Using Travel Service Providers When Planning a Golf Vacation
When making vacation plans, a good travel agent can help save you time and money. The catch however, is that the travel industry, as with almost any, has its share of scams and fraudulent operators, and thus consumers need to be careful when choosing an agent.
Golf travel in particular tends to be expensive and requires not only arranging for accommodations and transportation, but also tee times and other details (e.g., lessons, carts, etc...). A good travel agent can help reduce the costs by offering golf packages (accommodation and tee time combinations that save money over these services being purchased separately), and can help golfers choose the right destination to suit their interests and those of their travel companions.
There is a growing specialty of travel companies geared solely to the needs of golfers, although most narrow their focus to certain golf destinations. Given these companies' expertise, some golfers prefer dealing with golf travel agencies, although any good travel agent should be able to help you save time and money and reduce the chance of your choosing accommodations or a destination that doesn't meet your expectations. However, if you're traveling with a non-golfer and you want help choosing a place for you and your non-golfing companion, you may want to consult a more general travel agent - or decide where to go and then seek out a travel agent to help you save money on tee times and accommodations.
The Traveling Golfer Team
Source: Golf Link by Julie L. Moran
