Portsmouth Port - Britains best connected ferry port

If you love to spend your weekend on the golf course and fancy an autumn getaway, why not consider a quick Channel hop to the fairways of Northern France sailing from Portsmouth? It's closer than you think.

Golf as a leisure activity has grown over the last few years. Once seen as an elitist pastime, Pringle jumpers and plus fours are now a thing of the past and the golfers profile is changing, becoming younger and trendier thanks to celebrities such as Ian Poulter and Michelle Wie. So it's no surprise that more of us are packing our clubs with our suitcase for a golfing holiday.

However, golfing abroad doesn't have to break the budget. Travel by ferry from Portsmouth and get an 'Away-day golf break' from just 62 pounds with Brittany Ferries.

Brittany Ferries' golf break package deals run from 15 October to early Spring next year. Prices start from 62 pounds per person including a return crossing plus car, a round of golf and a two-course lunch. For an over night stay, Brittany Ferries' one night golf special starts from only 91 pounds per person and includes a return ferry crossing plus car, one night's hotel accommodation, a round of golf on each day and includes lunch. Alternatively, sail with LD lines and play as you please, a price for a return crossing for two, plus your car is just 85 pounds.

The French regions of Brittany and Normandy can often be overlooked as holiday destinations, but for the golfer there is something for everyone from parkland to links courses. Departing from Portsmouth, sail to one of four destinations - Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre or St Malo. A variety of courses are all within a short driving distance of your arrival destination. There are seventeen golf courses in Normandy alone, Brittany boasts an impressive 21 courses. So, if its spectacular scenery, tricky woodland, water hazards or just superb panoramic views you're after, these regions have got it covered.

After 18 holes you can relax and sample some mouth-watering cuisine such as regional specialities that include Camembert, savoury galette, moules marinieres or soup de poissons. And of course sample the delicious wines and calvados these regions produce.

Travelling by ferry is a fantastic alternative to flying, with short check in times and a variety of on-board entertainment on offer you can start your holiday from the moment you set sail and what's more you can take your own car, loaded up with your clubs without paying extra and enjoy hassle free travel.

Before you plan your trip, log on to www.portsmouth-port.co.uk With holiday hints and tips, essential information about Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port and links to the ferry companies' websites for online booking, it is a one-stop-shop for all your travel planning requirements.