by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 13, 2012 | Travel |
White Witch Golf Can Cast a Spell on the Best of Golfers! It was hot and beautiful. Not the White Witch but the weather in Jamaica was certainly was that. And according to tradition so was the White Witch, who chose lovers easily and murdered them as she pleased; At...
by ThatTravelGuy | Mar 6, 2012 | Travel |
On a journey I never ever go anywhere without my camera. So why are there no pictures on this blog report. It is the fault of golf that goes with the tip in this entry. I decided not to bring my golf clubs with me on this trip with the limited amount of free time I...
by ThatTravelGuy | Feb 25, 2012 | Travel |
The golf course is a quick shuttle ride from the main resort. What is the weather like in Panama? I have received this question over the past few days since I arrived in this country. It is not hot according to the temperature, averaging about 27 degrees C...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 27, 2011 | Travel |
The Oak Course at the TPC San Antonio One more day and we head back home again to be greeted by some pretty cold temperatures. Last night we took our hosts from Texas Golf Vacation’s Jack Parker and his wife Shirley. It was to be our treat at the restaurant of...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 26, 2011 | Travel |
Another Excellent Dining Find. Even as the days wind down on our San Antonio Golf Vacation we are exploring each area around the hotels we stay at to discouver a dining find. As much as possible we try to stay away from the chains, looking for that unique down home...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 25, 2011 | Travel |
We start US Thanksgiving with a game of golf at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hills TPC Shortly after we had our first glass of wine last night Jack Parker’s daughter Sandy, our host for the evenings Thanksgiving dinner handed us a small card to fill out which would be...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 24, 2011 | Travel |
Early Morning at the Resort Course at La Cantera! The last few days have really gone quickly. It seems we just got here but have been on a treadmill since. But this is the kind of treadmill everyone should like to be on. Our first game of golf on Sunday morning was at...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 23, 2011 | Travel |
After a day of golf in 80 degree F heat with our host and friend Jack Parker, followed by a bit of rest, we were ready to down the proverbial horse. Golfing with my son Carey, here in San Antonio we knew we could satisfy a food passion we both shared. Some high...
by ThatTravelGuy | Nov 22, 2011 | Travel |
This is the second experience I have had at a San Antonio Staybridge property and I am impressed. Last year we drove in from Texas Hill Country between Austin and here to be closer to the airport to catch our midday flight. We drove up to a Staybridge property nearby...
by ThatTravelGuy | Mar 7, 2010 | Travel |
This past week around the Travel Goods Association trade show, I managed to get in two games of golf. I golfed twice at the 27 hole Badlands courses, designed by Chi Chi Rodriguez and Johnny Miller. Situated just outside of Las Vegas for half the holes the best advice...
