Rancho Las Palmas Resort is in the community of Rancho Mirage, about halfway between Palm Springs and the community of Indio. It is surrounded by many other golf courses and country clubs that are strung all the way from Palm Desert to Palm Springs and from Indio to the Salton Sea. This area is called the Country Club Row, and you have a choice of numerous golf venues here. The resort itself offers hotel-style rooms and suites as well as condo rentals and vacations homes—most alongside the Rancho Las Palmas Golf Course fairways and greens.
In addition to golfing, the premier sport in the Coachella Valley and certainly one of the most popular things to do, the Rancho Las Palmas Resort boasts a two-acre water park called Splashtopia, with water slides, a 425-fool lazy river, a sandy beach for castle building, water play zones with sprinklers and fountains, and a huge swimming pool. Children must be at least 42 inches in height to use the water slides, and there is an adults-only tranquility pool for those who want to relax away from the children. The resort also has a full-service spa, a boutique, and several dining options.
The Rancho Las Palmas Golf Course has 27 holes laid out in three groups of nine. It is a Ted Robinson design, with six lakes and the legendary Robinson bunkers. Breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains make a wonderful counterpoint to the waving palm trees, green fairways, and sparkling water features. You can book vacation packages that include the spa, golf, family deals, and special events like weddings.
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Saturday, 6 August 2011
Indian Wells Golf Resort, Palm Springs
Indian Wells Golf Resort vacations take you the little community south of Palm Springs and north of La Quinta within the prestigious area appropriately call “Country Club Row.” You will be able to find a couple dozen golf courses in the immediate area, but there are three excellent championship courses right here, serviced by four luxury resorts and numerous vacation rentals.
You can choose the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort with luxurious rooms and one- and two-bedroom villas with private whirlpools and lagoons or Indian Wells Golf Course fairway views. The famous Indian Wells Resort was built by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1957 and features glitzy 1950s retro décor and a rich Hollywood history. You might also choose the Miramonte Resort or the Esmeralda Renaissance. All except the Indian Wells Resort have full-service spas.
The Indian Wells Golf Course itself consists of the Celebrity Course and the Players Course, both 18 holes and par 72. Also in the area are the Shadow Mountain Golf Course, El Dorado Golf Course, Indian Ridge Golf Course, and others. As a guest at one of the four Indian Wells Golf Resort properties, you do have some privileges as far as confirming tee times, and vacation packages include golf discounts and/or spa and family discounts. All of the resorts can cater special events like weddings, and the courses are available for charity tournaments and other groups. Between the four resorts, you have a wide variety of dining options, including the acclaimed IW Club, other gourmet dining spots, casual poolside dining, lounges, bars, and snack areas.
You can choose the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort with luxurious rooms and one- and two-bedroom villas with private whirlpools and lagoons or Indian Wells Golf Course fairway views. The famous Indian Wells Resort was built by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1957 and features glitzy 1950s retro décor and a rich Hollywood history. You might also choose the Miramonte Resort or the Esmeralda Renaissance. All except the Indian Wells Resort have full-service spas.
The Indian Wells Golf Course itself consists of the Celebrity Course and the Players Course, both 18 holes and par 72. Also in the area are the Shadow Mountain Golf Course, El Dorado Golf Course, Indian Ridge Golf Course, and others. As a guest at one of the four Indian Wells Golf Resort properties, you do have some privileges as far as confirming tee times, and vacation packages include golf discounts and/or spa and family discounts. All of the resorts can cater special events like weddings, and the courses are available for charity tournaments and other groups. Between the four resorts, you have a wide variety of dining options, including the acclaimed IW Club, other gourmet dining spots, casual poolside dining, lounges, bars, and snack areas.
Indian Springs Golf Course
Indian Springs Golf Course is located in the town of Indio, and is part of a complex that also includes the Heritage Palms Golf Course. Only a mile away is another complex dedicated to the sport that includes the Indian Wells Golf Course, Desert Horizons Country Club, Palm Desert and Oasis Country Clubs, El Dorado Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Woodhaven Country Club, and the Lakes Golf Course.
