Author Archive for Ravi Coutinho

Ravi Coutinho is the founder of Worldwide Golf Adventures, a golf travel tour operator committed to providing personalized golf trips for individuals and groups to bucket-list destinations. His customers enjoy custom golf itineraries that include exciting side-trips to cultural attractions and stays in some of the best locations in the world. Ravi played golf at university and is an avid traveler himself.

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Helicopter travel in the British Isles for the ultimate luxury golf tour

By on Mar 15, 2020 in Air Travel, Europe, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
For any golf lover who is traveling from North America to the British Isles, one of the hardest questions is selecting which of the most famous, beautiful courses to play at. The next most difficult question is where to stay, followed by how to get around. Commercial air travel between courses isn’t reasonable, because most
5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway

5 warm-weather golf courses for a romantic getaway

By on Feb 17, 2020 in Africa, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
While golf is known for being mostly male-centric, I can think of nothing more romantic than a couple that likes to play golf together. Adding a round of golf can give you some special bonding time, even in destinations that are already known for being as close to paradise as possible. For those lovely teams
Top 5 up-and-coming golf destinations for 2020

Top 5 up-and-coming golf destinations for 2020

By on Jan 18, 2020 in Asia, Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe
Anyone who loves golf and travel has a few bucket list golf courses on their minds, like The Old Course at St. Andrews or Pebble Beach. But when you are truly devoted to traveling the world to play golf, you start to crave new challenges. Here are our top five up-and-coming golf destinations to add
Top 5 toughest tee times to get in the British Isles in 2020

Top 5 toughest tee times to get in the British Isles in 2020

By on Dec 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Traveling to play golf typically involves playing on bucket list courses — the famous ones with long, storied pasts that you’ve seen the greats play in tournaments throughout the years. Unfortunately, some of these courses are notoriously difficult to get onto, for a variety of reasons. Here are our top five most sought after courses
Top 5 luxurious winter holiday golf trips to escape the cold

Top 5 luxurious winter holiday golf trips to escape the cold

By on Nov 14, 2019 in Africa, Attractions, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Going Out, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
With cold weather in full swing in most of the northern hemisphere, playing golf outside is probably the last thing on your mind. But that doesn’t mean you can’t slip away for a few days on the course in a warmer destination. Check out some of our favorite winter holiday golf trips to find a
The most haunted spots near golf courses in Scotland

The most haunted spots near golf courses in Scotland

By on Oct 25, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
If you’re a fan of golf, you’re probably a fan of Scotland, a region of the world with a long history, and not just as the home of golf. This history includes several tragedies and violent battles, and Scotland has no shortage of ghost stories to share. We can think of nothing more luxurious than
Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

Top 5 hotels for a luxury stay in St. Andrews

By on Sep 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Playing at the Home of Golf is a bucket list item for most golfers. The Old Course at St. Andrews is a club with a storied past, and crossing the Swilcan Bridge is a dream for any player. But knowing where to stay while you’re visiting the Scottish town of St. Andrews can take a
Getting to play the Old Course at St. Andrews

Getting to play the Old Course at St. Andrews

By on Aug 22, 2019 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The Old Course at St. Andrews is arguably the most popular bucket-list course on any golfer’s list of must-play links. This is not only because of its famed difficulty, or the long list of incredible players and stars who have crossed the Swilcan Bridge, or the list of important tournaments that have crossed its greens.
Top tips for planning your trip to The Open

Top tips for planning your trip to The Open

By on Jul 13, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The British Open as it’s known in the U.S., or just The Openas it’s known in Great Britain, is the most prestigious tournament in golf. It happens every July at one of several rotating golf courses in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Playing the courses themselves is a bucket list treat for many golf enthusiasts, but
Finding the perfect hidden cocktail bar in Paris

Finding the perfect hidden cocktail bar in Paris

By on Jun 15, 2019 in Bars, Europe, France, Going Out, Regions, Western Europe
While craft cocktails and speakeasy-style cocktail bars are a big part of American drinking culture, the phenomenon hasn’t quite taken over Europe yet. In places like Ireland and England, “cocktails” are sugary sweet concoctions, usually sold to young people who haven’t developed a more refined palate or can’t drink straight beer or whiskey. In France,
5 benefits to choosing a villa in the Dominican Republic

5 benefits to choosing a villa in the Dominican Republic

By on May 19, 2019 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Regions, Vacation Rentals
Since the Dominican Republic hosted its first PGA Tour event in 2018, there’s never been a better time to check out the spectacular golf that the Caribbean paradise has to offer. The island’s best courses speak for themselves: Teeth of the Dog, Punta Espada, and newly-featured Tour host Corales are all among the world’s best.
Favorite whisk(e)y and golf course pairings in the British Isles

Favorite whisk(e)y and golf course pairings in the British Isles

By on Apr 16, 2019 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Both whiskey (or whisky, if you’re in Scotland) and golf got their starts in the British Isles, and it ends up, they pair well together. The long histories of the spirit and the sport mean any local place will have its own version of the story to tell, and you can get a lot of
Top 5 courses for a luxury ladies’ golf trip in Scotland

Top 5 courses for a luxury ladies’ golf trip in Scotland

By on Mar 18, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Although it has a reputation for being a man’s sport, golf has also been a great sport for women. Ladies have been playing golf since it was popularized 500 years ago. In fact, Mary Queen of Scots is considered the mother of golf, and played often to release the stress of trying to claim her