Tahiti and her islands scores with FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup

For football fans looking to enjoy the sport in a far-flung location, Tahiti and her islands is set to host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup on 18th – 28th September 2013, becoming the first Pacific Island nation to welcome the event.

The natural landscape combining striking mountainous terrain and turquoise lagoons provides an opportunity for UK football supporters to swap Astroturf for white sand, football boots for bare feet and UK drizzle for Polynesian sunshine, soaking up the atmosphere of the games and cheering on football matches with a difference.

The seventh edition of the tournament is set to be held in French Polynesia’s capital city Papeete at the To'ata Stadium, with teams partaking from across the globe including Spain, Paraguay, Brazil and Russia.

The event provides an opportunity for French Polynesians to showcase their vibrant, colourful culture, with traditional music and dance displays during the intervals.

For the first time in the event’s history, an official song has also been released, titled Tu’e Popo, which has lyrics in both Tahitian, French and English sung by local artist Sabrina Laughlin, infused with eclectic sounds such as the ukulele.

Visitors and locals alike can relax in the warm and revitalising environment whilst supporting the teams taking part in the historic event, and when the action draws to a close spectators can make the most of an extended stay.

Experience Tahiti and her islands first hand with these packages: 

Austravel is offering a 13 day holiday combining Tahiti and Moorea from £2,499 per person, including a saving of up to £270 per couple. Price includes three nights at the four star Radisson Plaza Resort in Tahiti, six nights at the four star Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa and another three nights at the Radisson Plaza Resort in Tahiti, boat transfers and return flights from London Heathrow with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti. Travel in September 2013.

To book visit austravel.com

Turquoise Holidays is offering an eight night holiday combining Moorea and Bora Bora from £3,959 per person, including a saving of up to £1,670 per couple. Price includes three nights in a Garden Pool Bungalow at Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa, five nights in an Overwater Villa at Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, daily half board throughout, all transfers and return international flights from Heathrow (via Los Angeles) in economy class. Travel in September 2013.

To book visit turquoiseholidays.co.uk 

For more information on the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti and her islands visit: fifa.com/beachsoccerworldcup/index.html

For more information on Tahiti and her islands visit: tahiti-tourisme.co.uk