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Summer holidays with all the World Cup action

24th May 2010 Print

The 19th FIFA World Cup football tournament takes place for the first time on African soil from 11th June to 11th July 2010.  Whilst 20,000 Brits are expected to travel to South Africa to see the matches, many more may want to go on holiday at this time, but not miss out on the action.

Somak Holidays has compiled a list of holiday packages which offer the chance to enjoy the football, whilst relaxing on holiday at the same time.

CRUISE EGYPT
The 5* Jaz Minerva and Chateau Lafayette cruise boats will both broadcast live coverage of the football as they sail down the Nile. Both boats are of the highest quality and 3, 4 or 7 night cruises are offered.

From £949 per person valid 17th, 24th June and 8th July, including return scheduled flights, transfers and a 7 night cruise on full board.

EGYPT
Be in Africa for the action! The 4* Iberotel Club Fanara, Sharm El Sheikh promises a big screen erected outdoors for those who wish to leave the beach or the poolside for a spot of football.

From £655 per person valid 11th June to 28th June including return scheduled flights, transfers and 7 nights on an all inclusive basis.

MAURITIUS
What could be better than enjoying the beautiful beaches of Mauritius or a day trip into the green interior, combined with the football action? The 5* Beau Rivage hotel offer a big screen, daily football news, happy hours, special spa discounts, surprises and entertainment. A good choice to appease all the family members.

From £1,735 per person valid 11-28 June including return scheduled flights, transfers and 7 nights on half board.

KENYA
Kenyans love their football and the atmosphere in Nairobi, on the coast and in the bush will be electric for the duration of the tournament. The 3* Turtle Bay hotel on the coast at Mombasa will have a big screen up for the games, and run themed nights in support of the country playing on any particular day.

From £909 per person valid 18-26 June including return scheduled flights, transfers and 7 nights on an all inclusive basis.

For more information and to book, readers should visit somak.com.