“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” — by Giorgio Armani, designer
If you like to travel in style, then chances are, you’re as much into the little details as you are into the grandness of it all. Perhaps you recall a resort that always smelled of flowers… or one that had arches filled with blossoms in the garden… perhaps it was the Egyptian cotton sheets, the impressive pillow menu, or the amazing breakfast. Golfers who frequent the very best resorts know that a game out of the greens is just one of the many memorable features of the experience. If you are one of those people who value amenities, know that they truly impress in the following resorts.
The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
This beachfront resort offers dwellers so many unique experiences and amenities, one of the most impressive of which is the Anara Spa—measuring 45,000 square feet and including a dry and steam sauna, 24-hour fitness center, and open-air yoga studio. Here, you can receive an open-air massage surrounded by a gorgeous Hawaiian garden or have a facial that lends your skin a gorgeous glow. The treatments utilize island-fresh botanical essences, and you can take some of this goodness home—since the spa has signature haircare and body products bearing delicious fragrances such as coconut and mango. The resort also has numerous indoor and outdoor attractions, including a floating bungalow restaurant, a seaview terrace, and exclusive beach dining experience where you can dine under the stars with your loved one. The resort has also been deemed one of the best for enjoying a golf cart ride.
This resort is the only Relais & Châteaux property in Southern California and it boasts all the extras you would expect from the brand. Ensconced on 45 acres of lush olive groves and gardens, it has a beautiful, recently renovated spa and fitness center, locker rooms, lounges, a retail area, and more. The choice of accommodations is supreme, since guests can choose from rooms and private residences. If you’re into beer, then this resort will be your perfect match. Its Pony Room serves a wide array of locally brewed craft ales and a whopping 100 variations of tequila! The resort’s main restaurant services intentionally crafted food made with seasonal produce that is sourced directly from family farms, fisherpersons, and ranchers.
The US is home to some of the most prestigious golf resorts. The resorts chosen for this post are representative of many more that pamper guests with impressive amenities that enable you to relax. From a wide range of accommodations and luxury spas to top dining experience, they offer a complete holiday not just for golfers, but also for the whole family.
