You can join in Queen Elizabeth II's year-long Golden Jubilee celebration without an over-the-oceanflight to the UK. How, you say? Head to British Columbia in Canada--aCommonwealth member--and enjoy a very Scottish pastime, golf. No longer just arich man's sport, golf is affordable even in luxurious surroundings such asWhistler Mountain or gorgeous Vancouver Island, where Golfcan has a 7-nightpackage costing only $1,425, including roundtrip from Los Angeles, hotel,greens fees and rental van.
The cost from New York City for the same is $1,575, and there are comparable prices from other Air Canadagateways in the US, all available through November 30, 2002.
At Whistler, you'll play on courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Trent Jones, and onVancouver island, tee off on some of Canada's most beautiful courses, most ofwhich are so close to the water's edge that you can smell the salt air.
Tee times are guaranteed, and the package price includes five rounds on the courses, three (one each) atyour choice of Nicklaus North, Chateau Whistler, Whistler Golf & CountryClub, Big Sky or Furry Creek. Two additional rounds are at your choice ofNanaimo, Olympic View or Arbutus Ridge. Shared use of a golf car is alsoincluded, as are all taxes and gratuities. (Ferry costs are extra.)
The price (in U.S. dollars, be sure to note) is based on double occupancy, and includes roundtrip airfarevia Air Canada into Vancouver and out of Victoria, and a four-share mini-vanrental with unlimited mileage. Lodging is for four nights at the Delta WhistlerResort, one night at the Coast Bastion in Nanaimo and two nights at theFairmount Empress in Victoria, a gorgeous historic hotel where, in my opinion,you must observe the English tea ceremony one afternoon during your stay (thelatter at your own expense).
For more information, contact Golfcan at 800/268-8880 or go to their Web site, www.golfcan.net.