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January Golf Holidays in Portugal, sun, sea, golf…

Friday, December 30th, 2011

It’s December 30th and the 7 day weather forecast for Portugal is sunny skies, a balmy 18c and a light 4mph breeze from the east. Now is that perfect for golf holidays or what!

For many Golf holidays in Portugal means the Algarve, the 90 mile long coastline along the southern edge of Portugal with its laid-back appeal, beautiful beaches, fishing villages, history, charm and some of the most iconic golf courses in the world, but for others Golf Holidays in Portugal means the Silver Coast, the coastal area around Lisbon, with its rugged coastline, ancient royal palaces and sophistication.

So, the sun is shining, the weather perfect, the people friendly and the range of available golf holiday accommodation simply vast. Why are you still here?

Take a look at Golf Holidays in the Algarve, book golf villas or a golf apartment and play the Sir Henry Cotton designed masterpiece the Penina Championship course, or perhaps Vale Do Lobo, twice the host of the Portuguese Open, maybe San Lorenzo, voted the 2nd best course in Europe, Vila Sol, twice venue for the Portuguese Open or the superb new Oceanico Amendoeira Golf Resort with the fantastic Christy O’Connor designed ‘Lakes’ Course and the equally stunning Nick Faldo designed ‘Hills’ Course.

Or perhaps you’d prefer the sophistication of a Golf Holiday on the Silver Coast with a luxury golf villa on one of the regions many fantastic golf courses. Perhaps the superb Robert Trent designed Penha Longa Atlantic Course, listed in the European Top 30 Golf Courses, the beautiful Arthur Hills designed Oitavos Dunes, ranked 88th in Golf Magazine’s World Top 100 Courses, the visually stunning coastal resort of Praia D’El Rey deservedly ranked 13th Best Course in Europe and 80th in the World. Wherever you choose, golf holidays here can be as laid-back or full-on as you choose. If you fancy leaving the luxury of your golf villa there’s plenty to see and do to make the golf holiday complete. Cascais and Estoril are popular spots offering shops, bars, restaurants, casinos and nightlife in sophisticated surroundings, Lisbon itself is within easy reach and if you want a taste of the real Portugal head for Costa da Caparica or Sesimbra.

Whether you choose Golf Holidays Algarve or Golf Holidays Silver Coast, Golf Holidays in Portugal are simply fantastic and PackYourClubs.com offers the best range of golf accommodation on the web, with a superb range of golf villas, golf apartments and golf accommodation available at ‘direct from the owner’ prices.

To recap, sunny skies, a balmy 18c, light breeze, fantastic golf courses and vast range of available golf accommodation. Searching for flights yet?

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Golf holidays in Spain on the Costa del Sol / Costa del Golf

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

The Costa del Sol, alternatively know as the Costa del Golf, is the beautiful 100 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline centred around Malaga in southern Spain. This area is generally considered to be Spain’s premier golf holiday destination, a claim supported by it being named “Europe’s Established Golf Destination of the Year for 2009” in the IAGTO Awards.

Golf holidays in Spain don’t get any better than this. The availability of golf holiday accommodation on the Costa del Sol is simply vast with a range of golf villas and golf apartments to rival anywhere in the world and, as you would expect the golf here is simply fantastic. This 100 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline offers over 60 Costa del Sol golf courses, ranging from pleasant local tracks to world class courses; no less than nine of which were designed by Robert Trent Jones senior, that doyen of golf course architects.

In the south there is Valderrama, one of five golf courses on the fantastic 6,000 acre Sotogrande estate. Whilst Valdarrama is generally considered the star of the area (recently voted “Europe’s Third Best Golf Course” by Golf World) it is given a good run for its money by other super local golf courses like its exclusive next door neighbour San Roque or Alcaidesa, the picturesque coastal Links course perched above a sweeping beach and offering fantastic views of the Rock of Gibralter.