There are several excellent resorts in this area, including the Indian Wells Resort founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1957—the first resort actually located on a golf course. Also around the Indian Springs Golf Club are numerous vacation rentals, some of which are on resorts. Luxury homes, condo rentals, and timeshares are also available in the area.
The Indian Springs Golf Course is open to the public, and rated one of the best such public facilities in the Coachella Valley. A golf day costing under $100 is rare in this slightly ritzy area, but you can find one here. If you come during the summer, it’s about half price, and there are even cheaper twilight times available. There are 6,771 yards on the course’s 18 holes, with a par of 72. It is known for its beautifully conditioned fairways and impeccable greens that are well respected in the sport. It is an excellent course for novice duffers as well as more experienced players. The Indian Springs Golf Club boasts a staff of pros available for instruction and partnering, a practice area, a clubhouse grill, and facilities for special events.
There are several excellent resorts in this area, including the Indian Wells Resort founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1957—the first resort actually located on a golf course. Also around the Indian Springs Golf Club are numerous vacation rentals, some of which are on resorts. Luxury homes, condo rentals, and timeshares are also available in the area.
The Indian Springs Golf Course is open to the public, and rated one of the best such public facilities in the Coachella Valley. A golf day costing under $100 is rare in this slightly ritzy area, but you can find one here. If you come during the summer, it’s about half price, and there are even cheaper twilight times available. There are 6,771 yards on the course’s 18 holes, with a par of 72. It is known for its beautifully conditioned fairways and impeccable greens that are well respected in the sport. It is an excellent course for novice duffers as well as more experienced players. The Indian Springs Golf Club boasts a staff of pros available for instruction and partnering, a practice area, a clubhouse grill, and facilities for special events.
Escena Golf Course, Palm Springs
Escena Golf Course is located just to the east of the Palm Springs airport. Some of the holes actually play to or alongside the runway, and when you stop to relax with a cool drink in the sleek 1950s-style Escena Golf Club House, you have views of flights landing and taking off. It also sits at the foot of the majestic San Juan Mountains, and these provide more sweeping views along with the waving palm trees, desert landscapes, and soothing water features. The Club House contains 16,000 square feet, and has facilities to cater weddings and other special events. An expansive patio outside of the dining area boasts an open pit fireplaces for those after golf evenings when the desert air becomes chilly.
The 18-hole Escena Golf Course is a Nicklaus Design course, and when it opened in 2005 it was the first public course built within the city limits of Palm Springs in twenty years. Like the Indian Spring Golf Course further south in the town of Indio, it is one of the few places in the slightly ritzy Coachella Valley where you can play golf for under $100. There are numerous hotels and resorts within a mile, but the Escena Golf Club partners with the luxurious Riviera Resort and Spa. This property is located in the heart of all the Palm Springs action, and offers vacation packages and last minute deals for Escena golf games. You can also purchase spa packages and family packages, or a combination of all three.
The 18-hole Escena Golf Course is a Nicklaus Design course, and when it opened in 2005 it was the first public course built within the city limits of Palm Springs in twenty years. Like the Indian Spring Golf Course further south in the town of Indio, it is one of the few places in the slightly ritzy Coachella Valley where you can play golf for under $100. There are numerous hotels and resorts within a mile, but the Escena Golf Club partners with the luxurious Riviera Resort and Spa. This property is located in the heart of all the Palm Springs action, and offers vacation packages and last minute deals for Escena golf games. You can also purchase spa packages and family packages, or a combination of all three.
Palm Springs Golf Courses
Palm Springs golf courses just can’t be avoided when you visit this vacation paradise. They are everywhere and are part of the history of the Coachella Valley and the region’s beginnings as a winter playground for Hollywood glitterati and the rich and famous. Palm Springs golf vacations have provided one of the top things to do here since Bob Hope and his contemporaries began showing up in the 1930s and 1940s. The first golf course (the O’Donnell Golf Club) was built in 1927 and is located about a mile west of the airport at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Today, Palm Springs golf packages are offered by virtually all of the casinos and resorts, and many of the golf courses are themselves integral parts of resorts. It’s hard to keep track of how many there are, but it’s safe to say more than 200. While some are exclusive private facilities and/or open only to resort guests, many more are available to the public. This profusion of Palm Springs golf courses makes the region one of top destinations for this sport in the United States. That it also has some of the most spectacular scenery combined with its sunny winter weather also doesn’t hurt.
