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South African Experience

date_range April 23 - May 7, 2024

Africa has been called “the crown jewel of travel.” Nowhere else on earth will you find an abundance of majestic wildlife, magnificent scenery, and happy, hospitable people as in Africa. There is a truly magical quality and indescribable energy about Africa, which you’ll feel as soon as you step onto its soil.

This is a private, custom-designed excursion for up to 17 lucky Trilogy Members that is like no other! It’s an unforgettable 12-day adventure in South Africa and Zimbabwe! Travel dates are April 23rd- May 7th, 2024. This trip will be hosted by Trevor Sunderlage, Lifestyle Director at Trilogy Lake Norman’s Twin Mills Club.

The finale of this 12-day South African Experience excursion includes two nights at Old Drift Lodge, a luxury safari lodge on the banks of the Mighty Zambezi River, Victoria Falls National Park.

Hills of Africa Itinerary Pricing:

Land Itinerary Costs x 17 travelers:

• Per person (double occupancy): $7,444
• Per couple (double occupancy): $14,888
• Per person (single occupancy): $9,827

Hills of Africa Travel is a boutique firm specializing in customized African safari vacations. They don’t simply book trips; they create once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Please note that all payments, including deposit and balance, will be collected by Hills of Africa Travel.

Ticket Prices

• Double Occupancy | South African Experience: $7,444
• Single Occupancy | South African Experience: $9,827

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Trevor via email at Trevor.Sunderlage@TwinMillsClub.com.

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Scotland Golf Experience 2023

date_range July 31 - August 7, 2023

Ready for the golf trip of a lifetime? In 2023, we’re flying overseas to Scotland to play several of the world’s most prestigious and time-honored golf courses. For the consummate golfer, the weeklong 2023 Scotland Golf Experience is legendary: you’ll play St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Turnberry, and several more of the region’s “most-acclaimed” golf courses. You’ll stay at luxurious and world-renowned hotels in historic neighborhoods. You’ll have drinks and food among locals at pubs and popular restaurants that only insiders know about. For a serious golfer, it truly doesn’t get any better than this.

Guided by our very own Andrew Veysey, Head Golf Professional at Trilogy at Verde River in Arizona, this trip is exclusive to the first seven people who sign up.

Trip Itinerary:

Monday, July 31st

Arrive at Edinburgh Airport, and travel to the charming city of St. Andrews. Check into the Ardgowan Hotel and get acquainted with the surrounding area. The group will stay at this hotel for five nights, so feel free to unpack and unwind. Dinner will be arranged by Andrew Veysey.

Tuesday, August 1st

Fuel up for a memorable golf day at The Old Course at St. Andrews, where you can test your meddle at the awe-inspiring Home of Golf. Also, you will have time to book a private tour around the area if you’d like, and our partners at Hidden Links will be happy to guide you through the process. Don’t forget your camera – and be sure to get a photo of yourself on the course’s famous Swilcan Bridge.

Wednesday, August 2nd 

It’s time to play The Castle Course at St. Andrews. Named for the Kinkell Castle, which stood on a headland two miles southeast of the town five hundred years ago, the Castle Course is a modern interpretation of links-style golf sure to please every type of player.

Thursday, August 3rd 

Your coach and driver arrive this morning, and off you go to play the infamous Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship Course), one of the toughest tests of skill in Scotland and the world. Afterwards you will return to the hotel for an evening enjoying a Guinness by the fire.

Friday, August 4th 

Friday’s course is Kingsbarns Golf Links, a picturesque championship golf course located along the coast with plenty of opportunities for spectacular shots. This is our last night at the Ardgowan Hotel, so pack early and enjoy a night in the town after the round.

Saturday, August 5th 

Saturday’s course is Turnberry Ailsa Course, located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Many great tournaments have been played here, the most notable being the Open’s “Duel in the Sun” in 1977, where Tom Watson bested Jack Nicklaus by a single shot. Tonight our accommodations will change to the Marine Hotel, Troon. Travelers will spend two nights here.