Slightly further north, around Estepona, you have the absolutely fabulous Finca Cortesin, the home of the Volvo World Matchplay Championship. Although it only opened in 2007 Finca Cortesin has quickly established itself as one of the best courses in Spain and at 7,438 yards from the back tees it is certainly one of the longest. Interestingly, Finca Cortesin was designed by Cabell B Robinson, a superb golf course architect in his own right and a man who worked as part of the senior design team at Valderrama under Robert Trent Jones senior.

From Mijas up to Marbella there is a cluster of courses including the two 1960s creations of Golf Rio Real and Santa Maria Golf & Country Club plus the beautiful parkland layout of the Santa Clara course.

In the aptly named “Golf Valley” by Marbella it would be hard to avoid the golf courses even if you wanted to. Here you find the undulating golf course at La Quinta Golf Club, the rolling layout at Los Naranjos (another Robert Trent Jones senior design), the lovely Guadalmina Golf Resort, plus the visually spectacular and challenging Monte Mayor Golf Course plus of course the Flamingos Golf Resort where the original course has been joined by the much longer, par-73, Gran Flamingo course and the Gary Player designed El Paraiso.

Between Marbella and the regional capital of Mallaga the golf continues apace with literally dozens of top quality golf courses scattered along the coast; Rio Real, Santa Clara Golf Club, Santa Maria Golf Club, Miraflores Golf Club, Calanova Golf Resort and the former Spanish Open venue Torrequebrada (this wonderful hilly course, with panoramic sea views is the home course of local legend and Spanish Ryder Cup star Miguel Angel Jimenez).

This part of the coast is also home to La Cala Golf Resort, Spain’s largest golf complex. This massive resort, stretched across 1,000 acres of rolling terrain 5 miles inland from the Mediterranean behind Fuengirola, offers thousands of residential units, a hotel, golf clubhouse complex, a David Leadbetter teaching academy and three championship length 18 hole golf courses. All three of the 18-hole courses at La Cala Golf Resort (Campo America, Campo Asia and Campo Europa) were designed by the renown American golf architect Cabell B Robinson (also the designer of Finca Cortesin Golf Resort). All three of the courses at La Cala were constructed to the same high quality standard but they each offer a markedly different golfing experience.

In summary, the Costa del Sol has earned its reputation as being the place for golf holidays in Spain and, wherever you choose to stay along this beautiful 100 mile stretch of Mediterranean coastline, you can be assured of easy access to multiple quality golf courses.

Check of PackYourClubs.com for the best range of golf holiday accommodation on the Costa del Sol.

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Special Offer Golf Villas

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

Before booking golf accommodation in Spain or anywhere round the world you should always check out our listings. Because we offer all our customers direct prices our rates are often much better than the ones you’d get when booking golf villas and apartments as part of package deals or through a travel agent.

However, you shouldn’t stop there. As well as searching for golf holidays in Portugal, France, or any of your other favourite golfing destinations through the normal location search function, check out what’s in the Special Offers section. There are often fantastic bargains to be found in there and you might find something that really catches your eye.

There are plenty of golf villas that offer low season discounts in the Autumn and Winter – 10% off is not uncommon and sometimes it’s possible to do even better than that. We try to keep the Specials section well stocked with discount flat rates, introductory offers, and any particularly good bargains on all kinds of accommodation on or near golf courses that meet our high standards.

If you haven’t yet decided where to go, check out the golf villas and apartments on the Special Offers page first. You might be surprised what you can afford, and a little extra touch of luxury will go a long way towards making your holiday an experience to remember for years to come. Even if you do know exactly where you’d like to golf, it’s worth having a look at the bargains anyway- you never know, it could be your lucky day.

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Golf Holidays in Vilamoura, the Algarve

Friday, October 8th, 2010

Portugal’s Silver Coast and Algarve region have long been popular with holidaymakers. The country is also one of Europe’s top spots for golfing holidays, the leading destination being Vilamoura.

