CANCUN CALLING

Have sand on beach and golf course: Only 7 miles from the airport, the IBEROSTAR CANCUN GOLF CLUB at the IBEROSTAR CANCUN all-inclusive beachfront resort is the only property in the hotel district with a par-72 championship golf course. On Nichupte Bay, the 150-acre site is all tropical distraction as mangroves and wildlife share the fairways with Mayan history. Wildlife? Native birds, iguanas and the occasional sunning crocodile.  GOLF: One free round of golf is included with stay.  Tees:  Black/6734 and Red/5029. Greens fees vary by season and time of day. TREAT YOURSELF: Just off the lobby, follow the grand hall and descend the stairs to the private Spa Sensation area. Check the spa menu and book yourself some downtime. Relax in the outdoor Jacuzzi or experience a water massage designed for feet. From the lobby, follow any walkway to one of 7 swimming pools, a palapa or beach bed. DINE: With two buffets and four a la carte restaurants, it’s not an easy choice.   Café con leche, anyone? Best coffee at the resort is brewed in the lobby bar.   SHOP: Check with the concierge for transportation to the traditional Mexican market in town. At the Pro Shop, succumb to the temptation of new club covers, like the smiling, plushy crocodile heads. 

CHECK IT OUT: www.iberostar.com and click through to Cancun. 

MAKE YOUR OWN GOLF HISTORY IN WILLIAMSBURG

Create an historic getaway. PLAY & STAY: Stay at Greensprings Vacation Resort and play at the Robert Trent Jones-designed Gold Course at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.  Next day, play the Green Course, which hosted the 2004 U.S Women’s Public Links Championship. It was designed by his son, Rees. On day three, drive to another Rees Jones-designed club at nearby Viniterra. PLAN AHEAD & SAVE: In the spring, two nights in a 4-bedroom/2-bath condo and three rounds start at $279 per person. Good news for niners. Jones Sr. designed the nine-hole Spotswood at the Golden Horseshoe. DINE: At Market Square, relax with a cup of custom blended coffee and a peppermint chocolate brownie at Aromas Specialty Coffees and Gourmet Bakery. Dine out at The Fat Canary; it specializes in a seasonal menu.  SHOP: Find national brands like Williams-Sonoma and new ones, like Closet Envy. Nearby Williamsburg Premium Outlets offers 135 stores. SPA: Designed after Poland’s famous salt caves, the Williamsburg Salt Spa is the first salt spa on the east coast. 

CHECK IT OUT:

Jones Collection of golf packages, 1-877-806-8163 or

http://search.guestdesk.com/reservations/virginiagolfvacations/search/13283

Greensprings Vacation Resort, www.greenspringsvacationresort.com

Aromas Specialty Coffees and Gourmet Bakery, www.aromasworld.com

The Fat Canary, www.fatcanarywilliamsburg.com

Closet Envy, www.shopclosetenvy.com

Williams-Sonoma, www.williamssonoma.com

Williamsburg Premium Outlets, www.premiumoutlets.com/williamsburg

Williamsburg Salt Spa, williamsburgsaltspa.com