Welcome Travel Professionals!

PerryGolf is pleased to welcome Travel Professionals. This section of our website provides an overview of the most respected tour operator in the international golf travel industry. If at any time you require personal assistance, our staff of Golf Travel Specialists always welcomes your call on 800.344.5257, Information@PerryGolf.com or LIVE CHAT.

Play The Game. See The World.™

One of the most attractive qualities about golf travel is that golfers will more often than not travel with their friends in groups from 4-16.

Hi Keith, I am in the cruise department but for years had booked tours as well and remembered PerryGolf as being a first class company. You did not let me down, thank you for making it so easy for me as well as for my clients. — Nancy Karczewski Platinum & Centurion Cruise Specialist American Express, Travel Phoenix, AZ

We offer international golf and luxury lifestyle travel to twelve of the world’s most memorable destinations: Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China. Completely customized land itineraries are our longstanding expertise while we also offer an exclusive selection of small –ship and river cruises plus major golf events like the British Open and Ryder Cup. Beginning with expert travel planning assistance by our highly knowledgeable sales staff, every aspect of a PerryGolf tour is seamlessly arranged from tee times and accommodation to local transportation, sightseeing excursions and international air travel.

We are particularly encouraged about the growth of our Couples Golf Tours. We have positioned ourselves beyond any international golf tour operator to capture this new market with more destinations and travel experiences ranging from safaris with golf in South Africa to Epicurean Golf Tours in the Mediterranean plus New Zealand and Australia. Our Golf & Cruising portfolio for 2011 includes a pair of outstanding river cruises on board the 8-guest Magna Carta and the 16-guest Le Phénicien plus the exceptional “Golf & The Mediterranean Under Sun & Sail” on board Le Ponant.

Contact PerryGolf

There are several ways you can contact our Sales and Reservations staff. To request a quote and to book a reservation, call 800 344 5257 then the Extension below for the destination of your choice. Inquiries and questions are also welcome by email and LIVE CHAT.

1904 Eastwood Rd  |  Suite 315  |  Wilmington, NC 28403-5729

Real Time Sales Support

PerryGolf’s Golf Travel Specialists welcome the opportunity help to you with your client inquiries. If ever you wish to include one of our Specialists in a phone conference, call 800.344.5257. If you need a quick answer to a specific questions, call or use our new Live Help sales support.

Cruising

Golf & The Mediterranean Under Sun & Sail ~
France & Italy on board LE PONANT

5 Rounds | 8 Nights | 16 - 25 May 2012

Our new partnership with Compagnie du Ponant Yacht Cruises offers an exceptional nine day / eight night cruise through the heart of the Mediterranean on board the 64-guest luxury sailing yacht LE PONANT. We will begin and end in Nice with visits to Florence, Rome, Sperone and Corsica along the way for sightseeing treasures plus play at five of the region’s leading golf courses. Learn more…

Provence River Cruise ~
Golf, Wine & Classic France



6 Nights | 3 Rounds | Parties of 12-18
Dates of Your Choosing March - November 2012

Exclusive-Use Bookings Only

Petits légumes farcis de Provence with Mas Sainte Berthe AOC ‘les Baux’ (2004) for dinner. Tour and taste one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape’s best cellars in Villeneuve les Avignon. Play Seve Ballesteros’ marvelous Pont Royal Golf Club. C’est la vie in southern France with PerryGolf on board the 18-passenger luxury barge Le Phénicien as she cruises the Rhône River and the Rhône-Sete canal between Avignon and Aigues-Mortes. The route will meander through the Provence and the Languedoc-Roussillon regions where old world culture, world-renowned wines, gastronomic food, unspoiled natural beauty – and splendid golf – await your visit. Learn more…

West London along the River Thames ~
Golf & History by Luxury Hotel Barge

6 Nights | 4 Rounds | Parties of 8 or Less
Dates of Your Choosing March - November 2012

Exclusive-Use Bookings Only

It gives PerryGolf great pleasure to introduce the fabulous MAGNA CARTA hotel river barge, offering no more than just four couples the opportunity to sail a beautiful section of the River Thames in considerable comfort and style, while enjoying some of the finest golf and history in the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in the west suburbs of London. Learn more…

