Château Élan is like a mirage rising out of the early morning light, located 40 minutes north from Atlanta and set on 3,500 acres of manicured vineyards and meadows. The rolling hills and vistas of natural beauty act as the perfect setting for this 16th-century style French Chateau surrounded by the finest winery and some of the best golf courses in Georgia. Château Élan is a complete resort, where European luxury blends with Southern hospitality at the 274-room inn and spa with private villas, golf courses, and an equestrian centre. There is a subtle blend of sophistication that defines Chateau Elan from other world class properties - its uncompromising attention to detail, high standards of guest services and phenomenal golf are maintained without exception!

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Friday April 11: Arrive Atlanta

Fly into Atlanta Airport and transfer by private luxury sedan to Chateau Elan. Meet your Horizon & Co. guide at the hotel check-in, and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Try a pint of Guinness at Paddy's Irish Pub (an authentic brick by brick replication of a Dublin Pub). Overnight at the Chateau Elan. Meals: None

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Saturday April 12: Masters Golf Tournament

Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30am for a morning transfer to Augusta National. Breakfast will be served on board the coach and to ensure a speedy (and memorable!) arrival, a police escort with flashing lights and blaring sirens guides us through the traffic in Augusta. On arrival at the course, make your way to the private hospitality area for a brief orientation and to receive your Masters Patron's Badge, one of the world's most coveted tickets for any event, sporting or otherwise. Spend the rest of the day following your favourite world-class golfers across the pristine contours of the emerald course as they pursue the hallowed green jacket, or escape the crowds and enjoy a bounty of gourmet refreshments in our private hospitality room. The plentiful array of fresh seafood, grilled meats, sandwiches on home-baked breads, local cheeses and an ongoing open bar is sure to satisfy the gastronomes in the crowd. After the last put has dropped meet at the hospitality pavilion to return your Patron's Badge. Board our coach for the transfer back to Chateau Elan (there will be plenty of libations on board!). Share your tales of the tournament over a nightcap in the hotel. Overnight at The Chateau Elan Meals: All day hospitality in Augusta.

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Sunday April 13: Golf the Chateau Course

Sleep in this morning and then tee off at The Chateau Course for a round of 18 holes. This beautiful 7,030 yard, par 71 course, with contoured fairways, three lakes and two creeks opened in July, 1989. Designed by Denis Griffiths, the championship layout was instantly recognized as one of the top courses in Georgia. Water comes into play on ten of the 18 holes while 87 bunkers lend challenge and character to the lush fairways and bent grass greens. Ranked in the Zagat Survey's America's Best Golf Courses with "Very Good to Excellence" scores in all categories. A real find north of Atlanta "crisscrossed by hidden creaks" and bumping along on "hills aplenty", the namesake course is "a solid challenge for any skill level." Overnight at The Chateau Elan. Meals: None.

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Monday April 14: Golf the Woodlands Course

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before setting out for another 18 holes on The Woodlands Course. The Woodlands was designed by Griffiths and opened in 1996. The stunning 6,735 yard, par 72 course has numerous elevations presenting memorable views of sparkling lakes and tree-lined holes to give players a blissful feeling of solitude. Golf Digest rated the Woodlands among the best in Georgia with 4 ½ stars. Following your game, grab a quick snack and board your mid-afternoon transfer to Atlanta airport. Meals: B

Just 75 minutes east of Atlanta International Airport on Georgia's Lake Oconee, the stunning Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation draws on local history and culture as the foundation of the guest experience. Set against the shimmering blue backdrop of Lake Oconee, the Lodge offers luxurious accommodations and 81 holes of golf along the pristine coast. The 26,000 square foot spa, recently ranked one of the top 5 spas in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, rejuvenates guests with southern-inspired service and treatments, and the lake itself offers many exceptional activities and diversions.

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Saturday April 12: Arrive Atlanta

Fly into Atlanta Airport and take the Westin shuttle to your hotel. Meet your Horizon guide at the hotel check-in, and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Westin Atlanta Airport. Meals: None

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Sunday April 13: Masters Golf Tournament (Final Day)

Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30am for a two hour coach transfer to Augusta National. To ensure a speedy (and memorable!) arrival, a police escort with flashing lights and blaring sirens guides us through the traffic in Augusta. On arrival at the course, make your way to the private hospitality suite for a brief orientation and to receive your Masters Patron's Badge, one of the world's most coveted tickets for any event, sporting or otherwise. Spend the rest of the day following your favourite world-class golfers across the pristine contours of the emerald course on the final day as they pursue the hallowed green jacket, or escape the crowds and enjoy a bounty of gourmet refreshments in our private hospitality suite. The plentiful array of fresh seafood, grilled meats, sandwiches on home-baked breads, local cheeses and an ongoing open bar is sure to satisfy the gastronomes in the crowd. Following the presentation ceremony, meet at the hospitality pavilion to return your Patron's Badge. Board our coach for the transfer to the luxurious Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, Georgia. Share your tales of the tournament over a nightcap in the hotel. Overnight: The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. Meals: All day hospitality in Augusta.

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Monday April 14: Golf (1pm shotgun start)

Sleep in this morning and spend a leisurely few hours enjoying the luxurious amenities around the plantation. Unwind in the hotel spa with a Spring Body Polish (a soothing exfoliation treatment that blends Blessed Thistle and Peru Balsam to balance and restore skin) or squeeze in an early round of golf at one of the award-winning courses on site. After an early lunch, tee off at one of the five Reynolds Plantation courses for a round of 18 holes. Spend the evening at your leisure and eat in any of the excellent restaurants in the resort. Gaby's by the Lake is a casual spot located by the pool, and offers some of the most inspiring views of Lake Oconee. If you prefer to sample some of the delectable regional dishes, then try Georgia's, winner of the prestigious 2005 AAA Four Diamond Award. Their signature is Southern cuisine with gourmet flair, using traditional local ingredients with a contemporary twist. The stone fireplace and exposed timber ceilings create a relaxed yet refined dining atmosphere. Overnight: The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. Meals: None

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Tuesday April 15: Golf (8am shotgun start)

Wake up early and set out for another 18 holes on one of the five Reynolds Plantation courses. Following your game, grab a quick snack and board the coach for your 2:30pm transfer to Atlanta airport (arrival approximately 4:00pm in time for flights leaving at 5:00pm onwards). Overnight: N/A. Meals: None.