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Where do you want to play today?

Before you book your next golf vacation, keep in mind that there's a world of action, fun and enjoyment to be had at a top golf courses and resort hotels that are over and above the obvious.

Sure, there are locations like Florida, California, Hawaii, or the scenic traditional links of Ireland and St. Andrew's in Scotland where the game originated.

However, also consider the links less traveled - and you can combine your lust for golf with any longheld wanderlust for travel - in just about any location in the world.

Always wanted to go to Fiji? Drawn to the sun-drenched beaches of Greece? There's even major resorts to be found in Anchorage and Fairbanks (or for that matter Johannesburg, or Moscow) for any enthusiast who wants to add to their "globe golfing" travel itinerary.

Wherever you decide, always look for a variety of amenities offered by major golf resorts, - some of which also don't readily spring to mind. Besides top chefs and world-class cuisine, some may throw in a day at the spa and, at coastal resorts, a romantic yacht exursion or even a day at a private beach. If you're bringing the family, how about kid-friendly activities like horseback riding or trips to nearby attractions?

Only you can decide how best to keep your travel group happy, and some of the best resorts will work with you so that everyone in your party may want to make a return visit someday.

More about golf resort vacations around the Web

Around the Web, check out more information on the world's top golf resorts, as judged by both the experts and user ratings to help plan your next golf getaway...

World Golf Vacations Guide - The first stop for in-depth coverage including an extensive array of travel feature articles, reviews, and photos of suggested golf resorts worldwide, with related travel packages and searchable directories including restaurants and accomodations.

Worldwide Golf Resorts - Use the interactive map for more information or check out the extensive database searchable by worldwide location, price range, activities and accomodations.

Conde Nast Traveler Golf Poll - The annual list of top 100 golf resorts worldwide including Hawaii and mainland states, Ireland, Mexico, the Caribbean and more including ratings on course design, food, service and accomodations.

Worlds' Best Golf Resorts - Reviews by Luxury Travel Magazine - Browse by locations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa and more, with ratings and reviews, and a photo slideshow.

Play the 10 Most Unique Courses in North America - GQ Magazine survey with an interactive photo slideshow with locations and information on what makes them special.

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