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Family Vacation Deals: Cayman Islands  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break All-Inclusive Resorts Ten Latest Family Travel Deals Family Resorts: top places; photos Articles & Resources Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Family Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide TAKE ALONG: Christmas books Christmas flicks Activity Kits more CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids Family Vacation Deals: Cayman Islands Travel with Kids Blog « Disney World: Star Wars | Main | Memorial Day Weekend 2005 » From Teresa Plowright , Your Guide to Travel with Kids . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! March 28, 2005 Family Vacation Deals: Cayman Islands The Cayman Islands are in the Western Caribbean, 480 miles south of Miami. Grand Cayman is a sophisticated financial center; Little Cayman is quieter; and Cayman Brac has a friendly population of just 1500. Read about deals for families in 2005, including Cayman Brac's "Family Week". Cayman Islands: "Hot Deals" photos and info courtesy of Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Hot Deals from The Hyatt The Hyatt Regency Beach Suites on Grand Cayman is offering free nights, with Sunshine on Sale. From March 1st August 31st 2005, and October 1st December 18th 2005, travelers can enjoy their 5th Night Free when booking a one bedroom Ocean View Suite. And during September 1st 30th, guests can receive their 4th Night Free. Cayman Brac Family Week - July 10th 17th Special activities, special packages -- read about the 3rd Annual Cayman Brac Family Week . Kids Sea Camp: July 23rd 30th, & July 30th August 6th 2005 Watersports are a highlight of a Cayman Islands visit, and families who like snorkeling or diving may want to time their visit with the Cayman Islands Kids Sea Camp 2005. Sponsored by Dive Tech and Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites, the Kids Sea Camp has two sessions in Grand Cayman: July 23rd 30th and again, July 30th - August 6th, 2005. The camp is geared toward kids ages 4-14, and includes PADI Diving Society membership, a treasure hunt featuring scuba gear prizes, trips to Stingray City, Nautilus sub ride, turtle farm tour, pizza and movie nights, beach BBQ party, and more. Packages include: 7 night accommodations, daytime activities for kids, dinner and lunch BBQs, hotel taxes and transfers. Contact: (800) 934-3483 or visit www.kidseacamp.com Email to a Friend Display Latest Headlines | | | Read Archives powered by Movable Type Advertisement Most Popular Charades -How To Play Charades Family Vacation Spots The Atlantis Resort Great Places to See Santa Disney Christmas Magic Kingdom What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Related Topics Florida for Visitors New England for Visitors Theme Parks Hotels / Resorts / Inns Parenting of K-6 Children        Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2005 About, Inc., A part of the New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About New Video iPod - Review POLL: Must-Have Gadgets VIDEO: Portable Gaming VIDEO: Choosing a TV Hugh Hefner's Life What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... Kwanzaa Headlines Bunch of family travel deals Latest deals added include a January Travel Special at the... First Nights! "First Night" events celebrate New Year's with family-friendly festivities-- and... Top Family Travel Trends in 2005 It's that time of year... to pause the mad dash... Bookmark the NORAD Tracks Santa site! It's not a family trip, but it's certainly a trip...

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Europe Travel 101 - Before You Travel to Europe for the First Time  You are here: About > Travel > Europe for Visitors Travel Go Europe Essentials European Vacation Planning Map Europe Travel 101 - Before you Go European Distances The Best of Europe European Photo Gallery Articles & Resources Europe Travel Planning What to do In Europe Lodging - Hotels and More European Travel Maps Sex and Nudism Travel Photography Transportation Benelux Countries France Germany Austria Switzerland Greece Italy and Malta Travel Info Scandinavian Travel Spain and Portugal United Kingdom and Ireland Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Italy Travel Guidebooks Europe Travel Guidebooks German Travel Guidebooks Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Europe for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Europe for Visitors Europe Travel 101 - Before you take that first trip to Europe Here's a suggested timeline for things an independent traveler needs to do before heading off to that European destination. Thinking about taking an independent trip to Europe? Below you'll find topics to consider before you take off. The recommended time before departure that you should be taking action is found in the colored bar on the left. In the gray box on the right you'll find links