Darien, CT (November 10, 2010) – North American golfers are about to become acquainted with a popular golf region European travelers have long known about – the Estoril Coast of Portugal.
Thanks to a recent visit by the North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (NAGTOA), this unheralded golf destination will be made available to their clients searching for an easily accessible golf destination with quality, picturesque course venues at great value all year round.
“The Lisbon and coastal areas of Sintra, Cascais and Estoril in Portugal are
often overlooked by the discerning golf traveler,” says Debbie Bussey, owner of Absolutely Golf & Travel and NAGTOA Chairman. “With outstanding food, fabulous wines and so much to see and do - history, beaches, palaces, museums, and casinos, Portugal is a European golf destination of great value and should not be missed.”
The NAGTOA’s five-day visit, hosted by Turismo De Portugal and Oitavos Dunes, was highlighted with golf at four of the more than 20 courses within an hour’s drive of the capital Lisbon. They included one of Europe’s gems at the Arthur Hills-designed Oitavos Dunes, a pair of Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designs at Penha Longa Golf Resort and Quinta da Marinha, plus the Estoril GC, host of the Portuguese Open 20 times.
Luxury accommodations were provided by The Oitavos Hotel, with all 142 rooms overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or golf course. The delegation from NAGTOA also enjoyed dinners courtesy of Hotel Albatroz in Cascais, Hotel Estoril Palacio and Fado Restaurant in the old neighborhood of Lisbon.
About North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance
The North American Golf Tour Operators’ Alliance (www.nagtoa.com) is a group of USA and Canada-based tour operators who are actively involved in the business of arranging golf tour packages to destinations outside of North America, notably the UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. The purpose of NAGTOA is to be a platform to create a unified voice on behalf of North American Golf Tour Operators that will be mutually beneficial to all of its members, promote members’ products to consumers and serve as an advocate to destinations and vendors (Tourist Boards, golf courses, etc.).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Robert Kaufman
(415) 350-0724
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