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Earthquake in Christchurch

PerryGolf Staff

With Christchurch being a popular destination for our clients visiting New Zealand, we were very concerned about the earthquake there this weekend.  Click here for the latest news.

After being in touch with our staff in New Zealand it was good to know there have been no fatalities and the damage to most of the hotels we use has been cosmetic.  The courses also seem to have been largely unaffected. It will take a while for things to be back to normal… but it could have been so much worse.

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is responsible for our South Pacific programs.

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Scottish Place Names

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A Scottish Loch in The Trossachs
A Scottish Loch in The Trossachs

As you drive (or are driven) around Scotland on your golf trip, you will no doubt wonder about the origins of some of the place names which keep cropping up.  Many are based on the Celtic words for colours, such as glas – green, as in Glasgow (green hollow).  Another commonly used colour is dubh – black.  Then there are the geological formations, such as drummond – ridge, strath – broad valley (Strath-clyde – valley of the Clyde), firth – outlet to the sea and ben (mountain), also inver – mouth of (Inver-ness).  A dun is a fort, a loaning is a lane or small street, and a bal is a small town or village.  Most people will know a lake is a loch, a pile of stones is a cairn, and a narrow valley is a glen.

Here are some of the other names you might come across.  Dornoch – pebbly place.  Gullane – small loch.  Edinburgh – fort on a hill.  Turnberry – tower.  Aberdeen – mouth of the Dee.  Carnoustie – crows nest.

By Yvonne Shaw.  Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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New Restaurant in Newcastle, County Down, Ireland

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We always like to keep up to date with new restaurants that our clients would enjoy, and so far this year the new Vanilla restaurant in Newcastle, County Down has been getting some very good reviews from our clients.

Opened in October last year the restaurant specialises in preparing dishes from the finest local ingredients. You can see full details of the menus if you click here.  Yum!

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is one of your Golf Travel Specialists.

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Cooking School, Italy

PerryGolf Staff

If you are travelling to Italy, the one activity that we find both golfers and non-golfers alike love, is an authentic Italian cooking class.  An ideal location to experience this is in the Lake Como area where cooking classes take place in the Culinary Institute, “Gianni Brera” – which is considered one of the best institutes in Italy.  Lessons are hands-on and before beginning the cooking process, the participants will be taken to the nearby food department store where the chef will introduce you to the culinary habits of the Italians.

The classes are based on the preparation of the lunch or dinner that will then be eaten by the participants themselves at the end of the class.  Importantly, the meal is accompanied by fine wines!

PerryGolf can incorporate as many cooking classes as desired into a vacation and would be delighted to arrange transfers from your hotel (ideal in order to allow you to enjoy the wines on offer during the day).

Click here to download a brochure for the Foundation Course in Culinary Arts.

A perfect addition to your Italy vacation.

By Denise McKee.  Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is responsible for our Mediterranean destinations.

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Spa at Gleneagles Wins Award

PerryGolf Staff

A question that we are often asked when putting together trips for our clients is ‘what spa facilities does the resort offer?’

Spa at Gleneagles
Spa at Gleneagles

Gleneagles has one of the best spas in the UK, and to prove it they have recently been awarded two accolades by Zest Magazine.

The Spa uses ESPA products and this award-winning temple of relaxation is the perfect place to have a golfer’s massage or a facial treatment after a round of golf.

To read more, click here.

By Denise McKee.  Denise had been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.

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