PROJECTED DAILY ITINERARY & FEATURES

May 6 – 17, 2025

11 Nights of 5-Star Accommodations

4 Rounds of Bucket List Golf

Full Breakfast Daily

Outlander Touring

All Ground Transportation

Garmany Golf Concierge Service

 

May 6

    •  Arrival Day ~ Dublin Airport
      • 11:00 PM
    • Transfer to Dublin City Centre
    • Check-in: The Fitzwilliam Hotel
      • 2 Twin Beds

May 7

    • Explore Dublin at Leisure
      • Optional Walking Tour Available
      • Optional Sites: Grafton Street, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, Trinity College & The Book of Kells, Kilmainham Gaol Tour
      • No Driver

May 8

    • Mr. / Golf Round #1: The Island Golf Club
      • 8:00 AM
    • Mrs. / Day Touring with Driver
      • Optional: Malahide Castle & Gardens
      • Optional: Lunch on the Coast

May 9

    • Transfer to Kildare
    • Day Touring en route, if desired
    • Check-in: The K Club
      • 2 Twin Beds, River View Deluxe

May 10

    • Morning at Leisure, on Property
      • No Driver
      • World Class Spa
      • Optional Activities through Hotel:
        • Horseback riding, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Falconry, Bicycle Rentals
    • Mr. / Golf Round #2: Palmer North
      • 3:00 PM

May 11

    • Transfer to Dublin Airport
    • Midday Flight to Edinburgh
    • Full Day Touring from Edinburgh to Inverness
      • Outlander Sightseeing and Castles en route
    • Check-in: Ness Walk

May 12

    • Mr. / Golf Round #3: Royal Dornoch
      • 11:00 AM
    • Mrs. / Day Touring with Driver, from Dornoch
      • Dunrobin Castle & Gardens
      • Optional: Stop for Lunch
      • Explore the town of Dornoch

May 13

    • Outlander Day Touring with Driver
      • Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Beauly Priory, Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness
      • Optional Lunch in nearby Town

May 14

    • Mr. / Golf Round #4: Castle Stuart
      • 10:30 AM
    • Mrs. / Day Touring with Driver after Check-out
      • Optional Lunch and Shopping in Inverness
    • Late-Afternoon Travel to Edinburgh
    • Check-in: The W Edinburgh
      • 2 Double Beds, Fabulous

May 15

    • Day at Leisure in Edinburgh
      • No Driver
      • Optional Sights: Arthur’s Seat, Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle, Tour Edinburgh Castle, Lunch and Shopping
    • Ballot for The Old Course
      • Would add additional Driver if successful 2 days prior.

May 16

    • Day at Leisure in Edinburgh
      • No Driver
      • Optional: Edinburgh After Dark or Food Tour
      • Optional: Dine at The Witchery Restaurant
    • Ballot for The Old Course
      • Would add additional Driver if successful 2 days prior.

May 17

    • Departure Day – Edinburgh Airport
    • Transfer to Edinburgh Airport – 3:45 AM
      • Flight 6:00 AM within Europe

Important Experience Information

What airports should I plan to fly in and out of?

You’ve confirmed your flights to arrive into Dublin (DUB) and from Edinburgh (EDI). Ahead of the ball, you’ve also scheduled your island-hopping flight from Ireland to Scotland!

Your first stop on this Experience is the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, about 25-30 minutes from the airport.

Please contact the Concierge Team if we can be of assistance with arranging alternative airport transportation or assist with booking flights.

What will the weather be like during our stay?

A typical day in Dublin in May could bring sunshine, clouds, mist, rain, and wind. The average temperatures for May typically range between 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Traveling up north in Inverness, you’ll experience a little cooler, low-mid 50’s F. In Edinburgh, expect in the mid-to-high 50’s F. Extremes are rare, as it tends to not be overly warm or cold, however please always be prepared for a spring shower.

What currencies are used Scotland?

The Currency utilized in Dublin would be the Euro. The Euro is currently trading at 1.08 USD to 1.00 EUR.

The currency utilized in Scotland is the British Pound. The Pound is currently trading at 1.30 USD to 1.00 GBP.

As of 10/24/24

Will I be able to get cash and use credit cards while in Scotland? 

