tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-265639662024-02-28T04:50:15.832+00:00Sports Tours Blog from Tours 4 SportWelcome to the Tours 4 Sport blog which will keep you updated on new products, itineraries, special offers and any other news of interest to schools, clubs and unis looking to go on a sports tour. Tours 4 Sport is part of Halsbury Travel so you have the security of booking your sports tour with one of the UK's largest ABTA/ATOL bonded tour operators. We like to offer the personal touch to each of our tours so we welcome the opportunity to speak to you in person.Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-45571001975765472152013-10-10T17:21:00.001+01:002013-10-10T17:24:38.031+01:00Portugal Youth Rugby Festival 2014<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_sEvrpk_UrKQMAAMpx34EvoywZ1JG1RtqiBY3uK7CHPDs47OQ880pP8iZIIvHdV9mAF48IC4rRj-GDV7kYg6DYjjVvgecgP4eGYgKrp_-CEA6W-D6zSGwd-0zm3UR3XwSwb1EA/s1600/prf-logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_sEvrpk_UrKQMAAMpx34EvoywZ1JG1RtqiBY3uK7CHPDs47OQ880pP8iZIIvHdV9mAF48IC4rRj-GDV7kYg6DYjjVvgecgP4eGYgKrp_-CEA6W-D6zSGwd-0zm3UR3XwSwb1EA/s1600/prf-logo.png" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">he Portugal Rugby Youth Festival is already established as one of the
best international youth rugby festivals for club and school teams in
Europe. Held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2014, it will
be the 6th time the event has been held and reflects the growth of the
game in Portugal. Professionally organised in partnership with the
Portuguese Rugby Federation, the quality of rugby is good, and the rugby
located in a lovely setting just outside Lisbon.</span><br />
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total of 7 rugby pitches, including the Jamor Sports Complex
National Stadium, make it a great setting for a tournament. There are a
mixture of local teams and touring teams, primarily from the UK. There
is a minimum number of Portuguese teams involved as one of the main
goals for the event organisers is to contribute to the development of
rugby in Portugal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lisbon,
and in particular the Jamor Valley, offers excellent conditions for
sports training camps and tournaments. It is popular with sports teams
travelling to Portugal for warm weather training camps and the site
offers great facilities for rugby, football, swimming, and athletics.
The Festival is held on 6 grass pitches, and also one artificial pitch
that is IRB approved. One of the grass pitches is the former National
Football Stadium, where famously in 1967 Celtic won the European Cup
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There
is a difference between an English age category (with players born
between September and August) and a European one (with players born
between January and December). Your tour manager from Tours 4 Sport
will help you get this right.<br />
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<li>U13 Category: Players born 2001 & 2002. </li>
<li>U15 Category: Players born 1999 & 2000.</li>
<li>U17 Category: Players born 1997 & 1998</li>
<li>U19 Category: Players born 1995 & 1996</li>
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at each category, any UK team can have up to 5 'UK eligible, European
over-age' players on the field at any one time. In reality this makes
the tournament a feasible option for U12s, U14s, U16s & U18s, plus
U13s, 15s, 17s & 19s who are confident that they can always field a
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year 70 teams (2000 players) competed over the 4 categories, which
included sides from England, Ireland, Wales, Portugal, and Spain. The
pitches are very good quality and the finals generate good crowds.
There will be a medical presence at the tournament plus of course bars
and catering stands as well as other attractions. On the Sunday evening
there will be an awards ceremony and party with live music. As rugby
is a developing sport in Portugal, the national rugby federation put a
lot of effort and resources behind this tournament, which the following
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<li>Pitch size: U13 & U15 play across half a pitch; U17 & U19 play on full size pitch. </li>
<li>Players: U13 is 10-a-side, U15 is 12-a-side, U17 & U19 are 15-a-side. </li>
<li>Pitch type. U13 is on 3G, U15 & U17 on grass, U19 on both grass and 3G. </li>
<li>Game duration: U13 & U15 both play 2 x 10 minutes; U17 & U19 play 2 x 15 minutes. </li>
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Lisbon is blessed with glorious sunny days for<b> </b>most
of the year and April is a perfect time of year for playing sport – not
too hot yet but warm enough for shorts and certainly time on the beach
to recover from the tournament and enjoy some leisure time. You have
the option of staying in accommodation on the coast, in Lisbon itself or
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Lisbon,
the westernmost city in continental Europe is ideal for a rugby tour.
Warm weather, competitive rugby, stunning coastline, great nightlife,
all in a wonderful city surrounded by beautiful Atlantic Coast beaches.<br />
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The
heart of Lisbon is filled with wide avenues, green trees,
modernist-style buildings, mosaic decorations and numerous cafes. The
city is now being reborn and renovated. Portugal is an exceedingly
friendly place. Its people are some of the nicest around to visiting
tourists and truly have pleasure and enjoy in being good hosts.<br />
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accommodation in the beautiful Jamor Valley, close to the tournemanent
venue, or further along the coast in Estoril or the lovely fishing town
of Cascais. There is a variety of accommodation on offer to suit
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can also organise a city centre hostel, next to Marques de Pombal and
Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon. Here you would be accommodated in
multi-bedded room, and the hostel has bar, restaurant and common room
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If
your group wanted a little more luxury then we can offer 3* hotels in
the popular tourist town of Estoril. You are within walking distance of
the excellent beach, and the hotel has a nice outdoor pool overlooked
by a terrace bar. If you prefer city living, then we have a 3* option
in central Lisbon, without the pool but still with good quality
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We have 4, 5 and 6 day packages. They all include the following: </div>
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<li>Meet & Greet from our local English speaking guide. </li>
<li>Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure in Lisbon. </li>
<li>Entry into the 2014 Portugal Youth Rugby Festival. </li>
<li>3/4/5 nights' half board (breakfast and evening meal) accommodation in your chosen venue. </li>
<li>Return transfers to both tournament days. </li>
<li>Free admission into all activities and associated events at the tournament. </li>
<li>Tournament gifts, including an event T-shirt. </li>
<li>Itinerary planning service. </li>
<li>Payment protection insurance. </li>
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6
day package includes the half day tour, plus an additional friendly
fixture against a local club, including return coach transfers from and
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<li>6 days 3* hotel: £445</li>
<li>6 days hostel/holiday park: £379</li>
<li>5 days 3* hotel: £360</li>
<li>5 days hostel/holiday park £305</li>
<li>4 days 3* hotel: £299</li>
<li>4 days hostel/holiday park £269</li>
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is only 2 ½ hours away from the UK and there are now many low cost
flight connections to the city’s main airport. The tournament venue is
located 20 minutes from Lisbon International Airport.<br />
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Flights
can be organised in one of two ways. You can source your own flights
with budget airlines, or we can book flights for you. Easyjet<a href="http://www.easyjet.com/"></a>
fly to Lisbon from Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London Gatwick,
Luton. BA fly from London Heathrow. TAP Portugal also fly from London
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Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-753116951277804172013-09-04T17:24:00.000+01:002013-09-05T08:34:57.756+01:00World Youth Netball Festival - Sydney 2015<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">August 2015 will see Sydney play host to the fourteenth World Netball Championship. With England recently having completed a memorable series victory over the host Nation it's sure to be eagerly contested. Whilst the professional event will no doubt be the major draw for most spectators, Tours 4 Sport have teamed up with local organisers to offer a truly memorable experience for school and club teams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Organised to coincide with the World Championships, the World Youth Netball Festival provides a celebration of the game. With teams invited from New Zealand, UK, South Africa and China as well as the host nation, it is an opportunity not to be missed. The event not only gives pupils the opportunity to visit one of the most vibrant cities on the planet whilst competing against teams from the other side of the globe, but also offers a fantastic opportunity to experience different cultures and way of life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The World Championship matches will all be held at the impressive 21,000 seat "Allphones Arena", previously known as the "Sydney Super Dome". Opened in 1999 for the Sydney Olympics in 2000 it remains the largest indoor sports facility in the Country. A world record crowd of over 14,000 saw Australia defeat New Zealand in 2004 and you be sure that record crowd will be emulated at this event. We will give you the chance to be at some of the games at the Olympic Park. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Along with the chance to play against international competition, participants will be able to take in the many sights of Sydney with tours of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and many more, as well as soaking up the fever of the World Championships. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the Youth Netball Festival there is the opportunity to turn your trip into a true tour of a lifetime with an extra week visiting either Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne, or even New Zealand. We can add in a stopover on the way out or back in either Singapore, Dubai, or Hong Kong, depending on the airline. </span><br />
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<br />7 AUG 2015 - Depart London for Sydney (connection in Dubai) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9 AUG 2015 - Arrive in the Sydney in the early morning where you will be greeted by a Tours 4 Sport Representative before being transferred to your accommodation located on Darling Harbour. The afternoon and evening will be at leisure to recover from the long flight. Sydney overnight<br /><br />
10 AUG 2015 - Morning city sights tour of Sydney including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, the Rocks district and the iconic Bondi Beach. The city sights tour will finish in the afternoon before you return to your accommodation for evening at leisure.<br />
