(CNN Air Max) -- With the holiday season upon us, what better time to take a luxury break and get away from it all -- and relax with a few rounds of golf.

From volcanic islands to tropical paradises, wildlife sanctuaries and stunning mountain vistas, CNN has sought out courses that cater for the high end of the market.

Here are five of the best resorts around -- let us know if we have missed off your favorite luxury golfing retreat:

Situated in the volcanic region of Hainan Island, the resort houses a remarkable 10 golf courses, each incorporating the native lava rock formations.


here are 518 guest rooms and suites, a three-story clubhouse, 12 restaurants,Cheap Air Max that a fully-equipped sports and recreation center, an aquatic theme park, therapeutic volcanic mineral springs, a spa oasis and a shopping arcade.

The Blackstone Course is earning a reputation as one of the world's finest, and hosted the 2011 World Cup of Golf in November.

A premiere suite will set you back a cool $500 a night, while a round of golf is $200.

Perched on the northern shore of the island, this resort reopened in 2009 after a $100 million refurbishment.

There are 252 rooms, of which 51 are ocean-view suites, and the resort incorporates 9,000 acres,however Air Max For Cheap providing stunning views of Hanalei Bay and its towering cliffs -- the setting for the movie South Pacific.

On the golf front, there are 27 holes on the Makai course, with 18 having been completely renovated in 2010.

Rooms at St. Regis begin at a cool $375 per night, while the Makai course costs $220 per round.