The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an independent nation in the West Indies. The most commonly used language here is English. An archipelago of 700 islands and cays (which are small islands) make up the Bahamas. Geographically speaking the Bahamas is located in the Atlantic Ocean, east of Florida in the United States, north of Cuba and the Caribbean. They are an ideal weekend getaway or an excellent short cruise option.
Golf, which is a very leisurely sport is in sync with the whole mood of the Bahamas, represents an ideal getaway for relaxation of both the mind and the body just as golf does. As a result of the beautiful blue skies and warm weather, golfing has become a very popular sport which has found its ideal location in the consistent sun of The Bahamas. Nassau which is one of the very popular islands of the Bahamas averages seven hours of completely sunny skies per day. As it seldom rains in this part of the world even during the rainy season, it is a perfect place to enjoy long hours of golf.
Both nine- and eighteen-hole golf courses abound and the right course for each handicap can be found very easily throughout the island.
The Bahamas has some of the world’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses, and also boasts of hosting many major and local tournaments. Most courses have different prices for in-season and off-season, as well as for guest and non-guests. Many courses are a part of resorts or hotels. Some of the more famous require carts and a mandatory caddy, however most offer club rentals.
Golf package vacations also include three nights in luxury one-bedroom suites, complimentary welcome drinks, coupon for complimentary poolside tropical drinks and daily continental breakfast. Round trip transportation between hotel and golf course, room tax and service charge is also often included. As a result of all the extras, these vacations are often quite expensive and tend to make a hole in the pocket.
Some of the popular golf courses which form a part of the golf vacation package are in Nassau. Other popular ones are the Paradise Island Golf Course, South Ocean Golf Course, Cable Beach Golf Course, Grand Bahamas Island, Bahamas Princess Emerald and Ruby Golf Courses, Fortune Hills Golf and Country Club and Lucaya Golf Course. Some of these provide a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop to the course.
By: Jennifer Bailey
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Bahamas Golf Vacations
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Many vacationers come to experience the unrivaled Florida golf vacations on the manicured greens of some of Florida’s leading courses. There is a blend of over 1100 public and private membership golf courses throughout Florida. Given the massive recognition of golf throughout the state, it comes as no surprise to find that golf vacation packages are available to suit all tastes and budgets. Tee Times USA is the world head in custom golf vacations and advanced tee time reservations in Florida. You can choose from more than 300 Florida golf courses and from hundreds of resorts, condominiums and hotels.
Florida golf vacations are particularly popular in winter when guests from the East Coast escape south to enjoy warm weather. The Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island features a course that incorporates the natural backdrop of the island, including sand dunes, palm trees and oaks. Great scenery and great weather is just a couple of reasons why visitors worldwide prefer Florida Golf Vacations for their weekend getaways. This extend of the Atlantic coast is lined with championship Florida Golf greens that are open to the public. Florida golf vacations initiate at the northern border of Florida and go on to the end of the Florida Keys.
Golf vacations and holidays in this state will offer exceptional challenges, including live alligators and other beasts of the unknown. Everyone knows Orlando has the world’s best theme parks, from the magic of Walt Disney World Resort and the thrills of Universal Studios, to the pleasure of Sea World. But Orlando is also home to some of North America’s best golf courses. Palm Beach is home to a number of top-notch golf courses mostly for the rich and famous. Panama City is also an excellent place to play golf on some of the most beautiful courses. With an average temperature of around 78 degrees, weather rarely interferes with year-round play. As the temperature decreases so do the prices of golf and lodging making Panama City a wonderful vacation bargain. No matter what the season, Panama City is one of the best places in Florida to play golf. Golf packages cost about $74 at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista to about $130 at Disney’s Mongnolia and Palm Course. There is single day as well as multi day package available. Such places offer complete entertainment during the golf vacation.
By: Kevin Stith