Arizona
Try Arizona. A December trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, can beat the winter blues and still save you some money. For example, Condo Resorts of Scottsdale offers "Stay and Play" golf packages starting at $89 per person per day and your choice of championship-level golf courses.
Condo Resorts
P.O. Box 14914
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85267
(800) 213-6446
Down Mexico Way
Head south of the border. Mexico offers some of the most challenging and panoramic golf courses in North America. For example, Los Cabos Golf Resort in Cabo San Lucas, offers a course designed by noted architect Pete Dye. Winter packages start at $98 per person per day for a 4-day-3 night stay.
Los Cabos Golf Resort
Km. 3.7 Via de Carlos
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur CP 23410, Mexico.
(877) 496-1367
http://www.loscabosguide.com/loscabosgolfresort/index.html
Puerto Rico
December in the Caribbean is full of warm days and mild nights; perfect for golf--or just lying by the pool. Most resorts in Puerto Rico specialize in all-inclusive vacation packages. Embassy Suites' Dorado Del Mar Beach & Golf Resort has a winter rate of $279 per person, plus tax, but it includes room, breakfast, a two-hour open bar and greens fees.
Embassy Suites' Dorado Del Mar Beach & Golf Resort
201 Dorado Del Mar Blvd
Dorado, Puerto Rico 00646
(787) 796-6125
http://www.gotopuertorico.com/puerto-rico-golf.php
About The Author
Michael Hinckley received a Bachelor of Arts degree in US history from the University of Cincinnati, a Master of Arts degree in Middle East history from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Hinckley is conversant in Arabic, and is a part-time lecturer at two Midwestern universities.
