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South Africa1 Jun 2026Golf & Safari: A Hosted Tour of South Africa’s Cape
For an American golfer, South Africa is the ultimate two-for-one: world-class golf at a fraction of US resort prices, and…Read the story →
Western Algarve1 Jun 2026Flying to the Algarve from the US East Coast
The Algarve is more reachable from the US than most American golfers think. Here is the practical guide. The airport…Read the story →Western Algarve1 Jun 20267 Days in the Algarve: The Complete Golf Itinerary
The Algarve is the most complete golf week in Europe: more than 30 championship courses inside an hour of Faro…Read the story →
Spain1 Jun 2026A Long Weekend of Golf on the Costa del Sol
Spain’s “Costa del Golf” is built for a long weekend: fly into Málaga, and within 45 minutes you are in…Read the story →Western Algarve1 Jun 2026Is European Golf Cheaper Than Pebble Beach?
Here is a comparison every American golfer should run before booking. A single round on the Pebble Beach Golf Links…Read the story →Spain1 Jun 2026How to Build a Golf Trip Around Valderrama
Valderrama is the most coveted tee time in continental Europe — a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece, host of the 1997…Read the story →
Mauritius13 May 2026Île aux Cerfs Golf Club — How to play Mauritius’s only island golf course
Île aux Cerfs golf — how to play Mauritius's only island course. Bernhard Langer's par 72, the 24-seater shuttle from…Read the story →
Turkey5 May 2026Belek Golf Resorts Compared — Which 5-Star Hotel Is Right for You?
The luxurious Shine Bar at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort, Belek Belek is packed with luxury 5-star all-inclusive golf resorts, each…Read the story →
Mauritius29 Apr 2026Mauritius all-inclusive vs half-board golf — what’s actually included
Mauritius all-inclusive golf, resort by resort. What AI actually covers vs half-board, the
England24 Apr 2026The 10 Best Golf Courses in Belek, Turkey (Ranked for 2026)
World-class dining at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort, Belek Belek is home to 14 championship golf courses, making it one of…Read the story →
Mauritius8 Apr 2026Mauritius two-centre golf holidays — east-west itineraries that work
Plan a Mauritius two-centre golf holiday across east, west and south coasts. Four 10–14 night itineraries from Belle Mare, Anahita,…Read the story →
Europe7 Apr 2026The Ultimate Guide to Golf Holidays in Turkey 2026
The stunning pool and waterfall at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort, Belek Why Choose Turkey for Your Next Golf Holiday? Turkey…Read the story →
Costa Del Sol1 Apr 2026Simon’s Spring Visit to Spain’s Costa del Sol
I retrieved my summer golf wear from the back of the wardrobe and headed to Spain’s Costa del Sol to…Read the story →
Mauritius25 Mar 2026The championship golf courses of Mauritius — a designer-by-designer guide
A specialist's guide to the seven Mauritius championship golf courses — Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Peter Matkovich, Hugh Baiocchi, Rodney…Read the story →
Marrakech12 Feb 2026Planning a Family Golf Holiday?
Gone are the days when your children headed off on their own holidays the minute they could. They’ve enjoyed fantastic…Read the story →
Western Cape14 Jan 2026South Africa Golf Courses in the Western Cape | Expert Guide
We are delighted to welcome Sue Giddings to the Golf Planet Holidays team. Born in the UK Sue moved to…Read the story →
South Africa4 Dec 2025Winter Holidays in South Africa
Why Take a Winter Golf Holiday in South Africa? A winter golf holiday in South Africa offers everything golfers dream…Read the story →
Canary Islands17 Nov 202510 Ways To Keep Your Golf Game Going
Keep Your Golf Game in Swing Over the Winter. Winter has arrived with rain and snow featuring heavily in the…Read the story →
Europe10 Nov 2025Costa Navarino: Greece’s Ultimate Golf Escape
For golfers seeking world-class courses, superb service and Mediterranean sunshine, Costa Navarino stands out as one of Europe’s finest golf…Read the story →
South Africa10 Nov 2025Town or first tee?
What suits you best? Staying right on the golf course or in a town? Here, we weigh up the pros…Read the story →
30 Oct 2025Planning Your Next Golf Holiday: What to Think About Before You Book
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of planning your next golf getaway – the thought of sunshine, perfectly manicured fairways,…Read the story →
Canary Islands21 Oct 2025Short flight – log winter sunshine
With the clocks going back this weekend, we are all seeking extra Vitamin D. How far do you need to…Read the story →
Northern France14 Oct 2025