In this edition we have added many new resorts.
Clearly, some resorts and golf courses are a notch or two above the others; we have frequently been asked which resorts were our favorites. The list below gives what we consider to be the top 50 resorts in North America, the Caribbean and Central America.
The list is in alphabetical order and does not try to indicate who is number one and who is number 50. It is based on the quality of lodgings, the amenities and general ambience, as well as the quality of the golf facilities.
The Top 50 Resorts in the USA, Caribbean & Central America
Amelia Island Plantation - AmeliaIsland, FL American Club, The - Kohler, WI Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, The - Dixville Notch, NH Banff Springs Hotel - Banff, Alberta, Canada Boulders, The - Carefree, AZ Broadmoor, The - Colorado Springs, CO Casa De Campo Resort - La Romana, Dominican Republic Cloister, The - Sea Island, GA Colonial Williamsburg Inn - Williamsburg, VA Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort - Galena, IL Fairmont Scottsdale Princess - Scottsdale, AZ Four Seasons Punta Mita - Nayarit, Mexico Four Seasons Resort & Club - Irving, TX Four Seasons Resort, The - Nevis, West Indies Greenbrier, The - White Sulphur Springs, WV Homestead, The - Hot Springs, VA Kiawah Island Resort - Charleston, SC Kingsmill Resort - Williamsburg, VA La Costa - Carlsbad, CA La Quinta Resort & Club - La Quinta, CA Las Brisas Resort - Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico Las Hadas - Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico Le Chateau Montebello - Montebello, Quebec, Canada Lodge at Koele, The - Lanai, HI Lodge at Pebble Beach, The - Pebble Beach, CA Lodge Of Four Seasons, The - Lake Ozark, MO Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - Tucson, AZ Manele Bay Hotel - Lanai, HI Marriott at Sawgrass Resort - Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Marriott's Camelback Inn - Scottsdale, AZ Marriott's Grand Hotel Resort - Point Clear, AL Marriott's Rancho Las Palmas Resort - Rancho Mirage, CA Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI Mauna Lani Bay Hotel - Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI Mauna Lani Islands & Point Condos - Kohala Coast, Hawaii, HI Ojai Valley Inn & Country Club - Ojai, CA Palmilla Resort Hotel - San Jose del Cabo ,BSC Sur, Mexico Phoenician Resort, The , Scottsdale, AZ Pinehurst Hotel & Country Club - Pinehurst, NC Princeville Hotel - Princeville, Kauai, HI Quail Lodge - Carmel, CA Resort at Longboat Key Club, The - Longboat Key, FL Ritz-Carlton Kapalua - Maui, HI Saddlebrook Golf & Tennis Resort - Wesley Chapel, FL Tides Lodge, The - Irvington, VA Westin La Paloma, The - Tucson, AZ Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort, The , Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Wigwam Resort & Country Club, The - Litchfield Park, AZ Wintergreen - Wintergreen, VA Wyndham El Conquistador Resort - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
How To Use This Book
The following abbreviations are used throughout this book:
- EP: European Plan . No meals are included in the rate shown.
- BP: British Plan. Breakfast only is included.
- MAP: Modified American Plan. Two meals are included, usually breakfast and dinner.
- FAP: Full American Plan .
All three meals are included.
- GREEN FEES: Rates shown are per person. When two rates are indicated (for example $35/$45), the first is for weekdays and the second is for weekends or holidays. Rates shown are for guests of the resort, not walk-ons.
- CART FEES: Rates are for two players for 18 holes.
- LODGING FEES: All rates are for double occupancy during the resort's peak golf season unless otherwise noted. In most cases, fees are lower at other times of the year. All resorts reserve the right to change rates without prior notice, so there may be a variation between the rates we show and those in effect when you make a reservation. The figures are given as a guideline only.
None of the rates include taxes or gratuities unless so stated. Many resorts automatically attach a service charge to your bill covering gratuities. When making reservations ask what is covered by the service charge. In a few cases you will find that it includes check-in and check-out baggage handling. Many resorts offer short-term specials. When making reservations ask if any such discounts are available.
- CREDIT CARDS: While the great majority of resorts/hotels accept credit cards, this is not always the case.
Check when booking.
- TEE TIMES: Be sure to set up tee times at least for the first day you wish to play when you make your reservations.
- GOLF PACKAGES: Package plans generally represent savings. Keep in mind, however, that you may not have time to play on the days of arrival or departure.
- TRAVEL AGENCIES: We urge you to use a travel agency once you have decided which resort you'll be visiting. There is no fee and you will find it to be a hassle-free procedure.
- PETS: Few resorts allow pets. In some instances you may find a kennel in a nearby town. Ask when making your reservations.
Florida
Northern Florida
Amelia Island Plantation Highway A1A South, Amelia Island, FL32034 (904) 261-6161; (800) 874-6878 Amelia Island Plantation is one of our Top 50 resorts.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Guest rooms at the inn, plus over 450 one- to four-bedroom villas.
Each villa offers a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and washer/dryer. Some have a private indoor pool.
AMENITIES: On 1,250 acres, with horseback riding, 25 tennis courts (some lighted) along with a 1,000-seat stadium court. several pools, health & fitness center with steam rooms, sauna, and massage. There is also fishing and sailing. During the summer months, Amelia Island Plantation provides a well-supervised children's program.