Tucked away in a quiet corner of 'The Velvet Strand', one of Ireland's most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline - the historic Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links, once the family home of the Jameson Dynasty awaits. With an award-winning Links Course and Spa, three dining outlets including the historic Jameson Bar, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is the perfect coastal retreat.

INCLUDES:
- 4 nights at Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links in a twin/double room for 2 people
- 1 round of golf for each player at Jameson Links
- Breakfast each day
- Travel consultation call with Halcyon Golf Travel (approx. 60 minutes)
- Travel booking and concierge service from Halcyon Golf Travel
- Paid upgrades and extensions available

*AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED*

JAMESON GOLF LINKS
Situated on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links first opened for play in 1995. Located just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is the perfect location for anyone looking to enjoy a break in Ireland's capital.

Jameson Golf Links is an 18 hole course spread across 203 acres and is set on the grounds of the old Jameson Estate of St. Marnocks. the course has played host to professional and amateur events including the 2008 and 2009 Ladies Irish Open and the 2021 Irish Challenge.

Jameson Golf Links makes full use of the dunes and natural terrain to provide a layout that will please the most ardent of links purists. The elevated tees and greens, blind approaches and doglegs, not to mention the typical links sea breeze, will keep you thinking through every round.

ABOUT HALCYON GOLF TRAVEL
Halcyon Golf Travel are passionate experts at organizing and delivering customized golf vacations to Scotland, Ireland and England.

If you'd like the help of a local golf travel expert in planning and booking your next golf trip to the UK, look no further. We understand the time, extensive research and often pain it takes to organize international golf trips for your friends and family. We're here to take that pain away for you and make booking golf trips to the UK easy! The team at Halcyon Golf Travel are experts at tailoring your golf experience so its perfect just for you, whilst simultaneously providing you with the peace of mind that your bookings are in safe hands. We always make ourselves available on the phone during the planning of your trip and throughout your vacation so we can always get a quick answer to any questions or requests.

OPTIONAL ADD ONS (just some of the many extra activities we can arrange for you during your stay)
- Extend your trip to Northern Ireland or Scotland
- Golf Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, Machrihanish, The Island, Portstewart, County Louth, and more!
- Visit Bushmills distillery
- Visit Guinness Storehouse
- Visit Giants Causeway (UNESCO world heritage site)
- Take the Black Cab tour of Belfast

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience to TravelPledge. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.

Valid for a wide range of dates throughout the year. Subject to availability of Halcyon Golf Travel's inventory of packages. Book 6 months in advance for best availability. Not valid over holidays and special events at the hotel. Paid upgrades to Ireland, Scotland and England, additional courses, and additional dates available when you book. . Book within 12 months and complete travel within 18 months of event date.

Enjoy an amazing 8-day, 7-night stay at the (AAA Four Diamond) Vidanta Grand Mayan Riviera Maya! The Grand Mayan features spacious quarters and beautiful, Mayan-inspired decor. Step into another world at the Mayan Sanctuary pool. Protected by a ring of lofty palapas and a tight grove of palm trees, the Mayan Sanctuary is your aquatic haven in the center of Riviera Maya. Dining at The Grand Mayan features fantastic cuisine from all around the world: snack on ceviche, savor a juicy gourmet burger, or enjoy a perfectly cooked steak and signature cocktails at one of nearly 20 restaurants and lounges.

*AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED*

INCLUDES:
- 7 nights in Grand Mayan Master Room for 2 adults
- Jacuzzi tub in bathroom
- Private terrace with view

There are several off-site excursions including swim with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea, or you can visit Tulum or Chichen Itza, two massive Mayan cities. Simply visit the travel concierge in your resort hotel lobby to coordinate one of these exciting day trips (available for additional fee). Golfers will enjoy the Nicklaus Par Three Experience at Riviera Maya, one of the world's most beautiful short courses.

NOT INCLUDED: Food and beverage, airfare, and additional optional activities. Guest is responsible for RESORT FEE of $21/day and local hospitality tax of no more than $7 USD per day paid upon checkout.

GOLF
Crafted by one of the legendary masters of the game, the Nicklaus Par Three Experience at Riviera Maya is one of the world's most beautiful short courses. Don't be fooled by the expectation of a breezy Par 3, this course sets the wind against you and artfully deploys hazards that make for a challenging and exhilarating game.

DINING
Dining at Vidanta Riviera Maya is an adventure in the jungle, allowing guests to experience fantastic cuisine from all around the world. Snack on ceviche, savor a juicy gourmet burger, or enjoy a perfectly cooked steak and signature cocktails at one of nearly 20 restaurants and lounges.

NIGHTLIFE
Vidanta Riviera Maya is famous for its turquoise waters and lush Mayan jungle. But there's something else that guests just can't stop talking about-this gorgeous destination's spectacular entertainment. With live music performed around the resort, high-end fun in the sun at Jungala, the chic bohemian wine and dine village of Salum, and Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ, the resort offers entertainment as dramatic and endlessly enchanting as this destination's scenery.

ON AND OFF PROPERTY
There are several off-site excursions you can explore like cenotes or swim with whale sharks in the Caribbean Sea. Off the water, be sure to visit Tulum or Chichen Itza, two massive Mayan cities, and two of Mexico's most popular tourist destinations Simply visit the travel concierge in your resort hotel lobby to coordinate one of these exciting day trips (available for additional fee).

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience to TravelPledge. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.

Valid for a wide range of dates throughout the year. Subject to availability. Guest is responsible for RESORT FEE of $21/day and local hospitality tax of no more than $7 USD per day paid upon checkout. Book within 12 months and complete travel within 18 months of event date.

