The Platinum Collection is the result of years spent scouring the globe for the most exclusive
T H E P L AT I N U M C O L L E C T I O N Unrivalled Sporting Experiences for 2020
and imaginative ways to experience sport. From unrivalled access at the Masters, driving supercars on ice in Swedish Lapland, shooting on the world’s most private estates or playing grasscourt tennis with Wimbledon champions, the Platinum Collection encapsulates our ambition to push the boundaries in premium sports We hope you will join us on an unforgettable sporting adventure in 2020. Katie Warner
E: katie@lucidroutes.com | P: +1 713-591-7983
JANUARY
ICE DRIVING IN LAPLAND January - March Located 40 miles from the Arctic Circle, Lake Udjaur in Lapland is a place of wild beauty, surrounded by frozen lakes and forests of snow-covered pines. Each winter, for your enjoyment, the lake is transformed into a 2,965-acre drifting area of replica Formula 1 circuits. This unique infrastructure enables you to reach incredibly high speeds, up to 125mph on ice, in total safety.
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Lake Udjaur, Lapland
3 nights
$16,200 per person
Highlights
Choose from a fleet of specially-prepared vehicles from Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati and Lamborghini . Two full days of ice driving, with in-car personal instruction
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A three-night stay in superior rooms at the Silverhatten Hotel in Arjeplog
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Helicopter transfers to and from Arvidsjaur Airport
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Dog sledding and sn ow scooter activities
DOVE SHOOTING IN ARGENTINA January - March Early each year, sportsmen and women head to Argentina for world-class, high-volume dove shooting in Cordoba Province. We have teamed up with Guayascate Lodge, South America’s premier hunting lodge, to offer a select number of four-night dove shooting adventures in 2020. Prepare yourself for non-stop action and hot barrels.
Western Isles Adventures - September to October (2 page)
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Cordoba, Argentina
4 nights
$13,500 per person
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Highlights
Three nights’ exclusive use of Guayascate Lodge
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Two and a half days’ high-volume dove shooting
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World-famous Argentine beef, paired with top-rated Malbec wines
G U AYA S C AT E L O D G E Your private 6* lodge, with limitless dove hunting on the doorstep Guayascate is a dove-hunting mecca. Situated on 1,550 acres of prime doveshooting land, the lodge consists of ten individually designed bedrooms, a spa, an infinity pool, two large heated jacuzzis, a weights room and a massage therapy centre. Purpose-built with discerning guns in mind, every possible level of comfort and service is assured.
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Return private charter from Buenos Aires to Cordoba
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One night at the Alvear Palace in Buenos Aires
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Gun hire and permit services
GOLF CLINIC WITH PGA TOUR COACHES Jan/Feb: Dubai | July: Europe | September: USA Throughout the year we offer the opportunity to improve your golf game with a private golfing clinic with the coaching team of Ryder Cup winner Alex Noren. During the clinic you will experience the practice regime of a PGA Tour Pro, with your very own swing instructor, putting coach and physio. The team of coaches will assess all aspects of your game with the latest technology, and develop a specific plan to help you reach your goals. Players of all levels are welcome.
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Seasonal: Dubai, Europe, USA
2 nights
$10,800 per person
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highlights
B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S AT M A N C H E S T E R C I T Y Available throughout the season
Matchday hospitality in a private box for 20 guests
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First team player visit to your private box
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This is your chance to rub shoulders on match day with members of the Manchester City first team, taking you closer to the action than ever before. This unique experience offers unprecedented access, with a walk-out to the Centre Circle before kick-off, a centrally positioned box to watch the game, a visit from a first team player and a behind-the-scenes tour with a Club legend as just some of the highlights. This experience is a football fan’s dream.
Behind-the-scenes tour with a Club legend
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Walk-out to the Centre Circle before kick-off
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Photo opportunities in the trophy room
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Pre-match presentation with a first team analyst
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A one-night stay in a top Manchester hotel
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Dinner at Tast, owned by Pep Guardiola
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Unprecedented access to first team training PEOPLE
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Manchester, England
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1 night
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$6,750 per person
FEBRUARY
EUROPEAN HELISKIING ADVENTURES February Our handpicked portfolio of award-winning chalets offers you impeccable service in the most desirable European ski locations. From the comfort of our chalets, experienced skiers can enjoy the unrivalled excitement of a helicopter drop on the top of a remote mountain, combined with a seemingly endless descent on untracked powder. From the easily accessible Italian or Swiss Alps to remote areas in Russia, Georgia or Greenland, we offer a range of opportunities for unforgettable heliskiing.
