Golf Vacations

Find the best golf getaway

Golf is one of the most popular sports among baby boomers, but it never seems like there is enough time to devote to it. As more and more people reach retirement, their minds turn away from the work and careers that have dominated their lives for decades and they begin to think about taking a vacation to world-class golf resorts, or even finding that ultimate golf vacation.

Golf vacations run the gamut from very expensive to downright cheap and everywhere in between. There are numerous companies offering quality golf vacation packages, but there are so many to choose from, it could take forever to pick the right one. This guide looks at some of the different golf vacations offered by different companies, including golf resorts around the country and the world, to find the ultimate golf vacations for those reaching retirement age.

Golfing with the AARP

The AARP, contrary to its name (American Association of Retired Persons), does not require that a member be retired (or even of retirement age) to qualify for member benefits. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you can build the ultimate golf vacation on your own using AARP’s Travel Center, powered by Expedia. Expedia is a widely recognized Web-based travel discounter who has worked with the AARP to offer discounts on airfare, golf resort stays and even rental cars. You can build the most elaborate or a cheap golf vacation with the click of a few buttons.

Golfing with the CARP

The CARP, the Canadian cousin of the AARP, is also open to members who are not of retirement age and offers similar benefits to those looking to customize their golf vacation packages. Through their affiliation with TripCentral, a Canadian Web-based and brick-and-mortar travel company, CARP is able to offer its members discounts on the golf vacation of their dreams.

Golfing in Scotland

For many duffers, a golf vacation in Scotland, the birthplace of golf, is the ultimate golf vacation. Booking directly with golf resorts or hotels in Scotland is often the best route for a good deal on a golf vacation package. Hotels such as the Westin Turnberry Resort in Turnberry Ayrshire offer world-class golf vacation packages directly. Or, if you’re more comfortable with comparison shopping and the destination of your golf vacation does not matter as much, try booking through golfing-scotland.com, which has golf vacation packages available in almost every price range.