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If you are a bit of a romantic at heart, and you are looking to take your partner skiing over Valentines day, then the only choice for you should be Chamonix. There is no doubting that it is a wonderfully romantic place, full of lovely little restaurants at night, and of course, full of excellent skiing in the day!

People may snigger, but a ski trip can be a very romantic break. You can find yourself in the most beautiful spots with your loved one, up on the mountain side with wonderful views to enjoy tomorrow. Of course, a trip to Chamonix doesn’t always come cheap, but if you look for late ski deals in Chamonix you can sometimes find a real bargain.

It is important when looking for Ski hotels in France to make sure that you go through your search results with a fine toothed comb. There will be some bargains there, but they are easy to miss.

Another good way to save a bit of money is to make sure that you find Catered ski holidays when you are searching. These will initially be a little more expensive, but the amount of money you save when you are out there will be enough to afford a few red roses for your partner!

Chamonix is such a wonderful place, it would be so easy to fall in love with someone all over again in this perfectly romantic Alpine town, in the most romantic country in the world.

English footballer Joey Barton is reportedly considering moving abroad to boost his management chances.

The 29-year-old has revealed that he is thinking about hiring international removals and moving to a foreign country in a bid to become a manager.

The Queens Park Rangers midfielder has only just signed a contract for four years and although he has said he will honour his deal, he has admitted that a change of scenery would be nice. Robinson’s overseas removals specialise in transporting possessions safely and securely, so if Barton does plan on emigrating look no further.

The Merseyside lad plans to hang up his boots in his mid-30’s but claims he is confident he can play for a long time because it is all about knowledge of football and manipulating the ball.

The footballer, who has been convicted twice on charges of violence, said if the opportunity arose to play abroad in the future he’d definitely consider it. And that if he decided to coach or manage in the coming years, it would be quite sensible to have experience different culture and philosophy of football.

His career has been marked by numerous controversial incidents and disciplinary problems. He was raised in a working-class area and started playing with Manchester City in 2002 but this has been marked by serving prison terms. He was imprisoned for common assault and affray for an incident outside a takeaway restaurant in 2008 and admitted assault causing actual bodily harm during a training ground dispute with a former teammate. This occurrence ended his career with Manchester City and since he has been charged with violent conduct by the FA.

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You can do your comparison shopping online and get cheap holidays to almost any popular destination in the world, but for some people, their cheap holiday ends up costing them more than they planned. The Internet is great for doing comparison shopping for hotel and flights but it can be used for so many more money saving ideas for your holiday.

First, make sure you use your favorite mapping website to look at the location of your hotel compared to the attractions you want to visit. If one four star hotel is much cheaper than another and the pictures of both look equally pleasing, map them out before booking the cheap hotel. Your cheap holidays won’t be so cheap if the hotel you chose was billed as close to the beach, and you end up having to take a taxi there every day because you can’t cross the major highway in front of your hotel on foot to get there.

Also look at maps to see if close-by attractions really are “close”. If you have to pay extra for transportation, your savings on the cheaper hotel would be eaten up by taxi fees. Likewise, if you plan to hire a car on your cheap holidays, check the hotel’s parking rates. The smart comparison shopper knows that the cheapest price isn’t always going to end up being the best deal.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) November 17, 2008 — GotoBus, the leading online marketplace for bus tickets and tours, is pleased to release their budget-friendly holiday travel guide. While travel is to be enjoyed throughout the year, the holidays are a special time to relax with family and friends. However, the holidays also bring added stress due to sold out schedules, crowded airports and long ticket lines. In light of the recent economic downturn, GotoBus has created this guide to help relieve holiday travel woes for the busy, value-conscious consumer who loves to get a great deal (http://www.gotobus.com/deals/).

Holiday Travel Tips: Read our travel tips to fully enjoy the holiday season.

Avoid the airport for short trips. Besides paying premium prices for the ticket, booking a holiday flight oftentimes means being subjected to long lines and heightened security measures, not to mention the excess baggage fees and fuel surcharges added to the cost of the ticket.