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Europe
1 week
$22,950 per person
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PA RT R I D G E S H O O T I N G AT L A N AVA October to February La Nava, located in Castilla-La Mancha in Central Spain, has built an enviable reputation over many years as the premier place to shoot driven partridges. Two hours south-east of Madrid, the region encompasses plains dotted with vineyards and castles, gorges and ravines. From traditional, fast-flying Spanish-style partridges to high birds flushed off hills, La Nava offers a fantastic range of drives for every style of shooting, and a sporting challenge for every level of gun.
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Central Spain
3 nights
$22,950 per person
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Highlights
Two and a half days of high quality partridge shooting
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A private runway, operating domestic and international flights for any business jet
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Fourteen individually decorated double en-suite rooms
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Locally sourced, premium quality Spanish food and wines
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Family run with decades of experience, ensuring impeccable service
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Gun hire and permit services
MARCH
OF F T H E G R I D I N NORT H E R N IC E L A N D Available all year round. Activities vary from season to season Iceland’s unique geological history has created an environment that is truly stunning, with mountains rising up from the sea along the fjords in the north of the country. This rugged topography provides the setting for year-round sporting activities to rival anywhere in the world, with heliskiing, fly fishing for Atlantic salmon, hiking, surfing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and dog sledding all available at different times of the year. The Troll Peninsula is the definition of an outdoor sporting playground.
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Northern Iceland
3 nights
$13,500 per couple
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DEPLAR FARM Off the Grid It doesn’t get more off the grid than Deplar Farm in the Fljót Valley on the Troll Peninsula. Located on a converted sheep farm and inspired by Iceland’s turf houses, Deplar Farm blends into the natural landscape. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the property embrace the surrounding peaks and allow for an optimal perspective on the colourful skies. The 13-room property makes for the ideal exclusive-use Icelandic home, and the ultimate adventure retreat.
GETTING TO DEPLAR FARM International or private charter flight to Akuryeri Airport (AEY) Flight times: London | Akuryeri: 3 hours New York | Akuryeri: 5.5 hours Akuryeri | Deplar Farm: 20 minutes by helicopter
WINTER ACTIVITIES
SPRING ACTIVITIES
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Peak season Nov 15th - Jan 15th
March 15th - May 31st
June 1st - Oct 31st
Hiking, whale watching, cross country skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing,
Heliskiing, cat skiing, resort skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country
Surfing, fly fishing, lake fishing, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding,
snowmobiling, geothermal infinity pool & floatation tanks, hot spring
skiing, hiking, whale watching, jacuzzi, hot spring tours
whale watching, hot spring tours, RIB boat tour, white water rafting
tours, resort skiing, dog sledding
and ‘Puffin Island’ tour
Highlights
EL CLÁSICO - BARCELONA V REAL MADRID Played twice a season in the league. Once in Barcelona, once in Madrid. Dates TBC
Private boxes and VIP Player Zone seats
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Michelin star dinner with Real Madrid legend Michael Owen
El Clásico is the name given to any match between footballing giants and fierce rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The fixture is the pinnacle of club football, and the hottest ticket in the football world each year. Attend from the comfort of a private box or with premium VIP Player Zone tickets directly behind the team bench. Enhance the experience and gain valuable insight into the pressures of this particular fixture with a private Michelin star dinner with Ballon D’Or winner and England and Real Madrid legend Michael Owen.
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Stadium and Trophy Room tour
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A two-night stay in a top-class Madrid or Barcelona hotel
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Private guided tours of Madrid or Barcelona
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2 nights
$16,200 per person
APRIL
M A S T E R S W E E K : K I AWA H I S L A N D & A U G U S TA April 8th - 13th The Masters is a regular feature at the top of most sports fans’ bucket list of events. For the definitive Masters experience, enjoy three nights at Kiawah Island Resort to play the renowned Ocean Course, host of the 1991 ‘War on the Shore’ Ryder Cup. We will then fly you privately to Augusta for exclusive access to Berckmans Place, the only on-site hospitality at Augusta and widely regarded as the best in world sport.
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Kiawah Island and Augusta
5 nights
$29,700 per person
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Berckmans Place
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The best hospitality facility in world sport
Berckmans Place passes to the final round of the
The only on-course hospitality area, with a choice of
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top-class restaurants and bars
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The chance to mingle with past Masters Champions
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Replica greens of three of the holes, where a tour caddie will help you line up the putts that the pros tackle out on the course
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Private car parking area and a concierge to deliver passes to you at the gate
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Exclusive access to the entire east side of the 5th fairway
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A short walk to the fabled Amen Corner
Masters
A three-night stay at Kiawah Island Resort, near Charleston
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Two rounds of golf on the Ocean Course, host of the 1991 Ryder Cup
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Private charter flight from Charleston to Augusta
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A two-night, fully staffed stay in a private house in Augusta
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Hospitality passes to Day 3 of the Masters
S P O RT I N G W E E K E N D S AT G O O D W O O D Seasonal activities British sporting weekends don’t get any better than on the renowned Goodwood Estate in the heart of West Sussex, ancestral home of the Duke of Richmond, and widely recognised as the UK’s premier sporting estate. Throughout the year the 12,000-acre estate plays host to continuous and varied sporting opportunities. Depending on the time of year we will create an action-packed stay at Hound Lodge, your very own 10-bedroom sporting lodge for the weekend.
