10710
Scotland in the Spring (April
Only)
Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
Day
2
On arrival at the Glasgow Airport you will be met by InterGolf Vacations
personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your
transportation.
Overnight: The Turnberry Resort: Classic Room -
including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 3
 Play the Ailsa Course TBA at the Westin Turnberry Resort.
Lying on a spectacular curve of rockbound coast in the southern reaches of
Ayrshire, the Ailsa Course is scheduled to host the 2009 British Open, having
been previous host on three occasions with Tom Watson, Greg Norman and Nick
Price as winners.
Overnight: The Turnberry Resort: Classic Room -
including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 4
Play the Kintyre Course TBA at the Westin Turnberry Resort. To
facilitate the opening of the Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy, the former
Arran Course at Turnberry was upgraded in 1999-2000 and reopened in May 2001,
stretching to 6,830 yards. They have redeveloped 11 holes of the previous course
with 7 new holes having spectacular views of the cliffs and water. From the
elevated 9th green you can see nearly every hole on both
courses.
Overnight: The Turnberry Resort: Classic Room - including
Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2 passengers)
Day
5
 Sightseeing Suggestion: Enjoy time in St.Andrews, one of the
most Historic Towns of Scotland. Hallowed in the hearts of golfers the world
over, St. Andrews is also a centre of Secular, Spiritual and Academic life. Take
a stroll through the Cathedral grounds, once the resting place of Scotland's
patron saint and after whom the town is named, and pass the castle where the
Bishops lived when St Andrews was the Ecclesiastical capital of the country. The
town is the perfect place to gift shop with hundreds of stores and boutiques,
each with its own character and charm.
Overnight: Old Course
Hotel: Eden View Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 6
 Play today on the New Course of St. Andrews TBA. Rated by
many as the toughest of the St. Andrews Courses, the New Course was laid out by
Old Tom Morris and opened in 1895. A great emphasis is placed on hitting the
fairways as several holes have been carved through blankets of gorse
bushes.
Overnight: Old Course Hotel: Eden View Room - including
Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2 passengers)
Day
7
 Today challenge the *Old Course (Ballot) TBA of St. Andrews.
The "Home of Golf", the Old Course has played host to the greatest golfers in
the world and produced many of golf's dramatic moments. Wide double fairways,
seven extensive double greens, and a multitude of intimidating bunkers are just
some of the unique features you will encounter.
*Please see note in
'Important Information' regarding Old Course Ballot.
Overnight: Old
Course Hotel: Eden View Room - including Scottish breakfast (1 Room, 2
passengers)
Day 8
Depart the United Kingdom from the Glasgow Airport.
For immediate pricing on this
tour please consult with a InterGolf Vacations Travel Specialist, we always
welcome your call on 800-468-0051 or email to Golftrip@InterGolfVacations.com
Tour Includes;
 Accommodation in hotels
listed with room category and dining basis as detailed in the schedule.
Green fees for rounds of
golf as listed in schedule.
Ground transportation
throughout as detailed below.
Assistance of InterGolf
Vacation's local office at your destination.
Travel pack with useful
information on areas visited in your tour.
Local
taxes.
Conditions Of Quote
It is priced in United
States Dollars (US$).
It is good for a period of
30 days from the date as quoted on the schedule. Rates do increase, and we
recommend that you save a copy of this quotation for your own records.
It neither
implies nor provides any assurance of availability for the above inclusions.
Should you wish
to book your personalized tour with InterGolf Vacations, or discuss the options
in more depth, please contact a Golf Travel Specialist on 1-800-468-0051 or Golftrip@InterGolfVacations.com .
To guarantee these rates we
require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the agreed land cost per person,
subject to a minimum $1,500 , their name and golfer's handicap and home club at
the time the reservations are requested. You may download a
reservation form here.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Your travel throughout is as follows:
 4 Passenger Vehicle: Caravelle Shuttle with automatic
transmission or similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver and
Mastercover Plus, thus no excess applicable should your vehicle sustain damage
or loss.
2 Passenger Vehicle: Vauxhall Vectra with automatic transmission or
similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver and Mastercover
Plus, thus no excess applicable should your vehicle sustain damage or loss.
HOTEL INFORMATION
OLD COURSE HOTEL
 The Old Course Hotel offers some of the most luxurious
accommodation in Scotland. Guests can expect to enjoy either the priceless view
of the Old Course and the St Andrews coastline, or the fields and hills of Fife.
