Golf & travel Articles

Vernon, British Columbia, nestled in the stunning Okanagan Valley, is a unique getaway. It’s a golfer’s paradise with top-notch courses, alongside diverse vineyards, fruit orchards, and warm-water beaches.With its exceptional dining options, Vernon caters to families, couples, and golf groups, making it an unforgettable destination for all… A Golfer’s DreamVernon boasts a uniquely diverse golf scene, catering to every type...

#1. World-Class Golf New York State ranks second behind California in Golf Digest’s latest survey, “America’s Greatest Top 100 Courses”. “What set the Empire State apart from almost everywhere else are the courses of Long Island, one of the world’s most desirable pieces of golf terrain”. It is a golfer’s paradise with over 140 golf courses, including more than 60...

Trinity, Newfoundland/Labrador Our small group of travel agents has arrived, on a warm, bright sky blue day, in the small town of Trinity, Newfoundland/Labrador to venture out to the open cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean to observe migrant whales that are returning northward from the warmer waters of the Caribbean. Nestled on the stunning Bonavista Peninsula, Trinity is...

Nestled between Sacramento and Napa, Yolo County has quietly become a farm-to-fork mecca for local and international visitors. Sixteen hundred square kilometres of agricultural land interspersed with historical small towns, wineries, and outdoor recreation less than thirty minutes from the tree-lined streets of Sacramento, the State’s capital and a two-hour drive from San Francisco. Yolo County is an ever-changing landscape...

Traveling is such an issue these days for golfers reserving international and domestic golf holidays now facing the possibility of cancelled flights or lost baggage,  So forget the hassle and drive a short distance north [5½ hours from Portland, Maine] and discover Fredericton, New Brunswick, the province’s capital and the hub for ten distinct golf courses within ninety minutes of...

Now it’s time to let the world know as the snow recedes from Canada’s second-largest ski terrain, Sun Peaks evolves as a destination for insanely great mountain biking and hiking trails attracting visitors from the near and far and where one will discover a truly memorable golf course that should be on everyone’s wish list. It is springtime in the...

Mike Weir, one of Canada’s most celebrated golfers, partners with Portland, Oregon-based PAYNTR Golf as an ambassador for the latest in golf footwear technology. Meticulous and methodical in his approach to the game, Weir was searching for footwear that advanced the biomechanics of his golf swing. He discovered PAYNTR Golf while searching options online and quickly became an advocate for...

With the recent announcement that the border with our American neighbours will be open, there is a sense of excitement amongst Canadians to now venture south and return to some form of normalcy in their vacation habits. During our twenty months of isolation, outdoor recreation became the best way to combat the monotony and golf was no exception, in fact,...

As a writer, it has been difficult to determine the correct time to create an article for any destination as the coronavirus mange’s its influence on humankind. For many of us the concept of travelling outside of our provincial borders is not yet a consideration as this virus continues to dictate a new reality for tourism and golf. Travel to...

Considered one of Vietnam’s premier golf properties, the 7,000-yard, Sir Nick Faldo signature-designed Laguna Golf Lăng Cô, owned by The Banyan Tree Group, has been heralded, following its opening in 2013, as a one of Asia’s finest golf properties. Located on Vietnam’s Central Coast, midway between the former imperial capital of Hue and the country’s third largest city, Danang, the course is beautifully situated along the sandy shores...