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The Hawaiian islands may be synonymous with monster waves and surfing, but the views from the greens are equally dramatic says Kaye Holland

From left: Iconic Hawaiian leis; 15th hole at Mauna Lani; aerial view of the Palmer Course, Turtle Bay IM

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KAPALUA GOLFMAUIVoted best golf course in Hawaii by Golf Digest magazine and set on an historic 22,000-acre pineapple plantation, Kapalua has two courses. The Bay course, an Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane collaboration, offers ocean views on 14 of the 16 holes, while the Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore-designed Plantation layout is home to the PGA Tour’s season-opening tournament.Green fee: From £169 for a round at the Bay course and £231 for the Plantation course. golfatkapalua.com

OLOMANA GOLF CLUBO’AHUSandwiched by the dramatic Ko’olau mountain range and the sandy beaches in the small Windward community of Waimanalo, this championship course is where POTUS, and O’ahu native, Obama, practises his swing when in town. The front nine features level fairways with formidable water hazards, while the back nine’s lush rolling hills are scattered with strategically placed sand bunkers.Green fee: From £30 nine holes, and £53 18 holes. olomana.golf

MAUNA LANI RESORTBIG ISLANDThis resort has two championship golf courses: the Francis H I’i Brown North and South. Built on a lava bed, the North course’s 17th hole is an Instagram-worthy par 3 tucked into a natural lava bowl. Meanwhile, the South course has two striking ocean holes: the 7th, a picturesque par 3 framed by the blue Pacific Ocean, and the 15th, one of the most photographed over-the-water golf holes in the world.Green fee: From £174 non-resort guests and £123 resort hotel guests. maunalani.com

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KAPALUA GOLFKAPALUA GOLFMAUIVoted best golf Voted best golf course in Hawaii by Golf Digest magazine and set on ahistoric 22,000-acre pineapple plantation, Kapalua has two courses. The Bay course, an Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane collaborationoffers ocean views on 14 of the 16 holes, while the Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore-designed Plantation layout is home to the PGA Tour’s season-opening tournament.Green fee: From £169 for a round at the Bay course and £231 for the Plantation course.golfatkapalua.com

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Africa’s prime golf destinations

ESSENTIALS

WHEN TO GO: Year-

round, Jan-March are

the hottest months.

GREEN FEES: £20-£40.

FLIGHT TIME: 8h30m.

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Passports should be

valid for at least six

months from the date

of entry, and with at

least two blank pages.

Visas can be obtained

on entry.GETTING AROUND:

Car rental is popular as

main roads are in good

condition but back

roads are often

not tarmacked.

CONTACT: magicalkenya.com

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The vibeKenya is a diverse network of

landscapes, cultures, wildlife and

activities, all within relatively

close proximity. With tropical

forests, beautiful beaches, arid

deserts, rugged mountains and the

‘big five’ game animals to look out

for, no two days need be the same

in Kenya. Remember to bring your

walking boots, diving gear and

binoculars along with your clubs.

The crowdKenya attracts a mixed crowd of

European expats, safari-lovers and

canny golfers taking advantage

of an inexpensive round (no more

than £40 for 18 holes). The mood is

relatively relaxed. Weekday tee times

are plentiful and visiting golfers

can usually just show up and play.

Non-members are welcome and

most courses do not insist on visitors

producing handicap cards.

The golfWith long sunny days, Kenya’s

42 world-class courses are a

seductive proposition. Golf’s been

played in Kenya since the 19th

century when each community

had a church, a clubhouse and a

golf course. Varied layouts make

full use of the stunning natural

environment — you'll often find

wildlife roaming the fairways

providing an extra challenge.

The hotelsAccommodation in Kenya varies

from lavish five-star safari lodges

and laid-back beach hideaways to

big-name all-inclusive resort hotels

and boutique-style B&Bs. Safari

lodges in the parks and reserves

range from large blocks of rooms

catering for tour groups, to intimate

camps and luxurious glamping

— often overlooking a waterhole or a

prime game viewing spot.

The experienceEver-changing vistas, fascinating

cultures, animal, bird and plant life

are all part of Kenya’s charm. More

than 45 national parks and miles

of beautiful white-sand beaches

ensure there is plenty to do away

from the fairways — not forgetting

the wow of rhino, lion, buffalo,

leopard and elephant.


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A number have on-site hotels, so golfers can

stay at one course and play others, taking in the

sights and experiences of the cities, too. From a

city-centre hotel, you can also head out to play

courses in the surrounding countryside.