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Goodwood Estate, Sussex
2 nights
$27,000 per night
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highlights Track driving on the Goodwood Motor Circuit
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Golf at the recently redesigned Downs Course
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Pheasant and partridge shooting in season, simulated shooting and clay days
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Ultimate aerobatics - fly with a fighter pilot
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Land Rover off-road driving experiences
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Horse racing at Goodwood Racecourse
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Helicopter aerial tours
M AY
MONACO GRAND PRIX May 21st - 25th Nothing epitomises the adrenaline and glamour of a Grand Prix weekend like Monaco. Run on the streets of the principality since 1929, the race is considered part of the motorsport triple crown. From the notoriously dangerous winding track, to the glitz and glamour of the yacht parties, the Monaco Grand Prix has something special for everyone.
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Monaco
4 nights
ÂŁ27,000 per person
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T H E PL A C E TO S TAY Hotel Metropole
Highlights
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is ideally located in the Carré d’Or, less than 100 yards from Casino Square. With a mix of classical and modern architecture, the hotel provides everything you could want for Grand Prix weekend, including the terrace of the two Michelin star Joël Robuchon restaurant overlooking the track.
Signature suites overlooking the racetrack
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Yacht race viewing with F1 legends
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Paddock Club passes, with pit lane and driver access
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Michelin star lunches and dinners
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Private party access
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Airport helicopter transfers
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Extend your stay: Private villa rental on the Côte d’Azur
CHA MPIONS LEAGUE FINAL - ISTANBUL May 29th - June 1st The Champions League Final returns to Turkey for the 2019/20 season, where the showpiece match of the European football calendar will be played at The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul. Liverpool fans need no introduction to The Atatürk, scene of the dramatic comeback against AC Milan.
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Istanbul, Turkey
3 nights
$14,850 per person
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HALAS For a unique Champions League Final experience we have
Highlights
secured the historic 12-cabin luxury cruiser Halas, purchased by the British Government in 1914 and used as a passenger ferry on the Bosphorus for 65 years. Halas provides the perfect base to explore the Istanbul area and avoid the crowded city centre.
Category 1 seats and hospitality at the Champions League Final
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Three-night private yacht charter of the historic cruiser Halas - fully staffed
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Dinner on board Halas the night before the final with a Champions League winner
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Private guided tours of Istanbul
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Day cruise to a secluded beach club the day after the final
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Hand-delivered tickets
JUNE
WINE TA STING & THE FRENCH OPEN FINAL June 5th - 8th Starting the trip in Bordeaux, arguably the world’s most famous and prolific wine region, we will take you to the heart of the area’s renowned first growths with private access to Château Lafite, Latour, Margaux and Mouton Rothschild. Your journey continues to Paris by private charter, for a two-night stay at the iconic Bristol Hotel, to attend the final of the Men’s French Open and the chance to show off your own tennis skills with a private lesson with three-time French Open winner Mats Wilander.
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France
3 nights
$20,250 per person
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Highlights Courtside seats for the Men’s French Open Final at Roland Garros
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Private access to a selection of Bordeaux’s premier wineries
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A tennis lesson and lunch with three-time French Open winner Mats Wilander
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Two-night stay at Le Bristol in Paris. One-night stay in Saint-Emilion
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Charter flight from Bordeaux to Paris
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Bespoke guided tour of Paris
HELI GOLF IN IRELAND June - September Dotted along the West Coast of Ireland lie a number of the world’s most special golf courses. From Carne, with its magnificent unspoiled sand dunes overlooking Blacksod Bay, to the immaculate and future Ryder Cup venue Adare Manor, to the spellbinding Old Head of Kinsale in County Cork, a helicopter golf tour of the area offers the perfect combination of golfing challenges, breathtaking scenery and unrivalled traditional Irish hospitality.
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West Coast of Ireland
4 nights / 5 rounds
ÂŁ20,250 per person
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ADARE MANOR
GLIN CASTLE
Award-winning hotel
Your private castle
Now widely considered Ireland’s number one hotel and with the golf
Glin Castle, home for 800 years of the FitzGerald family, hereditary
course recently awarded the 2026 Ryder Cup and a new Michelin
Knights of Glin, stands proudly in the middle of its 400-acre wooded
star restaurant, Adare Manor offers the perfect hotel alternative to
demesne on the banks of the Shannon. Now the home of Catherine
the privacy of Glin Castle. The golf course will continue to fly up the
Fitzgerald and Hollywood actor Dominic West, the castle provides
world rankings.
the ideal private and historic base to play the region’s golf courses.
