Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - (Page 28) DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 par are slim at best,” he says, noting the tricky winds. He adds that the 18th hole is the best closing hole on the Emerald Isle, a par-5, 580yard layout through the dunes with cunningly placed bunkers. The newer Glashedy Links opened at Ballyliffin Golf Club in 1995. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, the 7,217-yard, par-72 course features raised tees and panoramic views. Both courses are ranked in the top 20 in Ireland. Ballyliffin is a two-hour drive from Belfast. The classic exterior of Dublin’s historic and recently renovated Shelbourne Hotel Doonbeg Golf Club “Ireland is our number-one golf destination,” says Jerry Quinlan, owner of Jerry Quinlan’s Celtic Golf (www.celticgolf.com), based in New Jersey. This European golf tour company was launched 19 years ago, and now takes 2,000 golfers a year to the Emerald Isle. It offers chauffeured group tours on customized coaches and selfdrive itineraries. Doonbeg Golf Club (www.doonbeggolf club.com) is Quinlan’s favorite golf resort in Ireland. This 6,911-yard, par-72 links course was designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2002. It has views of the Atlantic Ocean from 16 of the 18 holes, and dunes over 100 feet high. “The course seems created by God, not machinery,” says Quinlan, adding that sharing jokes with your caddy and pints at the 19th hole are part of the golf experience. There is also a driving range and an excellent caddy program. The 14th hole, a short par 3, is outstanding, according to Quinlan. “When you step up to the tee, there is a vast drop-off beyond the kidney-shaped green with a view of the ocean and people riding horses on the beach,” he says. I CONNECTING YOU Want to find out more about golf vacations? Visit www.travelagentcentral.com/golf-travel PAST PRESENT 5 0 , 0 0 0 U N I Q U E O P P O R T U N I T I E S W I T H I N 9 0 M I N U T E S Your clients will delight in a trip to the Copenhagen/Oresund region, where the Past & Present meet. The Øresund region, featuring Copenhagen and Malmö, is a unique destination, rich in history, yet very cosmopolitan. Borton Overseas has exclusive air/land packages for your clients, with bonus commission for you! Call 800-843-0602 or visit www.bortonoverseas.com/scandinavia Interested? Request #022. Oskar Falck@Malmö Turism http://www.doonbeggolfclub.com http://www.celticgolf.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/golf-travel http://www.doonbeggolfclub.com http://www.bortonoverseas.com/scandinavia http://www.bortonoverseas.com/scandinavia
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Hurricane Temporarily Shutters Nevis Four Seasons (Page 88) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Hurricane Temporarily Shutters Nevis Four Seasons (Page 89) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agents, Cruise Lines Adapt to Economy (Page 90) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Agents, Cruise Lines Adapt to Economy (Page 91) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - A New Link to Adventure Travel (Page 92) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - A New Link to Adventure Travel (Page 93) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 94) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - In the Spotlight (Page 95) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 96) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Editorial Index (Page 97) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page 98) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page CW3) Travel Agent - November 24, 2008 - Advertising Index (Page CW4)
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