| This year, avoid the winter chill and opt for an island | | | | the five-star Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, just 15 |
| golfing holiday in the sun. Your winter escape is easy | | | | minutes from Palma International Airport. |
| to plan - just choose a destination and book your | | | | Mauritius - golfing in a tropical paradise |
| flights and hotels through a reputable golf holiday | | | | This stunning Indian Ocean island, with its idyllic white |
| specialist. Within a few hours you can be at your island | | | | sandy beaches, is a tropical paradise that offers |
| destination preparing for a round of golf and | | | | golfers a choice of three courses. Culturally diverse, |
| contemplating an after match dip in the hotel pool. | | | | the warm and friendly people are welcoming, and the |
| Whether it's the Canary Islands or Majorca in Spain, | | | | food, a blend of Indian, Creole, Chinese and European, |
| Mauritius, Cyprus, or the Greek island of Corfu, the | | | | is a highlight. Belle Mare Plage, a luxurious four-star golf |
| sunshine and local ambience combined with a relaxing | | | | resort in beautiful beach surroundings, has two |
| game of golf will lift your winter blues. | | | | championship golf courses. Set on a beach protected |
| Canary Islands golf holidays are a winter favourite | | | | by an offshore coral reef, the hotel is also perfect for |
| Renown for their year-round sunshine, magnificent | | | | swimming and water sports. All the well-appointed |
| beaches, and rich heritage, Gran Canaria and Tenerife | | | | rooms have sea views. |
| are perfect winter golf destinations. The Real Club de | | | | History, culture and golf on Cyprus |
| Golf de Las Palmas was founded in 1891, and Gran | | | | One of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, |
| Canaria now has five first class courses. Given the | | | | Cyprus has a stunning coastline and pine-clad |
| quality of the courses and the facilities available, the | | | | mountains, along with a warm climate. Its excellent golf |
| green fees are reasonable starting from 50 euros a | | | | courses have challenging greens and fantastic views. |
| round. The island's beaches are a major drawcard and | | | | You can also sample wines at the many vineyards, |
| Maspalomas, with its fine white sand and | | | | visit historic sites, and dine at excellent cafes and |
| wind-sculptured dunes, is one of the island's best. | | | | restaurants. Paphos Amathus Beach, just 20 minutes' |
| The most popular of the Canary Islands is Tenerife, | | | | drive from Paphos airport, and the closest resort to |
| with its distinctive volcanic landscape. Perfect for | | | | the courses, provides luxurious accommodation. |
| winter golf holidays, there are six golf courses on the | | | | Stunning gardens surround a huge pool and the beach |
| island. Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide, dominates the | | | | is out the front. The resort's restaurants serve delicious |
| island and the black volcanic sand beaches meet | | | | food and a 20-minute walk to Paphos harbour will |
| warm, clear seas. The bustling resort of Playa de Las | | | | reward you with more dining options. |
| Americas, in Adeje on the south-western coast, and | | | | Corfu is home to top quality greens |
| the coastal fishing village of Los Cristianos, are | | | | Stunning beaches, diverse architecture and a busy |
| epicenters of Tenerife golfing holidays. A round of golf | | | | nightlife are all part of a Corfu holiday. In Corfu Town |
| in the morning, a nap on the beach in the afternoon, | | | | you can wander the streets and narrow laneways on |
| and a visit to the trendy bars and restaurants of Los | | | | a shopping expedition, or soak in the ambience of |
| Cristianos in the evening make up a perfect holiday. | | | | Spianada Square from one of the many café |
| Majorca offers quality golf and a vibrant nightlife | | | | bars. For island accommodation with a golfing |
| Reasonable green fees and an improved standard of | | | | association, the quiet and well-appointed, four-star Louis |
| course are making this Spanish holiday island | | | | Grand Glyfada, just 25 minutes drive from Corfu |
| destination increasingly popular for golf holidays. Scenic | | | | airport. Is ideal. The hotel overlooks Glyfada beach, one |
| walks and excellent shopping provide visitors with | | | | of the island's best. All-inclusive tariffs include a |
| plenty to do besides golf. The island's 19 golf courses | | | | sumptuous buffet evening meal. Set in the Ropa |
| offer all levels of golfing challenge in a relaxing | | | | Valley, the Corfu Golf Club has one of the finest |
| Mediterranean setting. Expect high standard facilities | | | | layouts in Europe, with man-made hazards that test |
| and services such as changing rooms, club rental, | | | | your game. The clubhouse has all facilities including a |
| lockers, buggies, pro shops, cafeterias and qualified | | | | bar, lounge and restaurant and the weekly golf ticket is |
| PGA instructors. Two fantastic courses are part of | | | | great value for money. |