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Travelers - Don't score an own goal at the World Cup
With the start of the FIFA 2010 World Cup just weeks away, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is urging English football fans to get comprehensive travel insurance before heading to South Africa.
‘Wow’ properties for ultimate World Cup viewing
With the World Cup fast approaching, the UK is set to be in a football frenzy over the summer. But you don’t need to travel all the way to South Africa to enjoy luxurious accommodation, when you can get a brilliant view of the football right here in the UK, staying in one of English Country Cottages’ fabulous luxury properties.
Fans heading to South Africa urged to watch card fees
England fans visiting South Africa are set to spend around £135 million during the World Cup but fans could be hit by punitive foreign exchange fees unless they are careful about their spending in the ‘Rainbow Nation', Santander has warned.
World Cup stars ‘regenerate’ in Sicily
The German national football team has chosen Rocco Forte’s Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, near Sciacca, Sicily, to unwind after a long season in the Bundesliga and to prepare for the imminent 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Summer holidays with all the World Cup action
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.
Hyundai to transport all national teams at World Cup
With just 20 days to go, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for the ground transportation of the world’s biggest sporting event in South Africa, including the buses that will transport all 32 teams of the qualified nations.
Sun, sand, sea and World Cup celebrations
It is hard to ignore the World Cup but what if your chosen week in the sun clashes with the tournament? Fear not, as this June holidaymakers in Tenerife will have the opportunity to enjoy a week in the sun and the chance to watch the World Cup in the luxury of a brand new sports bar.
World Cup frenzy in the Maldives
For those looking to soak up the sun as well as the atmosphere of the largest sporting event in the world, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort (olhuveli.com) in the Maldives is offering football fans and their other halves the perfect getaway throughout the FIFA World Cup.
One word to win the World Cup
England supporters haven’t had much to sing about over the last few World Cup tournaments. But the latest chant has been scientifically endorsed to bring home the glory in South Africa this summer.
Abbey International Visa Infinite card - Making your World Cup trip easier
For football fans everywhere, the event of a lifetime is now less than two months away, but once you arrive in South Africa, will your travel plans shape up, or will the contents of your wallet turn out to be your Achilles heel?
Perth Racecourse turns pink for Ladies Day
Taking the usual fashion, flamboyance and fun one step further, Perth Racecourse will be turning pink for its upcoming Ladies Day.
Last minute Barbados breaks for cricket fans
Book a last-minute holiday with Tropical Sky to Barbados for as little as £799 per person and get tickets to the cricket ‘thrown in’ for free.
Cruise your way to the Rugby World Cup 2011
The Sport Division of TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading leisure travel group, is chartering P&O Cruises’ 70,000-ton superliner Pacific Dawn to ensure 2,000 Rugby Union devotees do not miss the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.
British Airways backs the bid
British Airways will be the official airline of the England 2018 World Cup Bid, partnering with football hero Gary Lineker OBE to rally the nation to back the bid.
Experience the Tour de France with WorldHotels
Marking the first time the Tour de France has started in The Netherlands since 1996, WorldHotels launches two special tour-themed packages at hotels in Rotterdam.