Don't drive if possible. Avoid the hassles of flat tires, tolls, parking tickets and holiday road rage. Consider utilizing bus transportation for holiday travel. Let someone else drive and enjoy the savings. GotoBus currently offers inter-city shuttle bus service departing from over 60 locations with prices as low as $10. Traveling on the cheap leaves more cash left over for Eggnog! Don't forget to book early to guarantee a seat.

Holiday Travel Guide: Packaged tours provide excellent value.

Start by logging on to GotoBus (http://www.gotobus.com/) to search from thousands of tours. With a click of the mouse the e-tickets will be delivered via email. Best of all, a tour is an experience to enjoy with loved ones, and will be remembered for years to come.

When purchasing a tour remember to stick to the budget. Once the tour results are displayed, sort by price to find the most affordable option. Longer tours usually offer a better value per day but single day tours can be a great for someone who is short on time or cash.

Holiday Tours (http://www.gotobus.com/holidaytours/): Check out the specially selected tours for the holiday season. GotoBus has tour packages that cater to many interests.

"Adrenaline Junkies": Try parasailing, ATV tours, safaris, scuba diving, helicopter tours, or dog sledding

"Beach Bums": Florida, California, Hawaii and Mexico make great warm weather getaways

"Connoisseurs": Napa Valley tours are sure to impress even the most discerning recipient

"Eco-Travelers": Explore nature's finest by booking a trip to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park or Niagara Falls

"Kiddies": Disney World, Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World, and Hershey's Chocolate World always top kid's lists

"World Travelers": Check out international tours in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and China

For travelers who want to experience a little bit of everything, we recommend our popular regional vacations which view numerous attractions. These multi-day vacations (http://www.gotobus.com/vacation/) typically include hotel accommodations and ground transportation. Complete itineraries and ticketing information can be found at GotoBus.

About GotoBus.com:

GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets, tours and sightseeing activities. The GotoBus online booking system, similar to those used by major airlines, makes it easy for travelers to quickly compare schedules, prices, and pickup/drop-off locations for over 200 bus companies. GotoBus.com is also the fastest growing gateway for bus travel on the Internet. In February 2007, The Washington Post featured GotoBus.com as one of the best travel websites and named it "Best of the Web" in the "Motorcoaches" category.

Marblehead, Mass. (PRWEB) August 13, 2008 — When summer ends, the luxurious and fabled villas and the spectacular sites of Italy are more readily accessible to travelers looking to explore the dynamic culture of the country at off-season rates.

Homebase Abroad, a firm that has specialized for more than fifteen years in travel to Italy and villa vacation planning, has created fall seasonal packages specifically designed for the first-time visitor. These new packages combine pristine villas in the most desired countryside locations with top-notch hotels near the must-see historic attractions Italy is known for, giving guests private, guided access to the luxury Italian lifestyle without the hassle of planning the itinerary.

“Villa vacations are ideally suited to those who have an active appetite for appreciating other cultures and are looking to truly ‘live as the locals live’,” says Mara Solomon, a founder and co-director of Homebase Abroad. “This package is designed to appeal to those who have not yet been to Italy and are interested in the relaxing villa lifestyle yet still want to experience the historical sites of Italy’s most famous cities.”

Ms. Solomon’s company creates unique luxury Italian villa vacations for discriminating guests. The professional staff at Homebase Abroad is known for their meticulous attention to detail, crafting very special experiences for guests. The staff is known for going the extra mile to find specific vintage cars for a mountain road trip, creating a fireworks display for a family reunion at a luxury villa in Tuscany and many other captivating and memorable experiences for guests.

Both of the fall package options below have been designed to include unique experiences and private tours that first time travelers to Italy crave, while maintaining the “slow living” European lifestyle that villa vacations exemplify. Rates are for 10 guests and airfare and ground transportation are not included.

Superior Package

Accommodations:

Part 1, Rome — 3 night stay at the Hotel Majestic.

Part 2, just outside Siena, Florence — 5 night stay at Casale di Arbia, a superbly renovated

Tuscan farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.