All 144 rooms, comprised of 109 rooms and 35 suites are designed to offer a
welcoming haven with contemporary fabrics, soft furnishings and marble touches
in the bathrooms. The luxurious suites are spacious, finely appointed and offer
fine panoramic views over the links courses to the sea. The Road Hole Grill
located on the top floor of the hotel has recently been relaunched, notable new
features include dramatic floor to ceiling windows which offer some of the best
views in Scotland across the Old Course, the ''auld grey toon'' of St Andrews
and the sweeping coastal vista. Sands is a chic and informal restaurant and bar
with dishes from the deep cold of the North Atlantic to the radiant warmth of
the Mediterranean. Kohler Waters Spa believes in promoting health as well as
relaxation by recreating the healing properties of earth's natural, mineral-rich
waters. There are 30 treatments in total for you to choose from, including
signature Kohler Bathing and Water Experiences where you can relax and restore
your body as you enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water. You can also enjoy a
swim in the indoor pool with its invigorating waterfall or feel tension float
away in the thermal suite's whirlpool or up on the rooftop in the outdoor hot
tub. Be sure to enjoy a pint in the Jigger Inn, the hotel own Scottish pub
overlooking the road hole. This historic building dates back to the 1850's, when
it was the St Andrews station master's lodge and it has lost none of its
atmosphere. Step inside and you'll warm to the genuine Scottish welcome, the
golfing memorabilia, the crackling open-hearth fires and the golf chat.
THE TURNBERRY RESORT
 The
world renowned Turnberry Hotel overlooks Scotland's South West Ayrshire coast.
Contained within 360 acres this luxury hotel, golf and leisure resort with few
equals in the world. Turnberry's spectacular Ailsa course was chosen for the
1977, 1986 and 1994 British Open Golf Championship. The Hotel was built at the
turn of the century and has maintained its tradition of Edwardian elegance. Each
guest room is individually decorated with every modern comfort, and the stylish
restaurant, with its magical views, is a splendid setting for dining. Every day
different menus are created to delight you, using the very best local produce.
The Ailsa and Kintyre, famous championship links courses are owned and managed
by the Hotel and make it a year round mecca for all golfers. Turnberry has a
lavish Spa, hailed as one of the best in Europe with indoor and outdoor
amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, solarium, exercise area, billiards
room, table tennis, all-weather tennis courts, and a secluded private beach.
Nearby are riding stables, sea and river fishing, rough shooting, stalking, and
trap shooting.
AIRLINE & TRAVEL PROTECTION
INFORMATION
INTERGOLF VACATIONS AIRLINE
DEPARTMENT InterGolf Vacations offers a full service air department to
assist in the planning and coordination of airline travel. We encourage you to
consider traveling on one of our Preferred Airlines; British Airways or Delta
Air Lines which collectively provide an extensive route network to all of our
destination cities. For further details on our air travel services and
competitive rates please call 1 800 468 0051 ext 230 or email air@InterGolfVacations.com
InterGolf Vacations offers significantly discounted Business Class
fares. Please ensure that you inquire about these. Airline reservations can
also be booked for Frequent Flyer Upgrades.
TRAVEL
PROTECTION PLAN - InterGolf Vacations recommends that you have luggage,
accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own
self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage.
Check with your insurance company or travel agent. You may learn more about the
InterGolf Vacations Travel Protection Plan by visiting here. If
purchased within seven days of the initial deposit, this Protection Plan
includes a "Cancellation for Any Reason" waiver. The Travel
Protection Plan is only available to Citizens or Permanent Residents of the USA
or Canada.
NOTE: The “Cancel for Any Reason” waiver is only
available for travel to the British Isles (Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern
Ireland, Wales). It is NOT available or offered to other InterGolf Vacations
destinations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Changes: After deposits
have been received and confirmation has been issued, any changes requested by
the client are subject to an administrative fee of $50.00 per change per person
in addition to any charges which may be made by suppliers for cancellations. In
most cases, changes cannot be made less than 60 days before
travel.
Handicap Certificate: Most courses require visitors to be
a member of a recognized golf club and to hold official handicaps, with some
courses imposing a maximum handicap restriction. InterGolf Vacations endorses
this viewpoint and recommends that players travel with a valid handicap
certificate from their golf club which they may be required to produce.
Old Course Ballot: Your golf at St.Andrews Old Course is via the
"daily ballot". Around 50% of all visitors starting times over the year are put
into the daily ballot (lottery) which is drawn every day for next day's play
except Sunday, the Saturday draw is for Monday play. Success in the ballot is
not guaranteed and chances vary according to the time of year, how busy the
course is and the weather. A minimum two golfers can enter. The handicap limit
for playing the Old Course is 24 for men and 36 for ladies. In addition, an
official handicap card will be a prerequisite for play at the Old Course.
Portable GPS Navigator: GPS systems are available for hire
through National Car Rental at most major rental branches. Please check with
your Agent for rates and locations.
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