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Sun
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Ten great beach and golf destinations
 Mauna
Kea, Hawaii: The resort combines one of the best
beaches in the world with a course that has spectacular views
of the ocean and snow-capped Mauna Kea. The beaches are pristine
and the water is sparkling. maunakeabeachhotel.com
Port Douglas, Australia: The Sheraton Mirage,
a five-star luxury resort, is situated between the Great Barrier
Reef and the Daintree rain forest. In addition to beach, the
resort features salt water lagoons and championship golf.
sheraton-mirage.com
Larvotto Beach, Monaco: A hot spot for celebrity
watching, Monaco earns its reputation as the playground of
the rich and famous. Soak it all in at the chic Hotel de Paris
and the Monte-Carlo Golf Club. montecarloresort.com
Hilton Head, South Carolina: Few places combine
beautiful beaches, great golf and Southern charm quite like
The Sea Pines Resort. When not playing the Harbour Town Golf
Links, Sea Pines visitors can try a host of sports or just
relax on the Atlantic. seapines.com
San Diego, California: Coronado Beach—where
the warm waters of the Pacific meet Southern California cool.
The Hotel Del Coronado was the site of Marilyn Monroe’s
film "Some Like it Hot." Golfers may play the Coronado
Golf Course or any number of other courses nearby. hoteldel.com
The Seychelles: Off the coast of Africa,
the Seychelles is nation composed of 115 islands with sparkling
beaches and seductive vistas. The gem is Anse Source d’Argent
on the island of La Digue, a secluded alcove of pink sand
and granite boulders. Anse Kerlan island is for golfers, with
The Lemuria Resort offering a par 70 course complete with
seaside holes. lemuriaresort.com
Paradise Island, Bahamas: Miles of beach
and blue Caribbean waters await visitors to the One&Only
Ocean Club. Play the spectacular Tom Weiskopf designed seaside
course, unwind in the resort spa or simply refresh amidst
the island’s tropical breezes. oneandonlyresorts.com
Kiawah Island, South Carolina: Loaded with
approximately ten miles of quiet beaches and thousands of
acres of natural woodlands, this area off the South Carolina
coast is not only an outdoorsman’s paradise, but also
a haven for golf. The resort’s five world-class courses
regularly host PGA Tour events and the Ryder Cup. kiawahresort.com
Kapalua Beach, Hawaii: The Kapalua Resort,
which includes the Ritz Carlton, the Villas and the Kapalua
Bay Hotel, offers luxurious accommodations and three championship
courses as well as some of the most desirable waterfront in
the world. Its white sand beaches are perfect for swimming,
snorkeling or sunbathing. kapaluamaui.com
Nantucket, Massachusetts: Enjoy the quiet
New England coast where Boston brahmins have vacationed for
centuries, and the venerable Wauwinet Inn has long stood guard
along the coast. Savor port in the inn’s library, or
sit on the patio to take in wonderful ocean views and golf
at the Miacomet Golf Course. wauwinet.com
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