Several courses are in the grounds of former

parks. Among them is Frassanelle Golf Club,

where the fairways wind through a 500-acre,

19th-century setting; and Ca’ della Nave Golf Club

which lies in an 18th-century park alongside a

450-year-old villa that serves as the clubhouse.

The region boasts courses by other noted golf

architects. Tom Fazio designed the Paradiso

del Garda Golf Club course in the rolling hills

above Lake Garda and Peter Harradine laid out

the spectacular mountain course at Asiago Golf

Club, set on a high plateau and with an adjacent

boutique hotel and spa.

Other courses built next to grand villas include

the 27-hole Padova Golf Club, its neatly-kept

fairways and greens bordering a 17th century

villa; and Villa Condulmer Golf Club, laid out

around a palatial villa that is now a five-star hotel.

Beach-lovers are in for a treat at Pra’ delle Torri

Caorle. Its par-3 fifth hole skirts the sea and the

sixth tee juts out onto the sandy beach. Like the

nearby Jessolo Golf Club, Pra’ delle Torri is close

to beach resort Lido di Jessolo, on the so-called

Venetian Riviera.

And after a round in Veneto, chill out like the

locals on the terrace with a glass of Amarone .

Lake Garda, Lombardy, Italy

Verona, Venice, Lake Garda: Peter Ellegard explores the

most impressive golfing spots in the Veneto region

I taly’s Veneto region is an area that stirs

the soul with its breathtaking scenery, its

glorious cities, its gorgeous wines and its

enviable gastronomy.

The place is a veritable tourist magnet. How

could it not be when you can soak up the ambience

of its crowning glory, Venice, with a coffee in

iconic St Mark’s Square and explore the city’s

maze of canals in a gondola; or bathe in the

thermal springs of Abano Terme, close to the

architectural marvel that is Padua.

For this is an area steeped in history, with

grand Palladian villas in abundance — classical

Romanesque mansions by 16th century architect

Andrea Palladio that spawned a style copied

across Europe, and even the US.

Add in the soaring, craggy peaks of the

Dolomites, the serene shores of Lake Garda, the

fabled medieval Verona or the Adriatic, where you

can paddle or swim along the 70 miles of gently

sloping beaches.

Meanwhile, Veneto’s golf is increasingly

an attraction. (In 2013 the region was named

‘Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year’ by the

International Association of Golf Tour Operators.)

It boasts almost 20 golf courses, all of which

welcome visiting golfers. What sets them apart

from those in other parts of Italy is their diversity,

with courses laid out alongside beaches and in the

mountains. There is even a course in Venice you

can only reach by boat.

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Highlights: This demanding 7,107-yard, par-73 golf course

is nestled in a Grade I-listed parkland, with wildflowers

creating both a natural feel and a challenging landscape.

Six of the holes feature water obstacles.

The hole: The twin lakes on the 3rd require precise play

when teeing off, but it’s the hole-in-one on the 7th that

can really causes problems — if you can manage to get

the ball over the water and avoid the rough, you’ll enjoy

navigating the dogleg on the 9th.

The location: Golfers can stay overnight in the plush

five-star hotel housed in the historic mansion at this

1,000-acre estate, situated between the towns of

Luton, Bedford and Harpenden. The historic Stables

building, designed by the distinguished 18th-century

architect Robert Adam, houses a country club, spa and

restaurant — perfect for the post-game debriefs (and

for watching other golfers finishing their rounds on the

difficult 18th hole). For those not teeing off, traditional

country pursuits in the grounds include clay-pigeon

shooting and archery.

Green fee: From £32.50.

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Highlights: This demanding

is nestled in a Grade

creating both a natural feel

Six of the holes feature water obstacles.

The hole: The twin lakes on the 3rd require precise play

when teeing off, but it’s the hole

can really causes problems — if you can manage to get

the ball over the water and avoid the rough, you’ll enjoy

navigating the dogleg on the 9th.

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With verdant rice paddies and amazing street food, golf in Vietnam is anything but ordinary. Peter Ellegard reportsietnam is the rising star of the East in golf tourism. The country’s first international-standard course opened near Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. In 2008 the country was named Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards.