Part 3, Venice — 3 night stay at the Luna Baglioni.

Experiences:

Part 1, Rome — Vatican tour, 3 hour walking tour of Ancient Rome.

Part 2, Florence — Morning Uffizi tour, lunch at typical Florentine Trattoria, tour and tasting at local

vineyard.

Part 3, Venice — Guided tour on land and canal.

Cost per person per night $381.14 (based on double occupancy)

Classical Package

Accommodations:

Part 1, Rome — 3 night stay at the Albergo del Sole al Pantheon overlooking the Piazza al Pantheon.

Part 2, just outside Florence — 5 night stay at Villa La Torre, a private villa nestled in its own

vineyards and olive groves with 7 bedrooms and 6.5 baths.

Part 3, Venice — 2 night stay in a panoramic room at the Ca’ Segrado.

Experiences:

Part 1, Rome — Vatican tour, 3 hour walking tour of the Spanish Steps.

Part 2, Florence — Morning Uffizi tour, lunch at typical Florentine Trattoria, tour and tasting at local

vineyard.

Part 3, Venice — Guided tour on land and canal.

Cost per person per night $271.62 (based on double occupancy)

For more information on travel to Italy and Italian villas, readers can visit www.HomebaseAbroad.com.

About Homebase Abroad, Ltd.

One of the most highly-regarded and experienced luxury villa vacation specialists, Homebase Abroad builds vacations that guidebooks and Internet rental companies cannot provide. Headquartered in picturesque Marblehead, Mass., Homebase Abroad’s experts spend up to six months a year visiting villas, working with villa owners, staying in their homes, and, when the villas meet their exacting standards, adding to the firm’s impressive portfolio of some of Italy’s finest properties. Tailoring each client’s specific needs and desires to exceptional luxury villas in the most desirable regions of Italy, Homebase Abroad is the choice of discriminating travelers who want distinctive, memorable villa vacations.

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Moonachie, NJ (PRWEB) April 15, 2008 — Central Holidays (http://www.centralholidays.com) is helping stretch travel dollars on travel to Europe with a full array of inclusive motorcoach escorted tours (http://www.centralholidays.com/type/Motorcoach%20-%20Escorted.html)and cruise packages that are designed to save travelers time and money.

“Central Holidays’ Motorcoach Escorted Tours and Cruise Packages are a terrific value. We offer a variety of programs that are worry-free and easy, and can meet your budget,” said Fred Berardo, President and CEO of Central Holidays. “Why book hotel, sightseeing, and other vacation components separately when you can save money and time with a Central Holidays vacation package? We want travelers to know that our escorted tour programs will provide them with the best value for their money when visiting all the wonders of Italy and Europe.”

The Company offers dozens of Motorcoach Escorted Tour and Cruise options throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and the Mediterranean! In fact, Central Holidays provides the largest selection of cruise packages in Italy, Greece and throughout the Mediterranean than any other specialty operator. Central Holidays’ Escorted Tour programs will save travelers 20-40% off the price of traveling the same itinerary on their own.

Here’s a look at some of the ways Central Holidays Escorted Tours stretch travelers’ dollars and offer an ideal, hassle-free way of exploring Europe:

1. All rates guaranteed when paid in full – guarding travelers against dollar fluctuations. Booking with Central Holidays allows consumers to budget accurately before embarking on their travels with no surprise fees or taxes imposed upon arrival on vacation

2. Most meals plus wine, coffee and mineral water at lunch and dinner are included in the tour price = a huge savings! Premier Motorcoach Escorted Tours include most meals (breakfast daily – plus many lunches and dinners) served in hotels and local restaurants. The Signature Central Holidays Dining Plan also includes: Wine, mineral water and coffee are complimentary with all lunches and dinners (which itself can save hundreds of dollars per person).

3. Sightseeing (as detailed in each itinerary) is included in the tour package price as well as bonus touring – with Central Holidays travelers visit the famous sites they’ve longed to see as well as hidden treasures, such as centuries-old wineries and carefully selected restaurants serving exquisite old-world cuisine.