leading to more detailed information on any of the topics. Like most planning guides, this is a tool meant to simply remind you what you need to do when to make the standard vacation go as smoothly as possible. Although the list may seem daunting to you, you'll find that many of the tasks are optional. Unless otherwise noted, most of the planning tasks can be done earlier than recommended. A shorter, unannotated list with resources can be found here . A printable checklist can be found here . Jump to: 6 Months 3-4 Months 6 Weeks - 2 Months 1 Month Last Minute What You Need to Do Resources 6 months before you go - Choose Your Destination! Now (or even sooner) is the time to choose your general destination. There are lots of resources on the right to help you. Remember that while Europe is quite compact compared to the US, the travel times between countries may be longer than you think. Once you've chosen your primary destination, you'll be able to go on to the next things on the list. Language Let's say you've chosen France as your destination and you'd really like to get to know the country and its people. Well, now is the time to start thinking of learning a bit of the language. A single beginner's course in spoken French at your local community college will teach you the basics cheaply enough. We also have extensive resources for learning European languages here on the About network. Please, at least think about learning the "politeness" words--natives will thank you for trying and will likely be more receptive to your questions. See Languages for the Tourist on the right to find out how easy it is. Renting a House or Apartment Now is the time to think about reserving that perfect apartment for the week (or month). You can wait until later to do this, but the best go fast. Living in the country you're visiting gets you into the swing of daily life: you'll be able to go to the open air markets and cook the food you buy, you won't have to think about maids (unless you want to) or checking in, and things can be as secure as you make them. Guidebooks Once you've figured out where you'd like to spend most of your time, it may be time to pick out a guidebook. You can purchase guidebooks that cover all of Western Europe, just a single country, or even a province or region like Tuscany. Choosing a Destination: Travel Planning Europe Planning Map Clickable Europe map with links to Country maps and Travel Essentials. How I Travel Europe Europe and Fading Traditions: Go Soon! Weather -Climate - When to Go Language: Languages for the Tourist Rentals Unusual Lodging Lodging Links Guidebooks Top European Guidebooks 3-4 months before you go - Start Checking Airfares You can start checking sooner--although we've found searching 3-4 months before your flight is a pretty good bet; the airlines are starting to discount in order to reward early bookers and yet there's still time to wait if prices aren't to your liking. The airline computers are constantly revising the pricing based on the latest demand, so the cheapest prices might turn up anytime--but you might not want to wait that long. Use the Finding Bargain Airfares link if you're unfamiliar with the bargain hunting process. Apply for a Passport if you don't already have one If you don't have a passport, this is the time to start thinking of applying. While the literature says it takes 6 weeks to procure a US passport, you don't want to leave it to the last possible moment--it's a vacation killer if something goes wrong. And despite what you may have heard or read in the past, a separate passport is required for each and every family member traveling with you. First-time applicants 13 years of age and over must appear in person at a U.S. passport office, a designated courthouse or the Post Office. You'll need a birth certificate or proof of citizenship, a photo identification, two recent 2" x 2" photos of your face, and a bundle of money. You'll find the latest requirements and downloadable application form by clicking Passport Links there on the right. (You don't need a health certificate in Western Europe and you won't need to worry about a visa as long as you're staying fewer than 90 days and aren't going to Turkey.) Shoes and Walking Now is a good time to pick up some walking shoes and start getting them broken in. You'll walk a lot in Europe, even if you have a car; much of the city centers in Europe are pedestrian only zones. Be prepared. Airfares Finding Bargain Airfares Passports Passport Links Where to go to apply, a downloadable application form, and how to make it as easy as possible. 