What suits you best? Staying right on the golf course or in a town? Here, we weigh up the pros and cons
It’s a nice problem to have, whether to stay within a golf resort or in a nearby town when you are enjoying your Golf Planet Holiday. We’re happy to advise you when you contact us about your holiday but here are a few things to consider.
Getting about
If you are not keen on getting behind the wheel of a hire car, staying on the resort may be ideal for you. Costa Navarino in Greece is perfect. We arrange private airport transfers to the hotels which have an impressive selection of restaurants within the resort. Navarino Dunes golf course is a short walk away so you can practise as much as you like and there are regular shuttles to the three other golf courses included.
Town stay
If you want to soak up the local atmosphere, then lovely town hotels may be the place for you. Stay in historic Cascais near Lisbon in Portugal and stroll around the beautiful streets or dine in the local restaurants. A trip to Sintra is a must during your stay and take your pick from the amazing golf courses including Estoril and Penha Longa. Paphos on beautiful Cyprus is another coastal resort where staying near the quayside may appeal if you enjoy nightlife and absorbing local history. We arrange private transfers to all the great golf courses on the island.
Self drive
If exploring the area is part of your holiday plan, then the flexibility of a car would suit you. Golfers who travel with us to France and Belgium with Golf Planet Holidays tend to self drive using Le Shuttle and the freedom of the open roads there can be very enjoyable as you motor along. You can also mix and match your holiday accommodation, spending a few days at a golf resort before exploring cities and countryside.
Private transfers For all our holidays in Spain, Portugal, South Africa and Morocco we are delighted to arrange private transfers so even if you are staying on a golf resort you are not limited to the 18 holes right in front of you. If you are staying in Cape Town and playing golf there, private transfers can be preferable for getting to and from the courses, and then you can pick up a hire car and head up towards the beautiful Garden Route and its great golf courses and towns.
The team at Golf Planet Holidays specialise in creating your unique holiday so don’t hesitate to ask us any questions to get the perfect golf break.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a golf holiday in South Africa cost?
Golf breaks in South Africa start from
Do you arrange flights to South Africa?
We can add flights, and flights we book are ATOL protected. If you would rather book your own, we arrange the hotel and tee times, and can add transfers and buggies.
Is my money protected?
Yes. Every booking is protected through Protected Trust Services (PTS), so your money is held in trust until you have travelled. Bookings that include flights are also ATOL protected.
Can you change the hotel, nights or courses?
Yes. The packages are a starting point. Tell us your dates, how many nights and which courses you want, and we will price that version, subject to availability.
Come and play with us
Wherever you're travelling from, you're welcome on our Western Cape Spring Tour: a small group, a host with you from the first tee to the last, and every round, transfer and dinner taken care of. You just bring the clubs.
