Treating yourself and your partner to a romantic getaway is a must-do for every couple in order to rekindle the flame, enjoy each others’ company, and just relax away the stresses of demanding careers and/or family needs.
But if you’re into golfing and your partner is not, how can you sneak in a few rounds without looking like a complete jerk? Why, by picking a golf getaway that caters to your need to hit the greens while also offering entertainment and activities that will keep your non-golf-playing significant other perfectly occupied and satisfied, of course! Here are four luxurious and excitingly romantic getaways that cater to your desire to play pristine courses and still romance your beloved.
CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa (Anguilla, British West Indies)
Nestled into the sandy beaches of Rendezvous Bay on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa offers luxury in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Serenely decorated rooms and suites allow the island’s colors to shine: blue seas and skies, white sand beaches, green palms, and colorful flowers growing wild. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, sailing, scuba diving, hiking, swimming, luscious spa treatments, high-class restaurant cuisine, and plenty of amenities to make your stay relaxing and delightful. Oh, and don’t forget the challenging Greg Norman signature design championship 18-hole course, too!
Fairmount Mayakoba (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
Also located in the Caribbean, Mexico’s Fairmount Mayakoba is known as “the Venice of the Caribbean.” Located near the city of Playa del Carmen, the resort is surrounded by 240 acres of tropical forests, gorgeous shoreline, and beautiful waterways. Steal away to the greens at the El Camaleón course or improve your swing form at the Jim McClean Golf School. Fill the rest of your time by soaking in the breathtaking scenery during nature tours and hikes, scuba diving at the world’s second-largest coral reef, paddling in a kayak or catamaran, or swimming in crystal clear blue waters.
The Inn at Spanish Bay (Pebble Beach, California)
It’s no secret that Pebble Beach is one of the favorite destinations for golfers looking for challenging and beautiful golf courses, so The Inn at Spanish Bay will not disappoint. While you enjoy links-style golf among the Monterey pines and against the backdrop of the Pacific, your sweetie can take in the scenery while strolling the boardwalk, play some tennis, or do some shopping in nearby San Jose. Meet up later for an elegant meal at one of The Inn’s restaurants and linger on sandy beaches for a late-night swim.
Lodge at Kauri Cliffs (Matauri Bay, New Zealand)
New Zealand’s breathtaking natural beauty extends to the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs near Auckland, which boasts three private beaches, miles of forests in which to wander, and just about every water sport imaginable, from fishing to surfing to scuba diving. Request a picnic basket and explore the outdoors on nature hikes, an afternoon sail, or any of a number of diverting pastimes. The golfing at the Lodge is compared by many to the Pebble Beach experience: sophisticated, challenging, and pristine.
Pinehurst (Pinehurst, North Carolina)
The Pinehurst resort will remind you of a bygone era, when men and women were a little more genteel and there was far more time to simply live in the moment. With three hotels to choose from and an astounding eight courses—along with a highly rated spa and a quaint village full of boutiques and shops—you’ll wish you could live here year-round. Secure a tee time at Pinehurst No. 2, one of the best-known courses in the United States, and designed by golf’s wizard of architecture, Donald Ross.