Palm Springs golf vacations are available as soon as you land at the airport. You can just about walk from the arrivals terminal to the Doral Desert Princess Resort and Country Club, and if you’ve forgotten any necessary items, you can pick them up in the PGA Tour Shop located in the airport’s Bono Terminal. The Escana Golf Course has fairways and greens that literally run alongside the airport’s runways. This course by Nicklaus Designs is one of the top public golf courses in California. It also has a premier dining spot and is one of the region’s venues for weddings and other special events.
Also pretty much in town is the Westin Mission Hills Resort, which has its own Pete Dye course and is also surrounded by several other courses, though those are not affiliated with the Westin itself. One of the most famous of these Palm Spring golf courses is the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, but there are plenty to choose from.
Planning your Palm Springs golf vacations is about as easy as throwing a dart at a map of the region. There are bound to be several options wherever the dart lands. Around the Palm Desert area, you can book Palm Springs golf packages at Indian Wells Golf Resort or the Indian Springs Golf Course. In fact, a package is apt to include tee privileges at both of the world-class courses as well as the dozen or others in the immediate area. In Rancho Mirage (in between Cathedral City and Palm Desert) is the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, which offers almost 500 luxurious rooms and suites and boasts one of the many full-service spas in the area. In addition to its hotel, Rancho Las Palmas offers numerous vacation rentals, including condos and private homes.
Palm Springs golf packages are offered throughout the year. If you are on a budget, you will find them much less expensive during the summer months when the temperatures can be extremely hot. You can mitigate some of the hot weather by heading for the fairways as early as possible in the mornings and having plenty of water to drink during your round. During the heat of the afternoon, you can lounge by swimming pools (the Coachella Valley boasts one of the largest concentration of swimming pools in the United States, even cheap hotels have them) or trying your luck in one of the many casinos. You can also get in some shopping at air-conditioned malls.
Today, Palm Springs golf packages are offered by virtually all of the casinos and resorts, and many of the golf courses are themselves integral parts of resorts. It’s hard to keep track of how many there are, but it’s safe to say more than 200. While some are exclusive private facilities and/or open only to resort guests, many more are available to the public. This profusion of Palm Springs golf courses makes the region one of top destinations for this sport in the United States. That it also has some of the most spectacular scenery combined with its sunny winter weather also doesn’t hurt.
Palm Springs golf vacations are available as soon as you land at the airport. You can just about walk from the arrivals terminal to the Doral Desert Princess Resort and Country Club, and if you’ve forgotten any necessary items, you can pick them up in the PGA Tour Shop located in the airport’s Bono Terminal. The Escana Golf Course has fairways and greens that literally run alongside the airport’s runways. This course by Nicklaus Designs is one of the top public golf courses in California. It also has a premier dining spot and is one of the region’s venues for weddings and other special events.
Also pretty much in town is the Westin Mission Hills Resort, which has its own Pete Dye course and is also surrounded by several other courses, though those are not affiliated with the Westin itself. One of the most famous of these Palm Spring golf courses is the Arnold Palmer Golf Course, but there are plenty to choose from.
Planning your Palm Springs golf vacations is about as easy as throwing a dart at a map of the region. There are bound to be several options wherever the dart lands. Around the Palm Desert area, you can book Palm Springs golf packages at Indian Wells Golf Resort or the Indian Springs Golf Course. In fact, a package is apt to include tee privileges at both of the world-class courses as well as the dozen or others in the immediate area. In Rancho Mirage (in between Cathedral City and Palm Desert) is the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, which offers almost 500 luxurious rooms and suites and boasts one of the many full-service spas in the area. In addition to its hotel, Rancho Las Palmas offers numerous vacation rentals, including condos and private homes.
