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Chateaux, golf, wine, sunshine, horse racing, safaris...there’s more on offer at GolfPlanet and French Golf Holidays than just golf...see inside for our great selection of destinations and holiday deals

In This Issue...We focus on some gorgeous summer holidays onthe continent featuring golf as just part of theholiday rather than being the main attraction. We also have early-booking deals for your autumnand winter escape, plus a feature on hotels withnot one, but two, outstanding courses on site.

Terre Blanche in Provence is one of the f inest courses and f ive-star resorts in Europe. For more details visit www.frenchgolfholidays.com

Woodbridge, UK - part of our range of fantastic UK offers

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Ryder Cup 2018Come August, our Ryder Cup Paris 2018programme will be ready to buy.

We have a choice of official packages, tailor-madeholidays with some rather special add-ons, andtravel to and from Paris in your car or via ourspecial Eurostar golf trains. It’s the mostcomprehensive Ryder Cup programme available.

Call us on 01277 284284 to register your interest.

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For details of all our great golfing holidaydeals in France, visit our new website at

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Introductionwww.frenchgolfholidays.com is yours toview. It features over 500 golf courses andaccommodations throughout France and thesite gives you a choice of packages or you cantailor-make. Please have a look and let usknow what you think about it and how it canbe improved.

Next on our project list is the completion ofour very special Ryder Cup 2018 programmeand the new-look GolfPlanet Holidayswebsite featuring our burgeoning collectionof golf holidays in England.

Enjoy your summer.

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Golf and Wine. From Reims down to Beaujolais, France offerseasily-accessible holidays and the added-attraction of some of the world’s most delicious tipples!

Our golf and wine programmes are featured in more detail on our websitewww.frenchgolfholidays.com/golf-and-wineYou’ll be pleasantly surprised at the value and the quality is ideal.

Golf and more

Regina Palace, Stresa****

l Own flights to Milanl Europcar 7-seater minivan with CDW insurance

l Six nights' bed and breakfast at the four-star Regina Palace, Stresa on Lake Maggiore

l One midweek round each at Iles Borromees,Castelconturbia and Bogogno

l Entrance tickets to VIlla Taranto, Isola Madre and Isola Bella gardens

l £899 per person between Jul 7 & Aug 24 and l £989 per person between Jun 15 & Jul 6and Aug 25 & Oct 4, based on four people in the party

l Add £50 per person if there are two people in party(based on a saloon hire car).

Chateau des Vigiers, Monastier, France - a perfect mix of wine and golf

Golf and Gardens. The Italian Lakes delivers on its promise everytime. The landscapes are outstanding, thehospitality is warm and the hotels and golfcourses show off true Italian flair.

With access to several astonishing gardens onand around the lakes, our Golf and Gardensprogrammes provide La Dolce Vita!

Flights are cheap too, or take your time and drive down with a couple of our recommendedstop-offs on the way.

We’ve taken the cream of the golf and a classichotel for your Golf and Gardens experience. The beauty of the Italian Lakes awaits...

Iles Borromees on Lake Maggiore. A beautiful area with stunning gardens to visit

Milan

Grand Hotel des Templiers, Reims ****l Eurotunnel travel with two people per carl Four nights’ bed and breakfast in a Twin or Double Bedroom

l Two rounds at Reims Champagnel A guided tour and vintage tasting (two 2008 wines)at Moet & Chandon, Epernay

l A guided tour and tasting (three wines) at Ruinart, Reims

l £665 per person from Jun 1 to Aug 30l Travel on a weekend may incur a supplement.

Golf and Horses. Join the Paris jetset in Deauville this summerwith our outstanding deal at the iconic Hotel du Golf Barriere, Deauville.

During the summer, Deauville is home to a mixof top-quality horse riding events with Class 1and 2 racing, polo, show-jumping and salesthroughout the summer.

Join in the fun, glamour and excitement of a day

(or three!) at the races. We’ll arrange a morning

round at the hotel’s Tom Simpson-designed golf

course before you head down to the racing.