Sunday, August 6th

After a good night’s rest, tee off at Prestwick, the birthplace of the Open Championship. Prestwick Golf Club offers one amazing hole after another, a great way to end a magical and memorable trip with new and old friends alike.

Monday, August 7th 

Depart for the Glasgow airport and travel back home.

The 2023 price for this trip, with no surcharges for payment via credit card, is $7,638.93 per person, which includes the following:

• Seven nights’ accommodations (rooms accommodate two people)
• Breakfast daily (all other meals will be on your own)
• Six rounds of golf
• All local taxes
• All fees associated with currency exchange to USD as applicable
• Services of Hidden Links personnel
• A comprehensive tour information packet with everything you need for your tour, including personal restaurant/pub/sightseeing recommendations
• Transportation via Hidden Links’ deluxe “Members Lounge/19th Hole” motorcoach and driver, including all driver expenses (Mercedes Vega GT or similar with eight leather seats, two tables, fridge, air conditioning, and massive luggage space).
• Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to St. Andrews
• Transfer from Troon to Glasgow Airport
• Transfer from St. Andrews to Castle Course and Castle Course to St. Andrews

Are you interested in learning more? Please reach out to Andrew Veysey at aveysey@verderiverclub.com or contact him at 480.508.7855.

A non-refundable deposit of $2,300 is required to hold your reservation, and full payment is due 120 days before departure.

Airfare is on your own; make sure you have a reserved spot on the trip before booking your airfare.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

date_range June 7 - June 11, 2023

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in style! This is an upscale, small-group excursion to the Louisville, Kentucky area, the birthplace of bourbon! Travel dates are Wednesday, June 7th, through Sunday, June 11th, 2023. Registration is now open to Twin Mills Club Members and their guests, and there are only 34 spots available.

Bourbon Trail Trip Itinerary (subject to change):

