This month we feature Japan, which is one of those places that both conforms to and confounds your expectations.
This month we feature Japan, which is one of those places that both conforms to and confounds your expectations. All the cliches - Zen gardens, sumo wrestlers, bullet trains, geisha - are waiting for you to discover, but what will blow your mind is how this country consistently delivers the unexpected. For every Shinto shrine and futuristic city, there is a beach fringed tropical island or a forest trail climbing the slopes of a snow capped mountain. Then there's the famous Japanese quirkiness - this is a nation where street vending machines sell beer and neckties and where dressing up as a manga character is commonplace! Golf is a bit different too, having lunch at the half way house before teeing off again at hole 10 with a new set tee time. Why not join us on our golf tour to Japan?
We have had a great response to our Far North Golf Tour, and it seems that the itinerary has certainly hit the sweet spot for folks. If you would like to be out of the country mid year, then get away from NZ with this one! If you are a solo male wanting to come, read on down, as we have a message for you!
Our Queensland golf holiday offers next winter are now all released and bookings are coming in - indeed, both Golf Retreats are now sold out!
Marian & I are down in Queenstown in a couple of weeks time to host a small group of Australian golfers coming across to enjoy our wonderful golf in that region. If you hear of any small groups who are wanting to play golf either side of the Tasman, please put in a good word for us - we would love to put together a package for them.
SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY IN 2024!
As mentioned above, our Japan Golf Tour is running in May next year. Starting in Osaka and making our way up the island to finish in Tokyo, we will explore the very different culture of this country whilst enjoying the golf on some of their championship courses. The temperatures will be pleasant in May and the tour includes city guided tours in Kyoto and Tokyo, rides on the famed bullet trains, a visit to Hiroshima plus more.
We're getting excited about our Kenya Safari & Golf Tour that is running in June and we are looking forward to experiencing this birthplace of the Safari with you! Come with Marian & I to golf and safari in the Great Rift Valley as well as the Maasai Mara, before winding down in Mombasa on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The full colour brochure will give you a real picture of what the tour is all about. And there are also some great options to extend your time in Africa - give us a call to discuss the options.
WINTERING IN QUEENSLAND
As mentioned above, we are delighted with the response to our Far North Golf Tour. It has been confirmed to run and we have just two apartments left. We have a solo man keen to go and share an apartment with someone. If that someone is you, please get in touch with us and we will introduce you to each other.
Our full range of Queensland holidays for the New Zealand winter are now up on the website. As I mentioned, the two Golf Retreats are already sold out, but there is good availability on our Coolangatta and Sunshine Coast Golfing Holidays. Once again we are offering 8, 14,and 28 night holidays. The 28 night holiday combines the Coolangatta & the Sunshine Coast golf holidays together, allowing you to experience the different vibes of the regions around Brisbane.
This year we have also expanded our offerings of NZVGA golf holidays to the Veterans Association, with them having a holiday in both Coolangatta and the Sunshine Coast. These are quite full already, so if you want to be with your Vets friends, make sure you register on the correct holiday!
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