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11 AUG 2015 - Fixtures against Australian and International Competition in Sydney<br />
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12 AUG 2015 - Fixtures against Australian and International Competition in Sydney<br />
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13 AUG 2015 - Day at leisure: Visit one of Sydney’s wildlife parks to view some of Australia’s unique wildlife or take a day trip to the magnificent Blue Mountains<br />
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14 AUG 2015 - Fixtures, playing against Australian and International Competition in Sydney<br />
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15 AUG 2015 - Spend the day exploring the many sights of Sydney</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17 AUG 2015 - Arrive into Singapore for a 2 night stay in a comfortable 4* Hotel. Enjoy the afternoon exploring this modern Asian city, with its fine shopping and multicultural vibe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tours 4 Sport have years of experience and expertise to ensure that all arrangements run smoothly and you and your school are able to sample life down under to the full. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">If you want to experience this unique tour experience, please contact our long haul sports tour specialists who will be able to help. Call 0800 0433887 or email info@tours4sport.com</span>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-49801400634766534622012-10-18T10:34:00.000+01:002012-10-18T14:54:10.077+01:00The Manchester Cup Mens Football Tournament 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's high time that there was a well-organised, social football tournament for mens teams based in the UK. Play competitive football at a brilliant sports venue in Manchester then spend the rest of the weekend enjoying the nightlife and activities Manchester has to offer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Today, we are seeing more demand from schools for sports tours that combine culture with playing sports fixtures against local opposition. The Far East offers this and is becoming the next destination of choice for those seeking competitive sport and cultural experiences. At Tours 4 Sport, we have set up excellent tour packages in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">India is not your everyday sports tour destination, but is superb for cricket and hockey, and offers a myriad of cultural and educational experiences. India is a vast country with a history that goes back to 5000 years. It has immense geographical diversity, rich heritage and culture, festivals and extraordinary attractions that span a sub-continent. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTfneNyIF54vfjB0hFM_yIjSUgJLsPxV3zldxqGzEanEjtb1zUDS1aLtu69rh4OsVW7EkqsDohRHCR-j-0o71AQbp93L3pyqTr4pYzM7498P3EwJ7-lWAJE4gtkAJAv_JShiT1g/s1600/Cricket1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTfneNyIF54vfjB0hFM_yIjSUgJLsPxV3zldxqGzEanEjtb1zUDS1aLtu69rh4OsVW7EkqsDohRHCR-j-0o71AQbp93L3pyqTr4pYzM7498P3EwJ7-lWAJE4gtkAJAv_JShiT1g/s200/Cricket1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Sports tours to India will typically start in Delhi, including tours to visit the big sights such as Baha'i Temple, Humayun's Tomb and the Taj Mahal. Other destinations include Mumbai, Jaipur, Agra, Goa and Trivandrum. One of the real attractions of India is the possibility to get involved in community projects and engage with the local people. There are a number of possible projects that we can incorporate into our sports tour itineraries. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">If you would like to visit a completely different culture and ready for a long haul tour, India could be for you. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Sri Lanka, like India, offers a different experience, e</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">nabling you to combine fantastic sport with wonderful landscapes, spectacular beaches, a vibrant culture and lots of history. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;"> Cricket is the national passion, but there is also hockey and netball on offer.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">The country is littered with magificent gems to explore when not playing sport. Columbo is a city of numerous languages and cultures. Dambulla is a modern market town, housing the country's largest cricket stadium that attracts fans from all over the world. Kandy, perhaps the highlight for any visitor, is the cultural hub and the second city, located in the foothills around the banks of a picturesque lake. It is known as 'The Great City'. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Singapore and Malaysia offer something different again. Singapore is one of the most enjoyable cities in South East Asia. It is ultra modern, has one of the world's best airports, a super efficient road system, and is certainly no traffic snarled Bangkok. The main attractions include Orchard Road, Sentosa Island, and the dozens of beautiful city parks. It is often used as a stop off base for longer tours to Australasia, but it could equally be possible for 4 or 5 days, and is ideally combined with a similar stay in Malaysia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Hockey, netball, and football are available at all levels and at all standards on a year round basis. Cricket and rugby fixtures are also available but a little more limited in terms of age groups and abilities. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; word-spacing: 3px;">Typically, all of our Far East tour packages range from 10-14 days, and the best times to travel are Easter and the summer. Winter is also possible. All our packages include return flights, a tour guide throughout, executive coach transfers throughout, sports fixtures and associated costs, water during matches, 3 or 4* Hotel Accommodation with meals, and plenty of activities and cultural excursions. </span><br />
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In July 2011, Clifton Prep School embarked on a 2 week sports tour of Australia with Tours 4 Sport. All pupils and teachers had such a good time that we thought we'd post the link to their sports tour blog so you can hear first hand about how good our <a href="http://tours4sport.com/youth_sports_tour_destinations/juniors_australia.htm" target="_blank">Australia Sports Tours</a> are. If you want to experience a once-in-a-lifetime sports tour then contact our long-haul sports tour specialists and we'll give you all the information you need to choose the right tour for your team. Call 0800 0433887. <br />
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Resort near Alicante in Spain. Organised by the Spanish Cricket Federation and
played on 2 artificial wickets it’s a great chance for an end of season tour. The
tournament will be played across 3 days between 20</span><sup style="background-color: white;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> and 24</span><sup style="background-color: white;">th</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;">
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cricket tour then this could be the perfect solution. Let’s face it, we’ve had awful weather this cricket season so wouldn’t it be great to get some sun, play some
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sports teams looking for a safe, sunny European destination for their school
sports tour. Tours 4 Sport have some
excellent sports tour packages to Malta already but when sports tours director Daniel
Smith was invited on an inspection trip by the Malta Tourist Board, he found a
destination that can offer school teams everything they could want from a
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especially when I have to leave the UK in the wettest May since records began
and fly to Malta as a guest of the Malta Tourist Board. <span style="background-color: white;">My inspection visit started at London</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Gatwick but you can fly to Malta from most UK
airports with Air Malta, Easyjet and Ryanair. After the 3 hour flight I stepped
out onto the runway at Malta to 30 degree heat and a warm welcome from my
driver who was waiting in the arrivals hall with a Tours 4 Sport sign. Over the
course of the next 4 days my time spent in Malta took the form of a typical
sports tour to the Island so that I could really understand what our sports
groups get from a tour and why it’s still one of the most popular sports tour
destinations on offer. Throughout my trip I visited the sports facilities,
hotels, activities and excursions on offer as well as each of the towns where
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Maltese Islands in the middle of the Mediterranean are
made up of the main island of Malta served by its own airport as well as the
smaller islands of Gozo and Comino linked to the mainland by a 20 minute ferry
trip. Malta has a rich and varied history which heavily influences the mix of
culture, cuisine and people you’ll see on the island. It’s a fascinating Island
with good weather most of the year and the people are very welcoming, proud of
their heritage and thankfully speak excellent English.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Malta our school groups stay in a number of towns
including Bugibba, St Pauls and Qawra (prounounced Aura). Each of these towns
is lively enough to keep most age groups entertained without being too loud or
overbearing for school groups. St Julian’s is the party resort on the island
where the main street has dozens of bars and clubs leading down to the sandy
beach. It’s a great place for University or adult groups but as far as school
groups go it’s far better to stay in the quieter resorts further up the coast
to allow your pupils more freedom during any free time. Bugibba, Sliema, St
Pauls and Qawra are situated on the East coast of the island. Each of these
towns has a nice promenade, shops, bars and restaurants throughout the town and
along the seafront but they are far more relaxed than the bustle of the 24 hour
nightlife in St Julians. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tourism is the main industry in Malta and the hotels reflect
this. There are a number of excellent hotels that are suitable for school
sports groups that cater for a range of budgets and requirements. Throughout my
time in Malta I visited over 12 hotels to make sure that Tours 4 Sport can
offer the best accommodation on the island and also complete some of the risk
assessments required by the School Travel Forum. Most hotels have outdoor pools
although during winter months these are occasionally not available so please
check before you travel. In both 3* and 4* hotels the rooms are comfortable,
air-conditioned and en-suite. They range from single rooms up to 4 bed rooms
and all rooms are cleaned daily. Most groups tend to stay on a full board basis
with breakfast, lunch and dinner included but we can also arrange to swap a
dinner in the hotel for a night at a Pizzeria or typical Maltese restaurant
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team or a multi-sports tour Malta can offer a great range of sports including:
Football, rugby, hockey, netball, swimming, water polo and tennis. We can
tailor the fixtures to your requirements to ensure they are as fairly matched
as possible. Football is the most popular sport on the island and is played to
most levels at most age groups and our teams play on 3G astroturf pitches.
