The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, where luxurious living comes with all the amenities of a world-class resort Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer The World Golf Championships may have moved away from The Golf Club at Dove Mountain, but an increasing number of people are moving in along the three Jack Nicklaus-designed nines. They’re … Read more
You don’t have to be a high roller to hit the jackpot on these golf courses. Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer Par 4 Golf’s portfolio includes seven Nevada beauties, including the 27-hole Spanish Trail Country Club, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout that formerly hosted the PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Invitational, and Primm Valley Golf … Read more
The glits and glamour of Vegas and the best of Mesquite Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer Thirty-five different songs now accompany the iconic fountains in front of the 4,000-room Bellagio, but with all that’s going on in Vegas, who has time to listen? Whether it’s a show at Caesars, dinner at Nobu, a visit to … Read more
Book the best in Vegas and Mesquite! Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer The recession must be over, because new luxury hotels are opening again in Vegas. Last year brought Nobu, a separate hotel within Caesars Palace. This year Caesars (pictured above) opened The Cromwell, a 188-room Parisian-inspired hotel featuring the first restaurant by food celeb … Read more
Check out these 11 courses, all within a 40-minute radius! Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer The temperate climate and surreal topography that make the St. George area one of the nation’s fastest growing places to live also makes it one of the most popular golf destinations. Eleven courses, all within a 40-minute radius, dot the … Read more
Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer Day hikes in Snow Canyon or in Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, boating in Sand Hollow State Park or mountain biking along the Anasazi Trail—it all makes St. George an ideal home base. Where to stay? One option is the sumptuous Inn at Entrada, which sets into the vermillion … Read more
Renovated Luxury Property Offers Tempting Golf Packages and More Chris Duthie | Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Manele Bay We all love the Colorado Rockies, yet there is no denying the magical, spirit-renewing energy of Hawai’i. Whether it’s the palm-punctuated beaches, rumbling volcanoes, exquisite cuisine, sun-kissed recreation or iconic golf resorts, Hawai’i has the goods… … Read more
Premier Golf Travel Company Celebrates 30 Years of Service Chris Duthie | Kingsbarns Photos © Chris Duthie, Other Photos courtesy of PerryGolf Few tour operators—golf related or otherwise—offer the spit-and-polish class and diversity of PerryGolf. The celebrated North Carolina-based company is renown for faultlessly executing unique and exceptional golf outings for individuals and groups. The … Read more
Celebrated Idaho destination is a summertime eden Chris Duthie While it may sound like a French village, Coeur d’Alene (pronounced core-da-lane) is decidedly all-American. This northern Idaho lakefront community is a favored, family style vacation destination that has become legendary for its five-star recreation, glacier-carved landscapes and four-season events and festivals. The next time you’re … Read more
Region’s Abundant Summertime Recreation is World Class Chris Duthie | Photos © Chris Duthie An hour flight from Denver, Jackson Hole is an iconic, double scoop of heaven that can swoon a die-hard ski bum. But while its wintertime amenities are legendary, this corner of western Wyoming boasts a raft of world-class summertime activities in … Read more