Palm Springs golf packages are offered throughout the year. If you are on a budget, you will find them much less expensive during the summer months when the temperatures can be extremely hot. You can mitigate some of the hot weather by heading for the fairways as early as possible in the mornings and having plenty of water to drink during your round. During the heat of the afternoon, you can lounge by swimming pools (the Coachella Valley boasts one of the largest concentration of swimming pools in the United States, even cheap hotels have them) or trying your luck in one of the many casinos. You can also get in some shopping at air-conditioned malls.
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Meadowood Golf, Napa Valley
Meadowood golf is designed to be just one part of a magical day in Napa. The average length of time to play the nine holes at Meadowood is just under two hours, allowing time after for exploration of the rest of the 250-acre estate or venturing to local wineries, such as Frogs Leap and Quintessa.
Meadowood St Helena has its own resident golf professional, Doug Pike, on staff as well. Private instruction is offered at the resort whether you are looking to improve your game or master the basics. Meadowood golf is available only to hotel guests, club members, and guests of members. Green fees do apply to hotel guests, but guests should enquire when making a reservation if a golf package is on offer. Golf clubs are available for rent if you didn’t bring your own clubs.
Some Napa golf resorts permit golf carts, but Meadowood St Helena does not. This walking course of nine holes allows pull carts only. One of the most memorable holes offered at this resort is the 2nd hole. A par 3 at 177 yards, players must skillfully lift the ball over two ponds. The best view on the course may be from hole 6, where an elevated tee-off point reveals magnificent views. While some Napa golf resorts offer a full 18 holes or even two courses, the Meadowood offers balance. Indulge in the spa, sample award-winning cuisine, and experience the best of what Napa has to offer: wine.
Meadowood St Helena has its own resident golf professional, Doug Pike, on staff as well. Private instruction is offered at the resort whether you are looking to improve your game or master the basics. Meadowood golf is available only to hotel guests, club members, and guests of members. Green fees do apply to hotel guests, but guests should enquire when making a reservation if a golf package is on offer. Golf clubs are available for rent if you didn’t bring your own clubs.
Some Napa golf resorts permit golf carts, but Meadowood St Helena does not. This walking course of nine holes allows pull carts only. One of the most memorable holes offered at this resort is the 2nd hole. A par 3 at 177 yards, players must skillfully lift the ball over two ponds. The best view on the course may be from hole 6, where an elevated tee-off point reveals magnificent views. While some Napa golf resorts offer a full 18 holes or even two courses, the Meadowood offers balance. Indulge in the spa, sample award-winning cuisine, and experience the best of what Napa has to offer: wine.
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
Golfing in Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley is renowned for its beautiful wine country scenery and mild weather, so most visitors want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. For many Napa vacationers, this means hitting up some of the Napa Valley golf courses. If you're looking to go golfing in Napa, there are several options to consider. One easy choice is to stay at one of the local golf resorts—then you have convenient access to the courses. If you have other lodging arranged, or if you're only visiting Napa for the day, you can also head to an excellent public Napa golf course. Whichever you choose to do, rest assured that golfing in Napa will be a great experience.
Some of the most popular Napa Valley golf courses are those at the Silverado Resort. The Silverado Resort is the main option for golf resorts in Napa, and it does not disappoint. The resort features two championship 18-hole courses, which hosted the both the PGA Men's Tour and Champion's Tour tournaments.
Each of these Napa Valley golf courses at Silverado encompasses 360 acres that highlight the natural beauty of Northern California’s wine country. There are oak, pine and redwood trees; ponds and lakes; and lush vegetation. The courses were both designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the son of golf course architect Robert Trent Jones. The South Course stretches 6,685 yards, while the North Courses it a bit longer, at 6,900 yards.
If you're staying at the Silverado Resort, you should reserve your starting time at the time you make your room reservation to ensure that you get the schedule you prefer. Also, you may want to book the special vacation package offered for golfers, which includes 18 holes of golf per person, per night's stay, on either of the two courses.
The Silverado Resort also has a golf pro shop and a staff that can give guests golf lessons. No matter what your level is, it can always be helpful to pick up tips for improvement. Lessons are offered at a rate of $45 per half hour. If you've had enough Napa golf for a while (or you're traveling with someone else who has) the Silverado provides numerous other attraction. There are tennis courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, volleyball courts, jogging trails, and an exercise facility. You can also rent 10-speed mountain bikes. For less strenuous entertainment, there is a 16,000-square-foot spa with sixteen treatment rooms.