4. Convenience in exploring Europe’s beauty lead by one of the company’s knowledgeable, English-speaking tour directors – with travelers throughout the escorted tour, traveling by professionally chauffeured, deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach for maximum comfort and convenience. Plus, there is time offered at leisure to explore on your own too.

5. All-inclusive Mediterranean cruise (http://www.centralholidays.com/type/Mediterranean%20Cruises.html)programs and shore excursions are quoted in US Dollars.

6. Specialty Lodging options take travelers to live like a local on selected programs – For example, On the Northern Highlights, Magnificent North, Grand Tour of Italy and Best of Italy programs, travelers have the opportunity to stay in a villa (http://www.centralholidays.com/villasregion/index.html) in the medieval town of San Gimignano, instead of hotel in Florence, where they will enjoy all of the tour’s traditional features, plus a five course welcome dinner and other special extras. A Siena sightseeing excursion is also included with the evening at leisure to explore San Gimignano.

7. All Central Holidays Escorted Tours in Italy feature the “Hear Clear” personal audio system, allowing travelers to hear all the details about the places they visit, even when standing 60 feet away from their knowledgeable local guide – all at additional cost while traveling.

Sample Central Holidays Escorted Tour itineraries throughout Italy include:

* 8-DAY – SPLENDORS OF SICILY (http://www.centralholidays.com/packages/Splendors%20of%20Sicily.html)from $1,299 – Sicily, the biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is full of art, history and traditions. This 8 day Premier Escorted tour provides travelers with everything from the enchanted beauty of Taormina to the majestic ruins of the ancient Greek city of Agrigento, to the millenary salt mine of Trapani to the Quattro Canti of Palermo.

* 9-Day – SUNBELT OF ITALY (http://www.centralholidays.com/packages/Sunbelt%20of%20Italy.html) from $1,849 – PREMIER ESCORTED – Travelers indulge in nine days of exploration in the fascinating cities of Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Capri. History comes to life with tours to breathtaking sites – The Sistine Chapel in Rome, San Carlo Opera House in Naples, Rome’s Colosseum – plus so much more!

* 10-Day – Northern Highlights (http://www.centralholidays.com/packages/Northern%20Highlights.html)from $1,799- PREMIER ESCORTED – Visitors revel in renowned attractions and exquisite sites — Doge’s Palace in Venice, Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, Rome’s Colosseum – plus so much more during their 10-day immersion into ‘la dolce vita’! Travelers will live the tapestry of sights, sounds, flavors and feelings of the true Italy on this Premier Escorted tour.

* 14-Day – Magnificent North (http://www.centralholidays.com/packages/Magnificent%20North.html)from $3,049- PREMIER ESCORTED – On this adventure travelers experience the magic of Italy in Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento. Relax in the comfort of one of our modern, air-conditioned, smoke-free motorcoaches, as your driver takes you to the splendors of Italy — Enjoy the charm of Venice and Piazza San Marco, the Renaisssance city of Florence and the Palazzo Pitti, Rome’s Piazza Navona and the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Includes most dinners, some lunches and buffet breakfast daily.

Rates are per person; land only based on double occupancy.

Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, plus dozens of Mediterranean and River cruise (http://www.centralholidays.com/rivercruisetype/index.html)itineraries and worldwide Ski programs (http://www.centralholidays.com/skidestination/index.html). For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at CentralHolidays.com.

Moonachie, NJ (PRWEB) December 16, 2008 — Central Holidays is celebrating its 2009 product launch value-added savings for travelers. Marked by the unveiling of seven just-released, full-color travel brochures, the company's comprehensive collection of travel programs features many exclusive new trips that take travelers to experience, explore and enjoy Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, and Egypt as well as a vast selection of Europe River Cruises and Ski Programs across Europe, the U.S. and Canada.

Travelers can save $500 per person ($1,000 per stateroom) when they book a River Cruise program by January 31, 2009 for select departures through December 13, 2009. Travelers can also save $250 per couple when they book air-inclusive escorted programs, or $100 for air-inclusive hosted programs, by January 31, 2009 for departures through December 31, 2009 (please see brochures or website for further details) – Traveler discounts are not applicable to Ski reservations.

