sports/active
Old Head Golf Links

OldHead4thLighthouse.jpgOld Head Golf Links
Cork, Ireland

Rave reviews since opening in 1997; “heart-pounding excitement” (Links magazine) from challenging golf in an awesome setting: eight clifftop holes suspended 300 feet above the Atlantic; clubhouse vibe is slick, international but laid-back.

www.oldhead.com
info@oldheadgolf.ie
+353 21 77 84 44

Golf Club Milano

milano1.JPGGolf Club Milano
Viale Mulini S. Giorgia 7
Parco di Monza (Milan)


Established 1928, membership includes Milan’s oldest families and business, banking and legal elite; pretty parkland course requires precision – a classical mix of long and short holes; elegant clubhouse with first-rate cooking.

www.golfclubmilano.it
info@golfclubmilano.it
+39 039 303 081

Royal County Down Golf Club

Royal County Down.JPGRoyal County Down Golf Club
Newcastle, Co. Down, N. Ireland


Spellbinding scenery “where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea” and legendary links play; thick gorse and heather line fairways that weave between huge dunes; non-members made very welcome on visitors’ days. A must!

www.royalcountydown.org
golf@royalcountydown.org
+44 13967 23 314

Royal Troon Golf Club

Valderrama3.jpgRoyal Troon
Craigend Road
Ayrshire, Scotland

Dignified and traditional (strict dress code in the Dining Room; ladies only recently allowed to play the Old Course); the famous Postage Stamp (8th green) is just one of the challenges of this legendary links; visitors May-October only.

www.royaltroon.co.uk
bookings@royaltroon.co.uk
+44 1292 31 15 55

Skiing in Summer!

smrski.jpgMatterhorn Ski Paradise
Zermatt, Switzerland

Missed out on the winter ski season? Got the kids on your back? This summer programme could be the answer to all your prayers… Zermatt’s Gravity Park offers week-long camps for kids and teens from June to July. Great for beginners, who will be taught the basics; more experienced skiers and snow-boarders will get the chance to master acrobatic tricks like flips and fakies. Campers are divided into skill levels and taught by expert professionals. Great group and personalized coaching in a safe and friendly environment… Grown-ups who want to polish their skills are also welcome! A wonderful school vacation solution. Rates: children from 32 CHF, teens from 54 CHF, adults from 64 per day.

bergbahnen.zermatt.ch

matterhornparadise@zermatt.ch
+41 27 966 01 01

 
Humewood Golf Course

humewood.jpgHumewood Golf Course
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Bordering the charming town of Port Elizabeth, Humewood is among the premier South African golfing experiences. Most holes are not flashy; well-kept fairways and unpredictable winds set among a stunning backdrop makes it worth the trip.

www.humewoodgolf.co.za/
+27 415832137

Learn to Sail

sailat sunset.jpgYacht Sailing Evening
UK Wide

Relax and watch a beautiful sunset sailing on a yacht. Learn the basics of sailing with your yachtmaster/ skipper and then sail out into the open water. You can take an active part or just sit back and relax. Locations include: Brighton, East Sussex, Southampton and Hampshire. From £49

www.redletterdays.co.uk

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