GoneGolfing Ireland "Northern Links" 2015, Australian Brochure

2015

INDEPENDENT TOURING W I T H O P T I O N A L C O N C I E R G E & C H AU F F E U R S E RV I C E S

Ireland GONE GOLFING

From the northern tip of the island to the south, golf and history are inseparable in Ireland. Some cours-es are legendary, some are serene, others are wicked and wild, but they are ALL renowned!

As they say, it’s not what we play, but where we play. Back home, we all belong to our private country clubs, we have our selected foursome, we have our own ideas about what a “great time” means, and we most definitely enjoy the good life that surrounds a splendid game of golf. So just because you are overseas why should things be any different?

At GoneGolfing we understand there is much more to the game than just golf. Our golf experiences cater to your timeframe, exclusively for you and as refined as you desire

…with a few extra gems thrown in!

Gather your foursome and tee off in MyWAY style (driving your own vehicle) or leave the driving to us as we set out to play 5 of Ireland’s top links courses over a spectacular 8-days/7-nights – with or without a pro.

DATESAny dates during April to October 2015!

RATES (per person) (at minimum 4 participants – 2 persons per car)

Northern Links Golfing: Royal Portrush, Castlerock, Portsteward, Ardglass, Royal County Down & Portmarnock. PRICE

4 persons sharing 1 car $4,795 (station wagon type)

4 persons sharing 2 cars $5,525 (sedan automatic)

4 persons, vans and $5,995 driver included (Mercedes Viano)

Get the ultimate golf experience: Add a golf teaching PGA pro to your package at $1,450 per person (at 4 persons traveling together). He will travel and play with you from day one through day 8.

Single supplements available upon request.

Rates are a guide only. Prices will be confirmed at time of booking.

All prices are per person, sharing a double/twin and include:• 7 overnights at 4* accommodations (3*+ at

Shannon airport)• Daily breakfast• Meet & Greet service upon arrival to Shannon or

Dublin airport• Transfer from/to Shannon/Dublin airport on day

seven and eight• Car rental incl. CDW & THW according to chosen cat-

egory (deductibles not incl., available upon request)• One driver per car (two drivers when four people

are sharing a car)• Unlimited miles/kilometers• Cell phone, one per car (US$20 prepaid)• Green fees and tee times at mentioned courses

Exclusions:• Fuel, we estimate a consumption of $305 per car

following our route*• Parking (public/hotels)• Road tolls, tolls for bridges and tunnels• GPS (estimate $170 per car)• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions*Fuel is included if “van and driver”

-package is reserved.

Deposit & Final Payment:A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the departure date.

We recommend purchasing travel insurance. Ask your Travel Advisor or us.

Forwarding registration and deposit signifies that you agree to the Terms and Conditions of this tour, which can be found at www.discovertravelshop.com.au.

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IN THE GREENLanded IN the green! Load up

the vehicle or meet your driver at Dublin Airport and head off into the green of the Irish-English countryside to Northern Ireland. Bushmills home to the oldest working distillery in the country is where your clubs will sleep for the next three nights.

GOLFING: Day of rest

ROUTE: Dublin Airport – Bushmills

OVERNIGHT: Bushmills UK (Northern Ireland)

HOTEL: Bushmills Inn or similar

DRIVING DISTANCE: 155 miles

TOUGH COOKIEOverlooked by the crumbling

old castle of Dunluce, history marked this spot in 1895 with the first professional golf tournament in Ireland at the ROYAL PORTRUSH Golf Club. Flanked by the wild northern Atlantic and stellar scenery with towering sand dunes, it’s a “tough cookie” to play as they say.

GOLFING: Royal Portrush Golf Club- Dunluce Course

ROUTE: Bushmills – Royal Portrush Golf Club –

Bushmills

OVERNIGHT: Bushmills, UK (Northern Ireland)



HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT

Straddling the mouth of River Bann and the mighty Atlantic Ocean on the Causeway coast, we try our best tee shot struck over a burn at

CASTLE ROCK. With enormous dunes and plenty of gust - hold on to your hat. For as the locals say … “when it blows, it blows!”

GOLFING: Castlerock Golf Cub

ROUTE: Bushmills – Castlerock Golf Club –

Bushmills

OVERNIGHT: Bushmills, UK (Northern Ireland)



A MIX OF OLD & NEWPlayed as early as 1889 and

revamped with the “Thirsty Hallow” in 1992, PORTSTEWART spectacularly combines the old with the new in a more than dramatic setting. Amidst gigantic sand dunes and a brutish Atlantic, every club in your bag will be tested.

