Sunday, November 25, 2012

Orlando, Florida

As far as a vacation goes, I would most like to go to Orlando, Florida.  Unlike most people though, I would like to focus my attention on the golf courses in the area, rather than the theme parks.  The parks are great, but the golf courses around Disney World are phenomenal.  Even though the trip to play would be expensive, it would be completely worth the money.
For starters, a flight to Disney world using Southwest Airlines would cost $109, even with the flight not being until June. Furthermore, renting a car for a week will cost over 100 dollars, and that is for a small sized sedan.  Also, a week in a room at the Orlando World Center Marriott will run $169 dollars per night.  All of this does not include the price for dining out for a week straight.  Although the food is delicious, it is not free.
The golf is also not free, but Disney World has some of the best golf courses in the country.  For example, Osprey Ridge is a course located on a Wildlife reserve, which is filled with wildlife and great views on nearly every hole.
Osprey Ridge Golf Club
Also located in Orlando is Marriott Grand Pines, which is conveniently located right down the road from the hotel I would be staying the week in.  Grand Pines is known for its difficult greens, as well as the great views of the bay nearby.  Like many other courses in the area, Grand Pines is home of several professional events, but is also open to the public.
Grand Pines Golf Club
Other courses include Bay Hill, Grand Cyprus, and Orange County.  All of these courses are available to play, but it costs at least a hundred dollars to play each course, and that is with a booking in advance.  The trip I want to take is expensive, but a relaxing week of golf in Orlando with a great hotel and amazing food will make the trip worthwhile.  Also, the fact that all of the Disney theme parks are right in the area will be an added bonus if there is a dreary day, or if it is too hot to play eighteen holes of golf.   

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1 comment:

  1. Orlando, Florida would be a great place to go for a vacation. I do agree that your focus on the golf courses would be different than most peoples focus. Even though I am not much of a golfer, I can appreciate how cool it would be to play on courses like that. Playing golf is very expensive though, especially on really nice courses like that. However, I would also like to go to Disney World. Especially since I live in California, and have been to Disney Land many times. From my experience at Disney Land, I think you might want to make Disney World a priority and not just a bonus. I think it would be a great time and that you would really enjoy it. All in all I think you have chosen a very cool and fun vacation spot. Hopefully one day you will be able to make it happen.

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