Another great choice for golfing in Napa is at Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club. This challenging 18-hole Napa golf course was designed by Johnny Miller, and it is both challenging and approachable to golfers of all skill levels, with five sets of tee boxes. The course has a beautiful natural setting, with hills, oak trees, working vineyards, and creeks. Tee times can be reserved up to 30 days in advance.
Whether you are passing through Napa for the day and choose to play at Eagle Vines, or want to make a whole weekend of it with a stay at the Silverado Resort, rest assured that you'll have a great time golfing in Napa. Along with the local wineries, wine tastings, and wine tours, golf is one of the top-notch attractions in Napa, and the options are guaranteed to please.
Some of the most popular Napa Valley golf courses are those at the Silverado Resort. The Silverado Resort is the main option for golf resorts in Napa, and it does not disappoint. The resort features two championship 18-hole courses, which hosted the both the PGA Men's Tour and Champion's Tour tournaments.
Each of these Napa Valley golf courses at Silverado encompasses 360 acres that highlight the natural beauty of Northern California’s wine country. There are oak, pine and redwood trees; ponds and lakes; and lush vegetation. The courses were both designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the son of golf course architect Robert Trent Jones. The South Course stretches 6,685 yards, while the North Courses it a bit longer, at 6,900 yards.
If you're staying at the Silverado Resort, you should reserve your starting time at the time you make your room reservation to ensure that you get the schedule you prefer. Also, you may want to book the special vacation package offered for golfers, which includes 18 holes of golf per person, per night's stay, on either of the two courses.
The Silverado Resort also has a golf pro shop and a staff that can give guests golf lessons. No matter what your level is, it can always be helpful to pick up tips for improvement. Lessons are offered at a rate of $45 per half hour. If you've had enough Napa golf for a while (or you're traveling with someone else who has) the Silverado provides numerous other attraction. There are tennis courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, volleyball courts, jogging trails, and an exercise facility. You can also rent 10-speed mountain bikes. For less strenuous entertainment, there is a 16,000-square-foot spa with sixteen treatment rooms.
Another great choice for golfing in Napa is at Eagle Vines Vineyards & Golf Club. This challenging 18-hole Napa golf course was designed by Johnny Miller, and it is both challenging and approachable to golfers of all skill levels, with five sets of tee boxes. The course has a beautiful natural setting, with hills, oak trees, working vineyards, and creeks. Tee times can be reserved up to 30 days in advance.
Whether you are passing through Napa for the day and choose to play at Eagle Vines, or want to make a whole weekend of it with a stay at the Silverado Resort, rest assured that you'll have a great time golfing in Napa. Along with the local wineries, wine tastings, and wine tours, golf is one of the top-notch attractions in Napa, and the options are guaranteed to please.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Golfing in San Diego
San Diego golf is consistently ranked as the best in California and is considered by many as one of the top golfing destinations in the world. The dramatic ocean views and year-round fantastic weather are just two of the reasons why this region in California is such a fantastic setting for for this favorite past time. Whether golf is your favorite way to spend your time or something you enjoy every now and then, you will find a course and an experience that's perfect for your vacations.
With pleasant weather in all four seasons, it's easy to enjoy time on San Diego golf courses no matter what season you set foot on the green. Visitors who arrive in January have access to the name number of courses are those who plan trips for September and October.
Golfing in all four seasons is like spas in may ways; both are a wonderful way to relax. With both spas and golf courses, some travelers add a few hours of relaxation time to their vacation packages, while others build entire trips around their favorite past time. With nearly 100 San Diego golf courses, pros and hobbyists will find a place to enjoy their favorite sport. Many of these are open to the public, while others are a part of luxury hotels or part of a members-only golf club. Golf courses near San Diego, but not necessarily in the city, are another option to consider for hitting the links.
When planning a golf vacation to San Diego, you can make your reservations long before the day of the arrival. If you choose one of the luxury hotels, you could book one of the vacation packages that includes tee times, along with overnight accommodations, meals, and activities at the hotel and throughout the region.
