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Small-Ship Cruising in Asia: The Best Way to See Japan and Southeast Asia
A lot of my clients and people who travel well have not considered cruising in Asia, largely because the version of cruising they imagine is
There is a particular kind of traveller who plans a holiday around a tee time. Not because golf is the only thing that matters, but because the right course — in the right setting, at the right moment — is one of life’s genuine pleasures.
Luxury golf holidays are not simply about the handicap or the fairway. They are about arriving somewhere extraordinary, playing courses that stay with you long after you return, and returning each evening to accommodation that matches the ambition of the day. They are about the people you bring with you, and making sure everyone — golfer or not — has something worth coming back for.
This is the kind of travel I love to curate.
As the exclusive travel partner for Golfing Getaways, I work alongside founders Paul and Lani and PGA Professional Michael Kunman to offer something genuinely different. Golfing Getaways brings decades of course knowledge, trusted relationships across Australia and Asia, and a passion for placing golfers on the best fairways on the planet. I bring the travel architecture around it — the flights, transfers, accommodation, dining, and the details that make a trip feel effortless from the moment you leave home.
Together, we plan golf travel that works as a complete experience rather than a series of bookings.
Golfing Getaways specialises in destinations across Australia, Asia and New Zealand, each one offering something distinct for the discerning golf traveller.
Bali Lush tropical courses set against rice terraces and volcanic landscapes, with world-class resort accommodation to return to after your round. Bali offers a warmth — in climate and in hospitality — that makes it as much a retreat as a golf trip.
Phuket Thailand’s coastline delivers dramatic scenery alongside outstanding courses. Laguna, Blue Canyon and Red Mountain each offer their own character, with Phuket’s celebrated dining and resort culture making it a natural choice for groups and couples alike.
New Zealand Few destinations match New Zealand for sheer visual impact on the course. Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Millbrook in Queenstown sit among the most celebrated layouts in the southern hemisphere — cinematic in scale, refined in every detail.
Tasmania Barnbougle Dunes is a pilgrimage for serious golfers. Windswept, dramatic and utterly remote, it belongs on every golf traveller’s list. Paired with Tasmania’s celebrated food and wine culture, it makes for a trip with real depth.
Western Australia For those closer to home, Western Australia offers courses that genuinely surprise. The Cut, Joondalup Resort and The Links sit alongside a broader travel experience — Margaret River, the Swan Valley, and Perth’s increasingly impressive dining scene.
Vietnam and Mauritius Emerging favourites for the well-travelled golfer. Vietnam’s courses weave through extraordinary landscapes, while Mauritius pairs Indian Ocean luxury with fairways framed by mountain and sea.
A well-planned golf holiday works for the whole group — not just those with a handicap. While the golfers are on the course, there are spa treatments to book, coastlines to explore, restaurants worth reserving in advance, and excursions worth the early start. I take care of all of it, so nobody in your group is left to work it out on arrival.
This is particularly true for family groups and friends travelling together. Timing, transfers, pace of travel — these things matter more when more people are involved, and they are worth getting right from the outset.
For those who want a guided experience, Golfing Getaways offers hosted tours led by PGA Professional Michael Kunman — a Perth-based expert who has spent years taking fellow golfers to the finest destinations in the world. These tours combine course access, insider knowledge and the ease of travelling with a group who share your passion.
Current hosted tours include Queenstown, New Zealand in 2026 — one of the most spectacular golf destinations on the planet, with Millbrook Resort at its heart.
Luxury golf holidays deserve the same attention to detail as any other exceptional journey. The right course is only the beginning.
If you are thinking about where golf might take you next, I would love to start the conversation. As the exclusive travel partner for Golfing Getaways, I handle every element of your trip — so you arrive ready to play, and leave with nothing but the round ahead of you on your mind.
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