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Use Your Vegas Luck To Strike A Great Deal

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by Charles Davis

Finding a great deal on vacation packages may feel like gambling at times will you win or lose? You may never have been where you plan to go, so you really have no idea where you should stay or what price to expect. Las Vegas can be particularly challenging when it comes to vacation planning. What would you say if I told you I can help you find a great vacation at a great price in Las Vegas and that you will get a golf package to boot? Don’t believe me? Read on, because it’s all true!

There are a lot of ways to get good deals on great places. For example you can checkout Internet sites, read books and magazines, or buy timeshares or coupon books. But let’s not forget about golfing. Think about whether or not you want to bring your clubs on the plane, or would it be better to rent clubs? And don’t forget expenses like caddy fees, green fees, and fees to rent a golf cart. There are a lot of pricey items to consider when planning a Vegas vacation.

Web sites and books are great places to start in order to find all inclusive places and avoid surprise expenses. Many timeshares and hotels in Las Vegas offer packages that include green fees to luxury golf courses in the price of your room. The packages are convenient because there are fewer details to worry about (cart and club rentals with caddy fees of course). Beware that not every golf course provides club rental services, so check before getting on the plane without your clubs.

Are you still be wondering how to know you are getting the best available deal on your Vegas golf vacation? Check out the Web and do a price comparison of golf courses in the area you wish to stay. You will notice that some courses include caddy fees in the price of using the course (either way, do not forget about tipping). Check on golf cart rental fees while you are doing your online research – prices vary widely. Look for the many deals offered online before you book your tee times or hotel stay.

If one vacation package includes the greens fee but not the caddy fee and another vacation package offers both the greens and caddy fee in the price then use your best judgment on the course you would like to play. Some courses in Las Vegas are more expensive because of location and skill range. Do you have to play golf right on the strip or would you rather play off the strip? The green fees for courses off the strip are probably much lower than those located on the strip.

Golf magazines should not be overlooked when doing your vacation research. The ads and articles in golf magazines tend to focus on high quality golf courses and highlight some of the best package deals. Often times these magazines reference various agencies that specialize in booking all inclusive golf vacation packages. Pictures in the magazines and online will help give you a feel for the golf courses and hotels, which is especially helpful if you have never been in the area before.

If youare still having trouble then call the various course Pro Shops where you are considering to play and ask for their recommendations as to why you should play on their course. The employees there are very knowledgeable and should be able to help you make decisions if you have questions on which course if better for you to play based on your skill level.

Do your homework if you want to save big money. This article has highlighted the many resources that can help you find high quality golf places at low prices in Las Vegas. It is easy to overlook important details. Do not forget about fees, tipping, location preferences, and services like club rentals before booking your Vegas vacation.

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Written by Dave Foran

September 29th, 2008 at 6:26 am

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