Sports Events
Countdown to kick off
With less than 70 days until England kick off their quest to bring the FIFA World Cup home, there is still time for fans to book their packages to the world’s single biggest sporting event.
Lufthansa flies German team to Johannesburg
The Lufthansa A380 will celebrate its first long-haul flight in style with an array of special guests on board. The special flight operated by Lufthansa’s new flagship on Sunday, 6 June, will be carrying the German team to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Soccer pupil wins dream trip to Dubai
Arsenal Soccer Schools Dubai pupil David Gowans enjoyed the experience of a lifetime at Emirates Stadium as the Gunners took on West Ham last week.
Summer sporting madness on the Hispaniola
Enjoy some great sporting moments this summer on the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola.
The world's best horse racing events
In the lead up to Britain’s beloved Grand National on the 10th April, STA Travel has mapped the world’s best horse racing events, galloping between some of the planet’s most impressive destinations.
Destinology launches South Africa microsite
Luxury operator Destinology has launched a brand new website, sensesouthafrica.co.uk, to raise awareness of the wide range of holidays available to South Africa, in the year when UK holidaymakers attention will be drawn to the country by the FIFA World Cup.
World Cup accommodation prices slashed
Specialist tour operator Fleewinter reports that many of the villas and apartments that it offers for hire in Cape Town have dramatically reduced their prices as the FIFA World Cup approaches, in some instances by almost £1800 per night.
Footballers to hit the fairways at La Manga Club
A wealth of footballing talent will grace La Manga Club’s fairways as the Footballers’ Golf Classic returns for its 14th outing from June 5-10.
Celebrate the World Cup in style at Sandals
Kick back, relax and enjoy the 2010 FIFA World Cup’s big kick off in style at Sandals and Beaches Luxury Included Resorts in the Caribbean.
Volcano Marathon returns to Montserrat
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s first ever Volcano Half Marathon, the Eastern Caribbean island of Montserrat has decided to keep it as an annual event.
Ryanair’s Champions League special
Ryanair has announced that it has scheduled a special return flight from London Stansted to Barcelona Girona which will allow Arsenal fans to travel to the club’s vital Champions League match against Barcelona on 6th April.
Virgin Atlantic to fly England World Cup squad
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has today announced it is to be the Official Airline Supplier to the England World Cup squad.
Kodak Playsport Video Camera - Consumers get first look at Burton
Kodak announced it is the “Official Camera Partner” of the 2010 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships in Stratton, VT and will give consumers the first opportunity to see – and test – the new KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera.
Marathon runners head for Krakow
The ninth Krakow marathon gets underway in six weeks time, as the Polish city welcomes competitors from around the world.
Dinner with Gordon Banks at Littlecote House Hotel
By early July, we’ll be approaching the height of World Cup fever and hopefully cheering on Wayne Rooney and co in the quarter finals.