6 weeks to 2 months before you go - Reserve Lodging - Hotel If you haven't already reserved the hotels you've seen on the web and fallen in love with, now is the time to do so. But do you need to reserve in every city you're planning to visit? Here's what I do: I reserve a hotel for my arrival and departure days as well as any long-term apartment rentals I've selected. The rest I leave to chance. You may feel uncomfortable with this arrangement, but, with a few exceptions, it's worked just fine for me. When traveling by train, I prefer to arrive at my destination early, take a hotel by the train station and just drop my bags there and explore the city on foot. You can read the whole strategy in my Footloose Travel article. Car or Train? If you haven't already chosen, now would be a good time to select your primary mode of transportation. Select Train or Car? from the links on the right if you just can't seem to decide which is best for what you want to see. Rail Pass Do you need one? Here are some tips: Trains in the south-Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece--are pretty cheap. If you're going to one or several of these places you might find that a pass isn't necessary. Just go to the station and buy a ticket. EurRail passes offer great savings if you plan right. For a saver pass you'll need to plan to take several long trips so that you can spend the travel days mostly on the train. Save money by going overnight; you'll save on hotel costs and make maximum use of your pass. Check the types of passes available carefully, to use them to an advantage, you may have to juggle some travel plans. Car Rental or Leasing and an International Driver's License Leasing a car is sometimes better than renting, especially if you're staying in Europe for more than 17 days. Leasing gets you a brand new car without rental company stickers on it and the pricing includes everything you need. When you turn it in at the end of your trip a lucky European will get to purchase that almost-new car for much less than a completely new one (This comes about because taxes on a new car are much higher than the taxes on even a slightly used one, so both parties benefit from this arrangement). If you've chosen driving as your primary mode of transport in Europe, you should get an International Driver's License . Available at Auto Clubs, they're just a translation of your License into European languages. Sometimes police won't demand them, accepting your original license instead. But still, it doesn't hurt to get one, and they're pretty cheap. A couple of passport-sized pictures are required. Even though you can usually just walk into your auto club and come out with an International Driver's License, I recommend not putting this off: the paperwork needed is often "out of stock." Lodging Accommodation Links You can also find lodging in specific countries or cities by going to a specific destination page. Footloose Travel Striking a balance between travel freedom and overplanning. Hotel Star Ratings Do you know what they mean? How I Travel in Europe Just in case you want to know. Transportation within Europe Rent or Lease? Train or Car? Driving in Europe Links Transportation Links European Train Travel Links 1 Month before you go - Travel Insurance Now is the time to think about insurance. If your health insurance doesn't cover you overseas, or your homeowners insurance doesn't cover loss of material goods, then there are some temporary plans that might set your mind at ease. Check our Insurance Links for more. Luggage How's your luggage? Is it easy to carry? Got more than a foot and a half of duct tape holding it together? If you want to be mobile, maybe you want to see if you can fit everything into a carry-on. It's not all that hard to do in the summer when you probably won't be needing heavy clothes. Rick Steves recommends walking around with all the stuff you think you'll need, then discarding half of it. I like the method I learned in Boy Scouts. Separate everything into three piles: stuff you absolutely need and use often, stuff you'll use occasionally, and stuff you probably won't use at all. Then eliminate the last two piles. Remember: Europe isn't lacking material goods. If you need a heavy sweater because it's unusually cold in August, chances are you won't be more then 50 feet from someone who'll sell you a great one. Don't forget, laundries are pretty easy to find (but usually expensive) and laundromats are are starting to show up in most popular tourist areas. Besides, if you rent a house or apartment it may include a clothes washer and possibly a dryer (but more probably a clothesline). Cameras If you've bought one for this trip, learn how to use it. If you need one, now is the time to purchase--don't put it off until the last minute and then end up standing in front of the Louvre all befuddled because you can't figure the danged thing out. Film If you're going to use film (how so very 90's!) you might consider purchasing one of those lead-lined bags to take it in. These reduce (but don't eliminate) the radiation from airport x-ray machines and thus the chance of film fogging. What I do to bypass this possibility is to buy and process my film in Europe. Sure, guidebooks say film and processing is more expensive overseas (but not much these days), but I look at