That’s what you’ll find at the Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii, where their Jack Nicklaus Signature course sits against a backdrop of stunning blue Pacific waters. Painstakingly groomed fairways undulate over black lava fields and through a lush tropical oasis; FourSeasons.com.
Green Wisdom
It’s one of the key perks of any business trip or vacation: The chance to try out your swing on a new course. And with the MotoActv fitness tracker, keeping a close eye on your game wherever you end up playing just got a whole lot easier. With MotoActv’s Golf Software Package, you can get the inside scoop on over 20,000 courses worldwide, including GPS-tracked distances to greens and hazards. The program also keeps tabs on your score and stats; $150, Motorola.com.
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
— Saint Augustine
Lone Olive
Some of the ways airlines have been pinching pennies over recent years has us fuming, but just look at the numbers. In 1987, American Airlines removed a single olive from their in-flight salad…and saved $40,000.
Breathing Easy
Tired of smog and stink? If you want a breath of truly fresh air, you’d best book yourself a ticket to Tasmania. The Australian province is said to have the world’s cleanest air. The worst city for breathing? Ahwaz, Iran.
Interesting Place
What the heck? A trip to Norway could have you stumbling across a peculiarly named town. The peaceful hamlet of Hell is located in a lovely corner of the Scandinavian nation, and boasts a whopping population of 1,418 people.