Vilamoura is a purpose-built golf resort covering around 20 sq km, in the Loule principality of Central Algarve. Golf accommodation in Portugal varies from private luxury villas to golf apartments within the clubs. Vilamoura was begun in 1974, and is still expanding. However, the complex has a strong commitment to environmental protection, which its 6 international golf courses, which are of varying levels of difficulty, demonstrate perfectly.

The largest is Victoria, which incorporates a number of challenging mounds, emulating the contours of the Portuguese hills. With a series of scenic waterfalls and lakes to add ambience, it’s the longest golf course in Europe. Equally picturesque is Pinhal, which runs through Vilamoura’s pine forests and is set back from the beach. The Old Course, the second oldest in the Algarve, is also set out in pine woodland, and should feel familiar to most British golfers – it’s from the “English” school of golf course design.

Vilamoura is just 14 miles from Faro, where the airport offers fast and easy transfers to your golf accommodation. Car hire is widely available, though it’s doubtful you’ll do much travelling. As one of Europe’s largest beach resorts, there’s plenty to do besides hop between the golf courses, with tennis, shooting and fitness clubs. There’s also a large marina, riding stables, casino, shops and restaurants. If you can tear yourself away from the links, we at Pack Your Clubs also recommend you visit the Roman remains and museum, in the town centre.

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Successful Golfing Holidays

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

As a golfer, you know how important it is to make the right choice about your destination course, about the golf holiday travel arrangements, but above all, about golf accommodation. Many packages currently available, however, give you very limited options on your accommodation. This is because packages are literally that: a way of wrapping you up in a deal, without particular consideration to the quality of your experience.

You will want the choice of where you stay: is it golf apartments for the smaller party, or golf villas for the larger group that usually includes friends or family who have come along ‘for the ride’? While you are out on the course all day, your fellow travellers will probably be spending more attention to their creature comforts.

Few packages offer you the range of dependable choices that suit both your needs and your pocket. It may therefore be worth considering a trip for which you make your golf accommodation arrangements independently: if you can be sure that everyone in your party is happy with where you stay, then you can be confident that the whole holiday will be a success.

At Pack Your Clubs, we specialize in helping you find the golf apartments or golf villas that best suit your needs: in close proximity to your favourite golf courses, such as, for example, Praia del Rey on the Silver Coast, or Vale do Lobo in the Algarve, this is accommodation that offers comfort and style for all, and at affordable rates.

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Play Golf And See The World

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Golfing holidays offer you fantastic opportunities to play on some of the best courses in the world, but also, if you play your cards right, give you a chance to enjoy the best of foreign travel at affordable prices.

If you like the prospect of making your own choices about where you go, and exactly what sort of golf accommodation suits you, then there is no reason to follow the herd: you can plan your trip yourself, and tailor it to suit exactly the needs of your golfing party or your family and friends. If you book through the right channels, then you need have no qualms about the quality of your apartments either. This is where we at Pack Your Clubs come in: once you are decided about where you want to go, then contact us for a wide range of options on the type of accommodation you are looking for.

We have an extensive knowledge of top quality accommodation for golf holidays, and we are ideally placed to help you organize your trip.

You don’t need to restrict yourself to the golf courses of Europe such as the Algarve or the Costa del Sol: why not consider a golfing holiday to Thailand or to California? You can be assured of the highest quality accommodation through our network of golf apartments.

Choose your destination carefully and it may make all the difference: you’ll find your family queuing up to go with you on your next golfing trip!

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Golf Holidays On A Budget

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Golfing holidays can be enormous fun and appeal to many people. Spending the days exploring new golf courses and testing your own golfing capabilities and spending the nights enjoying good food and unwinding can make for an ideal holiday.

However, a large number of keen golfers are put off from golf holidays because they assume they will be expensive. Travelling to a different area, golf accommodation and spending money can all add up and it is undoubtedly true that golfing holidays can be an expensive option. However, this does not have to be the case.

Firstly, there are some high quality golf courses available within the UK which you can drive to and there is also cheap golf accommodation located near these areas. This means you can enjoy a golfing break without having to spend a considerable amount.