it this way: are you gonna worry about fogging or are you willing to spend a buck and a half more per roll for peace of mind out of the thousands you're gonna spend on your vacation in total. Seems like false economy to me. Plus I get to show my pictures around to other travelers while I'm in Europe. Cell Phones If you need to be in constant touch with the office or someone special, you can rent cell phones that work throughout Europe. Often your car rental company can handle this, or you can check our Cell Phone Rental links for companies that'll rent phones for the short term. Email It's time to think about how you're going to handle your email in Europe, if that's important to you. If you have several accounts you want to check, you'll need to set up an online system for getting all your email. I use webbox , but other options are explained in the article Staying Connected . Money Yeah, it's time to get the long green together. I take some traveler's checks as a back-up, but mostly use the plentiful ATM machines in Europe to get cash. You need to have a 4-digit pin number to use many European ATMs. Watch one thing though: plan to have enough money to last through weekends--some people are reporting that certain banks in Europe don't update the customer's daily limit on Saturdays and Sundays and so if you've maxed out your daily allowance on Friday, you might find that you can't get more until Monday. You might also think about getting some Euros (or local currency for countries that don't use Euros) for the first day or two, if only to get used to them and assure yourself that you'll be able to afford a coffee in the airport. How much Money? Well, that varies, of course. A couple like Martha and I can get by on on $150 a day in most Mediterranean countries, although it's becoming a stretch these days. That'll get you a two or three star hotel with breakfast and two other meals taken in a restaurant with wine, plus entrance fees to museums and such. It's an average over the whole period of vacation--some days you'll get soaked, some days you'll find bargains. Students and the young-at-heart set willing to stay in hostels and eat street food or make their own grub in the Hostel kitchen will be able to do it for much less, of course. Keeping your money and documents secure You'll need a way to keep your passport and important items away from thieves. While Europe is still safer from violent crimes than the US, high tourist volumes in major cities tend to attract the slash and run crowd. Use a money belt or pouch that goes inside your clothing like seasoned travelers do. Keep your passport and important documents together in it. Don't wear a fanny pack with the pack turned around to actually ride on your fanny. It looks stupid and is a magnet for thieves. Women should avoid big purses with shoulder straps as those straps can be cut easily and the purse removed by a well-trained thief in seconds. Whatever can be said about European petty thieves and pickpockets one thing stands out when you talk to people who've been hit: they're good at what they do. Find recommended security stuff and other indispensable items under Travel Accessories . Voltage and Plugs European voltage is twice that of the wimpy American 110. The wall plugs are different as well. If you plan on using electrical appliances you may need to purchase adapters and power converters now. Check out my article European Electricity and the Connected Tourist for the skinny on what you'll need to make your stuff work in Europe. Me? I don't carry much more than the battery charger I bought in Italy to recharge my digital camera's batteries. Maps You should be far enough along in your travel planning to think about what maps you'll need.If you're in a car and like to get off the main highways, you'll need to purchase good maps. We use Michelin country and regional maps when we drive, purchasing the regional maps for areas we're staying in for a week or longer. You can get European driving maps from your auto club, but they're often not detailed enough to get you to the back roads. Keeping in Touch If you're the postcard-writing type, you'll need to have a means of keeping all those addresses where you can find them. Before the era of PDAs and email, I made sheets of labels for everyone who'd want a postcard so I could just slap one on and be done with it. Now I email friends and keep all their addresses on my Palm Pilot. Check for Travel Dangers The US government doesn't just meddle in overseas affairs, it also alerts travelers to dangers and uprisings in other countries. You might want to check conditions now and right before you leave. Travel Insurance Insurance Links Luggage Top Carry-On Luggage Packing Tips Cameras Before you buy a digital camera for travel Top Compact Digital Cameras for Travel Top Semi-pro Cameras for Travel Olympus D40 Review Oneof the best compact digitals I've come across. Cell Phone Rentals Cell Phone Rental Companies