Rugby is played at the Marsa sports club on one of the 3 grass pitches there,
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">social to good with a good coaching programme in
place to support rugby development. Netball is played widely across the island
by schools and clubs. Most facilities are indoors but outdoor courts are
available if you want to experience some netball in the sun. Hockey is played
by several clubs on the main hockey facility on the island which is a sand-based
astro in the middle of Malta. For any swimming groups the national swimming
centre is a fantastic base with a 50m, 8 lane outdoor pool and diving centre
with 10m platform. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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entertain all school groups but there are certain excursions that I’ve tried
and would highly recommend. Whilst in Malta this time I was invited to try the
Gozo and Comino boat tour. Leaving from Sliema I boarded the boat and we set
off for our first stop of Comino the small island in between Gozo and Malta.
Travelling along the East coast of Malta the views of the country are superb
and when you reach Comino you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in the
Maldives.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The boat moored and everyone disembarked to head for the ‘Blue
Lagoon’, an area of crystal clear water and a small white sandy beach. From
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">head off on a speedboat tour of the caves of Comino which is
well worth a trip for thrill-seekers and geography students alike. There is
time for snorkelling and swimming but please note that no lifeguard is present
at the beach or on the boat. After lunch on board the boat we set off to Gozo
for a tour of the main harbour, moored just off the coast for more snorkelling
and then we set sail for Sliema harbour after a brief detour to Valetta
harbour. All in all it was a fantastic excursion and would be ideal to break up
a school fixture schedule. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to Gozo and Comino there are several other great options back on land.
Marineland animal centre and the nearby waterpark are open from April to early
October but please do ask us first so we can check opening times. For a
cultural excursion we can offer a full day tour of the island or half day tours
to the capital Valetta. The Valetta experience is well worth a visit, it’s a 45
minute film on the history of Malta and will really help you to understand the
melting pot of cultures and history that makes Malta what it is today. As
evening entertainment we can offer karaoke and disco nights either in your hotel
or we can exclusively hire a local bar. Bowling and Karting are also popular
excursions. Why not finish your tour at a Pizzeria or local restaurant for a
very small supplement where you can hold a tour awards session and summarise
the tour for your pupils. Please ask for a full list of the activities we can
offer on Malta and we’ll be happy to offer suggestions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This visit reaffirmed for me why
Malta is such a good destination for our school sports tours: It’s as safe a
destination as you’ll find in Europe, the hotels are ideal for school groups in
some great locations, the sports facilities are good, so is the weather and
there are plenty of activities to keep all ages entertained. I highly recommend
it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you would like more information
on a school sports tour to Malta please contact Daniel for more information on <a href="mailto:info@tours4sport.com">info@tours4sport.com</a> or you can call
0800 0433887. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you to the Malta Tourist
Board <a href="http://www.visitmalta.com/">www.visitmalta.com</a></span> <o:p></o:p></div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-15367080148761018272012-05-23T15:34:00.003+01:002012-05-23T15:35:22.969+01:00Will Greenwood and Olney Vets RFC on tour with Tours 4 Sport<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In April 2012, Will Greenwood and 40 other rugby veterans from Olney RFC embarked on a mission to conquer Rome on their latest rugby tour with Tours 4 Sport. This is how sports tours should be! Contact Tours 4 Sport if you want a rugby tour to Rome or any other type of sports tour. </span><br />
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<br />Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-38141529367253658822012-02-20T18:03:00.001+00:002012-02-20T18:18:21.138+00:00Tours 4 Sport Loyalty Reward Scheme<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The quality of a Tours 4 Sport tour speaks for itself as anyone who has toured with us will testify, but now we also want to reward schools and clubs who tour with us each and every year or take multiple teams or age groups on tour with us. For full details click here: </span><a href="http://bit.ly/zeiONu" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" target="_blank">Tours 4 Sport Loyalty Scheme</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Book a sports tour with Tours 4 Sport<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You will earn points for every trip you travel with us. To work out how many points you can earn simply multiply the number of passengers by the length of the trip, e.g.:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.75pt;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>15 Passengers x 3 night trip = 45 points<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.75pt;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>30 Passengers x 5 night trip = 150 points<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.75pt;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>45 Passengers × 7 night Trip = 315 Points<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recommend a friend<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We know when our customers are recommending us, it is because they trust us to deliver a good service for their friends. Recognising that trust, <b>you</b> will earn the same number of points that your <b>friend</b> from another school or club earns on their first trip.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How can you spend your Tours 4 Sport loyalty points?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you have travelled on your second trip, you are able to use your points against the options below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b>Tour discounts against any Tours 4 Sport tour or Halsbury Travel school trip. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 2.65pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b>Items for your school or club. <o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Tour Discounts<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Tour discounts for schools<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the sports tours division of Halsbury Travel, school groups earning loyalty points with Tours 4 Sport can use them against any Halsbury Travel tours, which allow your school to benefit across a whole range of trip types including:</span></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br clear="all" style="mso-break-type: section-break; page-break-before: auto;" /> </span></b> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tour discount for sports clubs<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0.75pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re part of a sports club then you can also use your Tours 4 Sport loyalty points to save money on your next tour. So if your club has more than one age group or team that goes on tour then you can use your loyalty points to save money on your next tour. So get all your team managers or tour organisers together to discuss their tours and benefit from great discounts by getting all your clubs to tour with Tours 4 Sport. Tours 4 Sport organise the following types of tours: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sports tours with friendly fixtures<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sports Tournaments<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sports Training Camps<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sports Development Tours with coaching at the world’s top clubs. <br />
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</span><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">2. Items for your school or club.</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’re in need of IT equipment, sports equipment or kit then you can use your loyalty points to claim some great items including sports kit and equipment, ipad's, Blu-Ray players, cameras and more. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more details click here: </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #0000ee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://bit.ly/zeiONu" target="_blank">Tours 4 Sport Loyalty Scheme</a></u></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 2.65pt;"><br />
