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Yours Sincerely,
Billy Gammon & Sasha Howard Your VIP Escapes Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Royal Dornoch - Castle Stuart - Turnberry - Old Course, St Andrews - Carnoustie - Royal Portrush - Royal County Down - Royal Birkdale - Royal Liverpool Take on the ultimate golf escape with this helicopter tour of Britain’s finest golfing venues, including seven of the world’s top 20 golf courses. Follow in the footsteps of your golfing heroes and tee it up on some of the world famous Open Championship venues.
From the dramatic landscapes in Ireland, to the historic sites of Scotland and unique terrain in England let us create a luxury, VIP golfing experience to remember.
Overview:
• Twelve days (eleven nights) • Arrive and depart from London Heathrow Airport • Nine golf courses across three different countries • Eight luxury hotels, all rated 4 or 5 star England
Day 1
Guests arrive at London Heathrow to be met by VIP Escapes representative.
Transfer to 5 star rated Mandarin Oriental Hotel, London (1 night)
Dinner at ‘Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’, Mandarin Oriental (x2 Michelin stars)
Overnight stay at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Oak moss and truffle toast, quail jelly, langoustine cream & foie gras parfait, Blumenthal’s homage to Alain Chapel. Scotland
Day 2
Transfer to RAF Northolt for flight to Inverness Airport (via private jet)
Transfer to the 5 star rated Links House, Dornoch or 5 star rated Skibo Castle* (2 nights)
VIP social programme organised on request e.g. guided shooting or fishing experience, whisky tasting tour.
Dinner at the Links House or Skibo Castle*
Overnight stay at Links House or Skibo Castle *See support notes at the back
Skibo Castle
Scotland
Day 3
Breakfast at the Links House or Skibo Castle
Transfer and golf at Royal Dornoch Golf Club
VIP social programme organised on request e.g. Loch Ness experience
Lunch at Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Dinner at Boath House (1 x Michelin star)
Return transfer and overnight stay at Links House or Skibo Castle
Boath House
Scotland
Day 4
Breakfast at Links House or Skibo Castle
Transfer and golf at Castle Stuart Golf Links
Lunch at Castle Stuart Golf Links
Helicopter transfer to 5 star rated Old Course Hotel, St Andrews (2 nights)
Dinner and overnight stay at Old Course Hotel (dinner included in cost) Helicopter transfer to 5 star rated Old Course Hotel, St Andrews Scotland
Day 5
Breakfast at Old Course Hotel
Golf at the Kingsbarns Golf Links or Carnoustie Golf Links
VIP whisky distillery tour / country sports experience / private sightseeing tour to include the R&A Clubhouse and British Golf Museum
Dinner at the Peat Inn (1 x Michelin star) Kingsbarns
Return transfer and overnight stay at Old Course Hotel
Carnoustie
Scotland
Day 6
Breakfast at Old Course Hotel
Golf at the Old Course, St Andrews
Helicopter transfer to 5 star rated Trump Turnberry Resort (1 night)
Dinner at Turnberry’s 1906 restaurant
Overnight stay at Trump Turnberry Resort Trump Turnberry Resort Scotland
Day 7
Breakfast at Trump Turnberry Resort
Golf at Trump Turnberry (The Ailsa course)
Lunch at Trump Turnberry Resort
Helicopter transfer to 4 star rated Bushmills Inn, N.Ireland (1 night)
Dinner at Bushmills Inn
Overnight stay at Bushmills Inn
Bushmills Inn, Northern Ireland Northern Ireland
Day 8
Breakfast at Bushmills Inn
Transfer and golf at Royal Portrush Golf Club
Private tour of Bushmills Distillery (world’s oldest distillery) and/or Giant’s Causeway
Transfer to 4 star rated Slieve Donard Hotel, N.Ireland (1 night)
Dinner at Slieve Donard Hotel
Slieve Donard Hotel Northern Ireland
Day 9
Breakfast at Slieve Donard Hotel
Transfer and golf at Royal County Down Golf Club
Helicopter transfer to 5 star rated Chester Grosvenor Hotel, England (2 nights)
Dinner at ‘Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor’ (1 x Michelin star)
Overnight stay at Chester Grosvenor Hotel Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor, England
England
Day 10
Breakfast at Chester Grosvenor Hotel
Transfer and golf at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Optional social programme e.g. private fly fishing experience or private sightseeing tour
Dinner at Joseph Benjamin, Chester
Return transfer and overnight stay at Chester Grosvenor Hotel
England
Day 11
Breakfast at Chester Grosvenor Hotel
Transfer and golf at Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Helicopter transfer to London for overnight stay at 5 star rated Claridges Hotel (1 night)
Dinner at Simon Rogan’s Fera restaurant, Claridge’s (1 x Michelin star)
Overnight stay at Claridge’s Hotel Dinner at Simon Rogan’s Fera restaurant, Claridge’s (1 x Michelin star) 第2天 England
Day 12
Breakfast at Claridge’s Hotel
Check out of hotel
Transfer to London Heathrow.
