How to Improve Your Golf Game (Lessons Not Included)
Club makers and assorted equipment providers expect sales to reach nearly $4 billion this year, up slightly from last year.
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Gers and Perhaps Golf On a Mongolian Vacation
Gers and Perhaps Golf On a Mongolian Vacation
Article on travel to Mongolia, which dropped by almost 25 percent through August as result of SARS outbreak in China; tour operators and tourism officials, noting improvements in air travel and accommodations, predict increase in bookings for May-…
In the Swiss Mountains, a $356 Million Golf Resort Takes Shape
In the Swiss Mountains, a $356 Million Golf Resort Takes Shape
Less expensive than Gstaad or St. Moritz, the Gruyère resort will offer 105 apartments and 27 hotel residences to a mix of Swiss and foreign owners.
Virtual Golf, Without the Caddies or Carts
Virtual Golf, Without the Caddies or Carts
Appraisal of Professional Golfers’ Assn Web site, PGAtour.com; photo (S)
Travel Industry Gears Up to Help Storm Victims
Travel Industry Gears Up to Help Storm Victims
Many hotel, airline and cruise ship companies have created programs to offer long-term help to victims of Hurricane Katrina; photo (M)
Deals and Discounts
Deals and Discounts
Deals and Discounts column describes travel bargains (M)
Travel Deals: Palm Beach Hotels for $19.09 and Free Concerts in Naples
Travel Deals: Palm Beach Hotels for $19.09 and Free Concerts in Naples
More than 80 area hotels are offering a 1909 Founders Package, giving guests who stay as few as two nights an additional night for only $19.09 through December.
Belgian Golfer, Set to Begin Tournament in U.S., Has Heavy Heart
Belgian Golfer, Set to Begin Tournament in U.S., Has Heavy Heart
Thomas Pieters spent hours combing through news sites and texting friends and family back home on the eve of a World Golf Championship match-play event.
Walkabout — 10/15: Putting Through the Statues and Getting Lost of Your Own Accord
Walkabout — 10/15: Putting Through the Statues and Getting Lost of Your Own Accord
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Do Not Anger the Travel Gods. Sweat the Details.
Do Not Anger the Travel Gods. Sweat the Details.
When the travel insurance company Allianz denies a claim for a trip that was canceled for medical reasons, a traveler seeks help getting a reimbursement.