Since then, golf’s taken off in Vietnam. The country won the destination of the year in Asia and Australia award in the IAGTO Awards in 2013 — and 2016. The pace of development there is rocketing, too. Vietnam has around 40 courses, with the same number under construction and 40 more on the drawing board and licensed. Within 10 years, it will have more than 100 courses, many as part of resorts.It isn’t just quantity, either. Quality is very much the watchword. Many top golf architects have Vietnam designs already open or planned, and courses are distinguishing themselves one by one. Bluffs Ho Tram — a Greg Norman course at the Grand Ho Tram Strip coastal resort — was named the best new golf course at the World Golf Awards in 2015.

Weeks later, the Ho Tram Open was voted Asian Tour event of the year by tour members (staged as part of the Asian Tour circuit, it was won by Sergio Garcia). From clusters around Ho Chi Minh City, capital Hanoi, and Danang on the central coast, golf is now spreading along Vietnam’s 2,000-mile coastline. Hotspot Danang is central to the Golf Coast Vietnam marketing package (golfcoastvietnam.com). Its fourth course, Ba Na Hills — the first-ever Luke Donald design — opened in March. There are plans for another two courses by 2018.Resort owner Vinpearl is expanding its offering with plans for 14 courses on the increasing popular holiday island of Phu Quoc, close to Cambodia. Further projects include development in the Hanoi and Haiphong regions.Meanwhile, Hanoi-based developer FLC Group has invested $1 billion in golf resorts in four coastal Vietnam locations, with plans to build 20 more courses over the next five years. Sam Son, its first integrated resort, opened 100 miles south of Hanoi, earlier this year — as did a Jack Nicklaus course at Quy Nhon between Nha Trang and Danang, along with a 500-room hotel. As far as golf is concerned, things are certainly looking up for Vietnam.

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viewingTHE V IBELike much of East Africa, Tanzania is what

you make of it. There are luxury lodges

to live out far-fetched fantasies; some of

the best game viewing in the world in the

Serengeti, and private tropical islands

offshore for a post-safari escape where you

can kick your shoes off and even swim with

dolphins. Whether you wander through

the atmospheric alleys of Stone Town in

Zanzibar or the vibrant streets of the capital,

Dar es Salaam, there is plenty of opportunity

to mix with locals.

THE CROW DTanzania isn’t one of Africa’s cheapest

corners, so the region attracts a mix of

Europeans and Americans — mostly with

time on their hands and deep pockets to

delve in. Mid-market travel is possible

but takes a bit of planning to separate the

memorable wheat from the tourist chaff.

THE HOTEL SHow many zeroes can you handle? The likes

of Mnemba and Thanda offer world-class

private island experiences, while Singita

sets the bar high at its luxury Grumeti safari

camps. Local hotels may not be quite as

slick, but service is warm and welcoming.

THE GOLFThe top course lies in the shadow of Mount

Kilimanjaro, near Arusha. The Kilimanjaro

Golf & Wildlife Estate hosted the 2016

Tanzania Open and is a demanding track

with dramatic views from many of its 18

holes. Laid out by David Jones, it’s kept in

excellent condition with greens built to

USGA specifications. A new clubhouse and

pro-shop opened in late 2016. Tanzania’s

only other championship layouts are in Dar

es Salaam. Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Golf

Course dates back to 1926 and is set close

to the city, offering a challenging par-72

layout stretching to 7,530-metres. Lugalo

Golf Club offers a more relaxed round, with

a par-71 layout rounded off with nine holes

by golf architect Howard Swan. A handful

of nine-hole courses are scattered across

the country, including the tourist-friendly

island of Zanzibar.

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a few courses are worth a shot, says Richard Holmes

GAME

ESSENTIALS

WHEN TO GO: The dry

season stretches from

June to October.


FLIGHT TIME: 12h (no

direct flights).

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

UK citizens require a

visa to enter Tanzania.

£40/£70 for single/

double entry. Single-

entry visas on arrival.

HEALTH: Malaria is

prevalent through

much of Tanzania,

particularly the

coastal regions.

Visitors arriving from

areas affected by

yellow fever require

an international

certificate of

vaccination.

GETTING AROUND:

Visitors should arrange

scheduled transfers

through a hotel or

reputable local tour

operator. Self-drive is

not recommended due

to the poor quality of

the roads.

CONTACT:

tanzaniatouristboard.

com; tgu.or.tz

The Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate


Tanzania

ABTA golf 2017/18

FAST FACTSABTA Golf is now in it’s 18th year and is the only

annual publication dedicated to promoting golf

clubs, resorts and destinations to the travel trade.

Format: A4, high quality, perfect bound

publication in full colour. Approx 276 pages.

