If you have a love for travel and golf, then plan for exotic golf holidays to fulfill both your heart’s desires. We have rounded up some of the best exotic golf courses for you where you can enjoy quality golf in a setting that will delight the senses.
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort, Costa Rica
Situated inside a lush rainforest, with the lure of diverse micro-climates, you can keep an eye out for monkeys, macaws and iguanas at the La lguana Golf Course. The luxurious Herradura hotel in Costa Rica covers 1,100 acres in the heart of the rainforest overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With gorgeous ocean views, guests can go trekking, canopy tours and of course golfing. The 18 hole golf course, par 72 championship La Iguana golf course is landscaped with
exotic greenery, orchids and other plants that attract abundant local wildlife. Don’t be surprised if a monkey takes off with the ball off of the 4th green.
Punta Espada Golf Course, Dominican Republic
AlSol’s Sanctuary Cap Cana will be able to enjoy the privileges of the Punta Espada Golf Course. You will be able to shoot 249 yards over the waters to a green that’s surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. Along the shore lined course, the eight holes can be played over land and sea. Best to bring along some extra balls. Three of the golf courses at the Cap Cana are exclusive designs of renowned designer Jack Nicklaus.
Punta Espada is ranked among the world’s best, with GolfWeek listing it as the top golfing destination in the Caribbean and Mexico. The azure ocean contrasts the emerald fairways and greens. This outstanding par 72 course played host to the inaugural PGA Tour’s Champions Tour in April 2008 – The Cap Cana Championship.
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Rico
It is rare to find golf courses as picturesque as the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa. It is the only hotel to boast two golf courses, with clean design and challenging turf. Lying adjacent to Puerto Rico’s El Yunque Rainforest, the resort offers panoramic views of the Atlantic, along with fresh ocean breeze and sand iguanas that
emerge from the mountains. The 16th hole is considered the best in the Caribbean and is the signature of the resort. The River Course was designed by PGA legend Greg Norman. The island’s natural layout is the deciding factor of the holes’ blueprint and is a treat for all skill levels.