Highlights
Five rounds of golf on your choice of Ireland’s renowned Championship Courses
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Carne, Lahinch, Doonbeg, Adare Manor, Ballybunion, Tralee, Waterville, Old Head
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Four-night stay at either Adare Manor or Glin Castle
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Airport helicopter transfers and return helicopter transfers to course each day
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On-the-ground concierge and hosting services
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Bespoke activities and local excursions
R OYAL A SCOT WEEK June 14th - 21st Ascot is the Queen’s favourite week of the year, so much so that she hasn’t missed a day in over 60 years. Traditionally the start of the British summer of sport, and widely considered the premier flat racing meeting in the world, Royal Ascot is a week-long celebration of fashion, parties and picnics, with all of the pomp and ceremony that England is renowned for.
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Buckinghamshire & Ascot Race Course
7 nights
$20,250 per person
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Y O U R P R I VAT E B U C K I N G H A M S H I R E E S TAT E Grade 1-listed splendour Your home for the week is a magnificent Grade 1-listed Soane Georgian mansion with landscapes by Lutyens. Widely recognised as one of England’s outstanding country houses, the 11-bedroom estate is just a 20-minute helicopter journey to Ascot Racecourse.
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Private box at Ascot for the week, including Royal Enclosure badges
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Exclusive use of one of England’s outstanding country houses, fully staffed
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Helicopter transfers to and from the racecourse each day
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A morning on the gallops with a Classic-winning trainer
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Invites to private parties including the Goffs London Sale at Kensington Palace
. Bespoke London dinners, activities and excursions . Private tail suit fitting and hat shopping . Sporting activities: Golf, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, swimming
JULY
T H E U LT I M AT E W I M B L E D O N E X P E R I E N C E July 9th - 13th The exploits of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray in recent years mean that Centre Court in July continues to be the hottest ticket in town. For 2020 we have created an access-all-areas Wimbledon Final experience for six guests, including prime debenture seats at the Men’s Final, and ending with a private tennis lesson on a grass court with a Wimbledon legend .
Wimbledon Championships (2 page)
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Highlights
Six prime debenture seats on Centre Court for the Men’s Final
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A private tennis lesson on grass with a true Wimbledon legend
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Dinner after the final at a private members’ club with a Wimbledon champion
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Access to an exclusive hospitality facility in Wimbledon Village
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A one-night stay in a suite at Claridge’s Hotel
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Mercedes S Class transfers
FOOTBALL LEGENDS - EURO 2020 July 11th - 13th To celebrate the climax of the first multi-city European Championships in London, we have created a two-day, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play football with a collection of all-time Premiership legends, before taking your seat in a private box at Wembley. Our team of international football legends will be captained by Ballon D‘or winner and former Liverpool and England hero Michael Owen.
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London
2 nights
$16,400 per person
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Highlights
A private box for the Euro 2020 Final at Wembley
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Your very own 6-a-side tournament playing with and against a team of Premiership legends
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Legends team to be captained by Liverpool and England legend Michael Owen
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A two-night stay in a top London hotel with dinner at a private members’ club
Private guides and transfers throughout
A DRIVE LIKE NO OTHER
G O OD W O OD T R A C K DR I V I NG DAY July 14th - 15th The best track driving day in Europe. An opportunity to drive a selection of the most exotic and powerful supercars of our time, and even be driven in the world’s most valuable sports racing car, the Ferrari 250 GTO. Your private track for the day is the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit, where you will drive under the expert guidance of a team of professional racing drivers. The day will end with a four-course dinner and an overnight stay at Hound Lodge, the exclusive ten-bedroom sporting lodge on the Goodwood Estate.
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Goodwood Estate, England
1 night
$20,250 per couple
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FERRARI 250 GTO A unique supercar collection
The world’s most valuable sports racing car, produced between1962 and 1964, now said to be worth £50 million. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be driven in the rarest and most expensive classic sports car ever made.
Enjoy the thrill of driving the biggest names in the supercar world: Lamborghini Aventador 2017 McLaren 570s Ferrari 458 Aston Martin DB11 Nissan GTR Audi R8 Porsche 997 Turbo Mercedes AMG GTR 2017 Jaguar F-type BMW i8 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Aston Martin DB9
HOUND LODGE A night like no other
Highlights
Your home for the night is Hound Lodge. The antithesis of a hotel, Hound Lodge offers guests an experience that they simply can’t get anywhere else. Beds that demand the deepest of sleeps and a sense of an oldfashioned world in the best possible way.
