Hawaii is home to the hula, luaus, active volcanoes, awesome
surfing, and the best Mai Tais west of Trader Vic’s.
And with over 80 courses on five islands, golf that is arguably
the best on the planet.
Anyone who has ever played a round or two in the Islands, amateur
to pro, will gladly tell you that a Hawaii vacation is A-Number
One for the sheer number, beauty, and accessibility of golf
courses in one geographical location. Whether you’re a hard-core
golf addict or weekend duffer, if you have a spark of interest in
this lovely, maddening game Samuel Johnson dubbed "a good walk
ruin’d," you’ll get on the horn and find a
Hawaii vacation package in paradise.
The one that I have booked this fall is a Hawaii golf vacation
package that includes six days of unlimited golf for two – and a
choice of four beautiful resorts on three islands – Oahu’s Hawaii
Prince Hotel Waikiki, the Maui Prince Hotel, and, on Hawaii’s Big
Island, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Resort.
The golf courses are magnificent; among the very best in Hawaii.
By island: The Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, on Oahu, is the only
hotel in Waikiki with its own golf course. This 27-hole, 270-acre
beauty was designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, and is situated
on the sunny Ewa plain just 40 minutes west of the hotel (shuttle
service is provided for hotel guests).
At the Maui Prince Hotel, you’ll find two championship courses
available to guests – the Makena North and South Courses. The
Makena North Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., feels
more like a nature walk than a golf course, with views of
Haleakala and the Pacific Ocean. The Makena South Course provides
the serenity and tranquility many golfers look for, with
breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains.
The Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, on Hawaii’s Big Island, is home to
Hapuna Golf Course, named by the U.S. Golf Association as "The
Course of the Future." The links-style, 18-hole championship
course, also designed by Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay, is nestled
within the natural contours of the land, from the shoreline to
about 700 feet above sea level. It features spectacular views of
the Pacific Ocean, with the dramatic Mauna Kea Volcano providing a
backdrop.
Finally, the incomparable Mauna Kea Golf Course, also on the Big
Island and consistently named among the finest courses in the
world, offers golfers the perfect challenge to match their level
of play. Created by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., this 18-hole
championship beauty features large, undulating greens, 120
well-placed bunkers, and incredible panoramic sweeps of sea and
land.
All of these packages include round-trip airfare; a fresh flower
lei greeting upon arrival; airport/hotel transfers on Oahu, a
daily Dollar Rent A Car on Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island, hotel
accommodations and unlimited golf for two with shared cart at all
four resorts.
Now, I won’t tell you which island – or which hotel – I’ve chosen
(I wouldn’t want to influence your decision too much), but I will
let you know that the travel dates for these Hawaii vacation
packages range from now through December 16, 2007, giving you
plenty of time to plan a fantastic Hawaii golf getaway.
