![Two for the Tees](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/10399/712772/611cc142515ff/Two-for-the-Tees.jpg)
I have flown back and forth to the Sarasota area over the past 15 months, scouting office locations as we continue to grow our footprint even through the pandemic. I try my best to squeeze in a few rounds of golf here and there to keep my game in somewhat decent form. On one of these trips I was lucky to find a displaced golfer from Boston (via Ireland) spending the COVID period in Florida while transitioning to a new position in the U.A.E. It is always good to have a fellow golfer to tee up and play some new courses with. We have played early in the morning and late in the afternoon, and it has worked well around my schedule. This morning, we secured an early tee time at Esplanade at Azario, part of the Lakewood Ranch complex.
The 18-hole Esplanade is an above-par facility designed by Chris Wilczynski and his relatively new company, CW Golf Architecture, hired by leading national homebuilder Taylor Morrison. Chris’s two courses — Esplanade Golf & Country Club in Naples and Lakewood Ranch — earned a place on Golf Digest’s 2014 “Best New Courses” list.
GPS took me to a parking lot of a shopping center, and after talking to my golf partner, I was directed about another mile to the course entrance. The team at the course, friendly and helpful, said this happens to everyone. A lot of homes remain under construction; as with many Florida developments, the course is built first and the homes follow. I learned the housing market is so hot, Lakewood does not even confirm final prices for lots when buyers place their down payment.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der August 2021-Ausgabe von Global Traveler.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der August 2021-Ausgabe von Global Traveler.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
![Nurturing Nature](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6220b55594bb4/crp_Ecotourism-Caribbean-island-of-Belize-Belize-Barrier-Reef-Bioluminescence-tour-Jaguar-Preserve-Night-Time-Exploration-Sibun-River-Riverside-Maya-Cooking-Experience.jpg)
Nurturing Nature
Connect with the abundant flora and fauna of Belize.
![Sojourn by the Sea](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6221bbc8aeed1/crp_Land-of-Smiles-Phuket-Old-Town-Thailand-Koh-Samui-Phang-Nga-Bay-Kimpton-Kitalay-Samui-Trisara-Resort-V-Villas-Phuket-Cathay-Pacific-Qatar-Airways.jpg)
Sojourn by the Sea
Discover plenty to smile about in Thailand’s exotic islands.
![Colorado Dreaming](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6221c08b78df8/crp_Colorado-Beaver-Creek-Snowmass-Village-Denver-Airport-Colorado-River-Glenwood-Canyon-Glenwood-Hot-Springs-Resort-Aspen-Mountain-Buttermilk-Aspen-Highlands.jpg)
Colorado Dreaming
For family ski fun, Snowmass and Beaver Creek steal the show.
![The Great Outdoors](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6220b09ce9c6b/crp_Alaska-Lake-Hood-Ted-Stevens-Anchorage-International-Airport-Northern-Pacific-Airways-Iditarod-Trail-Sled-Dog-Race-Anchorage-Mushing-District.jpg)
The Great Outdoors
Anchorage opens the door to all that is wild in Alaska.
![Buenos Aires on Foot](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6221bd51d018e/crp_Buenos-Aires-Argentina-Plaza-de-Mayo-Teatro-Coln-El-Ateneo-Grand-Splendid-La-Boca-Vermuterias-Parque-Tres-de-Febrero-Eva-Pern.jpg)
Buenos Aires on Foot
Hit the highlights with online itineraries and the city’s free app.
![Above and Beyond](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6221c93d6bd53/crp_2021-Global-Traveler-celebration-GT-Tested-Reader-Survey-awards-FXExpress-Publications-Inc-Outstanding-Diversity-Inclusion-in-Travel-awards-Airline-and-Hotel-of-the-Year.jpg)
Above and Beyond
Global Traveler celebrates the 2021 winners of the GT Tested Reader Survey awards.
![Wellness Wonderland](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6220accd1bbf4/crp_Lake-Austin-Lake-Austin-Spa-Resort-Texas-Hill-Country-LakeHouse-Spa-Ayurvedic-rituals-The-Regal-Valmont.jpg)
Wellness Wonderland
Reboot at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas Hill Country.
![Good Vibes](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6221c159ac04b/crp_Good-Vibes.jpg)
Good Vibes
Adelaide’s West End thrives as a hip urban hub close to nature.
![Solo Voyages](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6220ae8ef3aea/crp_Solo-Voyages.jpg)
Solo Voyages
Cruise lines adapt policies to accommodate those traveling alone.
![Grand Slam](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/10399/883687/6220b3b3eee88/crp_Grand-Slam.jpg)
Grand Slam
Follow the pro tennis tour around the world.