Elite Traveler January-February 2019

From top Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand; Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand

LEGENDARY L INKS IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER Six years after AndrewWhitelaw launched Premier Africa, the South African entrepreneur and travel mogul expanded his company’s outreach to include Australia and New Zealand (offered through a Premier Excursions brand extension), in large part because his returning clients continued to ask if he could coordinate journeys for them in other exotic parts of the world. Over the course of 15 nights on a Premier Excursions journey to the land Down Under, you’ll play some of the region’s most elite courses, including Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, and Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. “When you combine New Zealand and Australia together, you get some extraordinary and unique golf experiences,” Whitelaw says. Beyond memorable experiences on the links, Premier Excursions’ travelers will also be immersed in local culture, thanks to guided tours through the countries’ respective wine regions, street-art walking tours through Melbourne and overnight stays at resorts along the Great Barrier Reef, among other activities. “So often people don’t touch, feel or breathe in the right experiences,” Whitelaw says. “They don’t know what they’re supposed to be looking for in these cities. Our hosts are there to guide our travelers to the places where they can truly experience the local culture. We eliminate that fear of missing out.” From $18,000 per person, contact Kayleigh Woodman, partnerships and product manager, kayleigh@premierafrica.com, +1 866 598 8484, premierafrica.com

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