Tastes Much Sweeter than Wine: Kelowna is Ripe with Surprises
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/kelowna-british-columbia September, 2011 On the banks of 84-mile long Okanagan Lake in the heart of eastern British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is the city of Kelowna, home to a host of wineries that buoy a bustling tourism industry. The valley and thriving conurbation offers a rich and varied play list of great hits–golf courses, wineries, restaurants, places …. Read More
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/the-st-regis-punta-mita-resort-riviera-nayarit-mexico-16094 August 25, 2011 I torched a Diplomaticos No. 2 in the Altamira Lounge at the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, enjoying both the cigar and vibes of the Pacific Coast setting. “We are totally cigar friendly at the resort,” said Javier Perez Rubio, St. Regis’ food and beverage manager. “Many of the best cigars …. Read More
For the Good of the Game: Deutsche Bank Championship features top 100 PGA Tour Golfers Labor Day Weekend in Boston
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/deutsche-bank-championship August, 2011 When Webb Simpson won the mid-August Wyndham Championship he became the 12th first time winner on the PGA Tour in 2011. After a riveting finish and playoff the week before, Keegan Bradley became the seventh new winner in a row to win a major. Now Simpson holds the winning title of the …. Read More
Sun Shines on Three Amigos in Paradise: A Trio of Luminous Mexican Golf and Beach Resorts
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/mexico/three-mexican-resorts May, 2011 Traveling to Mexico’s west coast was a welcomed respite for this winter-weary Vermonter, and a superb choice of destinations for anyone in search of an idyllic sun-drenched location, delicious culinary indulgence, exceptional hospitality and weather made for ultimate relaxation, rejuvenation and rapture. My time at the St. Regis and Four Seasons five-star …. Read More
Make New Friends and Keep the Old Silver and Gold
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/new-england-courses November, 2010 In preschool, my son and his friends often sang, “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver the other is gold.” Works for golf, too: always looking to experience a new course, but cherishing the old favorites. Not that it’s that easy to find a new one these days, especially …. Read More
Okanagan Country, British Columbia: A Harvest of Sweet Fruit and Golf
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/canada/okanagan-country-bc September, 2010 Okanagan Valley, the fruit basket of Canada, is a land of clear blue sky, dry and sunny weather, expansive countryside and a plethora of outdoor activities. East of Vancouver and west of the Rockies in south central British Columbia, the region has a century-old agricultural industry and a growing number of vineyards …. Read More
Between the Moors & Ryder Cup
Wales Ready for Debut The stage is set on the first golf course built specifically for the Ryder Cup. Opened for play in July 2007, the Twenty Ten course is a modern day coliseum, ready to host the grand event on October 1-3 in South Wales as the entire world waits. Captains Corey Pavin and …. Read More
Golf and Beach Vacation on the Forbidden Isle
Photos courtesy of Esencia Image Gallery, except where noted http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/cuba June, 2010 Don’t pack the clubs for a golf or beach vacation in Cuba just yet, but keep a watchful eye–for the times they are a-changing. Action on a number of fronts offers hope that the easing of travel restrictions for Americans and even trade …. Read More
Golf in Cuba – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Photos courtesy of Esencia Image Gallery http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/cuba/cuba-golf-history June, 2010 Golf has been played in Cuba since the early 1900’s. Ben Hogan and Sam Snead enjoyed visiting the island to play. In a publicized 1940 purse game Snead competed against Cuban National Champion Rufino Gonzalez. Arnold Palmer and other greats played the PGA Havana Tournament in …. Read More
Road Trip – Vietnam: Intriguing Adventure in an Exotic Land
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/all-others/vietnam-golf April, 2010 It had been 40 years since I had watched Country Joe & The Fish perform their Vietnam Song at Woodstock in the summer of 1969, while expecting my invitation from Uncle Sam any day. Vietnam was much on my mind then, as it was on this trip while exploring the country’s cities, villages, people and …. Read More