Design: Modern style with strong vibrant

colours and travel visuals.

Frequency: Annual guide.

Distribution: Launched each year at the

International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) in October.

The 2017 event will be held in Cannes, France.

It will also be distributed to members of:

ABTA — The Travel Association (UK)

American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)

Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA)

Association of Canadian Travel Agents (ACTA)

International Golf Travel Market (IGTM)

Readership: In excess of 55,000 travel industry

professionals throughout the UK and Ireland.

EDITORIAL CONTENT Up front: Tournament guide, top travel tips,

editor’s choice and the top golfi ng headlines

from the past year.

Regional breakdown: Comprehensive

worldwide destination guides written by

leading golf travel writers.

Feature styles: Regional guides, resort

profi les, beginners’ guides, eyewitness

accounts, interviews, matchmaker features

and special interest articles.

Special reports: Focusing on market-leading

destinations, including Spain and Portugal;

growing markets such as Turkey and Dubai; and

hidden gems such as the Caribbean.

“Following the success of previous publications, ABTA Golf 2018 will

continue to focus on promoting golf destinations, resorts and products

to the travel trade.” Noel Josephides, Chairman, ABTA

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS ABTA Magazine: The only officially-

endorsed monthly publication from ABTA, The

Travel Association.

ABTA Magazine Supplements: Bespoke colour

supplements focusing on sectors, regions or individual

countries. Size varies from 16 to 100 pages.

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publications produced for delegates of the World

Travel Market in London. Approximately 120 pages.

ABTA Country By Country Guide: Annual

reference book, containing membership information

and destination guides. A minimum of 1,000 pages.

CountrybyCountry.com: A new website

complementing the ABTA Members’ Handbook,

featuring comprehensive destination guides.

ABTA GOLF EMAGAZINE ABTA Golf is produced electronically and email

blasted to around 49,000 travel professionals

and hosted on ABTA’s website.

Printed advertisements appear electronically

with fully functional hyperlinks.

WHY GOLF? Growing market: The International Association

of Golf Tour Operators estimates golf tourism

exceeds £2.5bn each year. Golf resorts and

hotels are increasingly catering for golfers and

their families.

Knowledge: ABTA Golf 2017/18 gives those

buying and selling golf holidays an in-depth

understanding and independent view of products,

on and off the golf course, helping them compete

in this increasingly popular, and growing, market.

Choice: Tour operators and travel agents can

make informed decisions on the resorts and

regions they include in their brochures and the

destinations they recommend to their clients.

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KAPALUA GOLFMAUIVoted best golf course in Hawaii by Golf Digest magazine and set on an historic 22,000-acre pineapple plantation, Kapalua has two courses. The Bay course, an Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane collaboration, offers ocean views on 14 of the 16 holes, while the Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore-designed Plantation layout is home to the PGA Tour’s season-opening tournament.Green fee: From £169 for a round at the Bay course and £231 for the Plantation course. golfatkapalua.com

OLOMANA GOLF CLUBO’AHUSandwiched by the dramatic Ko’olau mountain range and the sandy beaches in the small Windward community of Waimanalo, this championship course is where POTUS, and O’ahu native, Obama, practises his swing when in town. The front nine features level fairways with formidable water hazards, while the back nine’s lush rolling hills are scattered with strategically placed sand bunkers.Green fee: From £30 nine holes, and £53 18 holes. olomana.golf

MAUNA LANI RESORTBIG ISLANDThis resort has two championship golf courses: the Francis H I’i Brown North and South. Built on a lava bed, the North course’s 17th hole is an Instagram-worthy par 3 tucked into a natural lava bowl. Meanwhile, the South course has two striking ocean holes: the 7th, a picturesque par 3 framed by the blue Pacific Ocean, and the 15th, one of the most photographed over-the-water golf holes in the world.Green fee: From £174 non-resort guests and £123 resort hotel guests. maunalani.com

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KAPALUA GOLFKAPALUA GOLFMAUIVoted best golf Voted best golf course in Hawaii by Golf Digest magazine and set on an historic 22,000-acre pineapple plantation, Kapalua has two courses. The Bay course, an Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane collaboration,offers ocean views on 14 of the 16 holes, while the Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore-designed Plantation layout is home to the PGA Tour’s season-opening tournament.Green fee: From £169 for a round at the Bay course and £231 for the Plantation course.golfatkapalua.com

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viewingTHE V IBELike much of East Africa, Tanzania is what

you make of it. There are luxury lodges

to live out far-fetched fantasies; some of

the best game viewing in the world in the

Serengeti, and private tropical islands

offshore for a post-safari escape where you

can kick your shoes off and even swim with

dolphins. Whether you wander through

the atmospheric alleys of Stone Town in

Zanzibar or the vibrant streets of the capital,

Dar es Salaam, there is plenty of opportunity

to mix with locals.