You will find that most major credit cards and debits cards are nearly universally accepted in Scotland. The same is true of Travelers checks, which should be in Pounds  to avoid extra exchange rate charges. ATMs are ubiquitous throughout Scotland so you will have easy access to cash. It should be noted that American Express is not as widely accepted in Europe as Visa and MasterCard.

How much cash should I bring?

We recommend bringing minimal US dollars, i.e. $75-100, or even enough to cover all your caddie fees as this is the only ‘must pay in cash’ expense, if you wish to take a caddie. We recommend accessing the local ATM’s upon arriving in Scotland The ATM’s will dispense the local currency and your bank will automatically calculate the exchange rate. Your own bank will typically provide the most favorable exchange rate available to you.

How many meals are included?

A full Irish, then Scottish breakfast will be served every morning, as part of the Experience. The Garmany Golf  Concierge Team can assist with making any reservations and recommendations for additional meals not included in the Experience.

What is the cancellation policy for this Experience?

As your Experience is Non-Refundable, Garmany Golf strongly recommends for your protection that you take out insurance to cover you in case of forced cancellation, loss or damage of luggage, personal injury, accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, none of which Garmany Golf can be liable for.

Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide assistance with a quote for a Travel Guard policy for any Guest. Quoted price for policy includes both insurance premium and fee for travel assistance services. To explore a Quick Quote with Travel Guard, please visit: 

What if I want to play additional and optional golf?

There are plenty of championship links courses in each of the areas that you’ll be staying in Dublin and Scotland. If any Guest wants to play additional golf, even at the spur of the moment, a Garmany Golf Concierge can arrange optional golf for you. Optional golf can be arranged well in advance of your departure as well. Please consult the  Concierge Team for golf options.

Can I play 36 holes a day if I want to?

Absolutely! Please let a member of our Concierge Team know and we will be happy to set up additional tee times for you.

How do I arrange for a caddie and how much do they cost?

The experience that comes from walking the course with a caddie cannot be overstated. The local caddies will not only be more adept at keeping you out of more trouble than a seeing eye dog, they will also regale you with great stories about the history of the areas and the courses. They are without a doubt, some of the best entertainment value you can experience in this part of the world.

All caddie fees are due at the course on the day of play and each Guest will be responsible for caddie fees and gratuities. Caddie gratuities are payable in cash, preferably in the local currency.

We highly recommend arranging caddies with our Concierge Team prior to your departure to ensure the maximum availability.

Caddies fees range from £60-100 for the base fee plus gratuity. A typical gratuity for good service might be £25-35, however at your discretion.

Are golf carts available?

The golf courses in Ireland & Scotland, for the most part, tend to be shorter and flatter than the courses you’re likely used to playing. In other words, they were built for walking.

Some courses have carts, or buggies as they’re known in Ireland and Scotland, but they have a limited number of them and they can be a bit more expensive than what we’re used to in America, running £30 or more.

Buggies are not guaranteed to be available due to the limited supply and strict requirements to reserve one; all requests should be made well in advance in order to be able to reserve one.

If you wish to request a cart, please know that a medical certificate may be required. Some courses tend to have a limited number of carts so in order to give you the best chance to reserve one, please provide Garmany Golf with your cart request at the earliest possible time.

Can I ship my golf clubs?

Yes! We partner with Ship Sticks, the leading club shipping provider for the PGA TOUR, and can easily arrange to have your clubs shipped directly to Scotland prior to your arrival and back home  so you can travel with ease and without hassle or worry of your clubs being lost or delayed due to the airlines.

