Handicap cards

Your USGA-certified handicap card is your passport to the courses on this itinerary. It is essential that you bring either your card or a letter from your local pro attesting to your on-course proficiency.

Caddies & carts

Motorized golf carts are referred to as “buggies” in Portugal; “carts” refer to pull-carts. Both buggies and carts are available at all courses for an additional fee. Caddies are unavailable at most courses on this itinerary.

Baggage allowance & club transport

Airlines have varying weight restrictions on  luggage, and some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage. The cost of checking your golf bag is  additional, and is not included in your final invoice. You should expect to pay an additional fee at the airport. Please contact your airline or refer to its website for detailed information regarding your airline’s checked baggage and golf bag transport policies. Airlines do permit one carry-on bag, provided that it does not exceed 45 inches (length + width + height), as well as one personal item such as a purse. Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on baggage. The porterage provided on your tour includes one suitcase and one golf bag per person. Please note, however, that there may be times when you’ll have to handle your own bags, and you’ll find that lightweight baggage provides a distinct advantage.

Dress Code & etiquette

You should pack:

• Soft spikes—these will be required at all courses.
• Extra balls—these tend to be more expensive abroad.
• Collared golf shirts
• Tailored pants or Bermuda shorts
• Raincoat 

You should know:

• Mobile phones are prohibited outside of the parking lot at Monte Rei.

Passport

In order to enter Portugal and Spain, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the consulate for your specific entry requirements.

Health

There are no major health risks associated with traveling to Portugal and Spain. Be sure to check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and overseas travel requirements.

Electricity

Portugal and Spain operates on the European standard 240 volts.

Transportation

Round-trip flights arrive in Lisbon and depart from Seville. Included transportation is by private motor coach. All of the cities and towns on this itinerary are accessible on foot, but you may want to break up periods of walking by using public transportation.

Time zones

Portugal and Spain fall on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Central European Time (CET), which are five and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it’s noon in New York, it’s 5 p.m. in Lisbon and 6 p.m. in Seville.

Currency

The euro is the currency you’ll use on your tour. Better rates of exchange are usually available in Portugal and Spain, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive. We advise that you take a combination of bank/debit cards and credit cards. They may be used at ATMs, which are widely available in major cities (mostly on the Cirrus and Plus international networks). We suggest informing your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so they don’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.

Tipping

At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity. We recommend tipping in your tour country’s currency, the equivalency of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalency of $2USD/CAD per local guide. Tips can only be paid in cash. Please keep current local currency exchange rates in mind when tipping. Additionally, if you take a caddie, plan to tip at least the equivalent of $25 per round (more if the caddie did an outstanding job or saved you strokes).

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