Travel Industry, News and Analytics

Thailand Offers Golf Quarantine for Foreign Tourists

Do you want to enjoy an overseas vacation but the risk of a long quarantine drives you off? The government of Thailand has come up with a very interesting proposal for foreign guests. Instead of booking a hotel in Pattaya or Koh Samui, check the following list of the government-approved golf resorts where foreign tourists can have golf quarantine instead of the traditional self-isolation at a hotel.

The list containing six hotels was officially approved in December 2020. To get into this list, golf resorts had to undergo a series of strict checkups and become certified. For tourists, this is another proof of safety and a careful approach to details. Three of the six eligible golf resorts are located in Kanchanaburi. With more than 800 acres of premium golf courses, Mida Golf Club is one of the most attractive offers. Room types of different classes, a swimming pool, a driving range, and practice areas for beginners and advanced golfers make Mida a great golf gateway destination.

Evergreen Hills Golf Club and hotel in Kanchanaburi offers 97 guestrooms, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a driving range, a clubhouse, a restaurant, and other facilities. Finally, the third hotel in this region, Blue Star Golf Course, has a 72-par course with a total area of 7,000 yards. Besides this, the resort has numerous practice areas, a driving range, and a clubhouse.

The next resort on the list is located in Nakhon Nayok. Artitaya Golf & Resort Nakhon Nayok has a hotel, restaurant, clubhouse, and a sophisticated 18-hole golf course. A popular resort and hotel in Chiang Mai, Artitaya Chiang Mai Golf & Resort also features an 18-hole course with a total area of 7,329 yards. There are a restaurant and a clubhouse on site. Finally, Sawang Resort in Phetchaburi has a golf course of international level, a swimming pool, sports gear shop, restaurant, and a driving range.

By choosing one of these six hotels, foreign tourists can play golf and move around the resort as soon as they reach it, skipping the mandatory two-week quarantine. This is much better than self-isolating in a hotel room. Of course, tourists wishing to visit Thailand need to have a tourist visa (a single-entry TR or a special STV visa), a certificate of entry, medical and travel insurance. Less crowded than usual and offering special golf packages at discounted prices, Thailand might turn into a golfers’ paradise this year.

Individual City Guides

Kirchberg in Tirol travel guide

Romantic alpine town Kirchberg has won recognition from travelers due to its incomparable historical atmosphere and natural beauty. The first settlements at the site of the modern town appeared more than 3 000 years ago. The history of Kirchberg dates back to the 6th century, as exactly at that time fertile lands started attracting colonizers from Bavaria. Kirchberg had remained a small settlement with a way of living that had been unchanged for hundreds of years up to the 19th century. … Read further

Cuisine of Bialystok

The majority of local food is distinguished by simplicity, skillful use of different spices, and an unforgettable combination of cuisines of the world. Culinary traditions of Bialystok formed under the influence of Ukrainian, Baltic, German, and Russian cuisines. In each national cuisine restaurant, visitors will be able to try homemade ham and sausages. Beef stew is one of the most frequently ordered national dishes that is ever popular with locals and guests of the city. Local chefs also cook … Read further

Traditions and festivals in Valladolid

Valladolid is a city with amazing history and truly incomparable culture. While visiting it, you will surely hear numerous legends and stories connected with the appearance of its beautiful name. According to one legend, the name of the city was originally discovered by the Arabs. Initially it sounded like "Baladul Walid", which is literally translated as "the city of Walid". Valladolid was named in honor of one of great Arab rulers. However, many historians criticize this theory a lot, since … Read further

Agios Nikolaos cultural sights

Agios Nikolaos is not only a popular beach resort, but also a very interesting place from the sightseeing point of view. Voulismeni Lake is an important tourist attraction, which often becomes the location of various celebrations, festivals and sporting events. The lake’s shore is home to several souvenir shops, in which tourists can buy interesting and memorable items. Odos Roussou Kondourou is considered the main shopping street of the city. Besides various shops the street is the location … Read further

Ticino attractions and entertainment

The mild climate makes Ticino attractive for recreation literally all year round. Fans of water sports, which have long chosen local lakes, arrive to this canton in summer months. It is a great time for windsurfing; vacationers can practice water skiing or just enjoy the hot sun on one of the local beaches. Lake Lugano is considered the most beautiful in the region; the whole its coastline is given into the disposal of tourists. There are little hotels, countless restaurants and entertainment … Read further

Auckland for families and kids

Auckland will appeal to both young intellectuals and fans of active leisure. There are many places that will not leave any child indifferent here. Who doesn't like the idea of climbing a real volcano in the city center? The child will have the opportunity to do this in Auckland. The crater Mount Eden overgrown with grass is located here. A magnificent view of the capital of New Zealand and the bay opens here. There are eight volcanoes near the city. Therefore, large differences in altitude are a … Read further

Shopping in Gibraltar

The majority of popular shops is concentrated on Main street in Gibraltar. A significant part of this street is at the disposal of pedestrians. So you can go round the shops in the atmosphere of full comfort. Here, you will find popular clothing boutiques where they sell things from natural silk and cashmere. Yet, there are excellent cosmetics and perfumery shops. Several large shops offer modern electronics, nice souvenirs can be chosen in one of the numerous handicraft shops. The main street … Read further

Extreme and fun in Hollywood, CA

Hiking in Runyon Canyon Park. If you like hiking in the mountains, then you can go from Hollywood to Runyon Canyon Park. It is located in the east of the Santa Monica Mountains. The park covers 65 hectares. There are a total of 5 gates to the park. One gate is located on the north side of Mulholland Drive. The 2nd and 3rd gates are located south of Fuller Avenue and Vista Street. You will find the 4th gate in the northern part of the Park on Solar Drive. The path from Wattles Garden leads to … Read further