Traditional Betawi dance
Hole 14 at Angkor Golf Resort in Thailand
season are often a good bet for some great
golf at some very low prices.
to turn a rainout into a spontaneous and
exciting adventure.
Storms blow up mostly in the afternoons and
pass quickly. Even on courses where play is
suspended for the day, the course is usually
ready to go by morning.
Spas, Oh glorious spas! For value and top
shelf treatment one cannot beat the fare
offered throughout SE Asia. ….. Every
country has a distinctive style of massage
that is worth trying at every new venue.
Many of the best courses are sandcapped and
The facilities can range from dirt cheap but
drain off minutes after a heavy rain. A short
highly satisfying local store front places to
wait for a thunderstorm to pass, sometimes
magnificent luxury retreats complete with
as little as a half hour, is often rewarded with
fragrant lush gardens, flowing water features,
a rainbow and a leisurely finish to the round.
natural hot springs, expert staff, and every
treatment imaginable.
With the focus not only on golf, there are
tons of activities to be had on short notice
PRIVATE CLUBS NOT SO PRIVATE,
when the weather just won’t cooperate.
ACCESSIBLE
Temples, Jungles tours, Mountain Hikes, Local
The term private club is a little different
Markets, Cooking classes, and much more can
in Asia. Nearly all the best places to play
be key options to have in one’s back pocket
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