The company's destination specialists take great pride in creating exclusive itineraries, uniquely offered by Central Holidays that provide experiential adventures in the cities and towns presented. Here's a look at some of the company's exciting offerings NEW for 2009 where travelers can…

Enjoy in an exciting escape to Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre (http://centralholidays.com/packages/Rome%2C%20Florence%20&%20Cinque%20Terre.html). From the cradle of western civilization in Italy's capital Rome and the Renaissance city of Florence, to the five captivating coastal towns of the Italian Riviera known as Cinque Terre (The Five Lands) in the country's Liguria region, travelers will be drawn in to these exquisite cities and villages as they travel at their own pace.

Indulge in the Spain's Gourmet Kitchen's (http://centralholidays.com/packages/Spain%27s%20Gourmet%20Kitchens.html), a program offered only by Central Holidays that features cooking lessons at the homes of some of the most celebrated local chefs in Seville and Barcelona.  This gastronomic extravaganza also includes a tapas tasting tour in Seville and Cava Wine tour in the Penedèas wine region well as lots of included sightseeing in each fascinating city visited.

Discover Istanbul and the Aegean (http://centralholidays.com/packages/Istanbul%20&%20The%20Aegean.html) on a distinctive 11-day Mega Yacht Cruise and Land program combines the allure of Greek Isles cruising with the opportunity to leisurely experience the vivacious ambiance, sun-soaked days and fun-filled nights of Greece and Turkey. This adventure commences and rounds-out with days of enjoyment and two hotel nights in the fascinating Turkish city of Istanbul. On from there, travelers set sail aboard the m/v Cristal on an 8-day Aegean Sea cruise visiting the islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Athens in Greece, plus Kusadasi in Turkey. Each stop on this locally hosted experience offers travelers the comforts of modern Europe in close proximity to the stark beauty of the ancient world.

Experience the treasures of France in regal style on the new Royal Stays in Paris (http://www.centralholidays.com/packages/Royal%20Stays%20In%20France.html) 12-day majestic adventure featuring stays in an awe-inspiring selection of castles in picturesque villages and towns of the Loire Valley, Cote d'Azur, Alsace, and Burgundy. Travelers can immerse themselves in one of Europe's most beautiful countries on this independent program that also includes three nights in Paris to explore the City of Light.

Revel in ancient world's most inspiring pyramids in Giza and the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen on the company's exciting The Glories of Egypt and the Nile (http://centralholidays.com/packages/The%20Glories%20of%20Egypt%20and%20The%20Nile.html). Travelers will visit Cairo, where ancient traditions thrive in a modern metropolis, and cruise along the Nile where they can see Aswan High Dam or the Colossi of Memnon, two 75 feet tall 1000 ton statues that once guarded an ancient mortuary.

To request copies of the company's new travel brochures, visit http://www.centralholidays.com/eubrochure/index.html.

Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and Turkey, plus dozens of Mediterranean and European River Cruise itineraries and worldwide Ski programs! For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at www.centralholidays.com.

Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) August 13, 2009 — SoundOfMotion launches VeloComputer, an advanced cycling computer application on Sony Ericsson PlayNow Arena application store in Europe.

Sony Ericsson phones feature advanced innovations combining GPS, accelerometer and multimedia with a light weight and sporty designs. VeloComputer transforms these mobile phones into an advanced cycling computer featuring speed, acceleration, cadence, trip tracking with Google Earth and VeloTones for audible performance feedback.

"Strap your phone on your leg with a sport holster or just put it in a pocket of your cycling tights and get cadence from built-in accelerometer, speed and distance from GPS," said Vlad Savchenko, Founder and CEO at SoundOfMotion. "When pedaling, the built-in accelerometer detects up and down leg motion and calculates cadence in rotations per minute or RPM. This technology frees the bicycle from any wired or wireless cadence sensors on a crankshaft."

