All is not lost – follow England at the cricket, rugby, grand prix and golf with Thomas Cook Sport
With the football World Cup over, sports fans can now turn their attention to supporting national teams and heroes at major sporting events both in the UK and around the world. Building on the success of trips to South Africa and the interest generated in sports travel, Thomas Cook Sport is the team to take you to rugby’s RBS Six Nations, the Vodafone Ashes, the Ryder Cup and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Danny Talbot, managing director of Thomas Cook Sport said, “Sports tourism has hit a new high as a result of the World Cup, and there are great opportunities for fans to support the national side over the next year with some amazing trips.
“Interest in packages to major events, such as the Ashes, has picked up in the days following South Africa 2010 as fans look forward to the fantastic sporting year ahead.”
Sport travellers can find out about and book Thomas Cook Sport’s exclusive range of packages by visiting www.thomascooksport.com, or calling 0208 739 2360.
Italian Grand Prix – September 2010
With the Formula 1 season at the half way stage, fans can follow the all-English McLaren team of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton at glamorous locations across the world, including Italy, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. The parkland setting of Monza, nestled between sophisticated Milan and historic Bergamo, is the perfect location for the Italian Grand Prix.
Italian Grand Prix, three night package, 10 – 12 September 2010
Three night hotel and flight package, from £748 per person, based on two sharing with return Alitalia flights from London Heathrow to Milan Linate, bed & breakfast accommodation at the three star Hotel Arli Bergamo, drinks reception, transfers and general admission Grandstand ticket for Saturday and Sunday.
The Ryder Cup – October 2010
Taking place at the Celtic Manor Resort on the outskirts of Newport, South Wales, the 2010 Ryder Cup will see Colin Montgomerie’s European Team try to stop the USA from retaining the trophy following their win in 2008.
The Ryder Cup, three night package, 1 – 3 October 2010
Three night hotel and ticket package, from £1020 per person, includes bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3 star Washington Hotel, Bristol, ground parking and standard access to the course on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Rugby Autumn Internationals – November 2010
As England and Wales prepare for the Rugby World Cup in 2011, a host of Southern hemisphere teams will be visiting Twickenham and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium with the All Blacks, Australia and World Champions South Africa leading the way.
England v Australia, Twickenham, 13 November 2010
Bronze Orchard Hospitality, from £335 per person, includes official match ticket, pre-match bar, hot buffet lunch, celebrity guest speaker, car park pass and match programme.
Fans can also obtain Match Breaks for the RBS Six Nations in early 2011, including Weekend Breaks in Italy and France. In September 2011, the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand kicks off and as the Official Travel Agent, Thomas Cook Sport is offering full packages, hotel and ticket trips and motor home hire to fans wanting to explore this fantastic country.
The Ashes in Australia – November 2010 to January 2011
As Official Travel Operator for The Ashes, Thomas Cook Sport is offering full packages, hotel and ticket trips and flight only options for fans wanting to see if England can retain the trophy on Australian soil, with the added incentive of Christmas and New Year in the heat of the Aussie summer.
Australia v England, Sydney, 3 – 7 January 2011
Package to the final test, from £2499 per person, includes return economy flights from London Heathrow, 11 nights room only accommodation and five day Bronze ticket for the Sydney Test.
There’s always football
And if football is still your game, fans can get tickets to the home games of leading clubs including Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, and Celtic and Rangers in the Scottish Premier League with a Thomas Cook Sport Match Break, ideal for those without season tickets to enjoy the best games.
And new for this season are Match Breaks for Manchester United, available to fans from around the world to visit much sought after games at the ‘theatre of dreams’.
Starting at just £79 per person, a Match Break includes match ticket, overnight accommodation in a choice of hotels, match day programme and a tour of the stadium.* Match Breaks are available online at www.thomascooksport.com or by calling 0870 752 0924.
Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion, 16 October 2010
£144 per person based on 2 sharing at the 5 star Hilton Hotel in Manchester
Includes bed & breakfast, match ticket, match programme, museum & stadium tour, discount voucher for club megastore.