Upper Loire & Burgundy Golf Cruise ~
Montargis to Chatillon on Renaissance

6 Nights | 4 Rounds | Parties of 8 or Less
Dates of Your Choosing March - November 2012

Exclusive-Use Bookings Only

PerryGolf is delighted to add the magnificent hotel barge Renaissance to our golf cruising portfolio. This 130 ft long vessel accommodates just eight guests in some of the finest and most spacious hotel barge accommodations available, and cruises along the canals of the beautiful and historic Burgundy region of France, slightly southwest of Paris. The area is renowned for its vineyards, Gothic churches, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque villages, with gastronomic delights and the art of living having reigned supreme here since Roman times. Learn more…

Scotland & Ireland

PerryGolf is the host of choice for golf and travel to the fabled links courses of the British Isles. Unrivaled access to guaranteed play on the Old Course, St Andrews along with our fleet of exclusive, 8 passenger VIP Golf Coaches with Concierge Drivers continue to define the standard for comfort and convenience.

Whether you have a group of men who travel for golf – and more golf -- or couples who wish to combine their play with garden tours, river cruises, epicurean or historical interests, we have an experience beyond compare.

Learn more about Scotland
Learn more about Ireland
2013 British Open Golf Cruise

Couples Golf & Travel

PerryGolf is pleased to offer more destinations and travel experiences designed specifically for golf couples than any other international golf tour operator. Join us to experience South Africa’s outstanding golf with a safari and wine touring. Cruise the Rhône River through Provence, France on board the 12-18 guest Le Phénicien for six nights, three rounds and gourmet dining. Parties of 8 will experience the golf and history of London’s western suburbs on board the Magna Carta along England’s Royal River the Thames. New Zealand is fascinating for its natural beauty, boutique lodges and what is very possibility the most astounding golf course in the world at Cape Kidnappers. Our couples tours among the British Isles routinely combine play on famous courses like St Andrews with historical and ancestral explorations.

Sample Itineraries and further information is available from the links below:

Couples Golf Tours
2013 British Open Golf Cruise
Golf Cruising
Golf & Gardens in Scotland & Ireland
Epicurean Golf Tours

Our Gracious Clients

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Literature Request

Request "PerryGolf 2.0: Play the Game. See the World."

Click here to submit your literature request allowing five business days for delivery. If you have an urgent need, PDF versions are available for immediate download. We encourage you to provide an extra copy of the brochure anytime you find interest for a PerryGolf tour. Golf is inherently a group activity so very often the extra copy will be shared with golfing friends who are also excellent candidates to travel.

About PerryGolf

Founded in 1984 by a pair of Scottish brothers who were accomplished amateur golfers, PerryGolf has risen to become America’s leading provider of luxury international golf vacations. The Company maintains a marketing and sales office in Wilmington, North Carolina with a sales and operational headquarters located in Helensburgh, Scotland. PerryGolf is recognized and respected for providing unique and innovative golf travel experiences including privately chartered small-ship cruises, luxury train tours, helicopter tours and personalized land tours utilizing an exclusive fleet of nine custom-configured Mercedes-Benz VIP Golf Coaches. The business has evolved into two distinct products;

Customized Travel - completely personalized itineraries for a group of golfers who are typically close acquaintances. Non golfers will frequently join the group to enjoy local sights, history, resorts, etc while the golfers play. PerryGolf arranges the complete vacation including airfare, tee times, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and local transportation. Group size can vary from single traveler to more than 100.

Destinations Served - Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France, Spain (Costa del Sol), Portugal (Lisbon & Algarve), Italy, South Africa, New Zealand, China and Australia. Travel to the British Isles is predominantly May - October with travel to Spain/Portugal in April - June and September - November. During the summer months, these areas can get quite warm for golf. Desirable, quality golf may be found throughout France and Italy, so visit may be enjoyed year round: April – September for the northern regions, October – February for the southern coasts. South Africa is also suitable for year round play, with October – April high season. New Zealand and Australia are also year round destinations.