Entry is included in our holiday package and the

Hotel Concierge will happily take you to the

Golf and more

Take in the excitement of a race day at Deauville

racecourse (in return for a hopeful tip) which

is only a mile from the hotel.

Visit www.frenchgolfholidays.com/news/deauville-horse-racing for a full list of events.

Hotel du Golf Barriere Deauville - golf and horse racing on your doorstep

Golf and History. Several golf courses around the world are builton former battlegrounds or have links to battlesand other historic events.

Champ de Bataille golf club was built on landwhere a huge battle took place in 935. Thesedays, a serene 17th-century chateau (and equallybeguiling golf course) are open to the public.

Costa Navarino Resort - one of the finest golfresorts to open in recent years - near Kalamatain Greece was where Greece fought to gain itsindependence from the Ottoman Empire in 1827.

Omaha Beach near Caen in Normandy was one of the most famous Landing Beaches in WWII.There are many poignant and remarkabletributes and museums to experience.

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Hotel du Golf Barriere, Deauville ****

l Eurotunnel travel with four people per carl Three nights’ bed and breakfast in a Twin or Double Bedroom

l One round each at Deauville and L’Amiraute

l Entrance tickets to the Race Daysl £335 per personl Eurotunnel travel with four people per carl Six nights’ bed and breakfast in a Deluxe Bedrooml Six half-board dinnersl Up to six rounds of golf at a choice of local coursesl Entrance tickets to the Race Daysl £795 per personSupplements will apply if you travel on some weekends inJuly and August and/or stay at the hotel July 13, 14, 15, 16,August 11, 12, 13, 14 and September 8, 9.Please call 01277 284284 for details.

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Champ de Bataille, near Rouen, Normandy, France

Golf-Hotel Pierpont, Belgium ***

l Eurotunnel travel with four people per carl Three nights’ bed and breakfast at the three-starGolf Hotel de Pierpont

l One round each at Pierpont, La Tournette USA and La Tournette UK

l Entrance tickets to Waterloo Battlefield includingLion’s Mound and Hougoumont Farm

l Entrance tickets to The Wellington Museuml £325 per person midweek between Jul 1-Aug 31

Add £35 if holidaying over a weekend.

Golf and Mountains. For the most refreshing of backdrops, themountains are hard to beat. Combine your loveof golf with idyllic mountain walks or the moreeasy-going pleasures of great food and winewith one of our “golf and mountains” holidays.

Stay in a converted cable-car lodge or anauthentic inn in Switzerland, one of the mostluxurious resorts in Europe overlooking LakeLeman, in a Michelin-starred auberge just ashort walk from the beautiful Golf de Correnconor take advantage of our brilliant deal atDomaine de Divonne near Geneva. Inspiring andrelaxing, our “golf and mountains” holidays willtake you to the top of your happy chart.

Hermitage, Royal Resort Evian ****l Own flights to Geneval Europcar saloon hire car with CDW insurancesl Five nights at the Ermitage, Evianl Three rounds at Royal Evianl Dinner Lake Cruisel Boat tour on the Pre Curieux Water Gardens

l £1075 per person between Jul 1-Sep 30, based on two in the party.

Geneva

Royal Resort Evian - one of the golf ing jewels of FranceThe stunning Costa Navarino Resort, Kalamata, Greece

Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Marrakech hit the

spot every time for easy access, high quality and

year-round warm weather. The Ritz-Carlton

Abama and Las Madrigueras on Tenerife are

long-term favourites and we’ve got terrific half-

board and All-Inclusive deals at the Iberostar

hotels. Jardin Tropical in downtown Costa Adeje

is perfect for keen golfers looking for a lively

spot and its sister hotel on the island of

La Gomera is perfect for keen golfers looking

for a quiet spot!

Gran Canaria boasts arguably the finest hotel of

all the islands in the Grand Hotel Residencia

which is expensive but worth it. The Sheraton

Salobre is a larger and sportier five-star hotel

with 36 holes on site and prices designed to

please and the golf hotel at El Cortijo provides a

fantastic low-cost way of enjoying the Canaries.

