Golf Travel Package

Booking a Golf Travel Package

How you book your package is a purely personal decision. You can book your golf travel package in the following methods:

• Use a golf package company.-A golf package company will handle everything for you. Most of these companies will actually custom build a travel package per your specifications and preferences.
• Call the resort directly.-If you are a state employee or work for a large corporation, ask the resort if there are any discounts. The resort may also offer seasonal discounts, too.
• Use a travel agent.-A travel agent will talk to you about where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do. He or she will give you several options to choose from.
• Arrange everything yourself.-You can schedule your vacation over the Internet. There are numerous websites that will allow you to customize your package. Check out the links at the bottom of this article.

There are a vast number of places to book a golf vacation, from Las Vegas to less well-known places.

Options

Whether you use the Internet or consult a travel agent, there are plenty of options to choose from as you search for a golf travel package. Of course, you'll need to decide what type of package fits into your budget before you begin your search. You'll also want to take into consideration how many people you are planning for. As you search for information, consider the following points.

Accommodations

Golf packages typically include some great hotel deals. These hotels are often considered resorts with plenty of amenities, such as on-site restaurants, pools, spas, gyms, and more. For well-known resorts, the name may speak for itself, but for resorts or hotels that you aren't familiar with, find out what other travelers think by visiting Trip Advisor.

• As you look at accommodations, consider what you plan to do during this vacation.
• Are you taking your significant other and looking for some romantic "together time" to spend, or are you on a weekend trip with friends?
• What else do you plan to do, if anything, other than golf?
• Take a look at the area around the resort as well. Are there other types of entertainment in the area that you might enjoy?

Tee times

If you are scheduling a golf vacation, you want to be sure and get good tee times that work with your vacation plans. Ask the resort personnel if they can guarantee advance tee times for you.

Green fees

Many golf packages include green fees per each night of a hotel stay. You'll need to find out how many holes per day are included in the package. Standard is usually 18 holes, but you may be able to add on another round or two for a reduced price. . You might also want to inquire about reduced green fees during the afternoons or for off-seasons as well.

Cart fees

When you are asking about green fees, be sure and ask if those fees include a cart. If not, find out what the cart fees are. Be sure and let the golf course know if you plan on sharing that cart.

Internet Sites

The following Internet sites will get you started on your search for a fun golf package. Most of these will allow you to customize your trip. If you need more help or just have questions, look for contact information on each site. You may be able to contact the site directly for more assistance.

• Golf Pac Travel-This site is in partnership with Golf.com.
• Golf Link-Look for packages all over the country.
• Golf Zoo-This site offers more than 25 golf destinations.
• Golf n Vacation-At this site, you can choose from numerous luxury golf vacations.
• Perfect Golf Vacations-You can speak with a live golf vacation specialist to custom build your trip.

Be sure and read the fine print before you book your vacation, and always print off any confirmation information to take with you on your trip.