Client interest / motivation - Passion for the game is obviously the primary factor but many simply treasure the experience shared in the company of friends, plus it is a refreshing opportunity for those who walk to get meaningful exercise.

Completely unique interest is found for trips to British Isles. As the “home of golf” and with so many famous, highly regard courses available for visitor play, Scotland and Ireland in particular provide a level of golf experience which does not exist elsewhere in the world. The types of courses ("links" golf courses are the most popular), and their historical significance all work together to create an ambience that is impossible to duplicate. Another specific interest is attendance to the British Open, the oldest of golf’s four major professional championships played each year during the 3rd week of July. The Ryder Cup is similarly compelling event hosted at regular intervals in the British Isles.

Significance of destinations - Scotland is widely regarded as the "Home of Golf" and as result many golfers wish to play golf where the game was invented. Golf is unique as a sport due to a profound interest in the history and traditions of the game. Golf throughout the British Isles is also viewed as a significantly different experience due to the type of golf course, links style courses, which are characterized by their seaside location among natural sand dunes, minimal trees and water hazards, plus fast, firm fairways and greens For our other destinations, the interest lies somewhere between quality golf experiences and lifestyle choices. Travel to enjoy a new golf course AND a different culture.

Target Audience - PerryGolf serves primarily two target audiences among international golf travelers: groups of men and groups of couples. Groups of men, or “buddy trips”, typically prefer to play Scotland and Ireland for 6-8 days in groups of 4-12. Australia’s Sandbelt golf region near Melbourne is another popular destination for the men. Couples enjoy the British Isles as well of course, but their non golf travel interests lead them around the world. Our Mediterranean destinations plus South Africa, China, New Zealand and Australia are booked almost exclusively by couples, as are our golf cruises. Couples itineraries typically combine golf with local activities ranging from safaris and sightseeing to wine tastings and cooking classes. In either case, couples or men, our clientele ranges in age from 45 – 70+. Geographically, they are found throughout the United States. Nearly all of our clients are members of higher end private golf and country clubs.

Key Client Questions

Custom Tour:

In order for a PerryGolf Travel Specialist to prepare a customized quotation, we require just a few questions be answered. This provides sufficient data that we can formulate the initial proposal which serves as a road map for the final itinerary. It helps everyone involved in the process as it focuses the client's attention on a specific plan.

1. How many golfers & non golfers (if any) in the group?
2. What are the preferred dates of travel?
3. Is local transportation requested in a VIP Golf Coach with Concierge Driver or self drive?
4. What type of accommodation is preferred, e.g small country house, deluxe hotel, first class hotel, single or double occupancy?
5. Do they have any specific golf courses they wish to play? (Ideally, prioritize the important courses.)

Grand Tour (fixed departure itinerary):

1. How many golfers & non golfers (if any) in the group?
2. Is party interested in pre or post tour extensions?
3. What level of cabin accommodation is preferred?

Custom Quotations:

With the information provided from the list above, your PerryGolf Travel Specialist will prepare, within 24 hours, a complete and email a carefully detailed, interactive proposal with a day by day description of activity. Pricing is guaranteed for 30 days minimum. You and your client(s) are welcome to adjust the schedule as you wish. The proposal will not be confirmed for availability however until deposits and completed reservations forms are received for all members of the party.

Custom Quotations Online:

If you prefer to create custom golf schedules on your own, we invite you to visit our online trip calculator – Plan Your Own Tour™. Simply provide your client’s travel dates and group size, then choose their golf, hotel and means of local transportation, and you will receive an immediate online quotation. Should you require a detailed, day by day itinerary – or if you have any questions – a PerryGolf Travel Specialist always welcomes your call.

Booking:

Step 1: Once your client has settled on a schedule they wish to book, you shall receive our reservations form via email including booking conditions. Once you have returned a completed reservations form and deposit for each client, we then begin the process of confirming the requested arrangements with our various golf and hotel suppliers.