Purchase a Cell Phone Email Staying Connected Cybercafe Links Staying Connected Links Money/Currency Money Matters ATM Finder Travel Accessories Top Travel Accessories Clip-on Security Wallet (review) Voltage and Plugs European Electricity and the Connected Tourist Maps Michelin Maps (compare prices) It's easier to buy the maps over the web--distribution to many stores seems spotty at best, and many times they're unsorted, making finding what you want a miserable experience. Keeping in Touch The Travel Writer's Toolkit Travel Dangers Department of State Travel Warnings Last minute - Oops, Forgot the Passport. Help! Well, you can get one expedited, especially if you already have tickets. See our Passport Expediting Company links for more. Make Copies Now is the time to think about keeping back-ups of your travel documents. Make at least two photocopies of your itinerary, your passport information page (the one with your picture and passport number) and copies of your credit cards showing the cc numbers. Give one copy to your mother, or someone else you trust and can get a hold of any time of day or night. Keep a copy of your passport and credit card info with you but in a different place than the original items. Final Check The basic stuff you need to carry are these: Passport, tickets, car rental agreements, hotel reservation receipts, credit cards, medications (and prescriptions, if required), addresses/password information and an open mind with a sense of wonder. Check them twice. Then go have fun in Europe. Passport Problems Passport Expediting Companies Travel Dangers Department of State Travel Warnings Jump to: 6 Months 3-4 Months 6 Weeks - 2 Months 1 Month Last Minute From James Martin , Your Guide to Europe for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! 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Golf Guide to Palm Springs California - PalmSprings.com Golf Lessons / Free Clinics "Learn from a PGA Pro!" Large Groups / Tournaments "Book yours with the Pros!" Meeting Planner Guide "At NO COST to you!" Cathedral Canyon Country Club 34-567 Cathedral Canyon Drive Cathedral City, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 27 Regulation Holes Lake/Mountain: Men- 72/117; Ladies- 72/127 Mountain/Resort: Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/124 Resort/Lake: Men- 70/110; Ladies- 70/124 Designed by David Rainville, the Cathedral Canyon Country Club offers three nine hole courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The greens are slightly sloped, but considered by locals as among the best in the area. The fairways vary in width, and you can see most of the greens from off the tee boxes. Flat to moderately rolling, medium-wide nonparallel fairways. Strategically positioned bunkers and over 20 lakes. Cimarron Golf Resort 67-603 30th Avenue Cathedral City, CA 92234 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information Opened: January 2000 Architect: John Fought Cimarrn Golf Resort is an upscale 36-hole golf facility located in the famous desert community of Palm Springs. Cimarrn features two championship layouts (The Long Course and The Short Course) highlighted by creative contours, brilliant white steep-faced bunkers and impeccable playing conditions. Desert Dunes Golf Club 18550 Palm Drive North Desert Hot Springs, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/124, Ladies- 72/122 Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. The first desert course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Voted as one of the best public courses in Southern California. Laid out among large dunes and mature desert trees. Has a unique Scottish links flavor. The par-3 fifth hole requires a long tee shot over a desert setting with a mesquite backdrop. Bent grass greens. Desert Falls Country Club 1111 Desert Falls Parkway Palm Desert, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation Men- 72/121; Ladies- 72/124 Architect: Ronald Fream A links-type course that is surprisingly hilly for the desert. Heavily trapped. Very large, multilevel greens. Water a major factor on seven holes. Five sets of tees. A fair and demanding course. This course has served as a Stage I PGA Tour qualifying site. In November1992, it hosted Don Drysdale's PGA Senior Tour charity event. Bent greens. Desert Princess Country Club 28-555 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, California 92234 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation Men- 72/121; Ladies- 72/126 Architect: David Rainville Very wide fairways. Course is mostly flat. Four sets of tees. Large lakes come into play on 10 holes. Greens are large, some are two-level a good, well-maintained resort course. The well-bunkered greens and bent grass make this course a challenge. Desert Willow Golf Resort Located on Desert Willow Drive off of Country Club ( between Cook Street and Portola Avenue) Palm Desert, California 92260 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information