• June 7th: Travel from Twin Mills Club (NC) | Arrive in Louisville
  We’ll depart Trilogy’s Twin Mills Club in Denver, North Carolina in the morning on our chartered, deluxe motorcoach with mimosas and breakfast snacks in hand! Lunch is included at our half-way point in Knoxville, Tennessee at Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet. When we arrive in Louisville, we’ll check into the historic Seelbach Hilton, our home for the next four nights. We’ll enjoy a Welcome Dinner in the Oak Room, the former Gentleman’s Lounge, where you’ll also discover a hidden room where Al Capone was known to play poker! Prior to dinner, Larry Johnson – author, historian and hotel employee for over 40 years – will share some amazing stories about the Seelbach, including that F. Scott Fitzgerald was inspired to write The Great Gatsby after attending a wedding in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom!
• June 8: Louisville
  Enjoy a leisurely morning in downtown Louisville, where you’ll have self-guided time to explore the downtown arts scene, visit the Ali Center, or try your hand at the Louisville Slugger batting cages! You’ll be picked up for your bourbon adventures in the late morning, to head to one of the city’s most acclaimed bourbon bars and tasting rooms, Trouble. Here you’ll enjoy a delicious farm-fresh lunch, a guided cocktail demo where you’ll be able to hop behind the bar and roll up your sleeves to craft your very own Old Fashioned, and then enjoy a guided tasting by one of Trouble’s founders. From there you’ll head to the family-owned and operated Peerless Distillery for a private guided tour and tasting. After this informative deep dive into distilling, you’ll spend the rest of the evening in the casual elegance of Angel’s Envy Distillery. A private guided tasting with chocolate pairing, a sparkling happy hour, and a delightful dinner presented by the award-winning local eatery, Mayan Cafe (Trip Advisor’s #4-rated Louisville restaurant!) will round out this spectacular day seeing the best that Louisville has to offer!
• June 9: Bardstown
  We’ll head out to the heart of bourbon country, Bardstown. You’ll be treated to a private tour at Bardstown Bourbon Company, where you’ll get to travel into the rickhouses and try your hand at thieving whiskey straight from the barrel! After your morning of barrel proof bourbon, you’ll enjoy a private luncheon at the distillery. After lunch, we’ll head to the Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center to explore the roots – and the whiskey – of one of the largest family-owned distilleries in the country. Heaven Hill is also one of the few global spirits companies still operated by the family that founded it, the Shapira family. You’ll enjoy the private loft in their Five Brothers Bar, and have a private “You Do Bourbon” experience where you get to taste – and bottle, if you desire! – samples of barrel proof whiskeys only available to “You Do Bourbon” participants. Take home a piece of whiskey history and try something truly unavailable to anyone outside of the Heritage Center visitors! From Heaven Hill, you’ll head to the comfort and culinary masterpiece that is Toogie’s Table. Helmed by one of Kentucky’s pioneering gourmet chefs, Toogie’s will be a cozy and sophisticated end to your day in Bardstown.
• June 10: Woodford County
  Your last full day in Kentucky will be chock full of activities concluding in a beautiful farewell dinner. We’ll start early in the morning with a private tour of WinStar Farms, an award winning, multi-champion farm in the heart of Woodford County. After you explore the farm and meet some of their famous residents, we’ll take a beautiful drive through Woodford County on our way to our next stop. You’ll enjoy a private tour and tasting experience at Castle & Key, along with delicious cocktails and pours at their onsite bar, Taylorton Station. After this busy morning, you’ll want to fill up on delicious food, and Holly Hill Inn will provide! This is the first location opened by renowned Kentucky chef Ouita Michele, and is her original fine dining concept. From Holly Hill we’ll ride to our final destination, Hermitage Farms. This regenerative farm and agriculture program is married to a unique thoroughbred program. You’ll enjoy a private guided bourbon tasting in one of their delightful horse barns, where some retired thoroughbreds will monitor you closely. From there, you’ll walk through their market kitchen on your way to the Barn8 Hayloft for a four-course, chef-guided dinner experience. You’ll enjoy the golden hour in this special venue, and after dinner enjoy a self-guided walk through their immersive outdoor art experience, an amazing end to an amazing day!
• June 11: Travel Home
  We’ll check out of the Seelbach Hilton and head back towards Trilogy Lake Norman. We’ll stop in Knoxville to enjoy an included lunch at Aubrey’s and a stop at MC’s Wine & Liquor, where you can taste Tennessee moonshine and purchase discount liquors at great prices, some of which are not sold in North Carolina!

What’s NOT included?

• Breakfasts
• Alcoholic beverages purchased outside of the included tastings and bar offerings per itinerary
• Gifts/bottles purchased
• Incidental expenses, including those at Seelbach Hotel
• Optional gratuities for Motorcoach Driver

What IS Included?

• Bottled Water, Snacks, etc. on the Motorcoach
• Lunches en-route (2) (including tax & gratuity)
• Four Nights Accommodations at Historic Seelbach Hilton (including taxes, fees & luggage charge)
• Welcome Dinner in the Oak Room at Seelbach Hilton (including tax & gratuity)
• Private Trip Planning Service from Matson & Gillman
• All Private Experiences, Room Rental Fees, and Tour Tickets per itinerary
• All Tasting Experiences, Cocktails, Beer & Wine per itinerary (including tax & gratuity)
• All Lunches and Dinners (including tax & gratuity)
• Matson & Gilman dedicated Bourbon Steward Concierge & Tour Guide (3 days)
• BlueStar Resort & Golf Host – Trevor, Lifestyle Director
• Copy of Louisville Official Visitor Guide
• Matson & Gillman Digital Dossier with packing tips, downtown Louisville Guide and other pre-departure informatio

Trip Costs

• Double Occupancy | $3,299 per person + airfare
• Single Occupancy | $3,649 per person + airfare

If you have any questions, please contact Trevor via email at Trevor.Sunderlage@TwinMillsClub.com.