Embark on a 5-night enchantment in Florence, Italy, hosted by one of the most highly rated Tuscany-based vacation providers. Immerse yourself in Renaissance wonders, from the Uffizi Gallery to the Florence Cathedral. Indulge in authentic Tuscan flavors, stay in centrally-located accommodations, and savor the artistic essence of this captivating city. Take an unforgettable journey into history and culture.

*AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED*

INCLUDES
- 5 nights in a 1-Bedroom Apartment in historic Palace in city center with shared garden for 2 people
- Wine tasting in traditional enoteca in the town center
- Visit of the courtyard and the grand staircase of the historic Palace
- All consumption fees (AC, heating etc...) and final cleaning
- Welcome toiletries (shampoo-shower, body cream, hand soap and slippers)
- Pre-arrival and in-house local English speaking concierge
- Booklet with info about the apartment and the nearby places of interest
- Upgrade and a la carte extras available for fee

NOT INCLUDED: Florence visitor's tax (5,50 euro per person per day)

ABOUT THE APARTMENT

You'll be placed in a recently renovated apartment in the heart of one of the most fascinating cities in the world: Florence. The apartment is located halfway between Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, in a convenient position for visiting the city but at the same time in a private and silent location. Your stay will enjoy absolute silence, surrounded by nature but at the same time immersed in art and culture.

Each room is characterized by large French windows overlooking the garden where you will have tables, chairs and armchairs at your disposal to enjoy moments of absolute relaxation away from the city traffic but remaining in the historic center: within a few meters you can reach, on foot, the best of Florence: on your right you will first find Palazzo Pitti and then the Boboli Gardens, while going left you will have Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi and then the Duomo.

In the garden you will find two common areas: a laundry room complete with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and sink and a beautiful relaxation room created from the old lemon house and where today we find instead a place to relax from sofa, armchairs and table.

SERVICES NEARBY
Historic center of Florence with all services s, banks, supermarkets, museums, etc.) and the city's attractions just a few minutes walking distance, parking nearby, luggage point 50 meters away, Santo Spirito market a few meters away, typical food shops. Possibility to park bicycles or strollers in the entrance of the building.

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience to TravelPledge. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.

Valid year-round. Subject to availability when you book. Book within 12 months and complete travel within 24 months of event date.

Enjoy an amazing 7 night cruise for two! A voyage through history dedicated to the Golden Age of Greek civilization and beyond, this cruise comes complete with a guest lecturer, Eugenia Alexiou - an expert historian and graduate of the Athens' Tour Guide Academy. The journey to off-the-beaten track locales in the Peloponnese peninsula is a masterclass on classical antiquity and the Roman conquest, ending with the transition to the Christian empire of Byzantium. Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery. Your cruise will depart and return to Marina Zea, Athens with stops at Nauplion, Monemvassia, Gytheio, Pylos, Olympia, Itea and Ancient Epidavros.

*AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED*

INCLUDED:
-Accommodation in double or twin Category B cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
-Buffet breakfast and two meals daily, including a welcome cocktail
-Optional visits to 4 UNESCO sites (entrance fees apply), Captain's Honor Night
-Corinth Canal Crossing

Variety Cruises is the 2016 USA Today Reader's Choice for ""Best Boutique Cruise Line"" worldwide. Flights, crew tips, shore excursions and other personal expenses are not included. Port taxes of roughly $370 per person is collected during the cruise.

THE SHIP

The M/S Galileo, built with the most stringent safety regulations, was launched in 1992 and was fully rebuilt in 2007. The latest renovation works of the M/S Galileo took place between November 2015 and March 2016 and included significant upgrading of the guest accommodations as well as the indoor & outdoor public areas. The elegant Galileo has operated cruises in the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. The Galileo is always sailing under motors. Sails are occasionally used when weather and route allow. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members.

SAILING DATES
This cruise is only able to be taken during the months of March, April, October, and November. If a customer would like to sail during the summer months, he or she must select another cruise and pay the cost difference.

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience to TravelPledge. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.

Cruise dates are March-April and October-November. Subject to availability on ""Antiquity to Byzantium"" Cruise. Blackout dates may apply. Variety may offer an alternative cruise program in case the certificate is for a cruise program which is not operated anymore by Variety Cruises. Book within 9 months and complete travel within 12 months of event date.

Spend six nights total in Madrid and Barcelona, both cities that are full of history, culture and art, as well as incredible regional cuisine. Each location is a gastronomic paradise, bringing together heritage, terroir, tradition and innovation.

First, spend 3 nights in the capital city of Madrid - home to both the Spanish Royal family and the government headquarters. Explore the rich history it offers, from the foundation by the Moors to its fascinating transformation into the vibrant, modern city you see today. Spend your next 3 nights in Barcelona, an autonomous region of Spain that is very unique and fascinating, with its own traditions and language that distinguish it from other parts of the country. This major cultural center has a remarkable history that can be seen in the libraries, museums, buildings as well as in the Modernist and Art Nouveau decor and architecture.

*AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED*

INCLUDES:
- Three nights in Madrid in 2 br/2 ba apartment
- Three nights in Barcelona in 2 br/2 Ba apartment
- Flamenco show with one drink included
- 2.5 hour private guided tour of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
- Concierge service and travel assistance

LOCATION
Madrid and Barcelona, Spain.

ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION
Our charming 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments are located right in the heart of each city, perfect as a base for exploring the culture, sites and gastronomy of each location.

PERSONAL TRAVEL ASSISTANT
A member of the HTT staff will always be at your disposal before and during your holiday for trip details, preparation and arranging free time extra activities and services.

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience to TravelPledge. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.

Valid for a wide range of dates throughout the year. Subject to availability. Transfers not included - Hill Town Tours can assist with booking travel between cities. Book within 18 months and complete travel within 24 months of event date.