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Ed Schmidt Jr.
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No, a romantic golf getaway is not an oxymoron. There are a plethora of exceptional resorts that offer championship golf and necessary romance-oriented amenities such as spas, elegant restaurants, cozy hotel lobby bars, private pool cabanas, whirlpools and hot tubs, and gardens for long walks.

 

Before I get to my Top 10, here’s a suggestion for your next couples getaway. Play a late afternoon round of golf and follow up with a nice bottle of Shiraz, Pinot Noir or Pinot Grigio on the clubhouse veranda as the sun sets over the golf course.

 

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Photo Courtesy of Fairmont Banff Springs

 

The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin

The Kohler Waters Spa has a new co-ed, glass-enclosed rooftop deck with a whirlpool, fireplace and lounge. The resort’s two golf courses have hosted major tournaments.


Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff Springs, Canada

A phenomenal spa and 27 holes of challenging, picturesque golf against the backdrop of a castle-like hotel are just a few of the many attractions at this resort nestled in the mountains.

 

The Boulders Resort, Carefree, Arizona

A spectacular Sonoran Desert setting, Golden Door Spa, on-site boutique shopping village and two Jay Moorish-designed golf courses are the draw.


The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sitting under the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain, The Broadmoor has three championship golf courses, a spa, three outdoor hot tubs, boutique shopping and the 5-Diamond Penrose Room restaurant.

 

Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Maui, Hawaii

Enveloped by tropical foliage on 40 landscaped acres just steps from the beach, this resort’s spa specializes in ancient Eastern and Hawaiian philosophies.


The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera, Edwards, Colorado

A fashionable 56-room lodge with views of the Vail Valley, Cordillera’s amenities include three golf courses, a spa, and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis.

 

The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, California

A spa nestled in the Del Monte Forest, access to world renowned golf courses, exceptional restaurants and lounges, and the 17-Mile Drive are just a few of the enticements.


Ojai Valley Inn, Ojai, California

Fresh from a $90 million renovation, Ojai Valley, set on 220 tree-laden acres 35 miles south of Santa Barbara, is oozing with Mediterranean elegance highlighted by its white stucco buildings with red barrel tile roofs.

 

Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pennsylvania

Set in the lush Pocono Mountains, Skytop has a castle-like hotel, a classic golf course that opened in 1927 and the option to surprise your significant other with pre-ordered champagne, chocolate strawberries or a bouquet of roses.

 

Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura, Florida

Looking like it was air-dropped in from the French Riviera, Turnberry Isle has a Willow Stream Spa, two golf courses and a new Bourbon Steak restaurant.

 

For more golf travel tips, check out http://www.thegolftravelguru.blogspot.com

 

 

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Jill K. Robinson
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Today is my seventh wedding anniversary. And while that day will always be special to me, I’m also a big fan of the honeymoon we took. I saved up six entire weeks of vacation for the trip, and my very understanding manager let me take it all at once. My husband worried that afterwards we’d be forever spoiled and shorter vacations would seem, well, too short.

 

We started with a week in Mérida, Mexico, staying at the home of friends. The mix of our day trips through the Yucatán with afternoon and evening family events, such as dinners and parties, allowed us to see beyond the tourist world and learn more about the people and customs of the area. We spent the middle part of our trip in Cuba, traveling like locals from one place to another and enjoying the scenery, music, food and people at a leisurely pace. We ended with a week back in Mexico along the Riviera Maya, spending most of our time in Tulum and Cobá.

 

One of the most important elements of that trip was time: the time to adapt to our surroundings and the pace of the locals. No rushing around to do this or get that. If it didn’t happen today, there was always tomorrow. And that opened the door to spending time with people and seeing the culture more closely than we would have been able to on a shorter trip.

 

I’m not knocking the standard one- or two-week vacation, if that’s the time you have. But certain life events, like weddings and babies, tend to make people more understanding about taking time off—so use it when you can, for as long as possible.

 

Did you take a long or unusual honeymoon? Leave a comment and tell us about it!

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