</div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-79795749812931360772012-02-15T09:39:00.000+00:002012-02-15T09:39:59.619+00:00Tours 4 Sport: The New Sports Tours Division of Halsbury Travel<div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCA915YTTYLt3XjksQKtHqEGfFh2jsA4XJJBd_HLyy6ck1nu4F4ulKnBZ93v8y5XU3I3hIJYwAyQ-ABJqv336_M3Nx7siAvFLe8wYLHaeYB9xSviCVAppINCqR-D5ymEXZ6O5xQ/s1600/halsbury_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCA915YTTYLt3XjksQKtHqEGfFh2jsA4XJJBd_HLyy6ck1nu4F4ulKnBZ93v8y5XU3I3hIJYwAyQ-ABJqv336_M3Nx7siAvFLe8wYLHaeYB9xSviCVAppINCqR-D5ymEXZ6O5xQ/s1600/halsbury_logo.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Halsbury Travel ltd, the Nottingham based school tour operator, has announced the acquisition of sports tour operator Tours 4 Sport. Tours 4 Sport is now the trading name of the Halsbury Travel sports tours division offering sports tours to schools, colleges, universities and sports clubs throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a></div><div style="background: white; margin-bottom: 8.35pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.35pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Halsbury Travel has been organising trips and tours for school and adult groups for the last 24 years. During this time the company has expanded rapidly to its current size, carrying over 50,000 passengers each year. Halsbury Travel is a market leader in educational school tours, school ski trips and work experience abroad. As an ABTA and ATOL bonded, family-run tour operator, Halsbury offers full financial protection and a wealth of experience to all groups who book with them. Each Halsbury trip advisor is a specialist in their subject area and they work with each group leader to provide an expert insight into the educational value of the relevant tour options and activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background: white; margin-bottom: 8.35pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.35pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Searching for a way to capitalise on the growing sports tours market, Halsbury Travel ltd Managing Director Keith Sharkey recognised the need to bring in a specialist team of sports tour experts. Keith said,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background: white; margin-bottom: 8.35pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 8.35pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">“At Halsbury Travel we’ve seen the popularity of the sports tours industry grow year on year. Whilst we have organised dozens of highly successful sports tours each year we wanted to bring in a group of experienced sports travel experts to ensure that Halsbury can offer the best sports tour options to schools and clubs in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. After conversations with numerous sports tour operators, we acquired Tours 4 Sport from its founding directors who impressed us with their industry reputation, knowledge and ambitious growth plans for the brand. Tours 4 Sport has now become the sports tours division of Halsbury Travel and on behalf of the entire Halsbury Travel team I would like to welcome them to the company and I look forward to continued success and some exciting new developments.” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Tours 4 Sport was established in 2005 by sports-mad graduates Daniel Smith and Sam Jennings after a chance meeting on a year abroad in France. Since then the company has grown to become one of the UK’s leading sports tour operators for clubs, schools and universities, offering sports tours with friendly fixtures, tournaments, training camps and sports development tours.</span></div><div class="bodytext" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64QwVW6gehudAmP8apWSg6NNqPNdOvX_RnrNpdFq15C1U1Hns6qQIKudEMDvvlv6Y8fHltxrms6sIy2XRFEziGrEptA90EZ-9h5zH7v2w58cUgNIR7p-Nn-8OfW2X-LnoHMBNww/s1600/bta_2010.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64QwVW6gehudAmP8apWSg6NNqPNdOvX_RnrNpdFq15C1U1Hns6qQIKudEMDvvlv6Y8fHltxrms6sIy2XRFEziGrEptA90EZ-9h5zH7v2w58cUgNIR7p-Nn-8OfW2X-LnoHMBNww/s1600/bta_2010.png" /></a></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPqyB4zvnE4pGhlG0l-GPcPRgS5pXsWKz0lBsv-54d97HE5m8ZIJRhEnvaoMT92ktYr02q7pwGk-rIka5t5QRH33ilJiYBc3zSBxiMMN8lAYl-v1NE9vSOaSF9Jg-zkue6denDA/s1600/bta_2011.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPqyB4zvnE4pGhlG0l-GPcPRgS5pXsWKz0lBsv-54d97HE5m8ZIJRhEnvaoMT92ktYr02q7pwGk-rIka5t5QRH33ilJiYBc3zSBxiMMN8lAYl-v1NE9vSOaSF9Jg-zkue6denDA/s1600/bta_2011.png" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">We have knowledgeable, experienced staff who pride themselves on the overall sports tour experience and excellent value for money we can offer our clients. With set tour packages for popular tours and a completely tailor-made tour option for destinations throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide, Tours 4 Sport work closely with each customer. Our dedicated staff organise transport, accommodation, sports fixtures or tournament entry, training and a range of social activities on each sports tour to ensure the needs of the team are not just met, but exceeded. The culmination of 5 years of hard work, integrity and innovative tour products has seen Tours 4 Sport nominated as the Best Sports Tour Operator at the British Travel Awards in 2010 and 2011.</span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br />
</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Now that Tours 4 Sport has become the sports tours division of Halsbury Travel our customers can look forward to the same personalised sports tour service with all the added benefits of being part of one of the leading school tour operators in the UK. Halsbury Travel is ATOL and ABTA bonded as well as being a member of the School Travel Forum which will ensure that we can work with every school in the UK as well as continuing to work with universities and clubs to organise their sports tours.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br />
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</div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Although we’re now part of a larger company, Tours 4 Sport still has the same staff, great service and products that our customers have become used to. Customer service and tour quality will always be our main focus. The synergy between Halsbury and Tours 4 Sport is obvious; both are rapidly growing companies in niche markets with huge growth potential over the next few years alone. We look forward to many more years of success as part of Halsbury Travel. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="ecxmsonormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Clients of Tours 4 Sport will still receive the same personalised service they always have and we look forward to working with all of our previous clients and many new clients as a part of one of the UK's leading tour operators, Halsbury Travel. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Keith Sharkey and Daniel Smith are both available for interview or comments. Please contact: <a href="mailto:dan@tours4sport.com">dan@tours4sport.com</a> or call 01869 369765<o:p></o:p></span></b>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-76584577332194063162011-11-16T08:18:00.000+00:002011-11-16T08:18:49.708+00:00Exeter University Sports Training Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAldo3c0kXQ8cxvypb8uk_eJ9kf8PfaeeyDtl0mn9WIV7NPNC2i5qRgduhje88eDxhz89oM3VaI_nCO1La2naJbb3haN1dCgsMjbDqEkd5_l0dd5NKMfqs4KnkmL928tY_L7GLg/s1600/2011_exe-uin_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAldo3c0kXQ8cxvypb8uk_eJ9kf8PfaeeyDtl0mn9WIV7NPNC2i5qRgduhje88eDxhz89oM3VaI_nCO1La2naJbb3haN1dCgsMjbDqEkd5_l0dd5NKMfqs4KnkmL928tY_L7GLg/s1600/2011_exe-uin_logo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Having travelled to Loughborough University in August 2010 for an intensive per season hockey training camp using their state of the art facilities, Brighton College U15 & U18 hockey girls and U15 & U18 netballers wanted to find facilities similar to Loughborough but somewhere in the South West of England for their multi sports hockey and netball training camp in 2011. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hockey and netball coaches need no direction when it comes to what is best to improve their player’s performance so there was no need to get a professional coach in to train the girls. This tour was purely about giving the teams the best environment in which to focus on their individual technique and team performance. After speaking to sports tours manager Daniel Smith about their requirements the obvious choice for them was an Exeter University sports training camp.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NVUi-wWf09zgn3RwDy7Y6NQ11V9iqO2pbUtM8TwNENS70byvug-5EfjZ-lthoCbIloOT-kH9PPzt5BnxZ_YddfmjLyYdVo1BTOcWxvRORCpM2Ciccly-B9dmDHSEdfBCDAosxg/s1600/DSC00965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9NVUi-wWf09zgn3RwDy7Y6NQ11V9iqO2pbUtM8TwNENS70byvug-5EfjZ-lthoCbIloOT-kH9PPzt5BnxZ_YddfmjLyYdVo1BTOcWxvRORCpM2Ciccly-B9dmDHSEdfBCDAosxg/s320/DSC00965.JPG" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only 3 hours from London, Exeter University is renowned for its sporting prowess and they have superb facilities to enhance that reputation further. Exeter is a unique city packed with exciting history ranging from Exeter Cathedral’s magnificent Gothic architecture to the mysterious medieval Underground passages. It's a city full of contrasts. Big names can be found in the High Street and the spacious new Princesshay development, but there are also fascinating specialist Exeter shopping haunts like narrow cobbled Gandy Street. As well as making use of the fantastic sports facilities a tour to Exeter is also useful for pupils who are thinking about going to University to give them a feel for one of the UK’s top campus Universities. Many school and sixth form students who take their sport seriously might want to consider Exeter as one of their university choices, and this stay will give them a real insight into what it could offer them.