Florida Spa and Golf Getaway
By Judy Koutsky
For couples looking to get away from the kids and enjoy themselves on a leisure vacation, what could be better than golf for him and spa for her? We’ve put together a list of great golf/spa resorts so you’ll have a vacation you won’t soon forget.
Florida:
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples Florida,
The Golf: The Tiburón Golf Club offers championship 36-hole golf in a serene, natural setting designed by the legendary Greg Norman. Tiburón is the home of the PGA Tour and Rick Smith Golf Academy. Consistently ranked as one of the top golf courses in the US, the courses are marked by the use of stacked sod wall bunkers, coquina sand and no rough. Players have the choice of five tee boxes per hole to make the experience challenging for all skill levels.
The Spa: Replacing worldly concerns with a world of comfort. Escape to a place where the gentle Gulf breezes dance among the cypress, mangrove and palm trees. The Ritz-Carlton Spa at Naples features rejuvenating and healing steam rooms, saunas, aqua lounges and an outdoor mineral pool to complete the spa experience.
Other Leisure Pursuits: Located on the southwest coast of Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is surrounded by protected wetlands including Everglades National Park. Boasting more than 80 championship golf courses, Naples is the self-titled Golf Capitol of the World, claiming to have more holes per capita than any other community on the planet. Downtown Naples features the city’s shopping district, a variety of eclectic antique shops and the numerous art venues of Gallery Row.
Contact Details: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples www.ritzcarlton.com; 800 542-8680
Florida Tourism www.visitflorida.com
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