The ultimate Goodwood track day, with a unique collection of supercars Professional driving instruction Hot laps in iconic supercar Overnight stay at Hound Lodge for 20 guests High tea on arrival, four-course dinner, full English breakfast Private butler Estate chauffeurs
THE SUMMER GA MES IN TOKYO July 24th - August 7th Now one of the hottest travel destinations in the world, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games represent the perfect opportunity to soak up the atmosphere while exploring a land of contrasts that combine an ancient and unfamiliar culture with one of the world powerhouses in entertainment, fashion and innovation. Your home for two weeks will be the Northern Sun, from which you will explore the southern Japan islands, before approaching Tokyo for eight days of unrivalled Olympic Games action from the best hospitality seats at each venue.
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Japan
14 nights
$67,500 per person
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YOUR ITINERARY
T H E NORT H E R N S U N
Week 1: Cruise Taiwan - Southern Islands - Osaka - Tokyo
Two-week private charter
Comprising more than 150 islands in the
Your home for will be the Northern Sun.
East China Sea, found between Taiwan and Japan’s mainland, the Okinawa prefecture
Originally built as an ice-class marine
is renowned for crystalline waters, tropical
research vessel in 1976, Northern Sun has
beaches, coral reefs and World War II sites.
since been transformed into a luxurious superyacht, providing 12 guests (4 doubles, 2 twins) with the perfect exploration yacht to travel in comfort and style. Her
ample
deck
space
with
multiple
lounging areas, jacuzzi, gym, games room and vast range of water sports equipment make her the most luxurious way to enjoy the surroundings of Japan’s south coast.
Week 2: Moored in Tokyo Bay Moored in a prime berth in Tokyo Bay, the Northern Sun will continue to be your private sanctuary whilst you attend your chosen events and explore Tokyo. Private experiences in Tokyo include lunch with a Sumo legend, food tours and a nighttime scenic helicopter tour over the city.
Highlights
Two-week private charter of the Northern Sun, for up to 12 guests
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Hospitality tickets to your choice of major events, including the 100m Men’s Final
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A private dinner with an Olympic Gold medallist
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Sunset scenic helicopter tour over Tokyo
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Culinary tour with a renowned local chef
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Enjoy lunch with a national Sumo legend
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Historical and cultural tours in Tokyo and along the Southern Coast
AUGUST
THE PALIO DI SIENA July 2nd & August 16th Held twice a year since 1665, ten horses and riders representing ten of the city’s districts compete in an explosive 90-second race around the central Piazzo in Siena. Revel in the build-up with a week at Villa Cetinale, explore the delights of Siena and Florence, eat gourmet and traditional Italian cuisine and watch the historic race from the comfort of a private balcony in the Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is not just a horse race, it is a way of life that dominates the city throughout the year.
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Up to 9 couples
Tuscany
7 nights
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GUIDE PRICE
$22,950 per couple
Highlights
YOUR TUSCAN HOME FOR THE WEEK
Access to a palace overlooking the Piazza del
Villa Cetinale
Campo to view the historic race
Home for race week will be Villa Cetinale,
Exclusive use of Villa Cetinale, your private 17th
a 17th century villa in the Ancaiano
century villa
district, just 10km from Siena. Designed by the architect Carlo Fontana in the Roman Baroque style, the villa was built in 1680 by Cardinal Flavio Chigi for Pope Alexander VII. With nine double bedrooms, a recent
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Traditional Italian dinner in one of the city’s contrada, followed by the sacred blessing of the horse
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Viewing of the Corteo Storico, a stunning historical costume parade that precedes the race
and with gardens renowned as being
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amongst the most beautiful in Italy, Villa
Private guided tours of the historic cities of Siena
Cetinale provides the perfect base for
and Florence
refurbishment of the entire property,
the entire group to immerse yourselves in the build-up to the Palio and to explore the delights of Tuscany.
DRIVEN SHOOTING IN THE UK August to February Our wealth of shooting knowledge ensures we offer clients the very best driven shooting experience. From novice guns learning the ropes to the very sharpest of shots, we tailor our days of driven grouse, partridge and pheasant to suit your needs, and only on the most exclusive sporting estates. Unlike most traditional sporting agencies, who tend to champion a small number of estates and our wide-ranging network allows us to access quality days anywhere in the British Isles.
