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ITALY
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COSTA DAURADA
Experience the home of Q School
SCOTLAND
Gleneagles
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Fine Golf & Wine
FRANCE
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Experience the home of Q School Costa Daurada’s most exciting resort provides golfers with the ideal opportunity for sublime golf and hospitality over the winter period.
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Lumine Beach & Golf
Lumine Beach and Golf Community, the Home of European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, is offering a brand-new winter sun package, giving golfers a better reason than ever to experience one of Europe's premier golfing destinations. Over the last 10 years, Lumine has earned a reputation for the quality of each of its three courses, which will be presented in peak condition in the weeks following the visit of some of the world’s best players, seeking to earn ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
European Tour playing privileges for the 2019 season in golf’s most dramatic event. The timing of Lumine’s new package offering will allow golfers to take advantage of its pristine conditioning while escaping colder climes; an unforgettable trip for any golfer this winter. In collaboration with local luxurious hotels, Lumine is offering packages based on four and seven nights with unlimited golf. MORE > www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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Lumine Beach & Golf
Eperience the home of Q School The resort offers an unrivalled golfing experience for all levels. Lumine has perfectly balanced their courses to offer challenges and rewards across 45 exquisite holes.
Golfers can tackle two courses, designed by World Golf Hall of Famer, Greg Norman: Lakes, a 6,300-metre, CostaLumine Daurada’s most exciting resort provides par-71 golf course which is the most golfers with the opportunity for sublime technically challenging; andideal the Ruins course, a nine-hole layout locatedover upon the winter period. golf and hospitality Roman archaeological remains dating from the second century BC. Lumine Hills completes the line-up; a 6,334-metre, par-72 course in sharp contrast to the Lakes with its incredible coastline views, set amongst leafy woods and olive plantations. The off-course experience continues at the neighbouring PortAventura World and Ferrari World theme parks, offering activities for children and thrill-seekers. Budding historians can also enjoy the ancient city of Tarragona and its World Heritage sites, which are within 10 minutes of the resort. The wealth of restaurants and the picturesque Cambrils Marina are located within a similar journey time, while the resort also nestles between three renowned wine regions. “Lumine should not be written off in the winter months,” said General Manager, Calle Carlsson. “The resort still welcomes lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the winter, and when you combine this with the state-ofthe-art facilities on offer, we can offer a remarkable golfing trip to anyone. We’re also thrilled to partner with local hotels to welcome golfers this winter. ” 8
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“The resort still welcomes lots of sunshine and pleasant temperatures in the winter” Calle Carlsson , General Manager
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Lumine Beach & Golf packages
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Verdura gives Italian golf new reason to celebrate
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It’s been quite a year for Italian golf with Francesco Molinari’s heroics at the Ryder Cup and this summer’s Open Championship, and Verdura Resort has continued the winning theme after being named in the top three of a new industry poll of the best golfing venues in Europe.
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hile Molinari, the first Italian ever to win a Major, remains on target to win this season’s Race to Dubai, Verdura was ranked number one in Italy and second overall in National Club Golfer magazine’s inaugural list of the ‘Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe’. Marked over four categories – courses, accommodation, setting and amenities – Verdura, home of the Rocco Forte Sicilian Open, scored 89.5 out of 100 points, with the magazine’s judging panel describing the resort’s setting as “as good as it gets”.
