July 1st, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations
As Ray Kinsella said in The Field of Dreams, “Is this heaven?”…No, it’s Hawaii! Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the world and it is no wonder people island-hop when they visit so that they can see it all. You will want to do the same on your golf vacation and hop to all of these islands so you can experience the true beauty that is Hawaiian golf.
June 20th, 2008 by Susan - NWA WorldVacations
Travel experts are predicting that people will be looking to travel more efficiently with their time and money. With a little planning, these travel tips will help you avoid the lines and crowds…year round.
Go when others don’t go - For a potentially less-crowded airplane ride, consider taking a flight that departs on Monday or Tuesday instead of Saturday or Sunday.
Shift your day - Get up early and eat at the buffet or a restaurant before the rush. You will then be able to eat earlier for lunch and dinner, too. Or, you could shift the other direction and get up later, especially if your travel destination is more focused on evening activities. While everyone else is waiting in line for a table, you will be out exploring.
June 16th, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations
If the idea of my previous post about Las Vegas golf vacations has you thinking about taking a golf vacation, you might want to consider a luxury golf vacation with your spouse. There are many golf resorts all over the world that have breathtaking golf courses, plus feature full service spas, luxurious accommodations and world-class service, that make a perfect getaway for you and your spouse.
I have selected a few resorts in some of the best luxury golf vacation locations in the world.
June 9th, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations
With 20 new courses since 1988 and 50 courses over all, Las Vegas is quickly becoming one of the best golf vacation destinations. And to steal a line from Vince Vaughn, it is the perfect “Mancation”. You wouldn’t think that Vegas is the best spot to be building golf courses with the lack of water, climate and the desert, but as Raymond Floyd said “I think a golf course is kind of like a fine wine. The best come from the toughest pieces of ground”. With the beauty of the mountains in the background and the vibrant green fairways contrasting with the desert sand, these courses might be the perfect cure for the casino blues…and a chance to win your money back!
June 2nd, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations
Mexico - synonymous with beaches, spring break and mariachi music and I am adding one more to that list - GOLF! I know what you are thinking - it’s summer, it’s Mexico and it’s HOT, why do I want to bake on a golf course? Let me tell you that Mexico has some of the most beautiful and pristine golf courses in the world! Most courses even offer twilight rates as early as 10:30am to avoid the heat - even A/C in the cart on some courses. That way you can be off the course and on the beach sipping on a margarita by the time the real heat hits. You can play courses that have been designed by the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Tom Weiskopf. This blog post is focusing on some of the top public courses in Los Cabos, Mexico and in the weeks to come we will discuss other great golf vacations.
May 16th, 2008 by Dan
As great as southern California is, sometimes I’ve just got to get away. My favorite get-away is Hawaii, there’s no place better to unwind and enjoy paradise. It’s a totally easy flight, and in no time I’m laying on a beach, whale watching, trying out a surfboard, driving up a mountain or watching a gorgeous sunset. It’s such a relaxed, beautiful, healing place. Every time I’ve been there I can’t wait to go back. Like now.
May 5th, 2008 by Kathy - NWA WorldVacations
If you are on Maui and plan to go to Hana, take the old road, but be sure to drive a vehicle with good shocks, and preferably a 4-wheel drive. My sister moved to Maui, Hawaii several years ago. I found the perfect Maui vacation packages - I visited my sister on Maui often. On one of my visits, we decided to go to Hana, to the opposite side of Maui from where she lived. We took the old road to Hana in her old truck. The ride was amazing and adventurous, as some of the road twists along the cliffs, right next to the shore. It can be a rough ride, and even rougher in an old truck with no shock absorbers, and no 4-wheel drive! There is a paved route to Hana on the other side of the island, but it will not get you there any quicker, because it is also very twisty, and the sights are not as adventurous. Either way, it is a full day there and back, unless you take a helicopter tour.
April 29th, 2008 by Kathy - NWA WorldVacations
Thanks to my sister, I was able to go on many Hawaii vacations and visit her at the same time! My sister lived on Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands. She and her husband bought a house in Pukalani in the Haleakala hills.
Looking up and behind her back yard, the lush green hills rise to where you can see cattle ranches, and farms. Rising steeply above all of that is the Haleakala volcano. This is the area in which they lived - Haleakala hills. In my sister’s back yard, I could pick a banana from a tree. When you live in Minnesota - that is just so cool!
March 3rd, 2008 by Lindsey from MSP
One of my favorite trips of all time was a week-long vacation to the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico with my best friend. One of the highlights of our trip was a day excursion to a small surfing village north of Puerto Vallarta called Sayulita. We caught a city bus near our hotel, which took us to the town of Bucerias. There’s a little market there for shopping while you wait for another bus to Sayulita. The ride there was probably around 20 minutes, but totally worth it. The town is this sleepy little village with a few shops and restaurants (we had ribs, tacos, nachos and beer for 2 and it cost us $10 with tip).
February 1st, 2008 by Missy
When you work in the travel industry, you suddenly take on a dual career of being your family’s travel agent. So, when it came time for my parent’s 25th wedding anniversary, guess who was in charge of the trip?
Believe it or not, I was honored and excited to help in the planning process. After all – my mom and dad did survive 25 years of marriage, seven homes, three dogs, a cat, me and most impressive of all – my brother! They deserved an unforgettable getaway to celebrate this milestone.
