Transportation
It's More than Point A to Point B
It may sound a little cliche, but for golf trips across the pond, the journey is just as important as the destination.
Transportation is often an overlooked consideration in the planning process, yet it has the capacity to make or break your entire trip.
There are essentially two options for your transportation needs when exploring the great golf courses of Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond: hiring a Driver-Host or embarking on a self-drive Expedition.
Hiring a Driver-Host
Effortless Exploration
Roughly 85% of H&B Expeditions opt for the convenience and comfort of hiring a Driver-Host, and for excellent reasons:
Stress-Free Travel
With an H&B Driver-Host, you can leave all of your worries behind. Your host will take the burden of navigating the windy roads from the left-side, while handling all of the important logistics of your itinerary.
All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the stunning vistas. They’ll take care of the rest.
Personalized Service
When comparing proposals between golf travel companies, it’s important to note the terms used when describing the Transportation component of your trip.
“Daily Transfers,” “Ground Transportation,” and “Dedicated Driver” may all sound similar, but what they bring to the enjoyment of your trip could not be more different.
Traveling with an H&B Driver-Host is like having a personal, experienced, and local concierge along for the ride. Your host will assist with everything from restaurant reservations and sightseeing tours to distillery visits and souvenir shopping.
Most importantly, their personalized service, insight, and anecdotes will yield a richer, more memorable experience.
Enhanced Value
The decision to hire a Driver-Host speaks to the notable difference between Price and Value.
While the service and comfort of your personal host will carry a cost premium over a self-drive Expedition, the difference is minimal, if any, for groups of 8 or more.
But the value that your Driver-Host adds to your overall experience simply can’t be measured.
Self-Drive Expeditions
Adventure Awaits
If you’re a small group that craves the flexibility to set your own pace and explore to your heart’s content, a self-drive H&B Expedition offers a few advantages:
Total Autonomy
With a self-drive Expedition, your itinerary is only limited by the hours in the day and the span of your imagination. Although you’ll lose the service and local knowledge of a Driver-Host, your trip gains a little freedom in terms of structure.
You can wander as much or as little as you like, with no concern for driver hours or other limitations.
The Open Road
Self-drive Expeditions are ideal for those who love a good old fashioned road trip. While “open road” is an exaggeration in some parts of Scotland and Ireland, the thrill of exploration is a constant companion on a self-drive journey.
As you navigate through the winding roads, you'll pass an array of captivating landscapes and historical sites.
From rugged coastlines and ancient castles to charming villages where time seems to stand still.
On a self-drive Expedition, it's always best to take the scenic route and embrace the unexpected.
Each turn offers a new discovery, and you never know what you’ll find along the way.
Call an Audible
Some of the most memorable moments on overseas golf trips happen when you least expect them. With a self-drive Expedition, you have the option to change things up whenever the urge strikes.
Play an Emergency 18. Take the detour. Strike up a conversation in the pub. Linger longer.
Because you’re the Captain… The ship isn’t leaving without you.
The Choice is Yours
Whether you opt for the comfort and convenience of a Driver-Host or the adventure of a self-drive Expedition, the choice is ultimately yours.
Although most H&B travelers have a clear preference, there are benefits and drawbacks to both options.
Your Expedition Planning Manager will help match your transportation choice to the desires and expectations of your group, ensuring a seamless and memorable golf trip across the pond.
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