Asian Golf Travel Nation - March 2013

After a few down years due to the economy, political unrest and floods, Chiang Mai tourism bounced back stronger than ever for the 2012 / 2013 High Season, with hotels and golf courses largely fully booked from mid-December through February.  As a result many golfers are now asking when would be a good time for both weather and avoiding the crowds?  I like to suggest the 'shoulder' seasons just before and after High Season.  The weather is still pretty good (though April is rather warm) and the courses are MUCH less crowded.

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The Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club opened in 2005 and significantly added to the quality of Chiang Mai’s golf courses. Soon thereafter in 2007, Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort was voted #3 for "Best New Course in Asia" by Asian Golf Monthly.

The drive to the course from Chiang Mai city leads through exceptionally beautiful landscape, in eastern direction along extensive rice fields into the mountains. The Chiang Mai Highlands golf course is built on a 'power spot' - the hermitage of Kuba Sivichai (the revered monk who founded the famous temple on Doi Suthep). This very special site is breathtaking in every direction and literally tingles with an energetic aliveness. Its profound tranquility, high elevation, cool climate, fresh air, pure water, and fertile soil, form the perfect place to sculpt a living golf treasure.

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THE CHEDI Chiang Mai is an 84 room hotel, spa and restaurant located in the heart of central Chiang Mai. THE CHEDI is situated on the banks of the Mae Ping River, within walking distance from the famous night markets and 15 minutes or 6 kilometers from Chiang Mai International Airport.

The site of the hotel is the compound of the former British Consulate in Chiang Mai, within which the main Consulate building, dating from the 1920's, has been retained and integrated within the hotel design.
The design intention of the scheme was to combine a city location with the atmosphere of a resort hotel, together with the integration of the existing colonial house, site and hotel using a contemporary interpretation of traditional Thai materials.

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Golf and explore three Asian countries in one journey. The Asia Golf Package begins in Bangkok the golf lover's paradise. Play at prestigious PGA venues and enjoy a private cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

After Bangkok fly to Ho Chi Minh City the industrious centre of Vietnam. Visit all of the war sites between golfing at the South’s top golf courses.

The final stop is Siem Reap, Cambodia. Play at 2 championship golf courses including the Angkor Golf Resort designed by Nick Faldo. In between rounds you will explore Angkor Wat; one of the world’s most famous ancient ruins that must be seen to be believed.

[Golf and Culture Trail - Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand Detailed Itinerary...]

Hi Ian,

We are all just about recovered from what was an epic tour so I had to drop you a line of thanks.

The hotel was in a great location, with the rooms clean and well appointed, in the end I think only one of the party got an upgrade but that doesn't matter. Your on the ground team were really helpful and special thanks to Rocky who ferried us about and helped with other matters very efficiently.

We enjoyed all the courses we played but both at Blue Canyon, Loch Palms and Red Mountain were our firm favourites, with the latter being everyone's winner. Truly a spectacular track, great caddies etc etc. You know all this of course!

Ian on behalf of all the tourists we'd like to thank you and your team and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Many Thanks

Cameron B.
UK, February 2013
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Hua Hin Amateur Golf Week - March 2013
Date: March 03 - 09, 2013 | Location: Hua Hin, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - March 2013
Date: March 10 - 16, 2013 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

World Schools Golf Challenge - March 2013
Date: March 31 - April 05, 2013 | Location: Hua Hin, Thailand

Phuket Amateur Golf Week - July 2013
Date: July 21 - 27, 2013 | Location: Phuket, Thailand [Find out more]

Pattaya Amateur Golf Week - October 2013
Date: October 19 - 26, 2013 | Location: Pattaya, Thailand [Find out more]

Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week - October 2013
Date: October 26 - November 03, 2013 | Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand [Find out more]

Airlines For A Thailand Golf Holiday

Not a day goes by where Thailand golf travelers ask me the best way to get to their Thailand golf destination.

These days for international flights into and out of Thailand, I am partial to the carries from the Middle East for several reasons. 

1. Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar all have convenient flight schedules from practically every major European, American, and Australian hub city.
2. Luggage allowances are generally more than the Asian national carriers and golf bags may even be carried for free, depending on your class of service.
3. The airfares via the Middle East to Thailand are some of the lowest in the world.
4. On board food, entertainment, and service are all world class

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The temperatures in Thailand do get extremely hot, especially if you are playing in the middle of the day so covering up on the fairways is essential to avoid discomfort or in extreme cases, heat stroke. Wear a hat or visor and even make use of your umbrella as well as a strong sun block for your protection. Carry a small towel and using absorbent wrist bands are also useful tips for your comfort. Your hands sweat too and often an all - weather glove is a lot more useful than the leather gloves that often have to be changed every 3 or 4 holes.

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Golfasian has a full schedule of tradeshows and roadshows during the next few months.

You can find us at the following events:

• April 29 - May 02, 2013 - IAGTO Asia Golf Tourism Convention (Pattaya, Thailand)
• May 03 - 07, 2013 - Bangkok & Hua Hin FAM Trip
• May 03 - 07, 2013 - Phuket & Chiang Mai FAM Trip
• May 03 - 10, 2013 - Siem Reap & Danang FAM Trip
• November 11 - 14, 2013 - IGTM (Costa Daurada, Spain)

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