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8 guns
The British Isles
From 2 nights
$5300- $8850 per gun per day
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GROUSE SHOOTING
PH E A S A N T A N D PA RT R I D G E
H IG H BI R D DAY S
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
The pinnacle of driven game
Within two hours of London
Experienced guns only
Driven woodcock in the Western Isles
With grouse shooting unique to the UK, the red grouse is widely
There are a number of first-rate sporting estates within touching
To challenge the experienced guns and sharp shots amongst you,
By nature, woodcock fly in an erratic pattern, providing the most
considered the pinnacle of driven shooting due to the speed that
distance of London, offering challenging pheasant and partridge
we have access to a number of high bird days in Wales, Devon and
testing of British sporting bird shooting. Experience wild shooting at
coveys of grouse come through the butts.
shooting and top-class hospitality.
Scotland.
its best, in late November or early December.
Highlights: Stay at Constable Burton Hall and shoot the North
Highlights: Stay at Coombe End Manor and shoot the valleys and
Highlights: Stay at Lylestane House and shoot the Bowmont Valley,
Highlights: The Isle of Lewis and Harris, the most northerly of the
Yorkshire Moors. Extremely comfortable and consistent.
ancient woodlands of the Cotswolds.
south of Edinburgh.
Western Isles. Helicopter access only.
Grouse | August 12th – December 10th
Partridge | September 1st – January 31st Pheasant | October 1st – January 31st
Pheasant | October 1st – January 31st
Woodcock | September 1st – January 31st
KENYAN SAFARI ADVENTURE August - September Using private charters, helicopter safaris and the most exclusive lodges in Africa, our Kenyan Adventure for 2020 showcases the very best in African nature and the thrilling experience on offer in the country. During your time in Kenya you will witness up close The Great Migration, the most amazing safari experiences that Africa has to offer. Combined with your choice of bespoke activities, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure can be tailored for you and your family.
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Kenya, Africa
10 days
$22,250 per person
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Highlights
A choice of Kenya’s most remarkable private lodges
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Masai Mara rides amongst the Great Wildebeest Migration
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Helicopter safaris into Samburu, with quad bikes to explore the Northern Wilderness.
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A three-day Mount Kenya hike
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Running with Samburu warriors in Laikipia
. Helicopter safaris over Mount Kenya, stopping on the mountain for fly fishing
SEPTEMBER
WESTERN ISLES ADVENTURE September An incredible journey to discover one of Europe’s most spectacular and wildest reaches, the Western Isles of Scotland. Despite being at the edge of one of the most developed nations on earth, Scotland’s West Coast and the Inner Hebrides are something of a hidden gem. We have created a unique cruise adventure that highlights everything that makes this region so beguiling. Exploring Islay, Iona, Jura, Staffa, Skye and Coll, you can look forward to paddling alongside incredible wildlife in sea kayaks, hiking and stalking the towering mountains, fishing the lochs and rivers and playing hard-to-reach golf courses.
PEOPLE
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GUIDE PRICE
13 - 26
West Coast of Scotland
7 nights
$62,100 per person
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SHERAKHAN Week-long private charter Sherakhan
offers
the
ultimate
charter
experience. Accommodating up to 26 guests in 13 beautiful staterooms, she features an onboard spa as well as a plethora of toys. Fresh from an extensive refit in 2018, she offers very spacious cabins and a stunning main deck dining area bathed in natural light from a 7m atrium above the glass-bottomed 18-person sun deck pool.
Highlights
One-week private charter of Sherakhan for up to 26 guests
. Deer stalking and fly fishing . Sea safari wildlife adventures and scallop diving . Remote culinary experiences including our renowned ‘seafood extravaganza’
. Whisky tasting with a master distiller . Scenic helicopter journeys . Historical tours . Golf on remote Championship courses .
Water sports - jet skiing, water skiing, sea kayaking
RY DE R C U P YA C H T C H A RT E R September 21st - 28th The best way to experience the Ryder Cup in 2020 is to explore the Great Lakes with a private yacht charter aboard Big Eagle, before mooring in touching distance of Whistling Straits. At the Ryder Cup you will be treated to the very best VIP hospitality passes each day, before returning to the yacht moored less than two miles from the course. Big Eagle can accommodate twelve guests in six comfortable staterooms, and is one of the very few yachts available to charter in the Great Lakes. Golf courses to play on the trip include Erin Hills, home of the 2017 US Open, Shoreacres and Blackwolf Run.
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Up to 12
The Great Lakes, Wisconsin www.trueluxurysport.com
7 nights
GUIDE PRICE
$54,000 per cabin
Highlights
Seven-night private charter of Big Eagle, for up to twelve guests
.
VIP hospitality passes for each day of the Ryder Cup
.
Dinner with a Ryder Cup legend on board Big Eagle
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Optional rounds of golf on Wisconsin’s top courses
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Private chef and fulltime crew on board
.
