Fine Dining in Gleneagles – The Strathearn, Andrew Fairlie, and Deseo

PerryGolf Staff

Gleneagles is a world-famous 5 Star Luxury Hotel in Scotland, known for its award-winning Spa & Golf Resort. Set within the gentle beauty of 850 acres of Perthshire countryside, this five star Leading Hotel of the World is home to three championship golf courses, a sparkling, award-winning spa and an exhilarating array of outdoor activities. Gleneagles will be the fashionable host of the 2014 Ryder Cup, a venue in which some people believe the Ryder Cup started. Not only is this luxurious Hotel known for it’s golf, spa, and glamorous views; Gleneagles could be classified as the headquarters for fine dining. Some of the most prestigious restaurants in Scotland are located at Gleneagles. Some of these fantastic restaurants include: The Strahearn, Andrew Fairlie, and Deseo.

With two Rosettes to its name, The Strathearn serves classical French/Scottish dishes in an atmosphere that recalls the glamour of the hotel’s art deco origins. From mountain lamb to game off the moor, aged beef to smoked salmon carved and flambéed at your table, each dish has been lovingly prepared by a dedicated team of award-winning chefs.

Andrew Fairlie is one of this country’s most celebrated chefs and, with two Michelin stars, his exquisite restaurant is a sumptuous setting for a meal that will live long in the memory. Trained in the southwest of France, Andrew oversees a menu that blends the best in French and Scottish cooking, with an emphasis on outstanding ingredients from the Parisian markets and fine suppliers closer to home.

Not in the mood for French/Scottish cooking? Well try Deseo. This vibrant dining experience brings a real flavor of the Mediterranean menu to Perthshire. Designed like a bustling food emporium, Deseo is full of fresh ingredients and tempting aromas. Choose from light tapas dishes, pizzas from the wood-burning oven, fresh seafood and antipasto. Indulgent Italian deserts are a specialty of the house.

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New courses to watch in 2013 & beyond

Gordon Dalgleish

Among my Christmas mail recently was information from two of golf’s leading architects; Tom Doak & David McLay Kidd both of whom outlined some of the projects around the world that they and their teams are presently working on. Two of the projects caught my attention as both are in PerryGolf destinations and will once again add another dynamic to the golf experience in their respective region.

Tom Doak is working on a new course named; Tara-iti Golf Club in Mangawhai, New Zealand. From the image it appears to be built on sandy terrain adjacent to the coastline on the east coast of the North Island as you travel between Auckland and Kauri Cliffs on the Bay of Islands. Given the quality of golf course Doak builds, this should be a great addition to the golf scene in New Zealand as it breaks the 3 hour car journey from Auckland to the Bay of Islands.

David McLay Kidd is awaiting final planning approval for a new links course at Bushmills Dunes on the Northern Ireland coastline not far from Royal Portrush.  If and when this course is constructed, it will add yet another terrific links courses in the midst of an extremely vibrant golf area, more than enough courses to keep you busy during a week’s stay.

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Tom Watson Named 2014 US Ryder Cup Captain

PerryGolf Staff

Tom Watson has been named the US Ryder Cup Captain for the 2014 matches at Gleneagles.  Having lost 5 of the last 6 matches, the US PGA has called for the 8 time major winner to turn the tide in a move that could prove to be a masterstroke.  They’ve turned their back on their recent tradition of picking former major winners in their late 40’s preferring someone who is a true legend of the game and who has had success as a Captain before (the last one to do so on foreign soil).  Not only is Tom loved throughout the golfing world (he is extremely popular in Scotland where the matches will be played), but it’ll also be the first time the US leader will be of a greater golfing stature than Tiger Woods.  Sure, Tiger has more majors to his name, but only Jack Nicklaus commands a greater level of respect from golf fans than Tom, so surely he’ll get the best out of the former world number one and we’ll finally see Tiger perform to his best at the Ryder Cup?   After the miracle at Medinah and Europe’s dramatic final day victory, the US will be desperate to win the trophy back and who better than Tom Watson to lead them into battle?

PerryGolf will be offering some fantastic packages to the 2014 Ryder Cup, which will be available to view on our website in the upcoming weeks.  Watch this space for the exact details.

By Keith Baird.  Keith has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
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Business Class to Europe on sale

Gordon Dalgleish

Historically airlines have waited until the New Year and sometimes as late as spring before offering their lowest Business Class fares to Europe. In this annual game of “chicken”  travelers waiting for the possibility of securing the lowest fares are offset against the risk of no availability on their preferred dates of travel by the time the sale fares are introduced. The twist this year, which may well be more than just a flash sale technique is for American Airlines to offer substantially discounted fares with a 10 day minimum stay at the destination.

While ten days may be too long for a vacation for many travelers, the savings offered are considerable….as of this morning, a Business Class ticket on American Airlines from JFK to DUB for travel in July is pricing at just under $2,000 including all taxes. From LAX  the fare only increases to $2,200.

The requirements are fairly straightforward;

  • Flights on American Airlines equipment only – i.e. no code shares
  • 10 minimum stay
  • Tickets purchased at least 60 days in advance
  • Open jaw permitted – i.e you can fly into one airport and return home from another

Ordinarily sales have ticketed deadlines clearly stated, in this instance there is no deadline which strong suggests this may be a new Business Class pricing formula being tested. Only time will tell if other carriers embrace the idea.
 

About the Author: Gordon Dalgleish is the Co-Founding Director of PerryGolf, the leading provider of international golf vacations. You can find him on Google+

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Rosapenna Development

PerryGolf Staff

Rosapenna has long been a favourite with PerryGolf clients looking to venture off the beaten track a bit more than usual.  They already have 2 great courses on site – Sandy Hills and the Old Course – but it now looks like they will have the option of another two 18 hole layouts for golfers to choose from having taken over St. Patrick’s Golf Links next door.  This is a further attraction for the North West which already boasts some great courses in Carne, Enniscrone, Co Sligo and Donegal and makes this area ideal for those looking to deviate from the better known courses.  It also offers very good value for money in these difficult times.   Click here to read on.

By Alastair Niven.  Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 13 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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