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Chris Bertram, chairman of the Top 100 panel, said: “(The resort) offers two courses – the East and West – by Kyle Phillips that are both superbly designed and enjoy holes with seaside settings. The Rocco Forte hotel is predictably fabulous. “It’s best for couples and families especially, but female groups would also think Verdura is divine and the setting is as good as it gets – just yards from the beach whether you are on the course or in the hotel. The golf is so well balanced it’s hard to choose which of the two courses is the best, plus there’s a fun nine-holer.” Endorsing the new ranking, Alex Polizzi, hotel expert and television presenter of ‘The Hotel Inspector’ on Channel 5, added in the magazine: “I love Verdura (for so many reasons) … it keeps us all happy. I have been everywhere and this is somewhere special.” One of 10 Italian resorts to feature in the new rankings, Verdura is set in 230 hectares of stunning Mediterranean landscape, with its worldclass golf facilities include two outstanding 18-hole championship courses as well as a par-three nine-hole course, double-ended driving range and first-class academy. 14
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The award is a further glowing endorsement for Verdura – a Rocco Forte hotel and European Tour destination – as Italy’s premier golf venue, with the resort also having been named number one in UK magazine Golf World’s recent updated list of the best resorts in Europe. Antonio Castelo, director of golf at Verdura Resort, said: “It’s been a fantastic year for Italian golf and Verdura, and we’re extremely proud to fly the flag for Italy as the country’s foremost golf resort. “It’s a huge honour for the resort to be recognised again as the best golfing venue in Italy. As the home of the Rocco Forte Sicilian Open, Verdura is now firmly established as one of the world’s elite luxury golf destinations, and we are more motivated than ever to continue to deliver an outstanding customer experience to all our guests.” Situated on Sicily’s southern coast between Agrigento and the fishing city of Sciacca, an 80-minute drive from Trapani and Palermo airports, Verdura Resort features 203 rooms and suites, all with a sea view, including six villas which offer 16
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a perfect solution for family holidays, each with its own private swimming pool. Away from the fairways, the resort features an array of other luxury sports and lifestyle facilities, while guests also have the opportunity to sample, on and off-site, a taste of the gastronomy, wine, history and culture that has made Sicily famous across the world.
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“It’s been a fantastic year for Italian golf and Verdura, and we’re extremely proud to fly the flag for Italy as the country’s foremost golf resort” Antonio Castelo, director of golf at Verdura Resort
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Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and sporting estate, has added to its growing roster of accolades after being named ‘European Golf Resort of the Year 2019’ at the annual IAGTO Awards.
If heaven is as good as this, I sure hope they have some tee times left. LEE TREVINO
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ince opening its doors in June 1924, and set beneath the Ochil Hills in the heart of Perthshire, ‘The Glorious Playground’ has been the must-go destination for travellers for nearly a century. Beginning its life in the glamorous age of travel when guests arrived in great style at Gleneagles’ very own train station, the 850acre estate epitomises the natural beauty for which Scotland is famed. Three distinct and challenging championship courses have established Gleneagles’ world-class reputation in golf but it is the glorious playground of other sports, country pursuits, culinary experiences and luxury hospitality that truly sets Gleneagles apart. The award proudly sits alongside Gleneagles’ ‘No.1 Golf Resort in Britain & Ireland’ status, from Golf World, and underlines the ongoing progress made under new owner, Ennismore – including a significant investment programme over the last two years which has transformed the hotel’s spaces through fresh designs and seen the launch of three new bars, two restaurants, and a new events wing. Conor O’Leary, General Manager of
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Gleneagles, commented: “Gleneagles is an authentically Scottish experience; a destination for fun and adventure in one of the most luxurious and beautiful settings imaginable. There are few places in the world that offer the same breadth of opportunities and activities we have here at The Glen. The award also coincides with Gleneagles’ preparations for two major golfing milestones in 2019; the centenary of the James Braid-designed King’s and Queen’s Courses and the hosting of The Solheim Cup on The PGA Centenary Course, which also welcomed The 2014 Ryder Cup. Over the last 18 months, major renovation projects have been completed on all three championship golf courses – specifically bringing both The King’s (No.1 inland course in Scotland*) and The Queen’s back to the original vision of Braid. Ongoing investment has also seen the internal renovation of The Clubhouse including a new look Dormy restaurant, the opening of a craft beer bar, Auchterarder 70, featuring locally brewed craft ales, and a re-fitted Pro Shop. For further information about Gleneagles, visit: www.gleneagles.com
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FRANCE
Normandy Steeped in history and home to stunning golf
Normandy welcomes hundreds of visitors from all over Europe to remember the D-Day Landings, but as ROB PERKINS found out some of those will be coming to enjoy the more tranquil pursuit of golf. 20
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HE black and white photographs hanging in the hallway of the golf club are somewhat different from those usually found in such establishments. Instead of pictures honouring those golfers for deeds done on the greens and fairways of years gone by, these images invoke very different memories. The American GI holding aloft a young French girl as she smiles for the camera and waves to those soldiers who had just liberated her town; the elders greeting soldiers with glasses of wine and cigarettes and invading troops making their way tentatively through French villages nearby.