Step 2: On the next business day following receipt of your reservations forms we expect to have your clients confirmed schedule with assigned starting times. In the event we encountered availability issues at any of the hotels or golf courses, your Travel Specialist will contact you and discuss the options available. If we are unable to secure a schedule which satisfies your client’s requirements, there is no financial obligation to either party, and all arrangements are cancelled.

NOTE: It is critically important during the confirmation phase of the booking that you are aware of the time constraints PerryGolf deals with our suppliers. Some facilities will only hold space for a brief period of time before they require non refundable deposits.

Step 3: Final Travel Documents. Approximately 30 days prior to travel you shall receive your clients final travel information with complete documentation for their upcoming trip including final schedule, travel advisor booklet, maps and bag tags.

Selling Points

• PerryGolf has been operating luxury golf experiences since 1984 and enjoys a repeat and referral rate over 75%.
  
  
• One company service - PerryGolf with marketing and sales office in Wilmington, North Carolina plus operations office in Helensburgh, Scotland provides seamless service. Your clients are dealing with the same company throughout. They are NOT being passed to a ground handler over which you have no experience.
  
  
• Old Course, St. Andrews - by contract, PerryGolf has the most extensive access to guaranteed starting times on the Old Course of any golf travel company in North America.
  
  
• Mercedes-Benz VIP Golf Coaches - Golfers travel in unsurpassed comfort with custom designed coaches for 8 travelers. Concierge driver on each coach who remains with group throughout golf vacation from collection at airport at the destination until departure back to the United States.
  
  
• Grand Touring programs - utilizing chartered vessels, PerryGolf offers unique golf experiences around the British Isles. For 2005, we shall be offering a golf trip aboard the Royal Scotsman train, and the British Open by Sea onboard the Clipper Adventurer.
  
  
• Customized Quotations - provided same day, at the very latest, within 24 hours as requested by experienced staff in Wilmington office via email with click thru information to more extensive detail.
  
  
• Value Added Programs which clients experience such as Preferred Hotel Partners which extend a particularly warm welcome to PerryGolf travelers.
  
  
• PerryGolf Lodges at Turnberry Hotel, Scotland - perfect for group of 8 traveling together as they provide 8 bedrooms PLUS private lounge area.
  
  
• Private Collection - A portfolio of properties which we believe are perfect for small groups of travelers in Scotland and provide exclusive accommodations.
  
  
• Plan Your Own Tour (PYOT) - an exclusive on line pricing trip planning and pricing calculator for any customized golf tours to the British Isles, Spain & Portugal.
  
  
• Travel Protection Plan available with Cancel for Any Reason Waiver

Key Golf Courses and Hotels

We invite you to visit the Destinations section of our website where you will find a “Golf & Hotels” page for each country we offer. A country map is provided and divided into regions along with dozens of golf course and hotel selections convenient to each. Place your cursor over any course or hotel name and its location is automatically indicated on the map. Click on any course or hotel name and a pop up window will appear with a photo/text description.

Preferred Hotels

PerryGolf has worked tirelessly with all of the better properties at our destinations to ensure every client is welcomed as warmly as possible. To this end we have developed our Preferred Partners Program which uses the finest hotel in each region. We carefully review each hotel on an ongoing basis and also closely monitor client feedback.

Sightseeing

It is critical to address the needs and interest of non golfers who travel with us. We serve their needs in a variety of ways, depending upon the individual situation;

Grand Touring - comprehensive daily sightseeing programs are designed and included in the total cost of all of our Grand Touring events. The schedule varies by destination but the intent is to provide an interesting, cultural experience for those participants not wishing to golf.

Customized Touring - On programs with a Concierge Drive, he will gladly take the non golfers sightseeing during the day when the golfers are on the links. He will assist with shopping & sightseeing ideas to ensure a memorable vacation for those not playing golf.

Self drive Touring - Included in the information travelers receive upon arrival at the destination is a comprehensive package listing sightseeing opportunities and suggestions for their trip.

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