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World Cup glory could prove costly for English fans

English football fans dream of following the national team to the World Cup Final. This could be a costly dream though as supporting the team all the way in South Africa this year, should they make it, could set them back over £9,000 - and that's before the cost of any match day tickets!

Holiday like a World Cup star

As the World Cup kicks off and football fever hits us, why not follow in the footsteps of the England players who own luxurious homes abroad and book your very own place in the sun, for an A-list holiday like a footballer or a WAG.

England fans warned not to score own goal with travel money

With seven million Brits saying they'd be prepared to head to South Africa should England reach the World Cup semi finals or finals without a match ticket purely to experience the atmosphere and, potentially, witness history in the making, it's crucial football travellers don't score an own goal with their travel money.

Take a ‘WAG’ - World Cup Avoidance Getaway!

Footie mania is fast approaching, and while the men await the World Cup with childish glee, we women will be split between dutiful girlfriend taking an interest/genuine female footie fans and those who simply want to avoid the hype and crazed crowds at all costs.

Yahoo! offers chance to win the ultimate sports prize

If you could attend any sporting event in the world, which would you choose? Who would you take? All questions for anyone who plays to win the ultimate sports prize, the Yahoo! Sports Pass.

Roadpilot helps fans avoid further costs during World Cup

Football fans travelling to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup this summer are being urged to take one vital item of kit with them – their mobile phones, so that they can pinpoint the country’s more than 500 fixed speed camera locations.

The most sought after table in St Andrews

Struggling to decide where to enjoy The Open? Look no further than table 23 at Rocca Bar & Grill within putting distance of the 18th green and with breathtaking views beyond to West Sands beach.

Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Dorchester

As tennis takes centre stage in the coming weeks, The Dorchester will serve a Wimbledon-inspired Afternoon Tea on The Promenade with a selection of tennis-inspired pastries including the citrus court, raspberry drop and coconut smash.

England fans snap up Limited Edition Travelex cards

With only a fortnight remaining until kick off in South Africa, fans following England on the road to glory are snapping up Travelex’s Limited Edition 2010 FIFA World Cup Visa Cash Passport.

Kick off your World Cup on the right foot

With the World Cup only nine days away, hopeful football fans will be making their way to South Africa with winning on their minds. Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com, provides his need to know guide for Brits travelling to this year's festival of football.

Fairmont Zimbali Resort opens its doors to World Cup fans

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Zimbali Resort, an exclusive and elegant 154-room property, located along the sublime eastern coast of South Africa.

Consumer Focus shows red-card to World Cup mobile phone fees

Consumer Focus is warning that thousands of England fans travelling to the 2010 FIFA World Cup could face huge mobile phone bills. Costs for calls, texts and data use could add up to over £100 on a match-day, more than the £55-£80 face value of a ticket.