Golf Vacations

Those looking to take a golf vacation will be pleased to discover that there is no bad time of year to hit the links if you are willing to travel. If you want to take a golf vacation, there are countless options to do so within the United States. But the more adventurous traveler may want to try one of the stunning golf courses in Scotland, Spain, Germany, England, Ireland, Jamaica and Bermuda. If you are traveling with family, or others who may not love golf as much as you do, choosing a location that also offers other fun and interesting attractions might be the best option when planning your golf vacation so the rest of your group can hit the sand, amusement parks or other local attractions while you hang out on the green.

Best Times of Year for a Golf Vacation


If you plan to visit one of the luxurious locations for a golf vacation in Florida, it is recommended that you plan your trip between May and October. In the summer the humidity can be high, but the winds are generally low. As long as you don’t plan your tee times in the middle of the day you should be fine as mornings and evenings provide more moderate temperatures. For a golf vacation in Palm Springs, CA you will want to avoid the summer months as temperatures can get as high as 120 degrees in the afternoon and it doesn’t ever really get cool or comfortable during those months. However, it rarely rains in Palm Springs making the fall, winter and spring nice times of year to plan a golf vacation there. For an international golf vacation, Bermuda tends to have the nicest weather between November and March offering an ideal getaway for people who live in areas covered in ice or snow during that time of year.

Popular Golf Vacation Resorts

There are countless resorts around the world that are ideally suited for your golf vacation. Each has its own unique features to offer and some golf resorts have better surrounding attractions than others. So take all of your needs into consideration when planning your next golf vacation and that should help you narrow down the many options. Three of the most popular resorts for a golf vacation are:

1. Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. An ideal vacation for couples and families alike, this resort offers everything you need for an excellent golf vacation. In addition to a 27-hole Ted Robinson designed golf course, this resort also boasts its own Splashtopia water park complete with a lazy river, waterslides and a beach. For those who like to mix relaxation with their golf, Rancho Las Palmas also offers a 20,000 square foot spa.

2. Turtle Bay Resort in Kawela Bay, HI. Located only 45 minutes outside of Honolulu, the Turtle Bay Resort offers both the beauty of Hawaii’s North Shore and two championship golf courses. Just a short jaunt from some of Hawaii’s best shopping, and the famed Polynesian Cultural Center, this resort provides many attractive options for those in your party who aren’t interested in golfing as much as you are.

3. Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda. Located amidst pink sand beaches and lush tropical landscapes, snorkeling and jet skiing can provide alternative entertainment for you on your golf vacation. Six award-winning restaurants and a private beach club also help round out this luxury resort. Special meals and festivities are also offered during Thanksgiving and Christmas, which happen to fall within the nicest times of year to travel to Bermuda.