All transfers
OCTOBER
OCTOBER
PATA G O N I A - T H E E N D O F T H E E A RT H October - November Few places in the world have captivated the imagination of explorers and travellers like the South American regions of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Located at the southern tip of South America, this adventure shows you a side of Patagonia that most never discover. The dramatic landscape of Chilean Patagonia will dazzle and delight as you explore penguin-only inhabited islands and glacier-laden coasts as mountains and volcanoes tower high above. This eight-day itinerary explores areas of Patagonia that cannot be reached by land, focusing on introducing you to its hidden gems, before returning to your superyacht. Whether you prefer exploring by horse, tender, helicopter or on your own two feet, there are extraordinary experiences awaiting around every corner.
PEOPLE
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D U R AT I O N
GUIDE PRICE
Up to 12
Tierra del Fuego
7 nights
$113,400 per cabin
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M/Y LAUREN L Your home for the week Lauren L is a luxury 90m / 295ft superyacht built in 2002 and geared towards exploring the far reaches of our oceans in ultimate comfort. She features a variety of amenities to ensure a luxurious stay, including a large inside and outside dining room, a library and movie room, an on-deck jacuzzi and bar, gym, steam room, therapy room, elevator and stabilisers underway. She also carries an impressive collection of toys including two open tenders, one covered tender, a wakeboard boat, fishing equipment and ten kayaks making small group exploration easy and enjoyable. Finally, she has a certified helicopter deck allowing expeditions further afield.
Highlights
Kayak around glaciers Watch blue whales at play Snorkel with sea lions Explore fjords by Zodiaz World-class trout fishing Heli-assisted hiking Hike through enchanted forests Ride through National Parks on horseback Dine in the shadow of volcanoes Assist with a whale research project
T H E BE S T OF NORT H E R N I R E L A N D September - October In September each year we combine golf and shooting for a thrilling four-day adventure in Northern Ireland. Royal Portrush and Royal County Down rightly sit amongst the top courses in the world, highlighted by the success of the Open Championship in 2019. Added to a day’s exhilarating partridge shooting at Cleggan and a day of duck shooting in Donegal, this itinerary stands up against anything else that we offer during the year. Sport at its very best.
PEOPLE
8
L O C AT I O N
D U R AT I O N
GUIDE PRICE
Northern Ireland
2 nights/ 3 days
$13,500 per person
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DAY 1 :
Highlights
18 holes at Royal Portrush Host of the 2019 Open, won by Shane Lowry.
18 holes at Royal Portrush
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18 holes at Royal County Down
.
DAY 2 : Shooting at Cleggan Estate Quality partridge shooting and evening woodcock flighting.
One day of partridge shooting at Cleggan
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A two-night fully staffed stay at one of Northern Ireland’s iconic private houses
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Helicopter transfers throughout
.
DAY 3 : 18 holes at Royal County Down Widely considered the top golf course in Europe.
Private chef at the house
NOVEMBER
FLY FISHING IN THE SE YCHELLES November - April The best salt water resort in the world. First-class flats and blue water fishing, with steady streams of large, aggressive bonefish flooding the pristine water, huge trevally and barracuda, mysterious schools of super-charged milkfish, and blue water rich with sailfish and wahoo. Even a novice fisherman’s catch rates are extraordinary, while experienced anglers can expect to land more than a dozen bonefish per day.
PEOPLE
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D U R AT I O N
GUIDE PRICE
4-8
The Seychelles
7 nights
$10,800 per person
www.trueluxurysport.com
DECEMBER
BIG TIME BOXING - FIGHT NIGHTS With the heavyweight division as strong as it has been for many years, and with Lomachenko, Golovkin, Canelo and Crawford all with mega fights planned, we are set for another stellar year of big time boxing around the globe. With ringside seats, suites in the top hotels and access to the best parties, we have you covered for 2020.
PEOPLE
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GUIDE PRICE
2 - 10
Various
2 nights
$13,500 per person
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ANTAR CTICA - THE L A ST FR ONTIER December The Antarctic Peninsular is the most accessible part of the continent and one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine regions. With its dramatic landscapes of steep snow-covered peaks, often plunging straight into the sea, and with narrow icebergstudded channels weaving between countless islands and the mountainous mainland, the Peninsula also offers some of Antarctica’s most stunning scenery. Our itinerary explores the wonders of the Antarctic Peninsular by superyacht. Enjoy cruising through incredible landscapes surrounded by immense icebergs, glaciers and fascinating wildlife including a variety of different seal, penguin and whale.
PEOPLE
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GUIDE PRICE
2 - 18
The Antarctic Peninsular
8 days
$81,000 - $162,000 per couple
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 :
DAY 2 :
Punta Arenas - King George Island
King George Island – Deception Island
Arrive via Punta Arenas and join your yacht in King George Island,
Deception Island is unmissable. A narrow channel in the volcano’s
Maxwell Bay, known as Antarctica’s unofficial capital, with eight
walls, Neptune’s Bellows, allows entry to Whalers Bay in the caldera.
national winter stations.
