| Whether it's a quick weekend getaway or a 10 | | | | no idea of the local market. They are selling a |
| day golf adventure to the Caribbean, there is one | | | | commodity and could care less what other |
| thing in common with all golf trips and vacations... | | | | events are happening in the area or what local |
| rip-offs are common. | | | | conditions are. Dealing with local people in the area |
| Here are a few things to be careful of when | | | | you plan to visit will eliminate many of these |
| booking your next golf trip. | | | | surprises. |
| 1. Cart Fees. | | | | 4. Do you need a "package" deal? |
| Many courses will require you to rent a cart, even | | | | You will find that package deals sometimes will |
| though your package deal never mentioned it. | | | | cost you more than just booking a hotel and a |
| Make sure you know up front if cart fees are | | | | "golf" market and winging it. Once you book your |
| included and or required. | | | | accommodations, the concierge or front desk will |
| 2. Course Surcharges | | | | be able to direct you to the best deals. This |
| You may be offered to "upgrade" to a better | | | | works especially during the off peak times. So |
| course when you arrive at your destination. This | | | | many people get involved in the package deals |
| is a common practice in many areas. The fact is | | | | that the prices can be increased by 50-75% over |
| that the course you "upgrade" to in many cases | | | | what it would cost you to book it yourself. |
| will not be any better than the course you are | | | | To save a ton of money, call the local area |
| booked on. | | | | Better Business Bureau (all the offices are online |
| 3. Internet Deals | | | | at bbb.com) and ask for information on the local |
| Many golf trips these days are sold by internet | | | | public courses. In addition just Google "Golf In ...), |
| resellers. The price may be right, but they have | | | | you will come up with a ton of options. |