Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Luxury Golf Destinations

EDWARD BRABHAM JR/Platinum1 Travel

Are you looking for luxury Golf destinations? Grand Life Daily and Platinum1 Travel have teamed up to bring you some of the most reknowned destinations in the world...

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club | Forest Row, United Kingdom 

A 19th-century mansion set in 186 acres of landscaped parkland, the hotel and accompanying country club has its own 18-hole par 3 golf course, spa, gourmet dining and a wide selection of leisure pursuits to enjoy during your stay. Wander through Ashdown Park Hotel’s grounds to discover secret gardens, paths through woods and elegant lakes or simply gaze at it all through the large windows of your individually styled and beautifully appointed room or suite. Golf enthusiasts may prefer a Fairway Suite with magnificent views over the course. Splendor meets modern indulgence at Ashdown Park Hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely round of golf or an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Then, indulge in a pampering spa treatment or workout in the gym. Head into Royal Tunbridge Wells with its numerous boutiques, cafes, bars and parks. Return to Ashdown Park to dine at Anderida Restaurant where dishes are a modern take on classic cuisine.

Reserva Conchal | Playa Conchal/Guanacaste, Costa Rica 

A beach resort on Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific coast, Reserva Conchal nestles beside a vast stretch of golden sandy beach with views of the Catalina Islands. Providing all-suite accommodation, this holiday haven has a superb 18-hole championship golf course, a fitness centre, a heavenly spa with steam rooms, sauna, whirlpool and treatment rooms and gourmet dining at the Beach Club.

Suites at Reserva Conchal are tastefully decorated in Spanish style and have stunning ocean views. The atmosphere throughout the resort is relaxed and friendly and with a superb choice of activities to choose from, there is always a novel way to pass the time
 

Château des Vigiers Golf & Country Club | Bergerac, France
 A grand 16th-century chateau, set on the Bordeaux ‘Route des Vins’, Château des Vigiers Golf and Country Club nestles amid its own vineyards, between Bordeaux and Bergerac. Providing two gourmet restaurants serving the best of the Dordogne, a fantastic 27-hole golf course designed by Donald Steel, and a health and beauty centre,

Try your hand at a round of golf, or practice on the driving range or on the six-hole academy training course. Simply relax and sit in front of a roaring fire in one of the chateau’s stunning salons. In the evening, sample the region’s specialities such as foie gras, duck or truffles accompanied by some of the world’s finest wines at Château des Vigiers Golf and Country Club’s, Restaurant Fresques.

Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa & Resort | Ixtapa, Mexico

 Set in large gardens, close to Ixtapa Beach, Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort has just 16 stunning suites each with a private balcony, a championship golf course, three superb pools, a private beach area and the most sophisticated Thalasso Wellness Centre and Spa.

Overlooking the golf course and the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur in the distance, the extremely spacious suites at Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort are simply yet tastefully appointed with modern furnishings in both the living room and dining area. Each one has a terrace overlooking the garden and a wet bar.

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa | Luton, United Kingdom

A magnificent former stately home, Luton Hoo Hotel nestles in over 1000 acres of gardens and parkland created by Capability Brown. Tranquillity meets accessibility in this stunning mansion retreat with its own river, lakes, spa and 18-hole golf course, all quietly secluded yet only ten minutes from Luton Airport.

The state dining room fires the imagination with its sumptuous gilt-edged décor, immense size and elegant furnishings. Throughout Luton Hoo Hotel, each room expresses individuality and opulence that is matched in every aspect of the service and detail.
 

Mount Juliet | Kilkenny, Ireland

 Tucked away down a winding driveway in the midst of a 1500-acre, walled estate, Mount Juliet is a magnificent Georgian country mansion overlooking the River Nore. Renowned as Ireland’s most prestigious sporting estate, it has a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course, a superb equestrian centre, a fully-equipped health club and spa, numerous outdoor activities and three excellent dining options

The range of activities here is phenomenal from golf and fishing in the estate river to horse riding and clay-pigeon shooting, this is a real country playground. More leisurely pursuits include swimming in the indoor pool, a sauna or relaxing treatment in the Mount Juliet spa.

For all your travel needs, Edward Brabham, owner of Platinum1 Travel offers world class service with a Platinum touch.


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