There is nothing more relaxing when you`ve been working particularly hard than to get some friends together and head out for a round of golf. There is something about the fresh air, the good-humoured rivalry and the exercise that can`t fail to leave you feeling rejuvenated. So when you are planning a longer break from the pressures of work and day-to-day life, a holiday dedicated to your favourite sport might be just what you need.

There are many great golf packages and tours to choose from and it can sometimes be difficult narrowing it down to find the perfect trip for you. The first thing you must decide is how much time you have to spend away from home and, within that, how much time you want to dedicate to golf as opposed to other sightseeing activities. It is also useful to consider how much you are willing to do yourself and how much you want to have organised for you. For the ultimate in relaxation, a full golf package with everything included might be exactly what you need.

The next big question is where you want to go. Do you want to soak up the history of the home of the great game with a short golf break in Scotland? Or perhaps you would prefer the reliable sunshine and blue skies of the beautiful Algarve. With just a short flight you could find yourself soaking up the sun in Portugal and practising your swing at the Parque de Floresta Golf Resort's stunning 18-hole course with views of the shimmering Atlantic. The hotel is a golfer`s dream, with luxury villas in an specialised golf development, making it the ideal spot for a revitalising golf break that the whole family will enjoy.

If you want to take your game up a level as well as enjoying a break from your daily routine, then a tailored coaching holiday might be perfect for you. Able to cater to any ability, a coaching holiday is the ideal opportunity to get away from it all. Female golfers can now enjoy a ladies only coaching break so why not get the girls together, jet off to exotic Egypt or magnificent Mallorca and brush up on your game far away from the regular demands on your time.

For the ultimate in outdoor relaxation, a camping break is a wonderful way to spend a holiday during the warmer months and spending the evenings around a campfire before retiring to bed is intensely satisfying. So for a golf break in the summer months, why not make the most of the great outdoors and throw a compact tent in the car with your clubs and enjoy the freedom of sleeping outdoors. The best lightweight tents are easy to assemble and come with reliable rain-proofing so even if the weather takes a turn for the worse you can be sure of a rewarding golf break in beautiful surroundings.