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For this is Omaha Beach Golf Club overlooking the landing site where soldiers of the American 1st and 29th infantry divisions suffered such horrendous losses in the first few hours on the invasion on June 6, 1944. By the end of the day more than 5,000 American soldiers had been killed and although the beachhead was secured the loss of life has been remembered with every hole on the course named after a D-Day landing hero.
Caen on a daily basis. The overnight crossing takes less than six hours and once in France the number of quality golf courses on offer is wonderful. Our choice was a three night, four golf course stay taking in Houlgate, Deauville, Omaha Beach and Granville. Omaha Beach Golf Club is in fact two separate course, The Sea course and The Manor course.
The Sea Course overlooks the beach where the US forces came ashore Brittany Ferries follow the same route and a few of the scenes of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Saving Private Ryan’ were that many D-Day ships took on that fateful day leaving Portsmouth for shot on the course that was liberated
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Golf in Normandy
on June 7, 1944. The Manor Course is the newer of the two courses at Omaha but nonetheless is just as dramatic with every hole asking the golfer new questions about his game. Houlgate Golf Club, built in 1981, is situated in the middle of a Norman bocage and set in an antique landscaped garden. It combines eye-catching scenery with variety of golf holes. Partially overlooked by Beuzeval Castle, the course offers unique views of the region. The halftimbered clubhouse, with its restaurant and pro shop, will welcome you before and after your round. The par-five 15th hole is probably the most impressive on the course, Driving from an elevated tee, the 22
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hole is spread out beneath you. The drive needs to avoid a bunker on the right that can catch anything pulled The second shot is one to just get into position for the approach to a tricky green. And when you’ve finished your golf, the clubhouse chef can knock up a tantalizing lunch served with a very fine red wine to round the day off nicely. Deauville Golf Club is rated among France’s top-20 prettiest and most established tracks with the Golf Barriere Deauville on many mustplay lists in the country. It is always maintained to a high level and is in splendid condition throughout the year with its beautifully manicured fairways and greens. ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
Set on the hills of Mount Cainsy, Golf Barriere de Deauville has thought of everything to host international competitions and welcomes both French and foreign visitors; an elegant setting, lots of vegetation and beautifully designed fairways. Golf Barriere of Deauville has a wonderful 27 holes, of which the original 18-hole par 71 course was built by Tom Simpson in 1929. The Golf Barriere of Deauville is an exceptional place to include when deciding your Normandy itinerary. The course has a beautiful technical layout, a pretty mix of undulating fairways and a variety of holes added to the views over Deauville and the Channel but also on the 14th and 15th there are views over the Touques and Auge Valley. ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
“Deauville Golf Club is rated among France’s top-20 prettiest and most established tracks with the Golf Barriere Deauville on many mustplay lists in the country” Technically speaking this course requires accuracy and strength with two 4 par’s of 400m - 437 yards and several heavily bunkered par 3’s on the front nine. The back nine are not easy neither as every hole can reveal a player’s weaknesses, but playing the Golf Barriere de Deauville, in any case, is a treat to remember. www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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Granville Golf Club is a Harry Colt designed course dating back to 1912. The course is reputed to be the only real links in France. Beyond the dunes lies the English Channel and it is an authentic traditional links layout that captures the essence of an 80-year by-gone era and the harsh outdoors exposure. The course has excellent playing conditions all year round. A unique feeling that dominates all link courses, in the Irish or Scottish tradition. Under the holiday sun it’s an enchanting place to be. If you are not playing well just enjoy the scenery and the atmosphere at Granville Golf Course. It is in these unwelcoming weathers conditions that the course joins its sister courses from across the English Channel, where golf truly began. The closing nine are more difficult than the first nine with some memorable holes including the uphill par-three 16th which at 129yards plays considerably longer – and if the wind is against you – best of luck trying to reach the green. FACTFILE Prices start from £264 per person to include two nights bed and breakfast and three rounds of golf. The price includes return sailings from Portsmouth to Caen and a cabin included for the overnight outward journey. For further information visit www.brittany-ferries.co.uk or call 0871 244 1818. ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
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WINTER GOLF IN THE SUN
Golf Son Muntaner offer a special winter package
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olf Son Muntaner, the flagship course at Arabella Golf Mallorca, has announced the launch of a special discounted offer to mark the 18th anniversary of its opening. Golfers will be able to book a tee time for two green fees with a buggy included for a special rate of â‚Ź99 to play any time at Golf Son Muntaner between 1st November and 31st December 2018.
