Resort Features
Ah, the spa, the golf and everything else at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain resort near Tucson
If you're looking for an upscale spa and golfing experience, the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain won't disappoint. Its recently unveiled, 17,000-square-foot spa and fantastic restaurants embrace the mountainous and desert environment in luxurious style. Regardless, writes Mike Bailey, it all starts with 27 fine holes of golf.
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Caribbean Resort & Villas: Raising the bar for golfers visiting Myrtle Beach
The Caribbean Resort & Villas has raised the bar in Myrtle Beach again. Over its 40 years, the ocean-front resort has grown like a mushroom along both sides of Ocean Boulevard, allowing Myrtle Beach golfers to choose from an array of accommodations. But the big boy on the Grand Strand now is the Caribbean's brand-new Cayman Tower, 21 stories of luxury that opened in June.
... full article »Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale: It's (almost) all about the golf
The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale boasts 27 excellent resort-style holes, plus a cornucopia of golf-related amenities, from Segway carts to a world-class instruction center. Kierland's not all about golf, though. There's a spa for Mom and Dad, and a "director of fun" whose sole job it is to keep kids entertained, and loads more.
... full article »The Phoenician resort: Swanky epicenter of Phoenix/Scottsdale golf
The lavish atmosphere at The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale, replete with palm-lined walkways and graceful fountains, brings to mind Palm Springs. This is the height of luxury in desert golf. In fact, it's practically desert golf without really feeling like you're in the desert.
... full article »England's St. Mellion shakes off economic woes, completes $150 million redevelopment
Given the parlous state of the world economy and the fact that nearly every other business in Britain is talking gloomily, it's wonderfully refreshing to encounter an upbeat operation that is optimistically expanding and eagerly anticipating a bright new future. And that's precisely what the St. Mellion resort is confidently predicting.
... full article »Myrtle Beach's most exclusive stay-and-play: Grande Dunes' Members Club and the Marina Inn
Even golfers who come to Myrtle Beach each year may have never heard of the exclusive Members Club at Grande Dunes resort - or have, but assume there's no public play. True, it's a private golf club, but guests of the resort's Marina Inn are welcome to play throughout their stay.
... full article »Playing Seaside Resort's Bayonet and Black Horse courses? Nearby hotels offer attractive stay-and-play options
Until Seaside Resort's 275-to-300-room luxury hotel and clubhouse are built, the facility has partnered with three upscale area hotels to offer stay-and-play vacation packages. The deals allow golfers to enjoy the famed Bayonet and Black Horse courses, and enjoy Monterey in style.
... full article »Golfers will find the new Xona Resort Suites in Scottsdale more up par
If you're planning a Phoenix-Scottsdale golf vacation, it's hard to go wrong with the Xona Resort Suites, Mike Bailey writes. Fresh off a multi-million dollar facelift, the Xona makes a great base to play We-Ko-Pa, Legend Trail and TPC Scottsdale.
... full article »San Diego's Grand Del Mar resort takes you back to the future with luxury that could shame a Ritz
The Grand Del Mar is an eye opener even for those who are used to five-star resorts with a fawning service attitude. I've stayed at a number of Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton resorts, and none come close to even approaching the wow factor of the Grand Del Mar. And that's without mentioning the Tom Fazio-designed Grand Golf Club.
... full article »Seattle's workout palace with great rooms: Bellevue Club Hotel puts the tennis racket in trendy digs
The trendy Bellevue Club Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with a fitness club attached to it. Great service, comfortable rooms and good views make the Bellevue a must-stay, and a great base to play 2015 U.S. Open host Chambers Bay.
... full article »Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City: A luxurious holdover from the Winter Olympics
Thanks to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the Grand America Hotel sprung up as a luxurious option for corporate sponsors. Now, it sets itself apart as the premier accommodation in the city. There are a couple of nice Marriotts in town, but they are not the Grand America. You're either in one of these 775 rooms with the marble bathrooms or you've been left out.