DETAILS
  • This Experience is priced in U.S. Dollars.
  • This Experience is priced at the exchange rate of $1.08 USD to €1.00 EUR / $1.30 USD to £1.00 GBP.
  • Due to the volatile nature of the exchange rate, any increase exceeding 2% of this rate on the date of payments using the rates shown on www.oanda.com will result in a corresponding adjustment in price, which will be applied to all payments.
  • All Ground Transportation with respect to airport arrivals and departures, roundtrip golf transfers, and scheduled touring, are included. Additional charges may be incurred for airport transfers that occur from any other airport and/or departures requiring additional ground transportation services will incur supplementary charges depending upon the additional services required. Additional charges may be incurred for any airport transfers that occur on other arrival or departure days.
  • Included Touring with Driver, labeled as FULL DAY includes a luxury vehicle and knowledgeable Driver-Guide for 8-9 hours per day.
  • Entrance Fees to the Optional Sightseeing Places is not included and would be on own. If wishing to add to final balance, we can certainly arrange once we begin planning the details for touring in 2025.
  • A Full Day Driver is not included on the following days, however can be added down the line if you wish:
    • May 7 – Exploring Dublin on Foot
    • May 10 – On Property at K Club
    • May 15 – Exploring Edinburgh on Foot
    • May 16 – Exploring Edinburgh on Foot
  • A Full Breakfast is included each morning.
  • Golfers: Caddies and/or Buggies (motorized carts) may be arranged at the request of the Guest, provided such services are available. Medical Certificates signed by a Doctor are required before requesting Buggies. 
  • Golfers: All caddie fees and gratuities, rental fees and Buggy fees are the responsibility of the Guest, unless advertised otherwise.
  • Golfers: A current handicap certificate from a bona-fide golf club may be required for all Guests who are playing golf during the Experience. Play could be denied if a valid handicap is not presented.
  • If planning to ship your clubs, we recommend ShipSticks and you are welcome to schedule your shipment and print labels through our ShipSticks Website. We recommend shipping to The Fitzwilliam prior to your first round and shipping home from The W Edinburgh after your final round, due to ample storage space and 24 hour staffing. We are happy to help schedule!
TRAVEL GUARD, TRAVEL INSURANCE

As your Experience is Non-Refundable, Garmany Golf strongly recommends for your protection that you take out insurance to cover you in case of forced cancellation, loss or damage of luggage, personal injury, accident, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances, none of which Garmany Golf can be liable for.

Garmany Golf is a licensed representative of Travel Guard, the recognized leader of travel insurance options. A Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to provide assistance with a quote for a Travel Guard policy for any Guest. Quoted price for policy includes both insurance premium and fee for travel assistance services. To explore a Quick Quote with Travel Guard, please visit: 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

CANCELLATIONS: Once tee times and accommodations have been booked and confirmed, and the requisite deposits have been placed, there are no refunds of any deposits or final payments made by Guests or the representative club.

Garmany Golf strongly recommends travel insurance to protect any Guest against any unforeseen circumstances that may cause a Guest or club to cancel participation in any Experience.

ADDITIONAL AND OPTIONAL BOOKINGS, AND PAYMENTS

At the request of a Guest, a Garmany Golf Concierge will be happy to book any non golfing tour, activity or additional round of golf before or during the Experience. Please be aware that an administrative or booking fee may be added to any such booking. In the event of such a fee, the Guest will be notified in advance of the fee and have the opportunity to decline the booking confirmation.

All Guests agree to provide a valid credit card in advance of the Experience that may be used for payment for any additional tour, activity or additional (non included) round of golf booked during the Experience for the Guest.

RESPONSIBILITY 

Garmany Golf, as the tour operator, and its selling agents, act only as agents in securing and booking the hotel accommodations and other land tour services provided by others as independent contractors. Garmany Golf, its selling agents or the specified air carriers assume and accept no liability for injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, changes or inconvenience caused by: any force majeure – health risks – reason of war or threat of war – riots – civil strife – terrorist activity – industrial disputes – acts, omission, neglect, delay or default of any person engaged in providing any tour services including transportation and accommodation – technical problems to transport – closure or congestion of airports or ports – building work – extended hotel closure – cancellations or changes of schedules by airlines – interruption or failure of public utilities outside the control of the hotel and  similar events beyond our control, including storms, tempests and hurricanes.

Garmany Golf is not liable for loss, damage or theft of luggage or personal belongings, for personal injury, accident or illness on any vehicle or at any place throughout the tour. Garmany Golf reserves the right to cancel an Experience if circumstances so require. In the event of such, Garmany Golf will make a full refund to travelers of all payments received in respect of the Experience. Such a refund of payments will be the full extent of Garmany Golf’s obligation and liability to travelers. Garmany Golf is not responsible or liable for any property damage caused by a Guest. The Guest assumes all responsibility for incidental charges, damages and any necessary replacements needed that may have been caused by the Guest’s visit.

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The Garmany Difference

OUR PASSION

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OUR RELATIONSHIPS

We work incredibly hard at building great relationships with every Partner who will play a role in your Experience, whether it be a golf course, a hotel, a ground transportation provider or ANY OTHER critical component in your journey. Those trusted relationships will be a difference maker when you become a Garmany Guest!

OUR PROCESS

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