all members and guests. Speaking about the special offer, Bernat Llobera, Area Director Arabella Golf said: “This offer represents a fantastic opportunity to play a magnificent course for a special discounted rate. The course is highlighted by its pristine long fairways and large, undulating greens which offer a variety of exciting pin locations.
Golf Son Muntaner reopened two years ago following an ambitious and extensive renovation project to replace every blade of grass on the course and redesign part of the layout, elevating the course to a world-class level.
To make a booking call (+34) 971 783 000 or send an email to golf. mallorca@arabellagolf.com and quote: 18ANNIVERSARY.
One of the key goals of the ambitious renovation project was to improve the conditioning of the course all year round ensuring a high-quality experience for
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Red, Whites and greens . . . By Glass and Grass
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Red, white and greens . . .
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eal Club de Golf El Prat, located just outside the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, has partnered with boutique travel agency Winenium, to offer an exclusive and intimate experience based around the golf club and the culture of the local vineyards and wines. The DO Alella wine region dates back to 100BCE and has been producing wine since Roman times. As well as being one of the oldest wine regions in Spain, it is also one of the smallest, and, at the awardwinning, family-run Alta Alella winery - located within a Natural Park 45 minutes from the city. The packages, which start at ÂŁ349 per person, include private round-trip transfers, nine holes of golf at El Prat with buggy, a private guided visit to the winery with an English-speaking guide, wine tasting and a wine-pairing session with a specially designed gourmet tapas lunch. Stay-and-play packages for visitors to El Prat can now be booked at three, four and five-star hotels in and around Barcelona. Five-star options include The Serras, a luxurious boutique hotel, the Majestic Hotel & Spa, and the Gran Hotel La Florida Hotel, while the equally popular Hotel Sant Cugat offers a four-star alternative all within easy reach of the golf club and city centre. Meanwhile, the contemporary three-star Aparthotel Attica21 VallĂŠs is just a five-minute shuttle ride from the clubhouse at El Prat and affords a resort feel to the venue. Dating back to 1912, El Prat is one of the oldest courses in Spain and remains one of only a small number of clubs to have been granted royal status, hosting more than 250 national and international
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championships, including the Spanish Open on 10 occasions. It has also played host to some of the biggest names in golf, including home legends Severiano Ballesteros and José Maria Olazábal, eight-time Major winner Tom Watson and European Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjørn. Set across the 518-acre estate of BonVilar - just 35 minutes from the centre of Barcelona - El Prat makes clever use of its 45 Greg Normandesigned holes, over an exciting, varied mix of five highly acclaimed courses. It also offers a modern and lively clubhouse and top-quality practice facilities, including a 300m driving range and a host of specialist shortgame areas.