THE CROW DTanzania isn’t one of Africa’s cheapest

corners, so the region attracts a mix of

Europeans and Americans — mostly with

time on their hands and deep pockets to

delve in. Mid-market travel is possible

but takes a bit of planning to separate the

memorable wheat from the tourist chaff.

THE HOTEL SHow many zeroes can you handle? The likes

of Mnemba and Thanda offer world-class

private island experiences, while Singita

sets the bar high at its luxury Grumeti safari

camps. Local hotels may not be quite as

slick, but service is warm and welcoming.

THE GOLFThe top course lies in the shadow of Mount

Kilimanjaro, near Arusha. The Kilimanjaro

Golf & Wildlife Estate hosted the 2016

Tanzania Open and is a demanding track

with dramatic views from many of its 18

holes. Laid out by David Jones, it’s kept in

excellent condition with greens built to

USGA specifications. A new clubhouse and

pro-shop opened in late 2016. Tanzania’s

only other championship layouts are in Dar

es Salaam. Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Golf

Course dates back to 1926 and is set close

to the city, offering a challenging par-72

layout stretching to 7,530-metres. Lugalo

Golf Club offers a more relaxed round, with

a par-71 layout rounded off with nine holes

by golf architect Howard Swan. A handful

of nine-hole courses are scattered across

the country, including the tourist-friendly

island of Zanzibar.

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The golf may be incidental to the Big Five and blue seas, but

a few courses are worth a shot, says Richard Holmes

GAME

ESSENTIALS

WHEN TO GO: The dry

season stretches from

June to October.


FLIGHT TIME: 12h (no

direct flights).

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

UK citizens require a

visa to enter Tanzania.

£40/£70 for single/

double entry. Single-

entry visas on arrival.

HEALTH: Malaria is

prevalent through

much of Tanzania,

particularly the

coastal regions.

Visitors arriving from

areas affected by

yellow fever require

an international

certificate of

vaccination.

GETTING AROUND:

Visitors should arrange

scheduled transfers

through a hotel or

reputable local tour

operator. Self-drive is

not recommended due

to the poor quality of

the roads.

CONTACT:

tanzaniatouristboard.

com; tgu.or.tz

The Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate


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A number have on-site hotels, so golfers can

stay at one course and play others, taking in the

sights and experiences of the cities, too. From a

city-centre hotel, you can also head out to play

courses in the surrounding countryside.

Several courses are in the grounds of former

parks. Among them is Frassanelle Golf Club,

where the fairways wind through a 500-acre,

19th-century setting; and Ca’ della Nave Golf Club

which lies in an 18th-century park alongside a

450-year-old villa that serves as the clubhouse.

The region boasts courses by other noted golf

architects. Tom Fazio designed the Paradiso

del Garda Golf Club course in the rolling hills

above Lake Garda and Peter Harradine laid out

the spectacular mountain course at Asiago Golf

Club, set on a high plateau and with an adjacent

boutique hotel and spa.

Other courses built next to grand villas include

the 27-hole Padova Golf Club, its neatly-kept

fairways and greens bordering a 17th century

villa; and Villa Condulmer Golf Club, laid out

around a palatial villa that is now a five-star hotel.

Beach-lovers are in for a treat at Pra’ delle Torri

Caorle. Its par-3 fifth hole skirts the sea and the

sixth tee juts out onto the sandy beach. Like the

nearby Jessolo Golf Club, Pra’ delle Torri is close

to beach resort Lido di Jessolo, on the so-called

Venetian Riviera.And after a round in Veneto, chill out like the

locals on the terrace with a glass of Amarone .

Lake Garda, Lombardy, Italy

Verona, Venice, Lake Garda: Peter Ellegard explores the

most impressive golfing spots in the Veneto region

I taly’s Veneto region is an area that stirs

the soul with its breathtaking scenery, its

glorious cities, its gorgeous wines and its

enviable gastronomy.

The place is a veritable tourist magnet. How

could it not be when you can soak up the ambience

of its crowning glory, Venice, with a coffee in

iconic St Mark’s Square and explore the city’s

maze of canals in a gondola; or bathe in the

thermal springs of Abano Terme, close to the

architectural marvel that is Padua.

