Resorts for Couples – Check out the Best right here!

Written by Mel Sole on October 22, 2015. Posted in Golf Travel

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My wife and I both like to play golf, and we both appreciate beautiful resorts when we go on vacation.

So, where are the best spots in the US to go? Obviously, there are a ton of great places to go, but Tim Gavrich of golfvacationinsider.com has sussed out some really unique places to add for your consideration before you plan your next trip. Check these out!

Senior couple, the 70s, on the golf course.

We write a lot about “buddy trips” (often all-male or all-female) as a main type of golf vacation. But we know all too well that these are far from the only way to craft a memorable golf travel experience.

I was reminded of this when I received a note about the International Husband & Wife Golf Championship. The “IH&WGC” is being played for the 32nd time this year (host sites rotate around the Caribbean). And even though team golf can get intense at times, we’re not aware of it ever resulting in divorce proceedings.

In other words, spousal golf is happy golf. So if you and your better half are looking for a great golf getaway, below are some of our best suggestions.

Trump National Doral – Miami, Fla.

One could say the thrice-married Donald has a lot of experience with matrimony, so it’s a good assumption that upon assuming control of Doral, he would focus on making it a particularly appealing destination for couples. His team succeeded – in addition to making improvements to all on-site golf courses, the 48,000 square foot spa is now undergoing a major renovation project that will bring it into similar prominence.

Destination Kohler/The American Club Resort – Kohler, Wisc.

On the golf side, the Whistling Straits facility has gotten the bulk of recent press, having hosted the 2015 PGA Championship. But its Blackwolf Run complex is equally as famous in the women’s game, having hosted two U.S. Women’s Opens. The resort’s overseers understand the appeal to couples, as evidenced by the popular Celebration Experience package, which includes champagne, chocolates and rose-petal turndown service. Furthermore, the Kohler Waters Spa, one of the best of its kind in the world, is particularly famous for its range of couples’ massages. What could be better before or after a round on one of the resort’s four Pete Dye-designed courses?

Royal Isabela – Isabela, Puerto Rico

Royal Isabela is one of those under-the-radar, peaceful enclaves that the Caribbean seems to be losing in favor of overcrowded, noisy resorts that seem to pack people together like sardines. Its quiet beauty makes it especially well-suited to those looking for a romantic getaway, as the resort’s accommodations consist of 20 separate, 1,500 square foot “Casitas,” each with a pool.