GOLFING: Portstewart Golf Club- Strand Course.

ROUTE: Bushmills – Portstewart Golf Club – Down

OVERNIGHT: Down, UK (Northern Ireland)

HOTEL: Slieve Donard or similar


CLIFF HUGGING & INTOXICATING

Looking out over the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and the Bay of Coney Island, crowned with the Mourne Mountains, ARDGLASS will intoxicate you with its spectacular scenery and a great game of golf. Wind your way along the cliff tops and down to the craggy headland before heading back to the club house, a 14th century castle – once the home of the Fitzgeralds.

GOLFING: Ardglass Golf Club

ROUTE: Down – Ardglass Golf Club – Down

OVERNIGHT: Down, UK (Northern Ireland)

HOTEL: Slieve Donard or similar


FULL CHARACTER EXCLUSIVITY

Zigzagging back and forth between 5,000-year-old dunes and the shores of Dundrum Bay garnished with a majestic backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne, is ROYAL COUNTRY DOWN GOLF COURSE, one of North Ireland’s most exclusive clubs.

GOLFING: Royal Country Down Golf Club–

Annesley Links

ROUTE: Down – Royal county Down Golf Club –

Dublin

OVERNIGHT: Dublin, Ireland

HOTEL: Grand Hotel Malahide or similar


NO GREATER FINISHChristmas Eve 1893 and two men

crazy about golf row across a bay and claim the south end of Mr. Jameson’s (of whiskey fame) island an ideal site to create what is today a legend. PORTMARNOCK- sitting on its own sandy peninsula with no tricks or nasty surprises, just a pinnacle of great golf and even a greater finish!

GOLFING: Portmarnock Old Golf Club

ROUTE: Dublin – Portmarnock Old Golf club –

Dublin Airport

OVERNIGHT: Dublin, Ireland

HOTEL: Grand Hotel Malahide or similar


BACK TO THE CLUBHOUSE

We’ve boogied a few and sunk some birdies; even managed an eagle in our attempts for a hole-in-one. Now, our clubs as are packed along with our “great” stories and the time has come to scan your boarding pass – the gate is open. We’ve ALL GoneGolfing.

ROUTE: Hotel - Dublin Airport

GordesAvignon

Lyon

DijonMersault

Paris

Beaujolais

Aix-En-ProvenceNice

Monaco

Corsica

St. Paul de Vence

Vence

Portmarnock

Ardglass

PortrushPortstewartCastlerock

Dublin

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Portstewart

Royal County DownPortmarnock

Sedan (automatic) for two people sharing a car Station Wagon (automatic or manual) for four people sharing a car

Convertible for two people sharing a car (convertibles are on request)

About our Car RentalsConvertible Caravans takes care of all the necessary arrangements and everything that you need when renting your car in Europe. We’ve made it ALL hassle-free!

Here are a few good things to be aware of in advance:

To rent or drive you must be minimum of 25 years of age. Your driver’s license must have been valid for at least one year.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required, but does not replace your valid Australian/New Zealand driver’s license. Both must be presented when you sign the contract at the airport of your first destination and pick up your car.

The IDP is issued by associated members of the Australian Automobile Association (AAA). Convertible Caravans of Europe cannot be

held responsible if car rental is denied due to the lack of an IDP and a valid Australian driver’s license.

A credit card is required as a guarantee by the car rental service at the time of delivery.

The vehicle for two people traveling together in one car is a sedan with an automatic transmission. One person is covered to drive.

The vehicle for four people traveling together in one car is a station wagon with two drivers included. Stations wagons can be either manual or automatic transmission.

Convertibles are on request basis only. They can be either manual or automatic transmission according to the destination. One person is covered to drive.

Convertible Caravans of Europe cannot confirm the exact brand of the vehicle prior to arrival.

The obligatory CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and THW (Theft Waiver) are included in your rental. Deductibles apply and we are happy to advise you about these at any time. Details about the so-called “zero-deductibles” and PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) are also available.

All rentals come with unlimited miles/kilometers, unless otherwise mentioned.

On all Classic Caravans, in countries where you will be picking up your car in one city and returning it at another, we have included the One-Way Fee.

Vehicles are delivered with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank.

Convertible Caravans of Europe is represented in Australia and New Zealand by:

Discover the World Level 7, 89 York Street

Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Australian Enquiries & Reservations: (02) 9959 3696

Toll-free 1800 221 625

New Zealand Enquiries & Reservations: (09) 623 4293

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