Firecliff Course : Men- 72/132; Ladies- 72/128 Mountain View Course : Men- 72/126; Ladies- 72/128 Architect: Michael Hurzdan and Dana Frye with PGA Professional John Cook Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Frye and John Cook with large lakes, desert wasteland and bunkers throughout. The water and rock features, and large desert landscaping highlight both courses. These courses will test your skills, keep you honest and keep you coming back for more! Escena Golf Club 1000 North Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, California 92264 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information Architect: Nicklaus Design Formerly the Palm Springs Classic, the Escena Golf Club epitomizes the revitalization and repositioning of Palm Springs as a cosmopolitan desert retreat. Taking its cue from all that is the new Palm Springs, Escena Golf Club provides a complimentary sense of place through its own defining architecture that will be sophisticated, unique, urbane and eclectic! Heritage Palms Golf Club 44-291 Heritage Palms Drive South Indio, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation , Men- 72/119; Ladies- 72/107 Architect: Arthur Hills Very golfer friendly, yet extremely challenging for all levels of golfers. Wide rolling fairways, making for good tee shots. There are four large lakes, and plenty of greenside bunkers. Indian Canyon Golf Resort 1097 Murray Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information Designed by Casey O' Callaghan The par 72, 6,550 yard championship course has four large lakes which come into play on six of the holes, but the most extraordinary feature are the 5 five par holes. The lush course with rolling mounds and fairways has more than 850 palm trees, including some 500 Washingtonia filifera palm trees native to the Agua Caliente Tribe and an important tree in the history of the Tribe. Indian Palms Country Club (formerly The President's Club) 48-630 Monroe Street Indio, California 92201 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 27 Regulation, Men- 72/131; Ladies- 72/120 Architect: Jackie Cochran/Helen Dettweiler Older part of the course has wide fairways and large trees. Newer part has narrower fairways and the rough quickly becomes desert. Water on 15 of the 27 holes. Elevated greens. Terrain varies from quite rolling to flat. This challenging layout is where President Dwight D. Eisenower wrote his memoirs, celebrating his birthday annually at the resort. Bermuda greens. Indian Springs Country Club 46-080 Jefferson Street La Quinta, CA 92253 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 71/109; Ladies- 74/114 Neil Finch, PGA GM/Director of Golf Indian Springs is a great course for the high-handicap golfer and very respectable for the low-handicapper as well when played from the back tees. The course features medium to wide fairways, mostly flat except near the desert wash which comes into play on numerous holes. Indian Wells Golf Resort - East Course 44-500 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 36 Regulation, Men- 72/117, Ladies- 72/113 Architect: Ted Robinson Rolling fairways, beautiful greens in a natural desert setting. Many parallel fairways, but plenty of mounding to seperate them. It features undulating fairways, heavy bunkering, several water hazards and Bermuda greens. Indian Wells Golf Resort - West Course 44-500 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/115, Ladies- 72/111 Architect: Ted Robinson Rolling fairways, beautiful greens in a natural desert setting. Many parallel fairways, but plenty of mounding to seperate them. It features undulating fairways, heavy bunkering, several water hazards and Bermuda greens. Landmark Golf Club 84-000 Landmark Parkway Indio, California 92203 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 36 Regulation North Course: Men- 68.5/121, Ladies- 69.7/124 South Course: Men- 68.9/123, Ladies- 70.9/128 Architect: Lee Schimdt / Brian Curley Landmark Golf Club located in Indio, California, is a 36-hole, desert oasis of two challenging and picturesque, championship golf courses set amid hundreds of acres of natural terrain. Created for professional golf events by the vision of PGA TOUR professionals to promote the spirit and competition of the game of golf, Landmark Golf Club is situated in the foothills of the lndio Hills. La Quinta Resort - Dunes Course 46-080 Jefferson Street La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/114; Ladies- 72/124 Architect: Pete Dye The Dunes course has held both the California State Open and PGA Tour Qualifying School. Designed by Pete Dye, it provides a relaxing round of golf with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain and desert landscapes. Well bunkered with railroad ties and lots of water. The PGA of America rated 414 yard par-4 17th one of the country's toughest holes. Golf Magazine rates La Quinta's courses a silver medalist. La Quinta