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Gems of the Mediterranean Cruise

date_range June 5 - June 16, 2023

Hop aboard Celebrity Cruises’® brand-new Beyond ship and join your fellow Trilogy® Members for an 11-night cruise on the Mediterranean Sea! With stops in Italy, Turkey, and Greece, you’ll take in the rich history of each port while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Mediterranean Coast.

Trip Itinerary:

Monday, June 5^th • Rome, Italy
Arrival Flights into Rome
Board the Celebrity Beyond for departure at 5:00pm
Welcome Reception

Tuesday, June 6^th • Sicily (Messina), Italy
Walk in the steps of “The Godfather,” sip on Sicilian wine, and take in the historic sights and architecture of Sicily!

Wednesday, June 7^th • Day at Sea
Enjoy Celebrity’s newest ship – Beyond! Visit the Sunset Bar or Rooftop Garden, soak in a floating pool, test your luck in the casino, or catch a show.

Thursday, June 8^th • Santorini, Greece
The iconic Greek seascape. Walk through the picturesque village or take in the views of the town from the sea.

Friday, June 9^th • Mykonos, Greece
Lounge on a famous beach, test your skills in the kitchen with an authentic cooking class, or visit the famous ancient Delos.

Saturday, June 10^th • Istanbul, Turkey – Overnight Port!
Visit the Grand Bazaar, explore the famous Blue Mosque, or wander through the majestic Topkapi Palace with grand grounds.

Sunday, June 11^th • Istanbul, Turkey
A second, partial day in Istanbul is a must to take in all of the history and culture of the city.

Monday, June 12^th • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey
This coastal town is an archeologist’s or historian’s dream. If you’re a history buff, this may be one of your favorite stops.

Tuesday, June 13^th • Athens, Greece
Athens brought the world drama, history, poetry, and philosophy. See all of the historic and scenic sights of the modern home of the Olympics.

Wednesday, June 14^th • Day at Sea
Explore the ship with friends new and old, on a day at sea.

Thursday, June 15^th • Naples, Italy
Bask in the sun on the Amalfi Coast, tour the site of Pompeii, and eat LOTS of pizza!

Friday, June 16^th • Rome, Italy
Arrivederci! Until We Meet, and Eat, Again!

For more information, visit MTL or scan the QR Code!

Pricing & Additional Details

Prices for this trip vary by stateroom selection and optional enhancements or excursions.

To book, please contact Effie Beshere-Walthall by phone at 407.324.8878 or email effie@ondecktravel.com.

For more information, visit MTL or contact Your Trilogy Host Drew Raitch, Lifestyle Director at Encanterra Country Club via email at drew.raitch@encanterra.com.

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Cuba Discovery

date_range March 13 - March 18, 2023

This amazing trip is an immersive, rich, and authentic way to discover the island nation of Cuba! On this five night, six day trip, experts will provide Trilogy Members with a unique exposure to the dynamic and diverse culture of Cuba, with behind-the-scenes tours to understand its vast history.

Trip Highlights Include:

• Museum of the Revolution
• Old Havana Walking Tour
• Artist Jose Fuster
• Cigar Factory Tour
• Colon Cemetery
• Havana Club Rum Museum
• Hemingway’s Farm
• Habana Compas Dance Group Performance
• Old Style Classic Car Club
• Nacional Hotel Tour
• Pinar Del Rio and Vinales Valley
• Tobacco Farm and Farmhouse Visit

The Trip Includes:

• Round Trip Airfare (pricing varies)
• Air Departure Taxes and Fees
• Cuban Health Insurance
• Cuban Travel Visa
• Five Nights Hotel Accommodations
• Bilingual Cuban Tour Guide
• Premier Tour Director
• 12 Meals (5 breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 3 Dinners)
• People to People Interactions
• Admissions per Itinerary
• Baggage Handling at the Hotel
• Air Conditioned Motorcoach Transportation
• Hotel and Airport Transfers In Charlotte and Havana
• Gratuities for Hotel Porters, Wait Staff at Included Meals, Local Step-on Guides, and All “Support for the Cuban People” Visits and Interactions

