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Travel International Travel Tip: Northern Ireland
Travel International Travel Tip: Northern Ireland
Travel Tip: Northern Ireland |
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| By John Ledesma | |
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Page 2 of 2 All three adjectives still apply to Portrush, but you can throw in mesmerizing, invigorating and hearty. This club, located about 40 miles north of Belfast, is as fulfilling a links golf adventure as you can ever hope to find. Set upon land with less aggressive contouring than County Down, Portrush plays along the Atlantic Ocean on Northern Ireland’s northeastern most tip. It’s remarkable how often golfers who have played here comment on the quality of turf. But it’s true; the sand-based fescue provides an excellent surface to strike a golf ball. The massive and prevalent bunkers here are less pleasant from which to hit, especially the one they call “Big Bertha,” the aptly named giant that lurks on the right side of the 17th fairway. When To Go: Prime travel season is April through October. However, winters are relatively mild, but with a greater chance of rain. Accommodations North Bushmills Inn www.bushmillsinn.com +44 (0) 28 2073-2339 £68-£188 Accommodations South Slieve Donard Hotel www.hastingshotels.com +44 (0) 28 4372 3681 £105-£150 Getting There Direct flights into Belfast from all major East Coast cities. Preferred airlines are British Airways, Continental and American Arilines. More Information: Northern Ireland Tourist Board St. Anne’s Court, 59 North Street Belfast BT1 1NB www.discovernorthernireland.com +44 (0) 28 9023 1221 |