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QUINTA DO LAGO catapulted into Top Five Ranked European Resorts
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PORTUGAL: Quinta do Lago
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uinta do Lago, one of the most prestigious sport and lifestyle destinations, has further strengthened its worldrenowned reputation by climbing to an impressive fifth place in Golf World’s ‘Top 100 Golf Resorts in Continental Europe 2018’ rankings. The exclusive resort on the sunkissed Algarve rose four places in the respected list following this year’s refurbishment of the chic 74-bedroom Magnolia Hotel, which now offers visitors a first-class, yet affordable, accommodation option with a range of stay-and-play options. In ranking it so highly, Golf World said: “We’ve always been a fan of this grand resort on the outskirts of Vilamoura. With two courses in our most recent Golf World Top 100 Courses Continental Europe ranking, and a third that could genuinely compete for inclusion, the quality of the golf offering has never been in question. “In our inaugural European resorts ranking in 2016, we docked them a few points because, while there are numerous hotel options on the expansive property, at the time, Quinta do Lago actually only owned villa accommodation. “We felt this detracted a little from the intimate ‘resort’ experience many golfers want. This has all changed now with the addition of the new Magnolia Hotel. The resort has modern boutique accommodation of the highest quality that also includes a selection of suites and cottages. “The resort also recently opened a new state-of-the-art multisport hub, The Campus, which offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities.
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Quinta do Lago remains a fantastic place to play golf and be as relaxed or as active as you want.” Quinta do Lago is famed for its highly acclaimed three 18-hole championship courses, practice facilities, including the TaylorMade Performance Centre – the only one in southern Europe – and the Paul McGinley Academy. The iconic and eye-catching South Course, host of the Portuguese Open on eight occasions, continually features strongly in the world golf rankings and is considered by many to be the jewel in the Quinta do Lago crown. The North Course – redesigned in ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
the autumn of 2014 by renowned American designer Beau Welling and former victorious European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, at a cost of €9.6 million – has just been nominated in the Publituris Travel Awards, known as the Oscars of Tourism in Portugal, 2018 Best Golf Course section. And the scenic par-72 Laranjal, which winds its way through orange groves, won Portugal’s Best Golf Course of 2011 at the Portuguese Travel Awards thanks to its pristine fairways and immaculate greens. But it is not just the golf that has seen Quinta do Lago rocket to number five in the rankings as the resort, positioned ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
in the picturesque Ria Formosa Natural Park and just 15 minutes from Faro airport, is home to an array of fine restaurants and world-class leisure facilities. Among the dining options are the award-winning Bovino Steakhouse, famed for its prime steaks, and Casa do Lago, which serves the finest fish and other delicious Mediterranean dishes, all on a lakeside setting complete with outside terrace, pool and fire pit. For more information on Quinta do Lago and its facilities, call +351 289 390 700 or visit www.quintadolago.com www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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Global sports packages for the luxury traveller Crystal Sports Travel set to provide bespoke sports travel experiences expertly tailored to the luxury traveller.
holidaymakers to secure all aspects of their vacations via their state-of-the-art web portal at crystalsportstravel.com
The UK’s largest online travel portal and subsidiary of Moresand Ltd, Crystal Travel, has today announced the introduction of a specialist sports travel service, providing exhilarating long-haul travel experiences to sporting enthusiasts.
Crystal Sports Travel is already offering packages, including aspirational golf experiences to New Zealand, South Africa and Mauritius and sports experiences at US Open tennis, Superbowl LIII and horse racing’s Dubai World Cup 2019, providing examples of the high-end offer Crystal Sports Travel will become known for.
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“More so than ever before, travellers are looking to combine their holidays with their favourite sporting pursuits, and Crystal Sports Travel is designed to cater to this trend.
NFL SUPER BOWL 2019 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM, ATLANTA FEBRUARY 3, 2019
“No one is better equipped to ensure golfers and sports fans are provided with the finest service, accommodation and experiences, and we envision Crystal Sports Travel becoming a go-to service for travellers seeking the very best in luxury sports travel.” Crystal Travel is the leading panEuropean flagship travel agency. It is the UK’s most used travel portal and offers a varied range of travel products that include airline tickets from more than 150 airlines, 65,000 hotels, holiday packages, car rentals, travel insurance and other travel extras.
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THE BUCKET LIST
Cape Kidnappers HAWKES BAY, NZ | PAR 71 | 6510 M | Designed by TOM DOAK
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Cape Kidnappers Golf Course was designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, the spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf.
