Tips to Find Best Golf Packages

[Lonely Planet]

Golf packages are a popular vacation deal for both golfers and non-golfers. The reason for this is because many non-golfers either ride along with the golfer or visit the spa. Golf courses
usually have very picturesque holes and for non-golfers who enjoy being
outdoors and taking in nature, riding along is a treat. Many golf
resorts have an attached spa so for the non-golfers who do not enjoy the
golf course may visit the spa and be pampered.

Golf packages can be found online through many different companies. These companies include travel companies or agents as well as resorts themselves. Packages are sometimes all inclusive, or pre-packaged.

The first thing in finding the best golf travel package is to determine location and time of year. Traveling to warmer climates in the winter may cost more depending on the golf course. Great deals
in the spring months can be found to golf courses in the mid west.
Therefore, timing is everything.

Once the time and location is decided it is best to contact a couple of travel companies. Ask these travel companies to put together, golf packages for each traveler in an effort to obtain a fair
price quote. Travel agents can often get great deals because they send
so many clients to golf resorts the resort will often discount either a
room or a round of golf. Therefore, travel agents may be able to get
golfers a free round of golf upon arrival make my trip.

Depending on the golf resort, the best deal may be had by contacting the resort itself. A resort can put together specialized golf packages which include the total number of golf rounds,
playing on various courses, meals, or any spa packages as one entire
golf package. A resort has more authority to offer extra nights with a
certain stay requirement. One example is a free night stay after the 4th
night.

The last step in finding the best golf packages is to evaluate these packages based on reviews others have posted on the Internet. Technology is a wonderful resource because reviews can be
posted by anyone and used as a research. By reading reviews, potential
vacationers can determine if golf packages are worth the money based on
what others have experienced. These reviews may even share information
about any hidden or unexpected costs. If these are revealed, the
potential vacationer can renegotiate with the resort or travel agent.