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Find our latest golf content to help you decide where you want to go on your next golf break or read one of our informative pieces on the latest hot topics in the golf community.
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Top Golf Resorts With Golf Courses On Site
This week’s blog is a guide to some of our best resorts that boast golf courses on site. Stay-and-play holidays are perfect if you want an excellent resort and great golf were you can enjoy a few rounds without having to worry about golf transfers and our recommendations are no exception to this criteria. If […]
Portugal
Discover LISBOA GOLF, Portugal
A golf holiday in Lisbon offers a fantastic blend of world-class courses, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture. Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, is renowned for its mild climate, making it an ideal destination for golfers year-round. The region boasts numerous high-quality golf courses ranging from seaside links to lush parkland layouts, catering to all skill levels. Many […]
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Grab your Friends for an Unforgettable Group Golfing Holiday
Imagine this, you’re on the tee box in the sunshine with your friends, you sink a 30-footer to win the round right in front of them and then you’re on to the clubhouse to relive the moment, have a drink and share the joy! At Golf Escapes, we specialise in providing outstanding group golf holidays […]
The most popular golf holiday destinations in Europe
Europe has some amazing destinations to play golf including Portugal, Spain and Turkey
Portugal
Play Famous Golf Courses in Portugal
The Quinta do Lago Golf courses are some of the most famous in Portugal, consisting of the The North, The South and Laranjal, all located within Quinta do Lago. As well as these, some other worthy inclusions to consider are the 27-hole layout at Palmares Golf in Lagos, the famous Vale do Lobo courses or […]
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The insider’s guide to the Tivoli Hotels Collection
This week’s blog is an insiders guide to the Tivoli hotels which are all situated on the Algarve in Portugal. These hotels are fantastic four and five-star properties which offer guests a full range of facilities and the opportunity to play some fantastic golf courses when they are staying there. With the summer weather drawing […]
Algarve
8 Best Golf Courses in the Algarve: Experts and Beginners
This week’s blog is a guide to six of the Algarve’s best golf courses, resorts, and hotels. Despite the development of budget golf holidays in other areas in Europe, the Algarve has remained to be one of Europe’s best-kept golfing treasures. The Algarve has resisted the competition and has never failed to prove itself to […]
Places you didn't know you needed to play golf in
There are some unbelievable destinations around the world for a golf holiday and we would highly recommend trying something new. For example Mauritius and Greece are very popular golf holiday destination.
Canary Islands
Escape the Chill and Embrace Winter Sun Golf Holidays with Golf Escapes
You don’t need to let your love of golf hibernate as the days grow shorter, and a chill descends upon the UK. Instead, shake off those winter blues and embrace the freedom of a winter sun golf holiday with Golf Escapes. Enjoy extraordinary escapes to breathtaking destinations where you can bask in warm sunshine, while […]
Golf Getaways
Why Mauritius Golf Resort Holidays are a Must for any Golfer
Golf holidays in Mauritius offer a unique blend of tropical paradise and world-class golfing experiences, making it an ideal destination for golf enthusiasts seeking luxury and relaxation in a stunning setting. Located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeast coast of Africa, Mauritius boasts a favorable climate, pristine beaches, and lush landscapes, creating an idyllic […]
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Why Escape on a Long Haul Golf Holiday to South Africa
South Africa offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation for golf enthusiasts looking to unwind in a picturesque setting. A golf holiday in South Africa can be further enhanced by combining it with a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience, wine-tasting tours, helicopter rides, nature sightseeing, or jumping on a trip on board the luxurious Rovos Rail. […]
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Check out our blogs, there is something for everybody. Whether you are a keen golfer looking for tips and interesting articles or searching for inspiration for your next golf holiday you will find a wide range of golf related content.