Three Distinct Destinations, One Ultimate New Zealand Experience OFFERING THE FINEST LUXURY ACCOMMODATION & EXPERIENCES IN NEW ZEALAND
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Fancourt
launches a world first with Pro Package
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vid golfers can now experience a truly exceptional golfing breakaway at The Manor House on Fancourt Estate, with the launch of an exclusive, first of its kind Pro Package that comes complete with the expert tuition and guidance of a personal golfing professional.
exclusive boutique hotel, as well as the opportunity to be pampered both on and off the estate's golf courses and the chance to play the members-only private club and No 1 ranked course in South Africa - The Links.
"The concept of offering individual golfers the added value of having their own golf pro for the duration of Designed as a luxury package their stay is a world first for for individual golfers, the Fancourt estate and positions Pro Package includes four The Manor House and the nights' accommodation at estate's three world-class The Manor House, Fancourt golf courses at the pinnacle Estate's luxurious and of South Africa's golf tourism
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sector," says Fancourt's Peter Dros. "Pro Package guests will be greeted at George Airport by a personal butler with refreshments before being driven to The Manor House in the hotel's beautiful chauffeured BMW. Their golf pro will greet them on arrival at the hotel and will go through the exciting itinerary with them, which includes a personal video assessment on the first afternoon and a round of golf on the Outeniqua, Montagu and Links courses,
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accompanied by the pro as part of an exclusive two-ball, with guidance and tuition along the way," Dros adds. Accommodation will be in one of The Manor House's 18 luxury suites and meals will be taken at either the renowned Henry White's restaurant or one of Fancourt Estate's other restaurants. The package also includes a range of luxury, personalised gifts and tempting treats such as truffles and champagne and afternoon tea and canapes. "The concept for the Pro
Package was borrowed from the safari industry, which offers private guiding options for guests who want a more exclusive safari experience," explains Dros. "By adapting this concept to the golf market and adding the exclusive services of a golf pro we are taking Fancourt's golf offering to a whole new level," he says. For more information visit the Fancourt website www.fancourt.co.za More Fancourt travel deals at
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Mauritius is one of the most idyllic tropical islands on the planet. After winning more prestigious awards we have teamed up with Chaka Travel to look at the amazing luxury golf and resorts waiting for you . . . ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
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aving been awarded “Golf Destination of the Year” for Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf States at the prestigious IAGTO awards, it’s clear that the island paradise of Mauritius is fast establishing itself as a remarkable golf destination on the international scene.
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The magical island paradise of Mauritius is known for its tropical island allure, with glittering cerulean waters, picture-perfect beaches lined with coconut palms and opulent luxury resorts that unfurl along magnificent stretches of this wonderful holiday destination. But over and above being an extraordinary destination
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Four Seasons Golf Club at Anahita Built to USGA standards and the first of its kind in Mauritius, our championship, Ernie Els-designed course makes the most of its tropical setting. Backed by lush mountains and fringed by the crystal-clear lagoon, its large fairways and six stunning oceanfront holes culminate in a final shot that is among the most spectacular in the world. Golf is complimentary and unlimited for all Four Seasons guests.