Marrakech always surprises clients with the

sheer quality and quantity of its golf courses,

hotels and aprés-golf. It’s also a canny way to

avoid the high-season prices of some other

winter destinations. Just four hours from

London, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t

been before.

Winter Escapes

Royal Palm, Marrakech

Costa Adeje, Tenerife - a fun location for a golf ing break

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Anf i Tauro, Gran Canaria Grand Hotel Residencia, Gran Canaria

Hotel El Cortijo, Gran Canaria****

l Own flights to Las Palmasl Meet & Greet and private return airport transfersl Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast in Twin orDouble San Ignacio Bedrooms

l Six days’ unlimited golf at El Cortijol Free access to WiFil £775 per person between Oct 1, 2017 & Apr 30, 2018, based on four in the party

l Holiday with eight in your party and receive a 12.5% discount. Las Palmas

No, we’re not asking you to finish off a game of

darts in style but we are suggesting hotels withnot only one, but two superb golf courses onsite, so you’ve got the variety and quality

literally on your doorstep.

Never has there been a better reason to forget

about the car. These special hotels are obviously

few and far between but try these five out

for size.

Golf Hotel de Medoc, Bordeaux – with two

courses rated in Europe’s Top 100, you know

you’re onto a winner. And then there’s the wine

and the contemporary style of the hotel...

Terre Blanche Resort, Provence – regularly

winning awards for its golf, spa, cuisine and

hotel service, Terre Blanche doesn’t come cheap

but our rates are substantially better than the

public prices so your money will go further.

Trump Turnberry, Scotland – with the Robert

the Bruce course opening in July to join its

magnificent sister, the Ailsa, Turnberry is set to

stake its claim at the top of the table.

Camiral PGA Catalunya, Spain – just outside the

beautiful city of Girona in north-east Spain, the

Camiral is an ultra-modern five-star with the

renowned Stadium (often voted best course in

Spain) and Tour courses.

Double Top

Carimal PGA Catalunya, near Barcelona

Camiral, PGA Catalunya *****Golf Hotel de Medoc, Bordeaux ****l Brittany Ferries fast-ferry service to Cherbourg with two people per car

l Six nights’ bed and breakfast in a Double or Twin Superior Bedroom with terrace

l Three two-course buffet lunchesl Three three-course dinnersl Two rounds each at Les Chateaux and Les Vignesl £1095 per person between Jun 1-Sep 15l Travel on a weekend may incur a supplement. Girona

l Own flights to Gironal Meet & Greet and private return airport transfersl Four nights’ bed and breakfast in Standard Bedrooms

l Two rounds each at Stadium and Tourl £610 per person between Jul 1-Aug 31

l Based on four in the party.

Bogogno Golf Resort, Italian Lakes – Robert

von Hagge designed many fabulous courses,

including the two at Bogogno and another one at

nearby Castelconturbia. With Italian style, great

food and amazing scenery, Bogogno will put a

smile on your face. Borgogno Golf Resort, Italian Lakes

Trump Turnberry, Scotland

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Phoenix, Scottsdale and Temple, with 325 days of

sun each year are known as “The Valley of the Sun”.

It’s a golfing mecca with over 200 golf courses

and deservedly attracts golfers from all over the

world during the winter and those looking for

low-season bargain green-fees during the very

hot summer months. We’ve picked five of the

best courses for you.

The featured hotel for our Arizona offer is the

four-star Hyatt House in the old town of

Scottsdale which dates back to the mid-19th

century. The town has stood the test of time and

now boasts many bars and restaurants and a

lively apres-golf scene.

USA, USA!

