Elite Traveler March-April 2017

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Epic golf SEDONA, ARIZONA

Virgin Galactic SPACE

Often named as one of the world’s most unforgettable courses, Sedona Golf Resort is a paradise for golf enthusiasts. The exhilarating 6,646yd, par-71 course provides jaw-dropping vistas, and the resort’s 10th hole, with red-rock views and fast bentgrass greens, is the most photographed in the Southwest. Coiling around the unmistakable red rocks of Sedona, each hole brings a unique challenge. L’Auberge de Sedona, on the banks of Oak Creek, is a sublime base from which to explore the area. The Creekside is a private sanctuary just steps from the creek, with a large terrace to enjoy the surrounding nature. Price from $2,000 per night for The Creekside Contact Cori Oles, director of rooms, corio@lauberge.com, +1 928 204 4368, lauberge.com

Our final adventure is the final frontier: space. Only about 550 people throughout human history have visited space and had the profound experience of looking at the whole world from above. Many astronauts have waxed lyrical about the trip transforming them and enriching their lives. Virgin Galactic is pioneering an innovative project to bring space travel to a wider market. The company is developing commercial spacecraft with the aim of providing suborbital spaceflights to aspiring space tourists. Virgin Galactic believes that our understanding of space can benefit life on earth and contribute to human advancement. Price $250,000 for a seat to space and Future Astronauts community membership Contact virgingalactic.com to apply