See the sulphurous steam rising off the beach. Dig your feet into the
Settle into your surroundings as the vessel prepares to depart, sailing
black sand to feel the heat from the subterranean volcanic vents.
through the Bransfield Strait to the first stop.
Visit the ruins of a whaling station dating from around 1906.
DAY 3 :
DAY 4 :
DAY 5 :
Deception Island - Port Lockroy
Port Lockroy – Paradise Harbour
Paradise Harbour - Neko Harbour
Wake up in Port Lockroy, an impressive harbour ringed by high cliffs.
Have cameras ready as you pass through the Lemaire Channel, so
Set your first foot on the continental mainland of Antarctica at Neko
Visit Base A and the only post office on the Antarctic Peninsular.
photogenic that its nickname is ‘Kodak Gap’.
Harbour. Venture up the snow-covered hills.
See the gentoo penguins rookery at Jougla Point. Spot nesting blue-
Arrive at Paradise Harbour and pass beneath multi-coloured cliffs
Capture dramatic footage of great chunks of ice breaking off the
eyed shags and see remnants of past whaling activities including
- the emerald green of moss, blue-green from copper deposits and
glacier - known as calving - and forming icebergs. Take the kayaks
a reconstructed composite whale skeleton on the shore and the
the oranges and yellows of lichens. Make sure to keep an eye out for
to slide between the ice. Get up close and personal to a glacier in
possibility of visiting a Palmer Station, an American modern research
humpback whales, seals and maybe even orca.
the tender.
post in the Antarctic.
DAY 6 : Neko Harbour – Hannah Point, Livingston Island
Highlights
Be surrounded by spectacular wildlife with 1500 pairs of gentoos and 1000 pairs of chinstrap penguins that call this home alongside colonies of giant petrel, kelp gulls and cormorants, Climb up the hills above Point Beach and look down at elephant seals and fur seals basking on a sheltered beach on the other side of the point.
Accommodation throughout on M/Y Legend Charter flight from Punta Arenas - King George Island Fully guided excursions and activities as detailed in the itinerary
DAY 7 : Hannah Point - Penguin Island Tiny Penguin Island is just off King George Island. Observe chinstrap and Adélie penguins here as well as blue-eyed shags and southern giant petrels. Climb Penguin Island’s highest point, the 170cm Deacon Peak to the with a meltwater lake in a former volcanic crater. View Turret point, a nesting area for Antarctic terns.
All transfers throughout the journey as required All food and drinks (excluding premium alcohol) One massage treatment per person Satellite wifi (speeds will vary depending on the surrounding terrain) Accommodation night before and after charter in Punta Arenas
DAY 8 : Penguin Island – Maxwell Bay Arrive back in Maxwell Bay, King George Island, for a final farewell to Antarctica before joining your transportation to Punta Arenas.
A TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CHRISTMAS December 22nd - 29th Farleigh House sits at the heart of a 4,000-acre estate of idyllic Hampshire countryside, offering absolute privacy. Just an hour’s journey from London, 10-bedroom Farleigh House and its grounds, owned and run by the Earl of Portsmouth and Viscount Lymington’s family since the 15th century, are perfect for exclusive use at Christmas with a wide range of sporting activities.
PEOPLE
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GUIDE PRICE
Up to 16
Hampshire, England
7 nights
$162,000 exclusive use
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C H R I S TM A S E V E & C H R I S TM A S DAY Sporting activities over On Christmas Eve, the festivities begin with carols by candlelight at the pretty church of St Andrew’s, followed by a delicious five-course
the Christmas period
supper. Children can help prepare a glass of sherry to leave out for Father Christmas. Night owls can venture out to midnight mass at Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. On Christmas morning, after breakfast, presents are opened and the first glasses of champagne are poured. The fires are lit, the house is toasty and in the kitchen preparations for a feast are underway. Christmas lunch is a spectacle, kicking off with canapés and drinks in the drawing room. The dining table is laden with berries and boughs from the gardens, ready for a lavish seven-course feast. The chef uses local seasonal ingredients and produce, the organic turkey is carved at the table and the final flourish is a homemade Christmas pudding. Watch the Queen’s Speech in the cosy Library and then, as twilight draws in, pull on your wellies for a romp around the grounds to gather chestnuts for roasting over the outside fire pit. The day ends with a light evening supper.
Private gallops morning and horse racing at Ascot or Kempton
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Pheasant and partridge shooting
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Attend Premier League football matches during the key Christmas period
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Roe and fallow deer stalking
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Archery, falconry, clay pigeon shooting
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Horse riding and go karting