Accommodations:

• Five Nights at the Quinta Avenida Hotel, Havana

Trilogy Tour Rates Including Airfare:

• Double Occupancy | $4,299 per person, pricing from Charlotte
• Double Occupancy | $4,399 per person, pricing from Phoenix or San Francisco
• Double Occupancy | $4,099 per person, pricing from Orlando
• Single Supplement is $600 for all Gateways
• Pricing available upon request from other US Gateways

This trip is hosted by Trevor Sunderlage, Lifestyle Director at Twin Mills Club, Trilogy Lake Norman in North Carolina. All Trilogy Members are welcome to join in. All questions should be directed to Trevor via email at trevor.sunderlage@twinmillsclub.com.

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Jewels Of The Amalfi Coast

date_range October 21 - October 31, 2022

The spell-binding atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast towns will conquer your senses. Explore the hidden piazzas lined with cafes and shops in the maze of steep stairs and alleyways. The colorful bougainvillea, fragrant lemon groves, and grapevines will provide endless delight to any photography lover and artist. A private boat will take you on a leisurely ride to Capri, stopping for a refreshing swim at various coves and hidden grottoes.

Travel dates are Friday, October 21st, through Monday, October 31st, 2022, consisting of 11 days/10 nights. We’ll have 2 nights in Rome and 8 nights on the Amalfi Coast! This is a trip of a lifetime that you won’t want to miss! Space will be limited to 12 Trilogy Travelers, and each Member receives a $150 discount!

For reservations or more information, please contact Sabatino Nappi, Nada’s Italy Journey Expert, by phone at 561.715.3787.

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Join The Rocky Mountaineer Adventure!

date_range July 8 - July 17, 2022

We’ve been waiting two long years for this trip, and finally – it’s all aboard! The Canadian border is open to travelers from the United States, and we will be going on this trip in July 2022!

There are now approximately 6 spots left, and the deadline to book the trip is February 22nd, 2022! Take a look at the information below and reserve your spot today. Don’t miss this one!

Canyons carved by rushing water, mountains molded for millennia. Wild, untamed nature and a luxurious way to experience it all!

Witness the unparalleled beauty of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies and the remote vistas of Canada’s West. This journey takes you to the stunning mountain towns of Jasper, Lake Louise, and Banff, including a trip to the Columbia Icefields!

As a special added bonus, our adventure will start in Calgary, where we will have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s largest rodeos, the annual Calgary Stampede!

For reservations and more information, please contact Susan Nido, Luxury Travel Advisor, Nomad Hill by phone at 704.912.5531.

Trip insurance is available and is recommended!

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South Africa Experience

date_range April 21 - May 4, 2022

Calling all Trilogy Travelers: Pack Your Bags!

Africa has been called the crown jewel of travel. Nowhere else on earth will you find an abundance of majestic wildlife, magnificent scenery, and happy, hospitable people as in Africa. There is a truly magical quality and indescribable energy about Africa, which you’ll feel as soon as you step onto its soil.

This is a private, custom-designed excursion for up to 16 lucky Trilogy Members that is like no other! It’s an unforgettable 12-day adventure in South Africa and Zimbabwe! Travel dates are April 21st through May 4th, 2022, with an optional 4-day Botswana extension.

The finale of this 12-day South African Experience excursion includes 2 nights at Old Drift Lodge, a luxury safari lodge on the banks of the Mighty Zambezi River, Victoria Falls National Park.

For more information on the South African Experience Trip and the 4-day optional Botswana Extension, contact Trevor Sunderlage, Lifestyle Director at Twin Mills Club / Trilogy Lake Norman in North Carolina, by email at trevor.sunderlage@twinmillsclub.com.

Hills of Africa Travel is the boutique firm we’re working with, that specializes in customized African safari vacations. They don’t simply book trips; they create once-in-a-lifetime experiences.