Resort - Mountain Course 46-080 Jefferson Street La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/113; Ladies- 72/120 Architect: Pete Dye The Dunes course has held both the California State Open and PGA Tour Qualifying School. Designed by Pete Dye, it provides a relaxing round of golf with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain and desert landscapes. Well bunkered with railroad ties and lots of water. The PGA of America rated 414 yard par-4 17th one of the country's toughest holes. Golf Magazine rates La Quinta's courses a silver medalist. Marriott Desert Springs 74-855 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 27 Regulation, Men- 72/116; Ladies- 72/124 Architect: Ted Robinson The Marriotts Desert Springs Valley and Palm golf courses also offer fantastic views of their surroundings in the Coachella Valley of southern California. The par-72, 6,627-yard Valley Course rewards players with striking scenes of the Santa Rosa Mountains, while the par-72, 6,761-yard Palm Golf Course offers views of the desert as well as the resort itself. Mesquite Country Club 2700 Mesquite Avenue Palm Springs, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/118 Architect: Bert Stamps Moderately rolling with mature trees and spectacular views of the mountains. It is well bunkered, with eight small lakes and many palm trees. The course plays over and along a streambed, so it is much tougher when the water flows. Mesquite has hosted several local PGA and Golden State Tour events. Bermuda greens. Mission Hills - Gary Player Signature 70-705 Ramon Road Rancho Mirage, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/111; Ladies- 72/118 Architect: Gary Player First Gary Player course in the desert. Rolling with many bunkers and lakes. Millions were spent landscaping this impressive layout. Golf Magazine voted it one of the top ten new resort courses. Mission Hills Resort - Pete Dye Course 71-501 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/117; Ladies- 72/107 Architect: Pete Dye Pete Dye Opened in 1987, the Resort course has hosted the California State Open, Senior PGA, LPGA, and Nike Tour Qualifying Schools. Pete Dye's trademark railroad ties and pot bunkers are evident from the first tee to the 18th green. Mountain Vista Golf Club 38180 Del Webb Blvd Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 36 Regulation Santa Rosa Men- 72/119; Ladies- 72/116 San Gorgonio Men- 72/123; Ladies- 72/108 Architect: Greg Nash & Billy Casper The Mountain Vista Golf Course is a Par 72, championship golf course comprised of two 18-hole courses. Landscape features include more than 20 lakes, waterfalls, hundreds of palm trees and views of threesurrounding mountain ranges. The course was designed by architect Greg Nash and PGA Hall of Fame member Billy Casper. Oak Valley Golf Club 1888 Golf Club Drive Beaumont, CA 92223 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation Being a site for the PGA Tour Stage Two Qualifying Tournament, this par 72 Landmark Signature Design is filled with challenges to test players of all skill levels. Multiple teeing grounds that stretch the course from 5350 to 7003 yards, well-manicured bunkers, native grass areas and a touch of water provide stunning highlights to its beauty and splendor. Palm Desert Resort Country Club 77-333 Country Club Drive Palm Desert, CA 92211 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation Set against spectacular panoramic views of the Santa Rose and San Jacinto Mountains, the Palm Desert Resort Country Club is delight for any golfer. The par 72, championship golf course enjoys the splendor of mature trees and lush landscaping. The unique design features spacious fairways and newly replaced, enlarged greens. PGA West - Greg Norman 56-150 PGA Boulevard La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/124; Ladies- 72/116 Architect: Greg Norman The stunning PGA West Greg Norman Course lies in a seabed 40-feet below sea level surrounded by an immense crescent of terra-cotta mountains. The course teems with purple, white and yellow wildflowers, while the mix of tall and short native grasses produce different shades of green running almost to silver. The demands of this course are a challenge for players of all levels. PGA West - Jack Nicklaus 56-150 PGA Boulevard La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/124; Ladies- 72/116 Architect: Jack Nicklaus Has hosted the Grand Slam of Golf Wendy's Tree Tour Challenge and is home to the PGA 's Tour Qualifying School. It features contoured fairways, undulating greens and deep sand bunkers. A tamer version of the Stadium Course. Elevated ties, forced carries over water and huge, multi-tiered greens are the Jack Nicklaus trademark. Bent greens. PGA West - TPC Stadium Course 56-150 PGA Blvd. La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/132; Ladies- 72/124 Architect: Pete Dye The original home of the Skins Game, this Pete Dye designed, world famous