... full article »- Crown Isle a pure golf resort where you least expect it on Vancouver Island
- Victoria's viewing spot: Hotel Grand Pacific puts Vancouver Island's wonder at your window
- Gondolas in the desert: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is full of surprises
- The Lodge at Koele: A vacation from the typical Hawaii that's not just hype
- Fairmont Kea Lani resort puts South Maui's Hawaii glitz into a super-sized package
- New and improved FireSky Resort a solid Scottsdale golf vacation accomodation option
- The best way to see Hue, Vietnam is from La Residence Hotel and Spa
- Caravelle Hotel in Vietnam: where ghosts linger near the Jacuzzi
- Fairmont Waterfront puts Vancouver's great golf, stunning nature at your window
- Rent a Mercedes or build a sandcastle at Key Biscayne's Ritz-Carlton in Florida
- Review: Loews Ventana Canyon a Tucson golf resort disappointment
- Las Vegas' New Planet Hollywood Resort Casino remakes Aladdin in shades of cool
- Golfers take it easy, watch others go to work while at Shem Creek Inn near Charleston
- The Red Rock Casino Resort makes bingo & bowling Las Vegas hip: No really
- King Charles Inn a favorite for golfers visiting Charleston
- The Venetian a top-rank Las Vegas luxury stay
- Grand Cypress villas: a place to meet and play Nicklaus-inspired golf
- Golf is near, but Houstonian's health club real draw for meetings
- Omni at Champions Gate: the best of both worlds for meetings crowd and leisure travelers
- Wisconsin's American Club is paradise on Earth
- Intrawest's Idaho gamble starts to pay off
- Enjoy these great Florida golf experiences
- Times are good at Sea Island Resort
- Brasstown Valley Resort is calm to the next level
- Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Links golf for the ages
- Gold Creek Resort has plenty to offer
- The Palmer Course at Stonewall Resort puts the cap on a $50 million turnaround
- Sunriver Resort: The Perfect Postcard for the Northwest
- Barefoot Resort: Forever Changing the Face of Myrtle Beach Golf
- The Ambush at Lajitas : Secluded Outpost Just A Lear Jet Flight Away
- Seabrook Island Resort Overview: Low Country Golf Without Pomp and Circumstance
- The Homestead Resort: If You're In Hot Water, Don't Forget the Champagne
- Starting Off at the Homestead's Old Course Couldn't Be Finer
- The Lower Cascades at the Homestead: Legacy in the Making
- Living Up To Number One: The Cascades Course At The Homestead
- Sun, Sea and Summer Wind Make Golf at Tierra Del Sol a Championship Memory
- Pebble Beach Ranked Best Resort Course
- Westin Turnberry Resort: Rugged Coastline, Lighthouse, Signatures of Ailsa Course
- Kickin' Back at the New Kicking Horse Resort
Arizona
- New and improved FireSky Resort a solid Scottsdale golf trip accommodation option
- Loews Ventana Canyon a Tucson golf resort disappointment
- The Millennium Resort has golf, mountains and prickly pear margaritas
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort: Dinosaur Mountain course headlines local favorite
- Check pretentiousness at the door when visiting Carefree Resort and Villas
- Legacy Golf Resort
- Rio Rico Resort
- Wigwam Resort
- Resort Suites of Scottsdale
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Aruba
Bahamas
California
- Desert Springs Resort and Spa is a golf oasis in Palm Desert
- La Quinta Resort
- Mount Shasta Resort
- Rancho Las Palmas
Canada
- Fairmont Waterfront hotel puts Vancouver's great golf, stunning nature at your window
- Tee off at two championship courses this summer at Keystone Resort
- Kelowna is Dave's favorite place, Barr none
- Radium Resort is pure golf tranquility
- BC: Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Quebec: Owl's Head Resort
- BC: Kicking Horse Resort
- AB: SilverTip Resort
Caribbean
- Golf at Nevis Four Seasons: Where putts break 'uphill'
- Punta Cana: Dye's imagination, turquoise Caribbean equals magical round
- Unlimited play, luxury, seclusion in Belize at Caye Chapel Golf Resort
Colorado
Florida
- Golfers can rent a Mercedes or build a sandcastle at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne
- Grand Cypress villas: a place to meet and play Nicklaus-inspired golf
- Omni at Champions Gate: the best of both worlds for meetings crowd and leisure travelers
- GreenLinks offers suites and concierge service at Lely Resort
- Lely Resort in Naples stands out in the crowd
- Elegance, class and classic golf at The Biltmore Hotel
- Ritz-Carlton Resort Naples is a true resort, complete with tennis, pool and good golf
- Saddlebrook Resort corners the corporate market, looks to the traveling golfer
- Innisbrook Golf Resort knows the meaning of stay and play
- Marco Island Marriott renovates course and renames it the Rookery
- The Resort at the Longboat Key Club
Georgia
- Times are good at Sea Island Resort
- Brasstown Valley Resort is calm to the next level
- Gold Creek Resort has plenty to offer
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
- French Lick Springs Resort & Spa leading sleepy town to greater heights
- Swan Lake Golf Resort and the U.S. Golf Academy
Michigan
- Double JJ offers a rollicking good time, both at the rodeo and on the Thoroughbred
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort expands with The Torch
New Mexico
- Las Ventanas al Paraiso: The Windows to Paradise
- Angel Fire Resort
- Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- Hyatt Tamaya Resort and Spa: Twin Warriors Golf Club buoys New Mexico's arsenal
Nevada
- New Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas remakes the old Aladdin on the Strip
- Red Rock Casino Resort makes bingo & bowling Las Vegas hip: No really
- Looking for Las Vegas hotel luxury? Don't dismiss the Venetian
- Las Vegas Paiute Resort's Wolf Course has quite a bite if the wind is howling
- Las Vegas Paiute Resort
Oregon
Others
Puerto Rico
- Westin Rio Mar in Puerto Rico has it all
- Better than ever: Puerto Rico's Hyatt resorts near end of massive facelift
Scotland
South Carolina
- Golfers take it easy, watch others go to work while at Shem Creek Inn near Charleston
- Best Western King Charles Inn a favorite for Charleston golfers
- Santee-Cooper Resort
- The Breakers Resort
- Barefoot Resort
- Ballantyne Resort
- Seabrook Island Resort
- Seabrook Island Resort: Women Get Their Money's Worth
Texas
- Golf is near, but Houstonian's health club real draw for meetings
- The Woodlands just managed to get even better
- Lajitas Resort and Golf Club
- White Bluff Resort
Virginia
- The Homestead Resort
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West Virginia
Wisconsin
Asia
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