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Sep 29 2008

You Don’t Need Luck To Strike A Great Deal In Vegas

Published by Dave Foran under Golf

by Charles Davis

It can be challenging finding a great deal on a vacation. You have never been there so you donat know the best place to stay for the best price. This can be especially tricky if the vacation is in Las Vegas, the city of deals and gambling. So, you ask yourself, how do I get the best price for a Las Vegas golf vacation package? Well let me help you discover ways to save on golf packages.

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.

Websites and books are great resources to find out important information about pricing. A lot of the time, in Las Vegas, timeshares or hotels will offer packages such as a luxurious golf vacation. Some timeshares and hotels offer that amenity in the price of the hotel room itself. If the hotel does include the green fee then all you have to worry about it the golf cart rental, caddy fee, and club rental if you choose. Remember with club rentals that not all golf courses offer this so you must check before arriving.

So youare still asking yourself, how do I get the best price for a Las Vegas golf vacation package? Well, take the time to go online and compare fees for the different golf courses around the area that you are interested in. Some of the courses include the caddy fee with the greens fee but be sure to count the cost to tip the caddy. Also, shop around for a decent golf cart rental fee since these will vary. There are always deals offered so shop before you bokk your tee times or commit to a golf package.

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.

Searching though golf magazines is another good idea to find the best price for a Las Vegas golf vacation package. Sometimes ads and articles in these magazines focus on top golf courses and packages that are good deals. The magazine may even reference some agencies that help book golf vacation packages. The pictures in the magazine, or better yet online, will also give you a great idea of what a course may look like if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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.

Now you should no longer be asking yourself, how do I get the best price for a Las Vegas golf vacation package because you should have a good understanding of resources to use while planning your vacation. Being a smart shopper will help you save a lot of money. Donat forget to consider fees, course location, and other services that may require payment before you book the vacation of a lifetime.

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