| time you have a feeling of déjà | | | | Mediterranean cuisine. Then there’s the |
| vu about planning your European golf holiday | | | | marina packed with luxury craft, interesting shops, |
| destination, consider one of these three exotic | | | | bars, and scenic and challenging golf courses that |
| destinations and encounter different cultures, | | | | can be played in year-round sunshine. |
| stunning resorts, and plenty of golfing action. They | | | | Once a small fishing village, Hammamet is the best |
| contrast European golf resorts, but they also | | | | known resort in Tunisia. Fine restaurants, shops, |
| differ between themselves: Mauritius with its | | | | cafes and nightclubs, all provide plenty of |
| tropical island charm; Tunisia offering North African | | | | après golf entertainment. Only a few |
| culture; and Turkey as a civilization crossroad. | | | | minutes from your hotel are three excellent golf |
| Mauritius – Sandy Beaches and Two | | | | courses: Yasmine, Golf Citrus Olive Course, and |
| Championship Courses | | | | Golf Citrus La Foret Course. Par 72, 6,625 yards, |
| White sandy beaches and warm, tropical blue | | | | Yasmine, with its wide fairways, stepped greens |
| waters are the trademark of this beautiful Indian | | | | and two lakes, is the less challenging. The harder |
| Ocean island, 1,200 miles off the east coast of | | | | course, par 72 Citrus, is designed around six lakes |
| Africa. Surrounded by coral reefs and long renown | | | | and has narrow fairways and a punishing rough. |
| as a water sports destination, the addition of a | | | | The spacious clubhouse has a comfortable lounge |
| second golf course now means more choice for | | | | and a well-stocked bar. |
| golfers. The beachfront Belle Mare Plage is a | | | | Another exceptional golf holiday resort, Port El |
| luxury hotel where water sports and golf have | | | | Kantaoui, is set around an attractive marina |
| equal billing. The resort's two courses, best played | | | | surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The par 72 |
| early morning or late afternoon when the humidity | | | | El Kantaoui Golf Club has 36 holes, the Panorama |
| is not so high, are surrounded with spectacular | | | | and Sea courses. Both offer differing challenges to |
| scenery. | | | | suit all standards of golfer and are well maintained. |
| The island’s first course, The par 71 | | | | Turkey – Exotic Culture and Top Golf For |
| Legend, is quite challenging, and each of the 18 | | | | Less |
| holes require different strategies. With fairways | | | | Golf’s new frontier is centered on the |
| lined by trees and shrubs, you’ll need to | | | | region of Belek, in the newly developing south |
| maintain your accuracy, which is difficult, since the | | | | west of Turkey. Unspoilt beaches with a variety |
| magnificent surroundings can be distracting. The | | | | of water sports, including scuba diving, a good |
| more recent par 71 Links Course, with its | | | | choice of five-star accommodation, and eight |
| panoramic views, is just as tough and at the 18th | | | | excellent golf courses all offer exceptional value |
| you have to clear water to reach the green. | | | | for money. A bonus is the average of 320 days |
| Tunisia is a new golfing frontier | | | | of sunshine each year. At Antalaya, there are |
| Tunisia, in North Africa, an up-and-coming golfing | | | | parks and palm-lined streets, restaurants and |
| destination, is just perfect for an exotic golf | | | | nightclubs, and a marina where you can watch the |
| holiday. Here you’ll find interesting old | | | | yachts and powerboats come and go. In March |
| Roman architecture, cobbled streets with colourful | | | | and April you can ski in the Taurus Mountains and |
| markets, tree-clad mountain ranges and | | | | play golf in the afternoon. |
| vineyards, white sandy beaches, and wonderful | | | | |