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Dressed
to the Nines
Ten Elegant Golfing Resorts

Reid's
Palace
Madeira, Portugal
Winston Churchill could often be found with his port and cigar
in the gardens, and George Bernard Shaw used to tango on the
lawns. Reid's ambience of civilized charm still attracts a sophisticated
international clientele to its magnificent grounds and opulent
rooms overlooking
Funchal Bay; reidspalace.com
The K Club County
Kildare, Ireland
Home to the ancestors of Richard the Lionhearted, the Irish
country estate retains the aura of its aristocratic past. The
rooms are furnished with antiques and oil paintings, and its
555 acres of parkland feature two championship courses—which
will play host to the 2006 Ryder Cup; kclub.ie
The Roxburghe Hotel
Roxburghshire, Scotland
Owned by the Duke of Roxburghe, the manor hotel is set on private
woodlands that run along the River Teviot. Many of the 22 guest
rooms have been decorated by the Dutchess herself, and feature
family heirlooms, fireplaces and four poster beds. The award
winning cuisine features local fish and game, complemented by
a selection of fine wines from the Dukes own cellar. Part
of a working country estate, it also offers a championship golf
course, fishing and hunting; roxburghe.net
Villa d'Este
Cernobbia, Italy
Built in 1568 as a princely residence, Villa
d'Este is set on 25 acres of gardens and parks overlooking Lake
Como. It surrounds guests with period antiques, trompe l'oeil
frescos and sumptuous silks. Fine dining and attentive service
are complemented by 18 holes of challenging golf; villadeste.com
Oberoi Mena House
Cairo, Eygpt
Steeped in history, Mena House has played host
to monarchs and celebrities since it opened in 1869. A favorite
haunt of Agatha Christie, it still exudes an aura of exotic
splendor that conjures up a bygone era of raffish elegance.
And the experience of playing golf in the shadows of the Pyramids
is unforgettable; oberoimenahouse.com
The Greenbrier White
Sulpher Springs, West Virginia
With its stately architecture
and storied history, The Greenbrier is one of the grand dames
of American resorts and has played host to politicians and celebrities
over the years. Elegant service, superb cuisine and a celebrated
wine cellar are complemented by a wealth of sporting opportunities,
including three championship golf courses; greenbrier.com
Palacio Estoril
Estoril, Portugal
Built in the 1930s as a retreat for European
royalty, the Palacio Estoril wears its aura of Old World elegance
with effortless charm, welcoming guests with period architecture,
landscaped gardens and classically styled interiors. Located
20 minutes from Lisbon in the chic seaside enclave of Estoril,
it offers superb golf on a private course designed by Mackenzie
Ross, fine dining and a casino just steps from its doors; hotel-estoril-palacio.pt
The Breakers Palm
Beach, Florida
A paradise of pampering and indulgence, The Breakers
combines Gilded Age swankiness with a host of modern amenities.
Guests may play on two 18-hole courses, as well as luxuriate
at the award-winning spa and enjoy the fine dining and luxury
shopping opportunities available in Palm Beach; thebreakers.com
The Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, Florida
Built in 1926, The Biltmore Hotel is a
national historic landmark property offering luxury accommodations
as well as a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities,
spa, fitness center, a wine club and the largest hotel swimming
pool in the continental United States; biltmorehotel.com
Sea Island Resort
Sea Island, Georgia
The resort is an oasis
of serenity, elegance and time-honored tradition. Its gracious
Southern hospitality is complemented by a host of modern amenities,
including 24-hour butler service, three championship courses,
a world class learning center and a luxurious spa; seaisland.com |
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