</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7O5yam17fNBiBY7HVvpSU0bihGaft7uXcE8KOTEj6PdmiGd2L1MNDeY-O5Y87J2WS3a_Rl_ExBE9uu94aLB2S2vfrTXXtlsNyszHGlpgeavBtmORjWxaTeFgC4QLEy8GLyv_eXQ/s1600/exeter_cathedral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7O5yam17fNBiBY7HVvpSU0bihGaft7uXcE8KOTEj6PdmiGd2L1MNDeY-O5Y87J2WS3a_Rl_ExBE9uu94aLB2S2vfrTXXtlsNyszHGlpgeavBtmORjWxaTeFgC4QLEy8GLyv_eXQ/s320/exeter_cathedral.jpg" width="320" /></a><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exeter University is one of the top Universities in the UK with modern facilities, comfortable ensuite accommodation, excellent meal options with in-hall dining and all in a great location. The Streatham Sports Park is located right next to the accommodation and has a great range of sports facilities for rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball and tennis. For their tour Brighton chose to stay on campus right next to the sports park in the comfortable ensuite rooms. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5f-puRhrEMputQ8jE_UPnugXJW_r9POV5hyfkdOkhxkkaOz9CBONh9-60a-SF2bDujjpeiOHFBZRDgkCPKTdkcLeCscS3DfdXuTH55ilqcWmI93OWVq3R41M3U_tqJLN5D-g2A/s1600/Holland_Hall_2008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja5f-puRhrEMputQ8jE_UPnugXJW_r9POV5hyfkdOkhxkkaOz9CBONh9-60a-SF2bDujjpeiOHFBZRDgkCPKTdkcLeCscS3DfdXuTH55ilqcWmI93OWVq3R41M3U_tqJLN5D-g2A/s320/Holland_Hall_2008.JPG" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With 4 sports fixtures organised against local opposition Tiverton Hornets Hockey Club and West Exeter Netball the girls made sure that they were ready to put into practice everything they had learnt from their coaches throughout the day. The fixtures provided some tough opposition but Brighton came away victorious in all 4 fixtures albeit by close margins. The clubs were very welcoming and also grateful of testing fixtures during their off-season. Tours 4 Sport arranged all the fixtures so that each team would have support from the other teams that weren’t training which is always a boost for any young player. After their fixtures the teams were free to take a trip ten pin bowling, play some social tennis or enjoy the sights of Exeter at night with their teachers in tow. On the final night after the fixture the players enjoyed a meal at a local restaurant in Exeter as a reward for their hard work over the past 4 days which was organised by Tours 4 Sport instead of their meal at the accommodation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of these training camps can be found on <a href="http://www.tours4sport.com/">www.tours4sport.com</a> where there are a range of excellent sports training camps and sports development tours throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide. </span><o:p></o:p></div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-31374320625485584622011-11-15T12:32:00.000+00:002011-11-15T12:32:51.892+00:00Pre-season school rugby training tour in Manchester<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHQdfjF1O9zG6oO9Zqee3zMBZjiogeucqtJi4ziNy9BEccq6tjWACdBXKxocQWUXcMicN5onqR5kSxlJhRPYrRXIXzh5wZUvXI1BNX1AD6Z2ciL-T_HI1WHxbgDrEfeTekwZUWw/s1600/IMG00215-20110822-1420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHQdfjF1O9zG6oO9Zqee3zMBZjiogeucqtJi4ziNy9BEccq6tjWACdBXKxocQWUXcMicN5onqR5kSxlJhRPYrRXIXzh5wZUvXI1BNX1AD6Z2ciL-T_HI1WHxbgDrEfeTekwZUWw/s200/IMG00215-20110822-1420.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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In August 2011, Brighton College sent 65 boys from 3 age groups for a 6 day training camp in Manchester. They had access to outstanding rugby facilities, pool and gym, allowing them to prepare all of their teams for the season to follow in a short space of time.<br />
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From here we all headed back to the hotel which was to be our tour base for the next week. We use a perfect hotel in South Manchester for our training camps. There is free wi-fi throughout, satellite TV in all the rooms, a good bar and quality restaurant which is used to preparing menus for professional sports groups. The leisure facilities make it perfect for sports camps: there are two gyms, swimming pool, spinning studio, sauna and spa area, all free for hotel residents. We also provided a squash court free of charge each evening for students or staff to relax. Outside the hotel, there is a grass sports pitch; most of our serious training was done off-site, but this was a useful site for times when not as much space was required. It was the site of the opening session, the dreaded fitness tests! Given the large size of the group, we also included free use of a meeting room throughout the stay, which proved useful for team meetings, DVD nights and a couple of private meals when the restaurant was busy.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEion2mPZLEZ661Y9_kultLD1EFTkDupGzwdwLYR3Z2NO_2nfIsefctVPHYY4PtohNPoaX3TjAMjC9cmMJKAoBl5FPCDIsuQrGftGuXUQ8T5yiGgBNNs5a1O_GiG_A4umrqr-Ju8UQ/s1600/IMG00216-20110822-1620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUCeTaXYC_BRKb4TbIsent_-1kLy4fC_jr3C1d3ZjiiYU0FNpn5PuQI4ziFM7EtNnoxn3U3F4RDmepcsRri8CBUHkHWQz8j670stg3qReBWs70wBPivFiYXyeX0VJZDTZ_dFntg/s1600/IMG00214-20110822-1349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUCeTaXYC_BRKb4TbIsent_-1kLy4fC_jr3C1d3ZjiiYU0FNpn5PuQI4ziFM7EtNnoxn3U3F4RDmepcsRri8CBUHkHWQz8j670stg3qReBWs70wBPivFiYXyeX0VJZDTZ_dFntg/s200/IMG00214-20110822-1349.jpg" width="200" /></a><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEion2mPZLEZ661Y9_kultLD1EFTkDupGzwdwLYR3Z2NO_2nfIsefctVPHYY4PtohNPoaX3TjAMjC9cmMJKAoBl5FPCDIsuQrGftGuXUQ8T5yiGgBNNs5a1O_GiG_A4umrqr-Ju8UQ/s200/IMG00216-20110822-1620.jpg" width="200" />The majority of the training took place at Burnage rugby club available exclusively to Tours 4 Sport groups, just 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. The club is a perfect base for rugby training camps, as it has everything you need for the rugby training plus opportunities to relax both indoors and outdoors. The rugby training took place across the two full-size grass pitches and the full size, rugby specific 3G pitch. The teams had free use of the club's contact equipment and Predator scrummaging machine. We generally did two sessions a day, with free time in between. We had organised hot lunches to be served in the clubhouse which also boasts free wifi, Sky TV and a covered patio area overlooking all 3 pitches. There is also a 9 hole pitch and put golf course at the club, which the staff and students enjoyed in their down-time. The club even has a canoeing school, where we can organise half day guided excursions down a canoeable stretch of the River Mersey which runs alongside the club.<br />
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Having achieved everything they set out to do, the teams finished off with an early fitness session on their final morning before heading back on the road to Brighton. In the 6 day stay they managed 9 pitch based sessions, 3 weights sessions, plus daily rehab, cardio and team meetings back at the hotel. Director of rugby Nick Buoy was delighted with the results: "as ever, Tours4 provided high quality service and facilites. Their understanding of the game and our training requirements makes it easy for us to focus on the coaching, as we know everything else will be in place as required. The hotel, rugby club and gym were all fantastic, thanks once again."<br />
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Tours 4 Sport would be happy to organise your school's next pre-season training camp. We offer training camp venues across the UK and in Europe which will allow you to prepare your teams thoroughly in a safe, enjoyable environment. Email us on info@tours4.com or call 0800 043 3887 to get your side booked in today.Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-30101140585130427232011-10-28T12:50:00.000+01:002011-10-28T12:50:22.233+01:00Easter Rugby Tournament Edinburgh 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zblj1Ct0jr0ROO2jfqNOneKKRlFB1XA4bOx0JpjPjfBPAOk7lD9RAvB_648WcgSap8q17pjR7szs3clxJCHmJRXnuUFHUqS4SluAiCynJBGnYayaGgPa2HyVVXD_fcvRj1Qtag/s1600/26888_424213613032_22425253032_5172728_8300604_n+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zblj1Ct0jr0ROO2jfqNOneKKRlFB1XA4bOx0JpjPjfBPAOk7lD9RAvB_648WcgSap8q17pjR7szs3clxJCHmJRXnuUFHUqS4SluAiCynJBGnYayaGgPa2HyVVXD_fcvRj1Qtag/s200/26888_424213613032_22425253032_5172728_8300604_n+%25282%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;">Enjoy a two day rugby tournament at Edinburgh's most historic club for U16 & U17/18 categories as part of a four day package. Combine a stay in one of the UK's most attractive cities with a quality rugby tournament for your next tour.</span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">The emphasis here is on fewer teams and longer fixtures, giving teams an opportunity to play good rugby. More details below.