These last months have seen our readers traveling the world, exploring the glories of Bath, England, home to ancient Roman baths and plenty of Jane Austen lore, and trekking through Portugal. Along the way, they’ve shared their discoveries and offered travel tips, so we can go too.
Here’s the latest installment, this time from a trio of golf devotees just back from Scotland.
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SCOTLAND: In September, three longtime San Jose friends — from left, Larry Schiro, Al Sardella and Dan Peterson at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel — spent 12 days golfing and sightseeing in Scotland. “Just an unbelievable trip for friendships that are 60+ years!” Al says. “We booked our golf bucket list trip with Hidden Links, (which) arranged our lodging and transportation in Scotland as well as booking tee times at Eden, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie Championship course. Given there are so many golf courses in Scotland, (we) easily booked tee times at other courses near Edinburgh — these golf courses were just as challenging and enjoyable as any!”
TRAVEL TIPS: The trio were lucky enough to enjoy sunshine at each golf course, but that’s not the norm, Al says. “Be prepared for extreme weather, rain, wind, fog as these courses are on the North Sea coast.
“Edinburgh is a great place to visit history and put in perspective the role Scotland played in many advancements and contributions to the world. I suggest you take one of the many bus excursions taking off in Edinburgh. Our tour took us to Melrose where we saw the remains of an ancient Catholic church, Rosslyn Chapel, made famous in ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ and visited Glenkinchie distillery (in East Lothian). I highly suggest you pay for the tasting!”
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