For this is an area steeped in history, with

grand Palladian villas in abundance — classical

Romanesque mansions by 16th century architect

Andrea Palladio that spawned a style copied

across Europe, and even the US.

Add in the soaring, craggy peaks of the

Dolomites, the serene shores of Lake Garda, the

fabled medieval Verona or the Adriatic, where you

can paddle or swim along the 70 miles of gently

sloping beaches.Meanwhile, Veneto’s golf is increasingly

an attraction. (In 2013 the region was named

‘Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year’ by the

International Association of Golf Tour Operators.)

It boasts almost 20 golf courses, all of which

welcome visiting golfers. What sets them apart

from those in other parts of Italy is their diversity,

with courses laid out alongside beaches and in the

mountains. There is even a course in Venice you

can only reach by boat.

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ESSENTIALS

WHEN TO GO: Year-

round, Jan-March are

the hottest months.


FLIGHT TIME: 8h30m.

VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Passports should be

valid for at least six

months from the date

of entry, and with at

least two blank pages.

Visas can be obtained

on entry.GETTING AROUND:

Car rental is popular as

main roads are in good

condition but back

roads are often

not tarmacked.

CONTACT: magicalkenya.com

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The crowdKenya attracts a mixed crowd of

European expats, safari-lovers and

canny golfers taking advantage

of an inexpensive round (no more

than £40 for 18 holes). The mood is

relatively relaxed. Weekday tee times

are plentiful and visiting golfers

can usually just show up and play.

Non-members are welcome and

most courses do not insist on visitors

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providing an extra challenge.

The hotelsAccommodation in Kenya varies

from lavish five-star safari lodges

and laid-back beach hideaways to

big-name all-inclusive resort hotels

and boutique-style B&Bs. Safari

lodges in the parks and reserves

range from large blocks of rooms

catering for tour groups, to intimate

camps and luxurious glamping

— often overlooking a waterhole or a

prime game viewing spot.

The experienceEver-changing vistas, fascinating

cultures, animal, bird and plant life

are all part of Kenya’s charm. More

than 45 national parks and miles

of beautiful white-sand beaches

ensure there is plenty to do away

from the fairways — not forgetting

the wow of rhino, lion, buffalo,

leopard and elephant.


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With verdant rice paddies and amazing street food, golf in Vietnam is anything but ordinary. Peter Ellegard reportsietnam is the rising star of the East in golf tourism. The country’s first international-standard course opened near Ho Chi Minh City in 1994. In 2008 the country was named Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) Awards.

Since then, golf’s taken off in Vietnam. The country won the destination of the year in Asia and Australia award in the IAGTO Awards in 2013 — and 2016. The pace of development there is rocketing, too. Vietnam has around 40 courses, with the same number under construction and 40 more on the drawing board and licensed. Within 10 years, it will have more than 100 courses, many as part of resorts.It isn’t just quantity, either. Quality is very much the watchword. Many top golf architects have Vietnam designs already open or planned, and courses are distinguishing themselves one by one. Bluffs Ho Tram — a Greg Norman course at the Grand Ho Tram Strip coastal resort — was named the best new golf course at the World Golf Awards in 2015.

Weeks later, the Ho Tram Open was voted Asian Tour event of the year by tour members (staged as part of the Asian Tour circuit, it was won by Sergio Garcia). From clusters around Ho Chi Minh City, capital Hanoi, and Danang on the central coast, golf is now spreading along Vietnam’s 2,000-mile coastline. Hotspot Danang is central to the Golf Coast Vietnam marketing package (golfcoastvietnam.com). Its fourth course, Ba Na Hills — the first-ever Luke Donald design — opened in March. There are plans for another two courses by 2018.Resort owner Vinpearl is expanding its offering with plans for 14 courses on the increasing popular holiday island of Phu Quoc, close to Cambodia. Further projects include development in the Hanoi and Haiphong regions.Meanwhile, Hanoi-based developer FLC Group has invested $1 billion in golf resorts in four coastal Vietnam locations, with plans to build 20 more courses over the next five years. Sam Son, its first integrated resort, opened 100 miles south of Hanoi, earlier this year — as did a Jack Nicklaus course at Quy Nhon between Nha Trang and Danang, along with a 500-room hotel. As far as golf is concerned, things are certainly looking up for Vietnam.

good morning ietnam


Vietnam

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