohler golf vacation to play Whistling Straits golf course and its other fine layouts is not an inexpensive proposition. However, there are less expensive options besides staying at the classy American Club Hotel and the little-known private mansion and sporting club called Riverbend, which we recently told you about.
Two years ago, we shared with you fact that the Inn on Woodlake was, "The Best Budget Hotel Option on Your American Club Kohler Golf Vacation." In light of its recently completed major renovation, we now view the Inn on Woodlake as an even more compelling, lower-priced lodging alternative, particularly for visitors more focused on golf than accommodations.
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How to Avoid Fees When Traveling with Golf Travel Cases Overseas |
| Aug 14 | Topic:
More Golf Vacation Tips |
| | If golf travel cases are within the free
limit when you leave, you don't have to
pay more when you arrive. |
In our last tip, we told you about a helpful website that lists nearly every airline's policies and fees with respect to transporting golf travel cases. Today, we're going to tell you how to avoid the extra fees that many people pay — unnecessarily — when taking golf travel cases overseas.
The problem can arise because different countries have different weight limits for what they'll accept as "free" checked luggage. U.S.-based airlines, for example, usually allow heavier bags than say, European airlines, before the "excess weight" fees kick in.
It's usually not an issue if, for example, you're flying from the USA to a single overseas golf vacation destination. But if you then need to take flights while you're there, it's common to be charged hefty, additional fees if your golf travel cases are heavier than the local limit.
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Still Not Sold on Golf Club Shipping? This Website's for You |
| Aug 12 | Topic:
More Golf Vacation Tips |
| | If golf club shipping isn't right for you, check
out Golftravelguide.com's comprehensive list of
airline policies about golf travel cases. |
In our previous tip about golf bag shipping , we explained the various options and costs involved in shipping golf clubs instead of traveling with them.
Despite the convenience and relative low cost of golf club shipping (especially if you plan ahead), we know some of you simply prefer the idea that your golf clubs are traveling on same airplane, at the same time, that you are.
Well, for those that aren't yet sold on golf club shipping, there's a website that will prove extremely useful.
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The “Other” Course to Play on a Mesquite Golf Vacation |
| Aug 7 | Topic:
Mesquite, Nevada Golf Vacation |
| | Oasis Golf Club's Palmer Course is another
"must play" on a Mesquite, Nevada golf vacation. |
Most people who are even vaguely familiar with the Mesquite, Nevada golf scene have heard of the beautiful Wolf Creek Golf Course, which offers target golf at its most extreme.
But while Wolf Creek Golf Course remains the “must-play” course in the Mesquite area, it’s not the only game in this dusty town about an hour northeast of Las Vegas. Next time you’re in the area, we recommend setting your sights on the Palmer Course at the Oasis Golf Club.
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The Insider’s Guide to Taking a Dominican Republic Golf Vacation |
| Aug 5 | Topic:
Dominican Republic Golf Vacation |
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Today, instead of one specific golf vacation tip, I want to let you know where you can find literally hundreds of them, on virtually any destination and golf vacation type you’re interested in.
You may already know this, but one of the benefits of being a Golf Vacation Insider subscriber is that you get instant access to our entire library of free golf vacation guides. These are generally five to eight-page intelligence reports containing our expert, unbiased recommendations on the best places to play, stay, and dine…all based on our trademark, undercover site inspections.
We have published about 75 of these golf vacation guides so far, and you can browse them by geographic location (Las Vegas golf vacations, San Antonio golf vacations, etc.) or by golf course/resort name (Pebble Beach Golf Course, Whistling Straits Golf Course, etc).
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The Most Charming and Best-Weather Spot for Vancouver, BC Golf Vacations |
| Jul 31 | Topic:
More Golf Vacation Tips |
| | Mild weather and idyllic golf make Victoria an
ideal spot for a Vancouver, BC golf vacations. |
When the subject of British Columbia golf vacations arises, many people immediately think of Whistler, but insiders know that the city of Victoria is one of the prettiest and most charming spots in all of British Columbia, and it's our top pick for Vancouver, BC golf vacations.
Victoria is located on Vancouver Island, the largest in North America. Not to be confused with Vancouver, which is on the British Columbia mainland, Vancouver Island is across the Strait of Georgia from that city and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Seattle. Thanks to some recent additions, Victoria has also become an excellent spot for Vancouver, BC golf vacations.
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