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Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) June 9, 2008

It’s no true surprise that Southeast Asia has turn into a golf Mecca. With above 32,000 courses and an estimated 50 million active golfers, the sport is the fastest developing in the globe. Factor in Southeast Asia’s diverse terrain, expanse of land and ingenuity for hospitality and it is understandable why avid golfers are looking for out the greener side of fairways in this part of the globe.

According to Agoda.com, an on the internet hotel bookings website that specializes in accommodation in Asia, the recognition of vacationers who want to book golf holidays in Southeast Asia (SEA) is no anomaly. In reality, the demand is ever-growing, which is why the net travel authority has made the decision to release its leading 10 golf resort choose checklist.

Says Vice President of Business Advancement at Agoda, Wilfred Fan, “Asians have always had an affinity with golf. It’s been the most popular leisure activity in Japan and Korea for above two decades. But now this area truly harbors golf courses of an international common, it is becoming a lot more and a lot more acknowledged throughout the world.”

“The drawing card for most golf enthusiasts – apart from a tough course – is the cost. SEA can supply a prime golfing encounter at a fraction of the expense, plus there are other benefits such as spa and massage facilities which are merely peerless in this area,” Fan extra.

“We have a definite niche market of men and women booking golf resort accommodation in SEA by way of our website,” says Fan. “The appeal goes beyond the activity and to the location. For instance, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam have noticed a 400 percent improve in bookings that supply golf and spa in the area just in the last two years.”

“Demand is by way of the roof for membership already with the Montgomerie Links and you can just gauge from the range of golf courses being built around the area that interest in high top quality golfing experiences has elevated dramatically. Also, it is refreshing for golfers to play in an Asian landscape and that inimitable Asian sense for hospitality makes golfing here all the a lot more appealing. Location is important.”

Agoda’s leading 10 golfing resorts in the area are:

1. Laguna Phuket Golf Club, Phuket, Thailand

Lauded already in numerous publications as a single of Asia’s premier golf resort destinations, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club is set amongst the Laguna Resort Complicated which capabilities 5 luxury hotels (Sheraton, Dusit Thani, Banyan Tree, Laguna Beach Resort and Allamande). It boasts an 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Max Wexler and David Abell and caters to players of all ranges of expertise.

two. Le Meridien Nirwana Golf &amp Spa Resort, Bali, Indonesia

The 5-star Le Meridien Golf &amp Spa Resort is a luxury resort overlooking the Indian Ocean with globe-class golf and spa facilities. The Nirvana Bali Golf Club boasts an 18-hole course designed by the legendary Greg Norman, and has been featured in numerous publications.

three. Novotel Ocean Dunes and Golf Resort, Phan Thiet, Vietnam

Located three hrs from Ho Chi Minh City, the four-star Novotel Ocean Dunes and Golf Resort is positioned on a private beach and was the very first international resort to be built in Vietnam. The Par-72 Ocean Dunes Golf Club positioned on-website has been designed by Nick Faldo and been identified it as a single of the leading 10 resort courses in Asia.

4. Kirimaya Golf Resort &amp Spa , Khao Yai, Thailand

The three star Kirimaya Golf Resort &amp Spa supplies 60 contemporary living options and is the perfect retreat for those hunting for a golf vacation. The 18-hole golf course has been designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and is set amongst the mountains and greenery of Khao Yai.

5. The Empire Hotel &amp Nation Club, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

The 5 star Empire Hotel &amp Nation Club and beach resort overlooking the South China Sea boasts of lavish accommodations, eight swimming pools and a championship golf course. Made by the celebrated Jack Nicklaus, the golf course contains cliffs, ravines, tight fairways, large bunkers, and is floodlit for night-time games.

six. Hornbill Golf &amp Jungle Club, Sarawak, Malaysia

The 5 star Hornbill Golf &amp Jungle Club is nestled amongst the oldest and second biggest rainforest in the globe, 1,000 meters above sea level. As the name suggests, the main attraction of the hotel is its golf course designed by Neil Crater, although keeping in mind the capabilities of its special highland place.

7. Bintan Lagoon Resort, Bintan Island, Indonesia

The four-star Bintan lagoon Resort is set amongst 300 hectares of beachfront gardens and presents a globe of alternative. This golfing resort can effortlessly be reached by a short high-speed ferry ride from Singapore. Each the Jack Nicklaus 18-hole Sea View Golf course and Ian Baker-Finch 18-hole Woodlands Golf course at the resort are known for their spectacular design and style and signature holes.

8. Springfield Village Golf &amp Spa, Hua Hin / Cha-am, Thailand

The three.5 star Springfield Village Golf &amp Spa supplies luxurious rooms and suites, designed to blend with their surroundings and every offering an open view of the golf course. The golf course challenges golf enthusiasts with 27 meticulously manicured holes.

9. Sentosa Resort &amp Spa, Singapore

The 5-star Sentosa Resort &amp Spa is perched atop a cliff gazing out across the South China Sea. The resort’s 21 rooms and suites are spread across 27 acres of tropical woodlands. For a round of golf, tee-off a single of the two resort courses, such as the exceptional Sentosa Golf Club, residence to the Barclay’s Singapore Open and the course of alternative for politicians, dignitaries and celebrities alike.

10. Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort, Nanjing, China

The 5-star colonial-styled, Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort Nanjing is positioned on the slopes of the renowned Purple Mountain, and capabilities 140 luxurious accommodations. This resort is the perfect alternative for leisure as properly as business travelers to Nanjing.

For a lot more details concerning Agoda, please access its internet site at Agoda.com.

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