Travel News
MAURITIUS : launch of the AfrAsia Mauritius Open 2017 at Heritage Resorts
At the official launch of this year ’ s tournament at the Heritage Le Telfair Golf and Spa Resort on Domaine De Bel Ombre on Thursday 16 March , it was announced that this tri-sanctioned tournament between the European Tour , Asian Tour and Sunshine Tour will feature an increased field of 156 professionals . The tournament – featuring a prize fund of € 1 million and contested by players from over 30 countries – will also feature a new date on the European Tour calendar of 30 November to 3 December , making it the second counting event on The 2018 Race to Dubai .
ICELAND : Play the “ lavalinks ” in the Land of Ice and Fire !
Popular as a short-break destination , Iceland is now wowing overseas golfers . There are 65 golf courses spread around the volcanic island – 16 offering 18 holes and two with 27 holes – and golf is second only to football as its most popular sport .
Foreign golfers are increasingly being attracted by its green fairways . Almost 4,000 visitors played golf in 2016 , a big increase on 2015 , and while half of them played only one round 27 % played five or more rounds .
www . golficeland . org www . heritageresorts . mu
SOUTH AFRICA : A new international Tournament launched at Fancourt in December
Mention the word ‘ Fancourt ’ amongst the international golfing community , and there is instant attention . The immediate drawcard being the Estate ’ s three 18-hole golf courses - Montagu , Outeniqua and The Links – and now there is an opportunity to play all three of these courses with the launch of the new amateur Fancourt International Tournament between the 4th and 8th December 2017 . For an all-inclusive package of ZAR R19 515.00 per person sharing , players are offered four night ’ s accommodation in the 5 * luxury Fancourt Hotel . Included ; B & B , play on all three courses , daily dinner , pre-dinner drinks , entertainment , daily half-way house , golf carts on the Outeniqua and Montagu courses and various other memorabilia .
www . fancourt . com
SPAIN : Madrid Golf Retamares & Valduero Winery
The Retamares Golf Club and the prestigious brand winery Bodegas Valduero have teamed up to launch a series of Premium Tournaments where golf fans can enjoy the golf course tour designed by José María Olazábal in Madrid . The tournaments include warm sandwiches and refreshments , and will be open for external and for members and subscribers of the Club . The dates of the first two tournaments are Thursday , March 2 ( 18 holes ) and Sunday , March 5 ( 9 holes ), both with 9:00 am shotgun start . The Retamares Golf Club continues its strategy of offering exclusive content and unique experiences to all golf lovers . On the other hand , Bodegas Valduero is linked to a platform and a destination of leisure , entertainment and first-class lifestyle .
www . golfretamares . com
Amendoeira celebrates future start with 9th edition of World Kids Golf Championship
Portugal ’ s luxury golf resort continues to support the golfers of tomorrow with the 9th edition of the Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship and weekly Kids School
Amendoeira Golf Resort will stage the 9th edition of its Oceanico World Kids Golf Championship over the renowned Faldo and O ’ Connor Jnr courses from 24 – 28 July 2017 , as it strengthens its commitment to inspire young golfers from around the globe .
www . amendoeiraresort . com
Anantara Prepares to Debut in Europe - Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort to Launch in April
Anantara Hotels , Resorts & Spas , a leading operator and developer of luxury hotels , resorts and spas in Asia , the Indian Ocean , Africa and the Middle East , prepares to launch the first Anantara in Europe , with Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort scheduled to welcome its first guests on 1 April 2017 . Located along southern Portugal ’ s picturesque Algarve coast , Europe ’ s first Anantara will offer a tranquil retreat overlooking the Arnold Palmer designed Oceânico golf course , just 15 minutes from Faro International Airport , close to the ocean and stunning beaches , and a five-minute drive from the glamour of Vilamoura . The property is currently operating as Tivoli Victoria , with a number of key renovations being undertaken prior to relaunching as Anantara Vilamoura .
www . anantara . com
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