A Golf Lover's Vacation Guide to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is arguably one of Central America's most beautiful countries. The rugged Central American nation has always been popular among tourists. Many Costa Ricans would attest that the country has something for travelers of every kind, including golf lovers.

According to Costa Rica News, the country is an excellent destination for golf lovers going on vacation to the Central American country. The site says that there are many golf courses that offer all the perfect ingredients that would make for an excellent day of golf. Many of these courses are designed by some of the golfing world's most revered experts so golf lovers can be assured that they have come to the right place.

Before traveling to Costa Rica to take that highly anticipated trip, there are a few things to consider. TripAdvisor recommends checking the country's executive golf courses, namely the ones in Punta Islita and Tango Mar.

Costa Rica offers golf lovers everywhere a golfing experience they will not soon forget. Travel advisors recommend that those who want to get good value for their money should make use of those specialized golf packages, such as the ones from Four Seasons Resort. The famed resort boasts of great golfing packages, perfect for everyone from seasoned golfers to families with young children.

Many Costa Rica golf courses offer these specialized golf packages that would normally include lessons from golfing professionals, helping to fine-tune one's game. These seasoned golfers will help point out errors in one's game, and offer pieces of advice on how to improve one's strategy and swing. These special golf lessons usually take place on the range, on the practice green or on the golf course itself.

Some of the best golf courses in Costa Rica include the JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Costa Rica, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, and Hotel Riu Guanacaste. These resorts scored high on TripAdvisor, and offer attractive golfing packages that would appeal to any golf lover going on vacation.

TripAdvisor also says that there are those golf specialists that will help one opt out of "golf resorts.' Travelers are advised to ask in advance if the golf resorts have an actual golf course. A great number of these so-called golf resorts have a driving range or are in the process of adding a golf course.