The medieval city of St. Andrews has been dubbed the "Home of Golf." Make it your springboard to Scotland with a vacation at the European Golf Resort of the Year 2012, according to the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Save up to $1000 versus peak summer prices with this vacation from Gryphon Golf & Ski Tours. It includes eight nights at the luxurious Fairmont St. Andrews and four rounds of golf at its on-site courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks.

The land-only vacation is $1270 (CA$1272) per person for travel through April 30. It's $1374 (CA$1376) per person for travel Oct. 1 - April 30, 2014. This price includes all taxes and fees, plus a 20% discount on pre-booked spa appointments.

With this golf vacation, there is built-in flexibility to:

• Explore St. Andrews
• Schedule day trips to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands
• Play other courses in the area

For an additional cost, Gryphon Golf & Ski Tours can customize this vacation for guests who wish to add airport transfers or car rentals, take day excursions or play other courses (including assistance with the lottery to play St. Andrews' Old Course).

This vacation does not include international roundtrip airfare. Complimentary upgrade to a Seaview room is based on availability. Summer pricing is available, as is pricing for non-golfers; call for details.

Not available on:
2013: Feb. 16; March 2-4, 7, 21, 27; April 11-12; Oct. 1-2; Dec. 31
2014: Jan. 22; Feb. 14; March 13

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