course has been viewed by millions on TV. The ultimate challenge awaits you at this "see it to believe it " golf course. Packed with pot bunkers, sand, water and sidehill lies. One of the course highlights is a 19-foot-deep, greenside bunker that flanks the par-5 16th hole. The TPC is considered one of the 100 greatest courses in the world. bent greens . Rancho Mirage Country Club 38-500 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 67.7/111; Ladies- 70.6/119 Architect: Harold Heers One of the best kept secrets in the desert, the Rancho Mirage Country Club features a rolling course, narrow fairways and small greens. There are wonderful views of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains. Water comes into play on nine holes. Higher handicappers will enjoy the forgiving fairways, while better players are challenged from the blue tees. Bermuda greens. Shadow Ridge Golf Course 9002 Shadow Ridge Road Rancho Mirage, CA 92260 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 71.4/128; Ladies- 69.6/119 Architect: Nick Faldo (his first design on the West Coast) Set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains, Nick Faldo's vast international experience and passion for strategic design and detail are clearly in evidence at the Shadow Ridge Golf Course. Faldo, winner of six Major championships and the all time leading Ryder Cup point scorer has focused his passion on his first design in the United States. According to Faldo, Shadow Ridge draws inspiration from the great sand-belt courses of Australia. SilverRock Resort 79179 Ahmanson Lane La Quinta, CA 92253 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72.0/130; Ladies- 71.06/125 Architect: Arnold Palmer. SilverRock Resort is a challenging 7,753 yards sprawling over 200 acres with massive native bunkers and stunning water features set against the backdrop and natural beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains. So impressive and uniquely long is the course (hole #12 is a 658 yard par 6), that it has already been chosen by the PGA Tour as the future home of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Tahquitz Creek Golf Course - Legend 1885 Golf Club Drive Palm Springs, California 92264 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 36 Regulation, Men- 69.5/116; Ladies- 72.6/120 Architect: Billy Bell, Sr. Originally designed by Billy Bell, this course has been renovated to Arnold Palmer standards, including the addition of over 40 bunkers. The picturesque mountain views will enhance any round as you play this mature course which makes it's way through many tree lined fairways. With over 60 bunkers and deceptively undulated greens, this legend of a course will often sneak up and grab you . Tahquitz Creek Golf Course - Resort 1885 Golf Club Drive Palm Springs, California 92264 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 36 Regulation, Men- 71.4/128; Ladies- 69.6/119 Architect: Ted Robinson The course is a links style desert layout and is a challenge to players of all abilities. Its unique design brings together a natural desert beauty as well as a odern architectural design. The mountain views along with the rolling terrain, well placed bunkers, and wonderful water scapes, leave a lasting impression on all who visit this fabulous course. Triology Golf Club at La Quinta 60-151 Trilogy Parkway La Quinta, California Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72.7/127; Ladies- 71.6/120 Architect: Gary Panks Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta, located at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, California, is a daily fee 18-hole championship golf course designed by golf course architect Gary Panks. The course design lends itself to the natural terrain and vista views overlooking the Coachella Valley. At just under 6,900 yards from the championship tees, the course offers challenge and enjoyment for all skill levels. Woodhaven Country Club 41-555 Woodhaven Drive East Palm Desert, CA 92211 Tee Time Reservations: 1.866.465.3914 Click Here For Rates & Course Information 18 Regulation, Men- 72/111 Ladies- 72/116 Architect: Harold Heers, Jr. Woodhaven is a private country club that is considered one of the best hidden gems of the desert. The golf course was designed with gentle rolling slopes, narrow fairways, with spectacular mountain views throughout the 18 holes. Small greens and some water. The course usually rewards the mid to high handicapper. Palm Springs.com Home | Activities | Advertising Info | Art Galleries | Attractions | Calendar of Events | Casinos | Cathedral City | Community Services | El Paseo Shopping Guide | Golf Courses | Health & Beauty | History | Palm Springs Hotels & Resorts | Indian Wells | Map of Palm Springs | Meeting Planner | Nightlife | Palm Canyon Drive Shopping Guide | Palm Desert | Points of Interest | Professional Services | Rancho Mirage | Real Estate | Restaurants | Shopping | Transportation | Weather | Weddings