Scottsdale Old Town, Arizona

We-Ko-Pa Cholla course, Scottsdale, Arizona

Phoenix

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Hunter House, 150 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex, CM15 8NL. Tel: 01277 284 284 Email: info@golfplanetholidays.com

Hyatt House Hotel, Scottsdale ****l Own flights to Phoenix Skyharborl Alamo people-mover hire car with CDW insurancesl Seven nights’ B/B in Twin or Double Bedroomsl Golf with buggies at The Phoenician, Gold Canyon Sidewinder, Wildfire Dunes, Camelback Ambiente and Camelback Padre

l £1265 per person from Nov 1, 2017 to Apr 1,2018 and based on four in the party.

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Ritz Carlton Abama Resort, Tenerife*****

Las Palmas

South Wales Coastal Tour

Play four of the finest links courses in the BritishIsles, and stay at The Dormy House at RoyalPorthcawl Golf Club, venue for this years SeniorOpen Championship, & The Towers Hotel & Spa in Swansea.

l Self drivel Three nights’ bed and buffet breakfast in Twin or Double Bedrooms at Porthcawl Golf Cluband The Towers Hotel & Spa

l Four rounds at Southerndown, Ashburnham, Royal Porthcawl and Pyle & Kenfig

l £575 per person based on midweek golf and fourpeople in the party.

Domaine de Divonne, nr Geneva, France ****

Fantastic value at the casino town of Divonne.Surrounded by lakes and mountains and withgood leisure facilities, Divonne is the easiest choice you’ll make this summer.

l Own flights to Geneval Meet & Greet and private return airport transfers in a 6-seater minibus

l Four nights’ bed and buffet breakfast in Twin orDouble Bedrooms at the Domaine de Divonne

l Four rounds at Divonne Golf Clubl £399 per person between Jun 20 & Sep 30, based on four people in the party.

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Korineum Resort, North Cyprus ****

There’s probably no better value in SouthernEurope than our rates at the Korineum Resort.With private beach and a warm welcome as well asa beautiful golf course, it’s the perfect excuse for that extra summer holiday.

l Own flights to Larnacal Meet & Greet and private return airport transfersl Seven nights’ bed and breakfast at Korineum Resortl Seven dinnersl Four rounds at Korineuml £399 per person until Sep 15, based on four in the party. Larnaca

Iberostar Andalucia Playa, Cadiz *****

Recently upgraded to five-star and with threecourses on its doorstep, the Iberostar brings big-brand comfort and convenience to golfers. Locatedon the south-west corner of Spain, there arewonderful sights to experience too.

l Own flights to Jerez or Sevillel Sixt estate hire car with CDW insurancesl Seven nights’ half-board in Twin or Double Bedrooms

l Five rounds at Royal Novo Sancti Petri (two courses) and Campano

l £850 per person between Sep 1 & 23 andl £799 per person between Sept 24 & Sept 28, based on four in the party.

Jerez or Seville

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l Meet & Greet and private return airport transfers in a 6-seater minibus

l Seven nights’ bed and breakfast in a Deluxe OceanView Citadel Twin or Double Bedroom

l Unlimited golf with buggies at Abamal £985 per person until Jul 13 and between Aug 25 & Oct 1, based on four in the party.

l Own flights to Tenerife Southl Meet & Greet and private return airport transfers in a 6-seater minibus

l Seven nights’ bed and breakfast in a Deluxe CitadelTwin or Double Bedroom

l Seven Dine Around dinnersl Four rounds with buggies at Abamal £1550 per person between Nov 1 & Dec 23 forbookings made by Sep 30, based on four in the party.

Westin Costa Navarino, Greece *****l Own flights to Kalamatal Meet & Greet and return airport transfersl Seven nights’ half-board in a Deluxe Bedrooml Two rounds at The Bay with buggy and waterl Two rounds at The Dunes with waterl One access to the Spa, free access to the health facilities

l £950 per person between Oct 1 & 31l £1165 per person between Sep 14 & 30 andl £1360 per person between Sep 1 & 13based on four people in the party.

Kalamata

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Leave the cold of the of the UK winter behind andjoin us in sunny Cape Town for the magnificent golfand hospitality South Africa has to offer.

And it’s not just about cherry-picked golf. We’veincluded some lunches, dinners, tastings and plentyof time to explore.