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"><span class="apple-style-span"><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">There are two age categories, Under 16 and Under 18. We strongly believe that at this age, teams deserve the opportunity to build a game in realistic match conditions, not play a few short, frantic games punctuated by long gaps in between. We therefore limit the number of entries to a maximum of 8 teams. Games are 15-a-side and last 2 x 15 minutes. Group games are played on Saturday and knock out finals are played on Sunday. Scottish union referees will be used to officiate. There will be First Aid assistance, BBQ running throughout the weekend and of course the bar will be open.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">The venue for the tournament is again the historic Raeburn Place, home to Edinburgh Academicals Football Club, the oldest rugby club in Scotland, second oldest in the world, and venue of the first ever Calcutta Cup game. The club remains one of the best in the country and has produced players like Mike Blair, the Scotland and British Lions scrum half. Mike dropped in to present the trophies in our 2009 edition.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">As well as the rugby, the tournament package includes BBQ food item for tourists on both tournament days, plus hot food for everyone after the finals on Sunday afternoon. Trophies are awarded to the winners and all teams are given a framed team photograph to take back to their clubs.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Edinburgh is a magnificent destination for a rugby tour. The city's architecture makes it one of the UK's most attractive cities, but there is also a lot more to enjoy.</span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.princes-street.com/"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Princes Street</span></span></a></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"> and the famous</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.edinburgh-royalmile.com/"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Royal Mile</span></span></a></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"> form the city's backbone, leading from Holyrood Park all the way up to Edinburgh Castle, with a vast selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and tourist attractions in between. A couple of minutes to the South is Cowgate and the</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"><a href="http://www.grassmarket.net/"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Grassmarket</span></a>, another popular spot in the evenings. And just to the North is</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.edinburghgeorgestreet.co.uk/"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">George Street</span></span></a></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"> and the 'new town', home to the trendy shops, boutiques and cafes. Close by, a couple of minutes' walk from Waverley Station is the</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk/"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Playhouse theatre</span></span></a></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"> and the </span></span><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.omniedinburgh.co.uk/"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Omni centre</span></span></a></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;">, home to a cinema, several chain restaurants and bars. Our touring groups in the past have also enjoyed tours of the impressive Murrayfield Stadium, ghost tours in the city, a trip into the Edinburgh Dungeon. Within driving distance of the city centre you can also reach the coast, which offers some good beaches as well as the Royal Yacht Britannia in dock at Leith. Groups have travelled to go karting, paintball and the climbing wall on previous tours, and we can organise advance bookings at all of these attractions as part of our itinerary planning service.</span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: black;"><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">We use a range of accommodation in central Edinburgh which has been tried and tested with our junior tours over the years. There is a surprising amount of poor quality accommodation in the city, and lots of very expensive hotels too. Finding something which is central, affordable and comfortable can be a challenge, but we've done all that for you. We use two city centre venues, both of them situated within 5 minutes' walk of all the major attractions. Groups will be accommodated in multi-bedded en-suite rooms, on bed and breakfast basis. 24 hour reception, internet stations, bar and restaurant all on-site, making a perfect base for your Edinburgh tour.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">Our packages also include private executive coach hire. Our 49 seat coaches come equipped with WC, air conditioning, DVD/video player, lap belts. Our friendly drivers will pick you up at your home club on Good Friday, drive you to Edinburgh and remain with you throughout the weekend, returning home on Easter Monday.</span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The attractions that we took in were the Island Jeep Safari, a trip to Oistins, an evening meal at Marshall’s Bar, a Catamaran Cruise and a trip to The Kensington Oval. The boys loved them all. The Jeep safari was superb as we travelled around the island on a Saturday so the boys saw a great deal of local cricket being played as well as seeing the real Barbados. The trip to Oistins was an eye-opener for them as they sampled local cuisine and culture in huge quantities. Marshall’s Bar was interesting with all the heritage of West Indian cricket plastered over the walls. The Catamaran Cruise was a taste of the highlife that the boys will never forge, especially mooring off Sandy Lane. The visit to the newly revamped Kensington Oval was excellent. </span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7 to 10 night tour packages to Barbados in 2012 start from £1,175 per person, get in touch with our tour managers for more information on 0800 043 3887 or email info@tours4.com</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">A total of 6 grass rugby pitches, including the Jamor Sports Complex National Stadium, make it a great setting for a tournament. There are a mixture of local teams and touring teams, primarily from the UK. There is a minimum number of Portuguese teams involved as one of the main goals for the event organisers is to contribute to the development of rugby in Portugal. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is a difference between an English age category (with players born between September and August) and a European one (with players born between January and December). Your tour manager from Tours 4 Sport will help you get this right.</span><br />
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<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">U15 Category: Players born 1997 & 1998</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">U17 Category: Players born 1995 & 1996</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span">U19 Category: Players born 1994 & 1994</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Lisbon is blessed with glorious sunny days for<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>most of the year and April is a perfect time of year for playing sport – not too hot yet but warm enough for shorts and certainly time on the beach to recover from the tournament and enjoy some leisure time. You have the option of staying in accommodation on the coast, in Lisbon itself or close by to the tournament venue. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The best way to see Lisbon is to take the Vintage Tram 28<a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/portugal/lisbon/transport/getting-around"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"></span></a>, which offers the ultimate view of<a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/portugal/lisbon"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"></span></a> Lisbon's sights for the price of a €1.35 ticket. The route from Campo Ourique to Martim Moniz is 45 minutes of astonishing views and absurdly steep climbs.</span></div><br />
