Golf Holiday Blog Archives

3 05, 2023

My ideal Golf Holiday to the Algarve

admin2023-05-03T08:10:59+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog, Uncategorized|

I have traveled to the Algarve for almost 40 years and have played most golf courses on offer, what are my favourites , good question the following are my own thoughts as to where and why. Vale do Lobo Ocean Course: This course offers stunning ocean views and challenging holes, making it one of the most popular courses in the region. Quinta do Lago South Course: This course has hosted the Portuguese Open multiple times and is known for its challenging layout and beautiful scenery. San Lorenzo Golf Course: Located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, this course offers a [...]

6 04, 2023

Golf Holidays Turkey With Direct Flights From Dublin

admin2023-04-06T14:10:29+00:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog, Uncategorized|

A Golf Holiday in Turkey The popularity of Turkey as a destination for a golf holiday is growing quickly and it’s easy to see why. With world-class golf courses, a fascinating history, and beaches to enjoy it really is a perfect holiday destination. Professionally designed golf courses in the areas of Alanya and Antalya/ Belek have been well-received by international professional players and they’re sure to make your holiday a memorable one. The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Turkey For a Golf Holiday If you’re thinking about booking a golf holiday in Turkey but want to know more, here are the [...]

3 04, 2023

Golf Holidays Vilamoura Algarve Portugal

admin2023-04-06T13:01:51+00:00April 3rd, 2023|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog, Uncategorized|

Golf Holidays to Vilamoura have proved very popular over the past 30 years with a great selection of golf courses to choose from, including the famous Old Course, Victoria GC ( home of the Portuguese Masters), Millennium Golf, Pinhal Golf, and of course Laguna. Vilamoura offers a great selection of different course designs making it ideal for all levels of golfers Further east of Vilamoura and only a short drive is Vila Sol and a further 20-minute drive you have Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago which between them boast a further 8 quality golf courses. ( Vila Sol, [...]

24 09, 2021

Now is the time to Golf in the USA

admin2023-04-03T15:39:21+00:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog|

With lots of new direct flights now being planned for 2024 and as travel opens even further from Europe to the USA, it's now the perfect time to book your 5-star golf holiday to one of the finest destinations, Kiawah Island, Hilton Head, Palmetto Dunes, and of course Florida. Golf Holidays offer a selection of great golf packages and of course lots of 5-star golf resorts. Play Kiawah Ocean Course, Hilton Head Harbour Town, and many more championship courses. With direct flights from Dublin to Charlotte from May and only a 3-hour drive to Charleston, you now have access to [...]

3 02, 2021

Golf Holidays Ireland

admin2021-07-21T14:31:07+00:00February 3rd, 2021|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog|

Irish Golfing Holidays Golf in Ireland enjoys an excellent reputation for challenging courses, spectacular scenery, and a golfing history that dates back to the eighteen hundreds. The country is home to a quarter of the world’s links courses and boasts a number of the world’s best golfers including Padraig Harrington, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell, and Paul McGinley, and of course some new and past golfers including Christy O Connor Senior and Junior. In addition, many of Irelands courses regularly make the top 100 lists in Golf Digest and many other Golf publications throughout the world, Ireland is the [...]

13 11, 2020

Golf Holidays, the GAA & La Manga Spain

admin2020-11-13T13:55:28+00:00November 13th, 2020|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog|

Freddies Tips - Golf Breaks Spain It is with fond memories I participated and arranged travel for all those who competed in the GAA Legends Charity Event at La Manga resort Spain. All in all, it was great event with every county in Ireland participating in the GAA Legends Golf Charity event, the group arrived at La Manga for their annual All Ireland Golf Event. This event was organised by Freddie Grehan from GolfHolidays.ie this event was the highlight of the year and played over four days, the competition was as competitive as any All Ireland football or hurling final. The [...]

28 10, 2020

Golf Holiday Spain – Your Itinerary

admin2021-07-21T14:35:04+00:00October 28th, 2020|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog|Tags: golf breaks, golf holiday spain, golf holidays|

Recently I was asked to prepare a Golf Holiday and itinerary to the Costa del Sol for travel in April 2021, the group are all low handicap golfers. Based on 25 years of experience in arranging golf holidays and of course Covid permitting, the following was my proposal: Aer Lingus fly direct to Malaga and currently plan to operate 3 flights a day from Ireland. With private transfers to The Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus, this 5-star hotel is located in a privileged setting right on the beachfront. Its facilities include restaurants, a beach bar, an oriental spa, several swimming [...]

8 10, 2020

Golf Holiday Turkey – My Personal Experience

admin2020-10-08T13:26:20+00:00October 8th, 2020|Categories: Golf Holiday Blog|Tags: golf breaks, golf holidays, golf holidays turkey|

Chatting to Turkish Airlines today reminded me of my last golf holiday to Turkey in May 2019. From the moment we boarded the Turkish Airlines flight at Dublin Airport to Istanbul and onwards to Antalya to our return flight one week later, I can recall, with fond memories, one of my great golf experiences ever. I stayed at the five star Cornelia Diamond Hotel in the resort town of Belek, in the resort complex is a 27 hole Nick Faldo designed golf course which is literally on your doorstep. The hotel is all-inclusive as are all hotels in the resort. [...]