It is also possible to travel to certain destinations abroad fairly cheaply these days too. Popular holiday destinations such as Spain and Portugal have many of the budget airlines flying into them regularly and there are some good flight deals available. If you can book a cheap flight, all you must then do is find quality golf accommodation at a reasonable price too.

We at Pack Your Clubs have an impressive selection of golf accommodation located throughout the world. We have golf villas and golf apartments located near some of the best golf courses and a lot of our golf accommodation is available for a range of budgets too. If you are worried about the cost of golf holidays, see if we can help.

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Apartments And Villas: Ideal Accommodation For Golf Holidays

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Golf holidays are a popular choice for groups of friends. A weekend or a week away in a different country and with new and exciting golf courses to explore is appealing to many. However, what often causes a problem when planning golf holidays is the accommodation selected for the trip.

With a number of guests to consider, your choice of golf accommodation must be chosen carefully. You have to take into consideration the wants and needs of every member of the group. One of the most popular issues of importance to those going on golfing holidays is having their own space. It may be the group of friends going away together do not normally travel in a group and do not normally spend such an intense amount of time in each other’s company. In this sort of situation, space is vital.

If you are looking for golf accommodation which offers space and also comfort, golf apartments or golf villas are ideal for you. This is because this type of golf accommodation provides everyone with their own space whilst enabling everyone to stay together at the same time. It is golf apartments or golf villas which often give golfers what they require from their golf accommodation.

At Pack Your Clubs, we have an impressive selection of golf apartments and golf villas located throughout the world and in some of the best golfing locations. Our golf accommodation is available for parties of all sizes and for a range of budgets too.

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The UK Can Provide The Ideal Golfing Holiday

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Golfing holidays in exotic destinations can offer lovers of the sport a great deal. Warm weather, beautiful scenery and top class golf courses are available all over the world. However, not all golfers have the time or budget to travel abroad for golfing holidays, and some just prefer what is available right here in the UK.

If choosing to have a golfing holiday in the UK, this doesn’t mean you will be missing out. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can be the perfect destination for golf fanatics. These countries are home to some of the oldest and most well-known golf courses in the world. When visiting these courses you are not only promised a high quality golfing experience because of the immaculate courses but will also feel the history and tradition of the game.

UK golf holidays may not always include the finest weather but what they do offer is the very heart of the golfing culture and this is what many want.

The UK also provides a wide range of golf accommodation. Golf hotels and golf apartments are located throughout the UK and near to numerous different courses so you can stay near to whichever course you prefer. Golf accommodation is also suitable for a selection of budgets and this means everyone can enjoy a top class golfing break regardless of how much they have to spend.

At Pack Your Clubs, we have an exciting collection of golf accommodation in the UK. Explore our selection and you will be sure to find something suitable for your wants and needs.

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The Perfect Golfing Holiday Is Waiting For You

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Golfing holidays can provide the perfect combination of activity and relaxation. Warm, sunny days exploring the golf course and improving upon your golfing skills and balmy nights relaxing with a sumptuous dinner and fancy cocktail sounds like the dream holiday for many, and is within reach if you know where to look.

There are outstanding golf courses throughout the world and in many destinations, with a great deal to offer those on holiday. These means golf holidays can be ideal for families, friends and for travellers of all ages as well.

An important aspect of any holiday is the accommodation chosen, and this is true when planning a golfing holiday too. You have to ensure you find golf accommodation suitable for your wants, needs and budget.

Golf accommodation should be available in a range of sizes so can suit all parties and a selection of budgets. Don’t worry if you don’t have a large amount to spend on your golfing holiday because even the most affordable accommodation can be located conveniently near to the golf courses, and developed to a high standard.

We at Pack Your Clubs have a wide selection of golfing accommodation and are sure to have something perfect for your dream golfing holiday. We have golf apartments and golf villas available throughout the world and located near to some of the best golf courses currently on offer.

All of our properties offer high quality golf accommodation, so you can concentrate on your game with peace of mind.

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