Most locals will speak to you in perfect English, without any visible annoyance, even with pleasure!<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Return airport transfers upon arrival and departure in Lisbon. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Entry into the 2012 Portugal Youth Rugby Festival. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">3/4/5 nights' half board (breakfast and evening meal) accommodation in your chosen venue. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Return transfers to both tournament days. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Free admission into all activities and associated events at the tournament. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Tournament gifts, including an event T-shirt. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Itinerary planning service. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Payment protection insurance. </span></span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">5 night package also includes half day Lisbon city tour. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">6 day package includes the half day tour, plus an additional friendly fixture against a local club, including return coach transfers from and to your accommodation. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">The following prices exclude flights: </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span></u></span></div><ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">6 days 3* hotel: £410</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">6 days hostel/holiday park: £345</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">5 days 3* hotel: £335</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">5 days hostel/holiday park £275</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">4 days 3* hotel: £275</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">4 days hostel/holiday park £230</span></span></li>
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</div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-31578054727136194822011-08-26T16:34:00.001+01:002011-08-26T16:38:51.878+01:00Bournemouth Training Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6H1tCD54jpKVMyEBvTJQQOXGZR5AwYcO6FZRF4T6i-xz_d_T-LeRvdPCpKk41DwCTfH2tiV60BHsF7Qd9p2TQORlTa3fURee-AvttExqgUquz7NFu26M6OA38HJGvYtF6r2ayUQ/s1600/bournemouth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6H1tCD54jpKVMyEBvTJQQOXGZR5AwYcO6FZRF4T6i-xz_d_T-LeRvdPCpKk41DwCTfH2tiV60BHsF7Qd9p2TQORlTa3fURee-AvttExqgUquz7NFu26M6OA38HJGvYtF6r2ayUQ/s200/bournemouth.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">KCS Wimbledon 1st XV recently travelled to Bournemouth for a week long training camp ahead of the new term which sees them play in a competitive fixture list. Tours4 were delighted to be able to help again with the school's preparation for the new term, and organised 4 days in Bournemouth for the group which included excellent training facilities, a superb hotel with pool and gym, and of course proximity to the beach for recovery and downtime. A new venue in our UK training camp product offering, Bournemouth offers excellent accommodation, top class facilities, a beach location, and the benefit of being only 2 hours from London. </div><a name='more'></a><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><b><span style="font-size: small;">Facilities</span></b></u></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SZPFLPaVYGymj6V4GQ6GzSDCBetn1Xm1r7Ls78wDXKXih3-xAoWzb2WlPplPr1LMRAKK0FVMWgu_Bgx_g7xu0tID_iGfOuc8_TNlB5I9_Pv3wDjlXtaRHvOAqy3FOlIeUF7FnA/s1600/IMG_2547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SZPFLPaVYGymj6V4GQ6GzSDCBetn1Xm1r7Ls78wDXKXih3-xAoWzb2WlPplPr1LMRAKK0FVMWgu_Bgx_g7xu0tID_iGfOuc8_TNlB5I9_Pv3wDjlXtaRHvOAqy3FOlIeUF7FnA/s200/IMG_2547.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Training is based at a 65-acre sporting venue, situated just outside Bournemouth next to the Airport. The facility is one of the UK’s leading sports centres and is home for international sport in the South as well as being home to the biggest rugby 7s tournament in the world. The facilities</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> include three exceptional full size rugby pitches (one with spectator stand) and a further four junior</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> rugby pitches. Home to the biggest rugby 7s tournament in the world, the RFU considers the pitches to be one of the</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> best in the south of England. A further six beautifully maintained football pitches are open both to the public and for</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> professional team training sessions. Users of the pitches have included premiership, championship and league teams.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is a bar with large screen TV, good for staff and students after dinner.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The food is excellent for busy sportsmen. There is also a Starbucks!</span></span><br />
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With Boscombe beach only 5 minutes drive away, there is also the chance for some much needed downtime and a chance for the group to recover and enjoy the best Bournemouth has to offer.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRX4u_UgPJGN3PSak9Gt4R3SCChfArlmMfhzVwQ2cM3KLikmsLW7md7halCGnbJwO9V6Hx4TYuMz_GjvesCzgL5v1zTumDKZyLqJ4jJs_xGY_ZlH6ohpKLBB_Q1SNRcijqrC5jQ/s1600/pqfzk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRX4u_UgPJGN3PSak9Gt4R3SCChfArlmMfhzVwQ2cM3KLikmsLW7md7halCGnbJwO9V6Hx4TYuMz_GjvesCzgL5v1zTumDKZyLqJ4jJs_xGY_ZlH6ohpKLBB_Q1SNRcijqrC5jQ/s200/pqfzk.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Bournemouth was ideal for our guys, the hotel was superb with a great pool and large gym, the pitches were great, as was the food. We liked the fact that it was only 2 hours from London, and also had the beach nearby. It was reassuring to have a Tours 4 rep on hand and we'll certainly consider returning next year"</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For more information on our training camps to Bournemouth or other UK destinations, contact us on 0800 0433887 or e-mail info@tours4.com. </span>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-89809091583490011412011-08-21T20:11:00.001+01:002011-08-21T20:26:57.085+01:00Ice Cricket World Cup 2012 - Registration Now Open!<div style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 0cm; padding-right: 0cm; padding-top: 0cm;"><div class="repeatertitle"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTP0uYYlbz3oonLnkL7qiQuYsI5BhTvjV4GGPkupprlHDgChfxEdcYn3S8wZzO1ZNA5PgBREiWjFLFXUnGT1KWeIKujzLXLir3DoALKG805K-shW2jn3vW957JUqcE6HwdCxAt0A/s1600/Ice+Cricket+Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTP0uYYlbz3oonLnkL7qiQuYsI5BhTvjV4GGPkupprlHDgChfxEdcYn3S8wZzO1ZNA5PgBREiWjFLFXUnGT1KWeIKujzLXLir3DoALKG805K-shW2jn3vW957JUqcE6HwdCxAt0A/s200/Ice+Cricket+Logo.png" width="161" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After the huge sucess of Ice Cricket in 2011, it's back in 2012 and better than ever. For those of you who need a little introduction to ice cricket let us talk you through the concept in this blog post. Hundreds of people have been to Estonia to experience it because if you're not there, you won't believe how good it is! The Ice Cricket World Cup is exclusive to us so get your team involved in 2012. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Think along the lines of Cricket played on Ice and you're nearly there. Click here for our <a href="http://icecricket.co.uk/Ice%20Cricket%202012.pdf">Ice Cricket 2012 Brochure</a> or you can also visit our website <a href="http://www.icecricket.co.uk/">www.icecricket.co.uk </a></span></span></div><div class="repeatertitle"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Anyone can play Ice Cricket, it doesn't matter how old, how good or how able you are after the night before, the Ice always wins. Ice Cricket is a great tour for cricket clubs of all levels, universities, stag groups, corporate and charity teams. In the past we've had international players, county professionals and semi-pro players, stags, village teams, women's teams and many more groups. It doesn't matter how good you think you are, the Ice will even things out.</span></span><br />
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Package 2 - 3 nights in Tallinn - £259 + flights<br />
Package 3 - 4 nights in Tallinn - £279 + flights</span></span><br />
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<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 10.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Return airport transfers in Tallinn<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 10.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Full day Ice cricket tournament with lunch and drinks.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: 10.5pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All resort coach transfers<o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0akpHB2_wQGGcqhdttdQgD7RY0qcj-F6i7yAOKT3ohdCbxWr5om_9VrUz1RPj_i8d8KDt9bk9vph683dDb3s5pd6FUMezG28UfkpikJp_hk1X-Zd9PkFwT8fKrVLH4ITb1hIyg/s1600/DSC03446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF0akpHB2_wQGGcqhdttdQgD7RY0qcj-F6i7yAOKT3ohdCbxWr5om_9VrUz1RPj_i8d8KDt9bk9vph683dDb3s5pd6FUMezG28UfkpikJp_hk1X-Zd9PkFwT8fKrVLH4ITb1hIyg/s200/DSC03446.JPG" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Flights to Estonia are available from London Stansted and Gatwick with Estonian Air (</span></span><a href="http://tours4.createsend.com/t/1/l/jrukd/odutuji/www.estonian-air.ee"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.estonian-air.ee</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">) or easyJet (</span></span><a href="http://tours4.createsend.com/t/1/l/jrukd/odutuji/www.easyjet.co.uk"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.easyjet.co.uk</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">) Air Baltic are also flying to Estonia from Manchester (</span></span><a href="http://www.airbaltic.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.airbaltic.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If you want to enter a team into our Ice Cricket Tournaments simply collect deposits of £50 per person, download a booking form from the Official Ice Cricket Website </span></span><a href="http://tours4.createsend.com/t/1/l/jrukd/odutuji/www.icecricket.co.uk"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.icecricket.co.uk</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> where you'll find all the information you need and then send it to the Tours 4 Sport office.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></div><span class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We were made to feel very welcome,Tallinnn was great, the people very friendly and the Ice Cricket an enjoyable new experiance and to make matters even better we won. Thanks to everybody involved."</span> <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TS, Ice Cricket Tour to Estonia 2010</span></strong></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"What a superb few days we had in the beautiful City of Tallinn .. the whole trip was brilliantly organised by Dan & we were looked after throughout our stay by Evelin who was great... if you want to read the blog of our trip it can be found at www.thekingdomofredonda.blogspot.com</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would definately recommend going & hopefully we will return</span><br />
