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Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a 10-day golf adventure to the sunny Caribbean, there is one thing in common with all golf trips and vacations... rip-offs are common. Here are a few smart tips for booking your next golf trip. By Keith Jennison Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway or a 10-day golf adventure to the Caribbean, there is one thing in common with all golf trips and vacations... rip-offs are common. Here are a few things to be careful of when booking your next golf trip. 1. Cart Fees Many courses will require you to rent a cart, even though your package deal never mentioned it. Make sure you know up front if cart fees are included and/or required. 2. Course Surcharges You may be offered an 'upgrade' to a better course when you arrive at your destination. This is a common practice in many areas. The fact is that the course you 'upgrade' to in many cases will not be any better than the course on which you are already booked. 3. Internet Deals Internet resellers market many golf trips these days. The price may be right, but they have no idea of the local market. They are selling a commodity and could not care less about what other events are happening in the area or what local conditions are. Dealing with local people in the area you plan to visit will eliminate many of these surprises. 4. 'Package' Deals You will find that package deals sometimes cost more than just booking a hotel and a 'golf' market and winging it. Once you book your accommodations, the concierge or front desk will be able to direct you to the best deals. This works especially during off peak times. So many people get involved in package deals that the prices can be increased by 50-75% over what it would cost you to book it yourself. To save a ton of money, call the local area Better Business Bureau (all the offices are online at http://bbb.com) and ask for information on the local public courses. In addition just Google 'Golf in ...), you will come up with a multitude of options. About the Author: You can golf better with the golf travel guy at http://www.tomnicoli.com/golf-pkg.shtml. Be sure to visit TomNicoli.com. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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