Algarve
The 19 Best Golf Resorts in the Algarve
With cheap flights, stunning beaches, and most importantly, fantastic golf courses, it comes as no surprise that the Algarve is considered to be their favourite European golf destination by many golfers. There is everything and more in the Algarve to ensure that all golfers have an unforgettable golf escape, so it really does come as […]
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Golf Holiday Inspiration in Portugal…
We are often asked, ‘What are the best golf courses in Portugal?’ – so we’ve put together some of our team’s top picks. From well-loved classics to exciting new courses, this list highlights some of the finest golfing destinations in Portugal. And because a great stay completes the perfect golf getaway, we’ve also included top […]
Golf Getaways
The Best Golf Resorts with Three Courses
When you are considering which resort to go to when planning your next golf break, one of the things that appeals to many golfers is the opportunity to play several courses so that you won’t get bored and that you can embrace the opportunity to explore more of the local courses. This week’s blog is […]
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Why Golf is the Ultimate New Year’s Resolution
As we kick off January 2026, the usual “New Year, New Me” energy is in the air. Gyms are packed and many of us are setting grueling resolutions that, let’s be honest, often feel more like chores than choices. If you’re looking for a sustainable way to improve your health and mindset this year, it’s […]
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7 Courses for your Golf Bucket List
This week’s blog is a guide to six courses for your golf bucket list. These six golf courses are known for their unique layout and the incredible challenge that they offer, making them must-play courses for any serious player. Many of these are widely considered to be amongst some of the most prestigious in the […]
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Escape to Murcia
The region of Murcia is in the protected south-east corner of Spain between Andalucia and Valencia, meaning mild winters and hot summers. If you are looking at a clock map of the Iberian Peninsula, Murcia would be at 4 o’clock. The region is served by a fantastic new airport at Corvera, this having replaced San […]
Europe
Here are the Best Golf Hotels in Europe
If you’re taking a golf holiday in Europe, you won’t want for fantastic courses. Europe is absolutely flooding with them. The hotel choices around Europe, they are incredible too. Ingeniously, sport and luxury accommodation have been paired to produce golf hotels. And, Europe has quite a few of them. What better place to stay on a […]
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The Best Golf Stag Do Destinations
Best Stag Do Golf Ideas Probably more in the thought of those on the “second time around” a great idea for a Stag Do is a golf holiday. You can go abroad or stay in the UK – there is a package for all budgets. Going abroad with your friends is already fun, but adding […]
Europe
Our Top 6 Guide to the Best Facilities in Europe
This week’s blog is a guide to the six golf courses that have the best facilities in Europe. Whether you are planning your next golf escape based on a few superb golf courses you want to play or you want to know where to get to experience the best facilities in Europe this is a […]
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Turkey’s Spring Golf Breaks are a perfect combination of golf and beach
Discover the World-Class Golf Resorts of Belek Turkey is a perfect golf destination. Antalya’s Belek region is truly a golfer’s paradise, well-regarded for its world-class golf courses, all-inclusive luxurious resorts, and beautiful Mediterranean coastline. As spring blooms, our thoughts turn to shaking off the winter chills with a well-deserved golf escape. Belek is the perfect […]
Golf Getaways
See the shot. Feel the shot. Hit the shot.
I never hit a shot, not even in practice, without having a very sharp, in-focus picture of it in my head. It’s like a colour movie. First I ‘see’ where I want it to finish, nice and white and sitting up high on the bright green grass. Then the scene quickly changes and I ‘see’ […]
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The Masters Guide
Ever since I was a kid watching the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods & Seve Ballesteros playing the hallowed turf of Augusta National and trying on The Green Jacket, The Masters has always been a magical and mystical event. This is every golfer’s dream and bucket list trip. The event holds a special aura around it. […]
France
Top 5 Wine & Golf Tours
Many discerning golfers also love delicious wines and this blog is a guide to our top five destinations for a wine and golf tour. Now that we are in 2023, it is time to start thinking about your next golf break and one of these destinations may just be perfect for you. The five-star Hotel […]
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Ryder Cup – Everything You Need to Know
One of the most famous events in golf, and maybe even in sports generally, The Ryder Cup is an iconic battle between Europe and the USA held every 2 years. Unlike other golfing tournaments such as The Masters or the US Open, the Ryder Cup is not about individual wins, but instead is a team […]
Golf Getaways
Top five golfing holidays for families…
Sometimes finding a holiday destination for a family is difficult as everyone wants and needs different things and activities but here is our list of the top five family golfing holiday destinations where we have thought of both the children and the adults’ needs… If you are looking for a fantastic family golfing holiday it […]
Golf Getaways
The Best Golf Courses in Europe That Won’t Break the Bank
If you work your way around all the destinations in Europe, there are so many golf courses out there that mean you can have a great Golf Escape without spending a small fortune. Every region has their signature course that all the group flock to play, but they usually come at a cost. Here is […]
