Cozumel - Post-IGTM fam trip
Immediately following the busy 4 days of the IGTM, about 50 Tour Operators from around the world went on to experience the delights of the Island of Cozumel - so close to the mainland, but really a world apart...
Our host on Cozumel was Mr. Benny Campos, the General Manager of the Jack Nicklaus designed lub Cozumel Country C. Benny was a fantastic host in every way, somehow managing to herd 50+ Tour operators, (many whom suffered from hangovers & lack of sleep!) onto a Ferry, and then into various hotels on the Island.
I was staying at El Cozumeleno Beach Resort, located on a beautiful stretch of beach, right across the street from the golf course (great views of the course from the entrance of my room on the 9th floor).
View of the swimming pool & beach at the Cozumeleno
On the first evening, all of the guests were treated to dinner at the neighbouring Playa Azul Hotel, a family run, very quaint hotel with real charm.
The following day, the group played golf at the Cozumel Country Club, and were treated to a truely unique layout and great wildlife!
resident of Cozumel Country Club
After golf, there were of course the obligatory drinks and prizes to give out...
Uwe Bindhardtand Christer Herlin enjoying a post-round drink
Carla Berlin - Golf Holidays Abroad from the UK and Denise Langdon - Par NZ from New Zealand
A few of us decided to try the sport that Cozumel is really known for... Scuba diving. For me it had been about 10 years (or more) since I had been diving, and for my companians from the Czech Republic, it was their first time, so we started out with a crash course from the staff at .Pro-Dive Mexico in the swimming pool, followed by a 40 minute dive.
Michael Krecek and Radek Jaromersky of Golf Planet SRO in the Czech RepublicThe first 20 minutes were spectacular, alonside a thriving reef, but the current was quite strong and kept us moving, so we covered a lot of ground in the time we were under...
Mickael Krecek, Radek Jaromersky and Shelley Quinn
For our final night on Cozumel, we were treated to perhaps the best dinner of our trip in Mexico, at the Wyndham Resort Cozumel The atmosphere was perfect, and much care had gone into the set-up for this grand finale dinner. It was a great evening to finish off the trip and to say goodbye to new & old friends and associates.
Until the next event, that is all my news. I am now home in Whistler, Canada's #1 Golf Resort (which is currently covered in over 100cms of snow!). The courses here are due to open in May... until then, the courses will be used by local residents (myself included) for cross-country skiing... maybe next time I head out I'll snap some photos of the courses covered in white stuff...
Thanks to all of the Hotels, golf courses and restaurants in Cancun, the Mayan Riviera and Cozumel who hosted the Tour Operators for this 10th Anniversary IGTM event. I hope that the area sees tremendous growth in it's golf product - there are certainly choices for every type of traveller.
Our host on Cozumel was Mr. Benny Campos, the General Manager of the Jack Nicklaus designed lub Cozumel Country C. Benny was a fantastic host in every way, somehow managing to herd 50+ Tour operators, (many whom suffered from hangovers & lack of sleep!) onto a Ferry, and then into various hotels on the Island.
I was staying at El Cozumeleno Beach Resort, located on a beautiful stretch of beach, right across the street from the golf course (great views of the course from the entrance of my room on the 9th floor).
View of the swimming pool & beach at the CozumelenoOn the first evening, all of the guests were treated to dinner at the neighbouring Playa Azul Hotel, a family run, very quaint hotel with real charm.
The following day, the group played golf at the Cozumel Country Club, and were treated to a truely unique layout and great wildlife!
resident of Cozumel Country ClubAfter golf, there were of course the obligatory drinks and prizes to give out...
Uwe Bindhardtand Christer Herlin enjoying a post-round drink
Carla Berlin - Golf Holidays Abroad from the UK and Denise Langdon - Par NZ from New ZealandA few of us decided to try the sport that Cozumel is really known for... Scuba diving. For me it had been about 10 years (or more) since I had been diving, and for my companians from the Czech Republic, it was their first time, so we started out with a crash course from the staff at .Pro-Dive Mexico in the swimming pool, followed by a 40 minute dive.
Michael Krecek and Radek Jaromersky of Golf Planet SRO in the Czech RepublicThe first 20 minutes were spectacular, alonside a thriving reef, but the current was quite strong and kept us moving, so we covered a lot of ground in the time we were under...
Mickael Krecek, Radek Jaromersky and Shelley QuinnFor our final night on Cozumel, we were treated to perhaps the best dinner of our trip in Mexico, at the Wyndham Resort Cozumel The atmosphere was perfect, and much care had gone into the set-up for this grand finale dinner. It was a great evening to finish off the trip and to say goodbye to new & old friends and associates.
Until the next event, that is all my news. I am now home in Whistler, Canada's #1 Golf Resort (which is currently covered in over 100cms of snow!). The courses here are due to open in May... until then, the courses will be used by local residents (myself included) for cross-country skiing... maybe next time I head out I'll snap some photos of the courses covered in white stuff...
Thanks to all of the Hotels, golf courses and restaurants in Cancun, the Mayan Riviera and Cozumel who hosted the Tour Operators for this 10th Anniversary IGTM event. I hope that the area sees tremendous growth in it's golf product - there are certainly choices for every type of traveller.
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