You also could make reservations with a company in La Jolla that secures tee times at some of the top San Diego golf courses. For more than fifteen years, San Diego Golf Reservations, located close to the Torrey Pines course, has worked with local residents and visitors, providing this complimentary service. Plans can be made at least 90 days in advance. They also specialize in group tournaments at Torrey Pines, perfect if you want to bring your golf buddies along with you. This celebrated course, which hosted the 2008 U.S. Open, is home to the annual Buick Open. Mere mortals can play the course outside of the tournament times and join in one of the clinics to work on their swing. For an added bonus, its restaurant is one the top dining spots in the entire San Diego region.
If you only have a short time to spend with San Diego golf, one of the day-use courses would be perfect for you. Besides Torrey Pines, you could soak in the canyon scenery of Steele Canyon along the 27 holes of its championship course. Golf pro Phil Mickelson sharpened his swing at the Carlton Oaks Country Club. This public course is known for its deep bunkers and wandering creeks. After time putting and chipping on the greens, you might be shooting as well as Mickelson.
When you want of spend your vacation having fun rather that driving from place to place, it's helpful to make plans at one the area casino resorts. With so many things to do at one place, you can spend your time wisely. One of the casino golf courses near San Diego, Barona Casino, is one of the highest rated courses in the region. The spectacular course with manicured fairways and challenging roughs covers more than 7,000 yards.
You'll also find casino golf courses near San Diego in the wine country of Temecula at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. Its course, called the Journey, winds through amazing scenery, and offering challenges for beginners and well-seasoned golfers alike.
With pleasant weather in all four seasons, it's easy to enjoy time on San Diego golf courses no matter what season you set foot on the green. Visitors who arrive in January have access to the name number of courses are those who plan trips for September and October.
Golfing in all four seasons is like spas in may ways; both are a wonderful way to relax. With both spas and golf courses, some travelers add a few hours of relaxation time to their vacation packages, while others build entire trips around their favorite past time. With nearly 100 San Diego golf courses, pros and hobbyists will find a place to enjoy their favorite sport. Many of these are open to the public, while others are a part of luxury hotels or part of a members-only golf club. Golf courses near San Diego, but not necessarily in the city, are another option to consider for hitting the links.
When planning a golf vacation to San Diego, you can make your reservations long before the day of the arrival. If you choose one of the luxury hotels, you could book one of the vacation packages that includes tee times, along with overnight accommodations, meals, and activities at the hotel and throughout the region.
You also could make reservations with a company in La Jolla that secures tee times at some of the top San Diego golf courses. For more than fifteen years, San Diego Golf Reservations, located close to the Torrey Pines course, has worked with local residents and visitors, providing this complimentary service. Plans can be made at least 90 days in advance. They also specialize in group tournaments at Torrey Pines, perfect if you want to bring your golf buddies along with you. This celebrated course, which hosted the 2008 U.S. Open, is home to the annual Buick Open. Mere mortals can play the course outside of the tournament times and join in one of the clinics to work on their swing. For an added bonus, its restaurant is one the top dining spots in the entire San Diego region.
If you only have a short time to spend with San Diego golf, one of the day-use courses would be perfect for you. Besides Torrey Pines, you could soak in the canyon scenery of Steele Canyon along the 27 holes of its championship course. Golf pro Phil Mickelson sharpened his swing at the Carlton Oaks Country Club. This public course is known for its deep bunkers and wandering creeks. After time putting and chipping on the greens, you might be shooting as well as Mickelson.
When you want of spend your vacation having fun rather that driving from place to place, it's helpful to make plans at one the area casino resorts. With so many things to do at one place, you can spend your time wisely. One of the casino golf courses near San Diego, Barona Casino, is one of the highest rated courses in the region. The spectacular course with manicured fairways and challenging roughs covers more than 7,000 yards.
You'll also find casino golf courses near San Diego in the wine country of Temecula at the Pechanga Resort & Casino. Its course, called the Journey, winds through amazing scenery, and offering challenges for beginners and well-seasoned golfers alike.
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