Elite Traveler September-October 2016

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Flight of fancy

The ultimate high-altitude 19th-hole excursion

From the home of golf at St Andrews Links to the perfection of Augusta – golfers love to play their beloved game. Now all budding Jason Days and Jordan Spieths can tee off for the most extreme par-three hole ever. A private helicopter – complete with golf clubs – will fly you across the rolling landscape of Milford Sound, in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. There you can admire the fjords, spectacular mountains, waterfalls and glaciers as you head to one of the world’s most unique golfing venues, perched at 4,500ft above sea level. With four tees to choose from, get set to drive your eco-friendly ball into the sunset. From $94,200 per person for a 16-day trip to Australia and New Zealand, including Gulfstream V fromNew York to Auckland, transfers, accommodation and guides. Based on 12 people sharing. To make a reservation, contact Presidential Private Jet Vacations on +1 754 200 3000 or email oneofakind@presidentialprivatejetvacations.com

Words: Susie Moir. Illustration: Matt Murphy