Depart Notes
1) Dinner at the Old Course Hotel on day 4 is included in the above cost (excluding drinks).
2) Cost is based on the group staying at Links House for nights two and three. This cost will change if staying at Skibo Castle. Support Notes
All itineraries and quotes have been put together according to the following criteria:
Period Start times at each golf course have not been of the golf courses and that offer the highest level of Arrival/departure time and airports confirmed. This can only be done once itineraries guest facilities. All recommendations are based on The months of August and September 2015 have been have been confirmed and deposits received. our experience of working with those venues that It has been assumed that guests will arrive and depart selected to improve chances of being able to play the guarantee an exceptional customer from London Heathrow Airport. Please advise if top golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland. Other Caddies experience. travel departure/return locations differ from the periods can be considered if required. aforementioned as this may impact itinerary options. Please note Skibo Castle has been included as an The quote does include caddies at each venue (1 per alternative choice for option 1, but due to Host Length of stay golfer per round of golf ). If electric trolleys or buggies access being so restricted another option (5 star rated are preferred please let us know and we will make the Links House) has also been included. On arrival in the the UK you will be greeted by your necessary enquiries and, where possible, reservations. The itineraries have been put together for a duration of 8-13 days. Mandarin speaking VIP Escapes representative who Dining will remain with you throughout your visit. Transfers Costs Venues have been recommended based on their ability Pay Unless otherwise stated all transfers will be via VIP to deliver first class cuisine and an All costs quoted are in GBP. Please note that those Escapes chauffeur driven, luxury transport. All drivers authentic, local dining experience. However the final elements of each itinerary lying outside of Northern All trips have been put together based on a total of and vehicles will be of the highest standard and selection will be refined in accordance with your Ireland have been converted to GBP (from Euros) 4 persons attending. Please note itineraries can be specification. wishes. according to the exchange rate at the time of enquiry, adjusted in accordance with any changes to preferred and may vary at the time of booking in line with any group size. Each itinerary includes a dedicated driver for every Please note costs have not been included for lunch or fluctuations in the exchange rate. day of the trip, including all helicopter transfers. dinner unless otherwise stated (daily Should any helicopter transfers be cancelled, for Golf Courses breakfast is included). It is assumed that lunch will Local information and travel advice whatever reason (i.e. inclement weather), guests will be taken at the golf venues, but a complete list of be transferred via the executive minibus and all costs These have been selected to reflect the best cross alternative options will also be available. for the helicopter transfer will be refunded. On confirming your trip you will be supplied with section of courses across Great Britain and Ireland. A comprehensive travel information and guides on the number of different tour options have been presented Social programmes & additional activities UK and all areas (and venues) to be visited during the to provide a range of choices. Accommodation visit. Additional daily activities and entertainment options There are a large number of world class golf courses The quote accounts for 1 x double room per person at are available on request e.g. private sightseeing, Terms and Conditions in the British Isles and all proposed itineraries are each venue (total of 4 x double rooms per venue). All whisky tasting, country sports and outdoor pursuits, flexible, and can be adjusted in accordance with any rooms include bed & breakfast. falconry etc. A complete copy of the booking terms and conditions specific venue requests. Venues have been selected to provide maximum is available on request. comfort and luxury in areas within close proximity Sasha: +44 (0)7920281789 Billy: +44 (0)7711504661
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