This fun and attentive course in Bradenton's has been awarded four stars by Golf Digest and One of America?s Top Golf Courses by Zagat Surveys. Expect professional-level service and awe-inspiring views. Between May and October, the rate drops from £ 51 to £ 25 before 1pm, falling even further to £ 20 after 1pm.

Oak Ford Golf Club

Getting away from it all is the calling card at this course in Sarasota, with peace and quiet and an Old Florida feel as the major attractions. During the summer it?s £ 13 to get on the course from dawn until 08:30am, £ 18 until 2:30pm and £ 13 for the rest of the day.

Waterlefe Golf and River Club

Play the most challenging course in Bradenton built along a beautiful section of the Manatee River including wide expanses of marshes. Don't be surprised if on the 15th tee you spot a family of manatees. From 07:30am to 03:00pm, the fee is just £ 30.

Boutique accommodation is available from £ 50 per night at www.floridaboutiquehotels.co.uk.

Flights with British Airways cost from £ 459 for a week's stay, departing London Gatwick.

For general information on Sarasota and Florida's Gulf Islands or to book a hotel call 020 7681 6275/6 or www.sarasotaandfloridasgulfislands.co.uk