Our base for the holiday is the four-star VineyardHotel which is set within a seven-acre private gardenestate adjacent to Table Mountain, just 15 minutesfrom Cape Town. Now with 207 bedrooms, theVineyard Hotel dates back over 200 years andfeatures three restaurants, spa and gym.

South Africa Tour

South Africa Hosted Tour Itinerary

Cape Town

l Day 1Airport pick-up after overnight flight, followed by a tour of Cape Town including breakfast at Mouille Point,Check-In at the Vineyard Hotel. Afternoon at leisure

l Day 2 Golf at Royal Cape Golf Club with complimentaryglass of wine and nibbles

l Evening dinner at De Wijn Huis Restaurant in Claremont,just a short walk from the hotel

l Day 3 Golf at Steenberg Golf Club and then evening tapasin the 1784 Bistro including a tasting of the SteenbergEstate wines

l Day 4 Free day to perhaps take an excursion to TableMountain, general sightseeing, or maybe a trip to CapePoint & the penguins at Boulders Bay on the way

Milnerton Golf Club, Cape Town, South Africa

l Evening supper at Barristers Pub & Grilll Day 5 Golf with buggies at Pearl Valley Golf Clubl Early evening supper at the nearby village of Franschhoek,the food & wine capital of South Africa

l Day 6 Golf at Stellenbosch Golf Club with sundownersand wood-fired pizzas on the terrace whilst watching thesunset fall over Helderburg Mountains

l Day 7 Golf at Clovelly Golf Clubl Late lunch at The Harbour House restaurant in Kalk Bayl Return trip via Chapmans Peak drive and Hout Bayl Day 8 Free day. Excursions available to Boulders Bay andCape Point, Table Mountain or Robben Island

l Day 9 Golf at Milnerton Golf Clubl Day 10 Day at leisure. Perhaps take a trip to the V&AWaterfront or Table Mountain

l Evening transfer to Cape Town for your flight home.

Your South African golf experience includes:l Meet and Greet with private transfersl Daily breakfastl All golf course and airport return transfersl Nine nights with breakfast in Twin or Double Bedrooms atthe four-star Vineyard Hotel, Claremont

l Lunches and dinners as detailed abovel Golf at Royal Cape, Pearl Valley with buggy, Stellenbosch,Steenberg, Milnerton and Clovelly

l £2095 per person Mar 4-13, 2018, sharing a Twin or Double Bedroom

l Single Room Supplement £775.

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Chateau du Lac, Waterloo, Belgium *****A summer favourite away from the crowds withfive-star facilities overlooking the lake. Just 2 ½ hours from Calais.

l Eurotunnel return travel with four people per carl Four nights’ bed and breakfastl One three-course Welcome Dinnerl Welcome Drink, free access to Wellness & Fitness Centre, free parking

l Golf at Pierpont, La Tournette and Sept Fontainesl £425 per person holidaying midweek between Jul 1 & Aug 31

l Add £50 per person if holidaying over a weekend.

Domaine de la Bretesche, South Brittany *****

Famous value at the only resort in France withRelais et Chateaux hotel, spa, Michelin-starredrestaurant and golf course…What’s not to like?!

l Eurotunnel return travel with two people per carl Six nights’ bed and breakfast in a Twin or Double Club Bedroom

l Three rounds at La Bretesche, La Baule or Nantes La Vigneux

l £575 per person between Oct 1 & Dec 30.

Dolce Chantilly, north of Paris, France ****

With 202 bedrooms, two restaurants, two pools anda countryside location just outside the famoustown of Chantilly, the Dolce is a “no brainer” for afun-filled golfing break this summer

l Eurotunnel return travel with four people per carl Three nights’ bed and breakfast in a Twin or DoubleSuperior Golf View Bedroom

l 25% off bar pricesl One round each at Dolce Chantilly, Chateau de Raray and Apremont

l £365 per person between Jul 17 & Aug 24l Add £100 for a fourth night with two more days golf at Dolce Chantilly

l Add £30 per person if holidaying over a weekend.

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