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England's Test Tour to UAE
Follow the No 1 Team in World Cricket on their forthcoming Test, ODI and T20 series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
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England’s Test Tour to Sri Lanka
Follow the best Test Team in World Cricket on their Two Test series to the beguiling island of Sri Lanka
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THE 2012 RYDER CUP
Medinah Country Club, Medinah, Illinois, USA
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Established in 2000, The Sporting Traveller is an independent Specialist Sports Tour Operator offering top quality holidays in the UK and around the world. We specialise in small, personalised tours that allow you to enjoy both the country and sporting event you are there to attend, as well as the company of your fellow travellers. We work closely with the official organisers of each event, where possible under licensing and/or sponsorship agreements, ensuring you the maximum protection, choice and value for money when selecting your sporting holiday.
Whether it be a 6 Nations weekend watching England or Wales in Paris, Dublin or Rome, a trip to annual Sevens jamboree in Hong Kong or a full-blown tour following the Lions to the Southern Hemisphere, we have the experience to put together the perfect trip. Either join one of our escorted tours or create your own itinerary.
We have followed every England winter tour for the past 10 years as well as two World Cups and the ever popular Twenty20 tournaments that contiue to grow in popularity amongst travelling supporters. Tours range from a quick 7 night holiday based around a single Test to a 8 week itineraries covering complete Test series. This allows you to jump in and out over the dates and matches that suit you.
Our golf breaks are for players not fans in that you travel to play on some of the most beautiful courses in Portugal and South Africa. As you will see from our golf pages you can base yourself at one or more hotels and then add as many rounds of golf as you like during your stay. If you need any pointers about where to stay or play please call our golf team.
We have featured weekend breaks to Barcelona and Real Madrid for the last 9 seasons. Each package includes 2 nights in popular city centre hotels plus guaranteed match tickets.
Our best seller is the British allowing those who live a fair way from Silverstone to spend the weekend at a four star hotel and be transferred to and from the Grand Prix.
We started our Prix de l'Arc weekend in response to an email request and it has grown over the years to become one of our best sellers.
Our newest addition is US Sports Breaks allowing you to combine a long weekend in your favourite city with a basketball, baseball or NFL football match.
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Under EEC legislation all travel companies have to make arrangements to give financial security for pre-payments made by their clients.
AIR TRAVEL ORGANISER'S LICENCE (ATOL5493)
We operate holidays including travel arrangements by air under an air travel organisers licence issued to The Sporting Traveller Ltd by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our licence is bonded with a major insurance company to protect customer holiday payments and repatriation in the unlikely event of our financial failure. Please Click here for more details.
Ashes Cricket
"Just come down from the high of the 5th Test in Sydney.Both Barbara and I want to say what a fantastic trip we had and to say thank you to all The Sporting Traveller team for handling everything so well. Especial thanks to Norm Gifford for his company and his cricket insights and anecdotes."
Mr & Mrs Betts - Feb 2011
SA Cricket Tour
"Just to say that our trip to South Africa following England's cricketers was excellent...even more than we expected. We can't thank you enough for the organisation, it was just the best holiday we have ever had."
Mr R & Mrs I Parrett - Feb 10
West Indies Cricket
"The hotel was excellent, Norman Gifford an excellent host and the company (naturally) good fun. We met a number of repeat customers so you are clearly getting it right."
Mrs F Franklin - Mar 09
6 Nations Rugby
"A great weekend was had by all, the hotel was superb and Croke Park/Hill 16 experience unforgetable."
Mr A Vallintine - Feb 09
Barcelona Football
"The hotel was great and as promised the tickets were waiting for us when we arrived. I was apprehensive about organising the trip, but you made it easy."
Ms E Booker - Jan 2009
Algarve Golf
"Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our stay in Portugal and have not stopped enthusing about it to anyone who will listen!"
Ms D Peberdy - Dec 2008
British Grand Prix
"Thanks for organising a great weekend at Silverstone. We had a wonderful time despite the weather!"
Mr & Mrs Coupland - Jul 2008