for loved-up couples looking for a superb escape or families seeking memorable holidays, Mauritius is an outstanding golfing destination for avid fans. In and amongst the undulating volcanic hills and tropical forests there is a staggering number of sublime golf courses in Mauritius which include anything from 9-hole courses to world-class 18-hole championship courses designed by the likes of Ernie Els, Peter Matkovich, Bernhard Langer, Rodney Wright, Hugh Biaocchi and Tony Johnstone. The success and interest in this spectacular golfing island nods at the success of Mauritius’ efforts to boost the golf offerings by creating ISSUE 1 / NOVEMBER 2018
Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club Designed by the famous Bernhard Langer, the golf club is accessible to players of all levels. The course covers 38 hectares on the southern half of the Ile aux Cerfs Island with the holes snaking up and down the length of the island. All 18 holes of this island golf have views of the ocean – some with glimpses across clearings through the trees; others by coming close to the shore. www.exclusivegolfandtravel.co.uk
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DESTINATION: MAURITIUS magnificent golf courses and facilities that people are willing (and want) to travel far and wide for. The island is now home to over 12 exceptional courses, many of which boast challenging courses that are designed by legends in the golfing world. Since Mauritius has fast become a coveted golfing destination, it’s not difficult to understand why the European, Asian, Sunshine and Senior Tour has opted to set base for some of the reputed professional tournaments of the season. It’s the perfect place to host epic golf tournaments that participants aren’t likely to forget any time soon. Which is exactly the reason why it’s the chosen location for the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and the MCB Senior Open. MAURITIUS FACT FILE Capital: Port Louis Currency: Mauritian rupee Continent: Africa Population: 1.263 million
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GOLF COURSES • Four Seasons Golf Club • Ile Aux Cerfs GC • Heritage GC • Belle Mare Plage Legend GC • Belle Mare Plage Links GC • Avalon GC • Mont Choisy GC • Tamarina GC • Mauritius Golf Resorts
• Anahita The Resort • Constance Belle Mare Plage • Constance Le Prince Maurice • Four Seasons Mauritius • Heritage Awali • Heritage Le Telfair • Long Beach Resort • Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok
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Chaka Travel are the world’s leading Mauritius golf holidays specialist. They provide golf breaks to all the islands amazing resorts and have a first hand knowledge of all the Mauritius golf courses.
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haka Travel have stayed and played at some of the finest golf resorts in Mauritius.
As well as creating perfect luxury golf holidays Chaka Travel also hold regular tournament golf holidays and escorted golf tours at the best golf courses in Mauritius. Aside from the golf, the island is the perfect place to relax with miles of clean spacious beaches where you enjoy the year-round wonderful climate for a luxury Mauritius golf holiday. Mauritius golfing holidays are a real speciality of Chaka Travel. Combining excellent golf courses with great value high-quality accommodation and the natural beauty of the island they consider
this to be the best long-haul golfing holiday destination in the world. Chaka Travel have been at the forefront of the development of golfing holidays to Mauritius. In the early nineties, Chaka Travel were the only company to send golfers to the island when the only ‘proper’ courses available were the Legend Golf Course at Belle Mare Plage and Beachcomber Paradis Golf Course. Now they are able to provide golfing holidays to more than a dozen resorts with most offering free green fees to residents. Mauritius has now matured into a serious golfing destination and Chaka Travel are the perfect team to organise you dream getaway.
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CONSTANCE BELLE MARE PLAGE MAURITIUS GOLF HOLIDAY 12 NIGHTS FROM £2,295 PP Half Board, flights & private transfers This five-star resort has a relaxed informal atmosphere which we can’t recommend highly enough and having visited the Belle Mare Plage many times, it just seems to get better and better.
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HERITAGE AWALI ALL INCLUSIVE MAURITIUS GOLF HOLIDAY 12 NIGHTS FROM £2,295 PP All Inclusive, flights & private transfers We are huge fans of the fabulous Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort on the paradise island of Mauritius. A luxurious resort located between sea and mountain and facing the tropical sunset on an unspoilt part of the island.
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SHANGRI-LA’S LE TOUESSROK RESORT & SPA MAURITIUS
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12 NIGHTS FROM £2,195 PP Half Board, flights, private transfers Play on the unique “golf island” designed by the famous golf champion Bernhard Langer. The 18-hole championship golf course covers the northern half of the Île aux Cerfs. VIEW INFO
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ANAHITA GOLF & SPA RESORT, MAURITIUS 2019 14 NIGHTS FROM £2,845 PP Half board, flights, transfers Anahita the Resort is located on the East coast of Mauritius, set in a spectacular landscape surrounded by an Ernie Els designed 18 hole championship golf course.
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it’s unlike anything we have found in any sports market. We’re finding that those involved in more active sports like rugby, running or cycling etc are benefitting from the technology found in the Heatrub Move. Not only does it create heat but most importantly it wicks moisture away from the surface of the skin to the outer layer of the garment, particularly important in preventing that chilled feeling once the activity is finished. If total warmth is required there is the Heatrub Ultimate – technology that creates heat from even tiny movements and then traps it against the body for complete comfort.”
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