Friends of the Family – 2008 Families Matter Benefit & Celebration Online Auction
Auction Ends: Jun 3, 2008 03:00 PM PDT

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Scotland Golf Package and London Stay

Scotland Golf Package and London Stay

Item Number
2002
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
7000 USD

Item Description

Fairmont St. Andrews (Scotland) - Enjoy a four-night stay in a Junior Suite (285 square feet) providing an oversized room with a well-defined seating area at this 4-star property, spacious bedroom with a King bed with a small living area to the side with a working gas fireplace. The modern bathroom has a heated bathroom floor with a separate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest in room amenities including satellite TV, DVD player, CD player with movies and music on demand, PC based office products via the television, dual phone lines, HSIA connection and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature a work desk, speakerphone, and a separate modem connection. Additional amenities include soft duvet covers, a hair dryer, bathrobes and a refreshment center as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Your stay includes daily breakfast for two in the dining room. These certificates can be redeemed with no blackout dates and will be accepted on any date that the hotel has ANY availability including holidays. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued.

Fairmont St. Andrews Golf Courses - Enjoy (3) golf twosomes on your choice of these two courses. Fairmont St Andrews has two exceptional courses that hug Scotland's dramatic coastline.

Note: You will be provided with a $500 gift card that you can use towards the golf rounds listed above or other amenities at the resort.

The Torrance Course, designed by the late Gene Sarazen and winning Ryder Cup Captain, Sam Torrance, is a par 72, 7037 yard course that sweeps its way around the hotel and down to the coastal edge. It has been designed using the principles of links golf with an infusion of new styles. The natural contours of the land and the dramatic coastal setting are combined with a unique blend of Rye grass, innovative green-keeping skills and the expertise of winning Ryder Cup captain, Sam Torrance. Immediately the game begins by testing the golfer with challenging bunkers, undulating fairways and greens, and the occasional meandering stream making precision and club selection paramount. As the course advances it works its way around the imposing structure of the hotel before bursting open to reveal a cross section of the remaining twelve holes down towards the cliff edge and all the while framed by the powerful canvass of the St Andrews skyline.

The Devlin Course is a testament to Bruce Devlin's experience and expertise. It is a truly magnificent 72 par, 7,049 yard championship course that sweeps its way along the rugged seaside landscape. This as yet, undiscovered gem begins by innocently easing the golfer into a false sense of security, offering wide, well manicured fairways that wind around man-made water features and risky bunkers, teasing the golfer with a mix of par fours and fives. The ridge holes open up to the panorama of the white water crashing on the rocky shoreline below and over the body of the North sea to the Grampian mountains which dominate the horizon. The ever-changing ambience of this vast and spectacular view heightens the experience for the golfer.

Note: The concierge can help secure starting times for many of the famous courses in Scotland, but the times cannot be secured until you are in Scotland. Green fees for additional rounds are not included in this package.

Hyatt Regency London The Churchill - Enjoy a three-night stay at this 4-star international first class business hotel is nestled on the picturesque gardens of Portman Square, just meters north of Marble Arch. The hotel is ideally situated in London's West End, close to many of London's main attractions and exclusive shopping areas. Valid one year from event date.

The traditional air-conditioned guest rooms feature a custom look. Well-cushioned seating flanks no-nonsense desks, which feature data ports, broadband Internet access and dual-voltage outlets. Torchere and vase lamps cast fine light on cocktail tables and period furniture, and TVs perch on cabinets with minibars below. Mirrored closets, valanced windows, safes and high-quality fabrics are standard. Traditional chrome fittings grace the small combination baths. Although robes and slippers are provided, trouser presses are not. The staff, with near military alertness, plays a large part in making this one of London's best chain links.

Euro Rail - Enjoy a $614 gift certificate redeemable for any rail product from The Rail Europe Group. Offerings include the Eurailpass, Eurail Selectpass, BritRail Pass, France Railpass, Swiss Pass and much more! You determine the product, number of days, class of service to best customize your trip. Visit www.raileurope.com for ideas for routing and itinerary. GIFT CERTIFICATE IS REDEEMABLE ONLY THROUGH WINSPIRE, INC.

For this package we suggest the BritRail Consecutive Pass providing any 4 days of travel in a two month time period in UK and Scotland available for $307 per person first class at the time of printing for two people traveling together. Valid one year from event date.

American Airlines - This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in Europe subject to availability. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. Great upgrade pricing is available! The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class airfare by calling 800-209-6888. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.

Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Item Special Note

Friends of the Family urges the winner of this item to make all reservations and bookings as far in advance as possible.  All reservations are subject to availability. Package expires one year after purchase.

A $5 shipping and handling fee will be added to the winning bid for this item.