All cycling data, including GPS route and cadence, is recorded on a phone and can be uploaded to Google Earth for trip tracking and performance analysis.

The VeloComputer also uses VeloTones for audible speed and cadence monitoring. This feature also adds some degree of safety, allowing cyclist to keep eyes on the road and not at the display. With VeloTones, cyclist can determine their speed, acceleration and cadence level with customized sounds played on a phone through speakers or a headset. It's like having a coach riding with you and cheering you up.

The VeloComputer is also ready for the upcoming 1-degree precision bluetooth sensor designed by SoundOfMotion. This unique sensing technology, originally created for an electronic compass, is at least 360 times more accurate then traditional cycling computers. Currently the rechargeable version of the sensor is available as part of a Software Development Kit – SDK. Mass production is planned for later this year and will be coordinated with the release of a low-energy technology by Bluetooth SIG. The bluetooth low-energy profile will allow the sensor to operate on a single coin size battery, eliminating the need for recharging.

VeloComputer is available at www.playnow-arena.com in 18 countries in Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom for €12. The rest of the world can download VeloComputer for their Java phones from www.velocomputer.com

About the company: SoundOfMotion is a unique in its focus on developing and licensing innovative technologies for mobile devices and sports applications. SoundOfMotion is a winner of the Orange Design and Innovation contest and a nominee for the Sony Ericsson content awards 2008. SoundOfMotion was featured at JavaOne 2009, Technology Innovation competition, 'Mobile Rules!' by Nokia, 'Top 10 Bike Gadgets' by PC Magazine and Pro-cycling magazine.

Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) March 11, 2009 — Golfers who might be short on either time or money don't have to sit out the 2009 golf season. International golf and lifestyle tour operator PerryGolf's 2009 tour schedule includes four-night tours (http://www.perrygolf.com/destinations/specialvalue2009.shtml) to some of the most popular courses in the British Isles starting at $1,850 and 10 tours to worldwide destinations priced under $3,000.

Each of PerryGolf's four-night "golfbreaks" includes at least four rounds at top courses along with lodging and a rental car.

British Isles options include Scotland and a guaranteed round at the Old Course, St. Andrews; England's Lancashire Coast, where golfers can play three major championship venues (Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool and Lytham & St. Annes); and Ireland's southwest coast, where Ballybunion and Waterville highlight the itinerary.

The Spanish Costa del Sol tour includes rounds at Sotogrande Old and San Roque Old in combination with beautiful beaches, sizzling nightlife, shopping and dining that rival London or Paris.

In all, PerryGolf offers 10 tours priced under $3,000, including trips to Portugal, South Africa, France and the British Isles.

"The strength of the U.S. dollar along with good availability and the cooperation of many of our longtime golf and lodging suppliers around the world have made it possible to offer the most value-conscious schedule in our 25-year history," said PerryGolf co-founder and president Gordon Dalgleish.

The dollar's improvement also creates an opportunity for travelers to save on PerryGolf's 2009 British Open by Sea (http://www.perrygolf.com/golfcruising/specialvalue2009/svpopup/svpop.html) cruise of Scotland and 2010 Ryder Cup program at Celtic Manor (http://www.perrygolf.com/golfcruising/rydercup10.shtml) in Wales. A party of two will save at least $4,795 — and as much as $9,945 — when both tours are booked at the same time and by March 31, 2009.

About PerryGolf

Established in 1984, Wilmington, N.C.-based PerryGolf offers the travel industry's most prestigious and diverse selection of luxury golf tours and lifestyle experiences to the British Isles, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China. In addition small-ship and river barge golf cruises visit the Mediterranean, France, Scotland, South Africa and Canada. PerryGolf also offers customized golf tour itineraries and escorted programs featuring land tours, small-ship charters and luxury train travel. The company's exclusive online trip calculator — Plan Your Own Tour™ — allows travelers to generate immediate quotations for trips they create entirely online. For more information, visit PerryGolf (www.perrygolf.com) or call a PerryGolf travel specialist at 800-344-5257.