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Sporting Event Vacations

The thrill and excitement of attending a world class sporting event is unsurpassed. This is more than a vacation - it's the opportunity of a lifetime!

Packages including transportation, accommodation, event tickets and additional entertainment are often good value and certainly make it easy to attend. On site event hosts act as your local concierge. There's a range of add-ons like upgrades and private transfers to make it even more special.
If you're looking for custom arrangements, we can help you sort out the details with our network of local partners and sporting event specialists.
Tickets to regular season games as well as world class sporting events can be arranged.

These are just a few examples of upcoming events you can attend:

2010 Belmont Stakes, June 4-6, Belmont Park, New York - See the final thoroughbred race of the prestigious Triple Crown with preferred seating and first-class accommodation.
2010 Canadian Grand Prix, June 10-14, Montreal - Marvel at the speed of Formula 1 racing as the Grand Prix returns to Montreal. Includes qualifying and racetrack events as well as Sunday's Grand Prix.
2010 FIFA World Cup™, June 10-July 12, Cape Town, South Africa - The largest sporting event in the world will draw soccer fans from all corners of the globe.
2010 Wimbledon Championships, June 20-July 5, London, England - There's a variety of packages available, all with excellent, reserved seats, for the most prestigious event on the tennis calendar.
2010 Farnborough International Airshow, July 24th-25th, Farnborough, England - The 47th biennial show is one of the most diverse and largest of its kind. Exhibits (including and interactive Space Pavillion), rides, attractions and the flying displays are sure to thrill the entire family.
2010 Hall of Fame Induction Tour, July 24-28, Cooperstown, New York - Watch baseball greats leave their mark in history as they are inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2011 Super Bowl, February 3-7, Arlington, Texas - Enjoy America's biggest sporting event complete with parties, festivals and entertainment.
2011 Masters Golf Tournament, April 4-10, Augusta, Georgia - Watch the world's greatest golfers compete for the Green Jacket. Flexible packages give you plenty of options for events and accommodation.
2012 Summer Games of the XXX Olympiad, July 26 - August 14, London, England - The ultimate in international sports, space is limited for high demand events and premium accommodation so pre-arrange early.

These events sound so exciting! Why not plan your next vacation around your favourite sporting event?

By Susan Milne

Cruising & Special Events

Cruising to a Special Event

Thinking about attending the Rio Carnival, Monaco Grand Prix or Wimbledon and not sure how to go about it? Consider going on a cruise ship.

Cruise lines frequently arrange to be in a city where something special is happening. You get to live aboard, using the ship as a hotel during the event making it a really convenient way to attend.
Lines also arrange excursions so you can enjoy the event without the worry of how to get to and from the venue when the city is abuzz with activity. All the logistics are taken care of so you can just enjoy the show.

Here's a roundup of upcoming events cruise ships will attend:

Windstar Cruises sails the Riviera during the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film festival each May.
Azamara Club Cruises has a four-day Monaco Grand Prix sailing planned for May 26, 2011.
Silversea's Silver Spirit will overnight in Monaco during the Grand Prix in 2011.
Crystal Cruises has VIP excursions with access to insider parties and events for Wimbledon and the British Open.
Astronomy buffs find cruising to be the ideal way to see an Eclipse as ships can often sail to the perfect spot for viewing, away from the lights of land. The ms Paul Gauguin will do just that in the waters of French Polynesia this July 11 for viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse. The next one takes place November 13, 2012. We'll be watching for announcements about cruising to this event.
Holland America Line's Westerdam can take you to the Edinburgh Tattoo, part of the renowned Edinburgh Festival in Scotland this August. The Tattoo has become an annual event for the line with an excursion taking you to and from the event in comfort.
Join in the fun at the Rio Carnival with these options:
- RCI's Splendour of the Seas, sails a seven-day Brazil-Uruguay-Carnival cruise March 4, 2011.
- Azamara Club Cruises' Azamara Jouney, will spend three days in Rio during the 10-day Brazil-Carnival in Rio cruise sailing February 15, 2012.

Watching Special Events Aboard Ship

Don't worry about missing the game while at sea. With satellite TV on board, you can keep track of the game when you're in your stateroom or on screens around the ship.
Cruise lines also negotiate to broadcast world class events. For the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International have obtained rights to air all games while at sea in international waters on every ship across the three fleets.
For the Academy Awards, Royal Princess even put down a red carpet for guests to walk as they entered the lounge where the show was broadcast on big screens. Movie themed cocktails were added to the menu and there was a contest to name the winners, all adding to a festive evening.