There is nothing like taking a swing at a golf ball while the wonderful, salty smell of the ocean permeates a beautiful golf course. Ocean City golf courses are a premier vacationing spot for the family as Ocean City boasts a great tourist scene and temperate weather for much of the year. 

Ocean city has bragging rights for over seventeen courses that have been designed by golf legends like Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. There is pride in each course's maintenance, design, and aesthetic that will appeal to the most dedicated and experience player.

The region features a significant variety of 18-hole courses with excellent land forms and beautiful water traps that will not only challenge you, but inspire you. Many Ocean City golf courses have great packages that make the trip easier on the budget and are easily accessible from major cities like Philadelphia and DC. Ocean City has also been recognized by Golf Digest as a premier golfing destination.

Another advantage of taking your vacation around Ocean City golf courses is what you can do when you are not on the greens enjoying your favorite past time. Ocean City is an amazing city filled with many attractions to entertain everyone. From the white sandy beaches to the Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park for the children. There is always something to do no matter the age or group size. 

Enjoy taking your significant other out on a date to one of the many luxurious restaurants like well-known Fager's Island Bar or On the Bay Seafood with its scenic view. Ocean City has been taking care of its visitors since 1869 and pride themselves on making sure everyone has a great experience. If food and amusement parks are not what you are looking for to spend time when you’re not making puts, you could also experience the in-depth culture and experience through many of the quality museums that Ocean City has. Everything from the state’s historical museum to the Ripley’s Believe it or not! Museum and mirror maze. 

No matter how long you stay, or where you go while visiting Ocean City, you are guaranteed to have a memorable time that will not be easily forgotten. The perfect dream vacation is only a phone call or a few clicks away from actuality thanks to the Golf Vacation Specialists at Golf Zoo, so pack your golf clubs and book your next trip to Ocean City golf courses where you will be welcomed. 

Maryland is Seeing Blue

This past weekend while in Ocean City, I enjoyed one of the Eastern Shores delicacies; “The Blue Crab”. It can be enjoyed in many ways such as crab dip, imperial, soup, fritters, cakes, even salads but I enjoy it most in its original form, steamed with lots of Old Bay. It is messy and time-consuming but if you have never had this Maryland staple, it’s well worth trying. I wanted to share with you what I think is the best way to enjoy this meal:

First, pull off all of the legs and the claws. Then pull the tab back and this will help you pull of the top of the crab. Just to let you know, the male crab has a "tab" which looks like the 'Washington Monument' as opposed to a female crab which has a tab that looks like the US Capitol. At this point you are almost there. I usually take a knife and cut off the lungs or “devils fingers”, don’t eat them (I was always told they would make you sick)! Now you want to clean out anything that is in the cavity and if you want, there is something that looks like mustard inside. Try it if you haven’t but don’t worry if you don’t like it, not everyone does. Then break the crab in half and work on one side at a time. I have found if I break it in half again the meat comes out easier. While doing this, make sure you watch out for shells. Now comes the hard decision and there are many ways this is done. Some say that you just eat the meat plain as it comes out, others dip in melted butter or vinegar and then there are people like me who pick their crabmeat into a bowl and then sprinkle with vinegar and enjoy all at once!

So if you have not tried this Maryland treat when you travel to Ocean City make sure you stop at one of the many places that serve this tasty seafood. I like Hooper’s Crab House next to the Route 50 Bridge in West Ocean City. They have a great all you can eat with sweet corn!