<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AB, Kingdon Of Redonda, World Cup Winners 2009</span></strong></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I would like to say a big thank you to you for organising the trip for us and ensuring that everything was in place so that it all ran smoothly. I have no problem in recommending you to other cricketers that will be interested and will certainly be putting a proposal to the club for a tour to Estonia next year."</span></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SB, Bolshaw CC Stag weekend and cricket tour 2008</span></strong></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicO6q6BiEonvwi774_7Flamsy3m9QOApWJdanYTgKvHLJadvNnu53tIZrSeQXM0yjOztVM268KVSWZ3FYXPWLwXQO9sIxHv4hurCgpTiUe4GKvhAs7lXa56LroRVaHLrrn_5NXw/s1600/2007_0311icecricket0086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicO6q6BiEonvwi774_7Flamsy3m9QOApWJdanYTgKvHLJadvNnu53tIZrSeQXM0yjOztVM268KVSWZ3FYXPWLwXQO9sIxHv4hurCgpTiUe4GKvhAs7lXa56LroRVaHLrrn_5NXw/s320/2007_0311icecricket0086.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"All in all a very well organised weekend - so my thanks to you for putting it together. Whilst we were out there we were looked after wonderfully and genuinely we all had one of the most memorable weekends ever. The weekend is up there cemented in my top 5 of all time."</span><br />
<strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JF, Cricket Tour to Estonia combined with stag weekend in Tallinn 2007</span></strong></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-size: 12px;"><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></strong></div><div class="bodytext_black" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">"The whole of our team really is grateful that within three weeks you managed to sort us out in a great hotel, get us the fittest chaperone we have ever seen, and make sure that we had a brilliant holiday, providing us with stories that we arent allowed to tell anyone about!"<br />
<strong>NB, Informa CC Ice Cricket Tour to Estonia in aid of Comic Relief 2007.</strong></div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-11016793186535077062011-08-18T15:49:00.000+01:002011-08-18T15:49:49.891+01:00Rome Rugby Tours 2012<div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Incredible Scenery, magnificent food and a passion for rugby makes Italy the ultimate</span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLoSy_Zl2KDNiy4CALBmgQ3d7yWxW5Jqxrafqx4hS42fJTX2WHSR_QOZGeV8owDC9LMUkR8t-M36YVcxk4wryexzU5ZZKcXPs7ano9g6lIEPZI1iWUziWl5unxoVLWHJQOYv7YQ/s1600/681x454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLoSy_Zl2KDNiy4CALBmgQ3d7yWxW5Jqxrafqx4hS42fJTX2WHSR_QOZGeV8owDC9LMUkR8t-M36YVcxk4wryexzU5ZZKcXPs7ano9g6lIEPZI1iWUziWl5unxoVLWHJQOYv7YQ/s200/681x454.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">European rugby tour destination. This tour package has been developed with a local representative, who has expert knowledge of Rome and surrounds. 2012 will be England's sixth trip to Rome, since Italy joined the championship in 2000. Since then it has become one of the most popular weekends away on the 6 Nations circuit. Why not combine this with your annual rugby tour and make it a weekend to remember!</span></span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: black;">Tours 4 Sport offers you a fantastic opportunity to experience the culture, culinary delights and fantastic sporting experience of Italy’s historical capital city.<span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;">This program combines some of the best sight-seeing in Italy, quality rugby against local opponents rounded off with the opportunity to cheer on England or Scotland in the new venue for 2012, The Stadio Olimpico stadium.</span></span></span></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmm7P1TBHSs3Ow1SVVk9G_XpnzqZv-44hZLUrOi6bQksqxcuk5pyvQNS_G-UVAjyaGh-UcFW8vvnnSxGLIMbwfT4D4PcHeWdAhMboJSz5q5AOm-ATMm7AgEFoln8CRARxkOi6_Yw/s1600/D1_OFS_ENGLAND-ITALY_2011_02_53767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmm7P1TBHSs3Ow1SVVk9G_XpnzqZv-44hZLUrOi6bQksqxcuk5pyvQNS_G-UVAjyaGh-UcFW8vvnnSxGLIMbwfT4D4PcHeWdAhMboJSz5q5AOm-ATMm7AgEFoln8CRARxkOi6_Yw/s200/D1_OFS_ENGLAND-ITALY_2011_02_53767.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;">Rugby in Rome has really taken off in the last few years and Italy's performance in the six nations has steadily improved along with the standard of the local club sides. </span></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Six Nations tournament sees some high-profile international rugby matches in Rome, and a flood of rugby-loving tourists. For a weekend Rome seems to be packed with Scots in kilts or with English rugby shirts, relaxing in the central square piazza with a drink or two before kick-off.</span></span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Day 01 Friday 10<sup>th</sup> February: Benvenuti a Roma! / Welcoming Meal</span></b><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Welcome to Rome! Your local tour manager will be at the airport to greet you and we will transfer into the centre of the ancient city. Upon arrival, we will complete check-in formalities as well as have some free time to rest and relax.</span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Day 02 Saturday 11<sup>th</sup> February: Match 1 / Italy vs England or Scotland RBS 6 nations <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnGXwFiwqcQLtC39eAytrb78eIhKrYlS_n98kmJpWutMz54ZwrDRhiJG7ozXdSjX-2KMGA23JkdrNAD883vxvQTTeFf087bMDPuSBVj5stdH9LqlPwtOWZNbos_8B_3PaO3uDzQ/s1600/logo+capitolina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnGXwFiwqcQLtC39eAytrb78eIhKrYlS_n98kmJpWutMz54ZwrDRhiJG7ozXdSjX-2KMGA23JkdrNAD883vxvQTTeFf087bMDPuSBVj5stdH9LqlPwtOWZNbos_8B_3PaO3uDzQ/s200/logo+capitolina.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">This morning after a continental breakfast in the hotel you will transfer to URC Rugby Club in the first of two tour fixtures. </span>Your fixtures will be played in the Lazio region of Italy against local opposition. Italian rugby, is played to an extremely passionate level. The impassioned and almost tribal attitude of home teams during the game is one characteristic of Italian sport. Your journey to Italy to play against a local team will be seen by some as an invasion on Roman proportions, and the village must be defended at all costs! Then once the game is over, you will be welcomed into the club and fed a remarkable meal while being attended to like an old friend. <span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After the game and lunch we take a short walk over to the Stadio Olimpico to experience the gladiators of Italian rugby take on England. Following the game there is a return transfer back to the hotel for an evening meal followed by a free evening to explore the nightlife of Rome. The Scotland match on March 17th is a 12.30pm kick off, so a Friday evening match would be organised on this weekend. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-US"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Day 03 Sunday 12<sup>th</sup> February: Match 2 / Tour of Ancient Rome<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">After our morning breakfast we transfer to Lazio or Frascati RFC for our second game of the tour followed by some after-match hospitality by the host side and lunch. We then embark on a half day tour of the Eternal City accompanied by a local tour guide<span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;">including sites such as the Circus Maximus, the Roman Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Mouth of Truth and much more!</span> <o:p></o:p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60mgQEcucYjr8hWl66kRwzEhXEawyjcINiBn2mJS2SmGU7fr-8rXjVXz-zSNeNiz1eWzQue-HBQtTncF0uPCdf83aOihuUbcWlTRNJZEqnYekLlwKjw_2L0TPY1d0Imp8wC1g2w/s1600/DSCF1368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60mgQEcucYjr8hWl66kRwzEhXEawyjcINiBn2mJS2SmGU7fr-8rXjVXz-zSNeNiz1eWzQue-HBQtTncF0uPCdf83aOihuUbcWlTRNJZEqnYekLlwKjw_2L0TPY1d0Imp8wC1g2w/s200/DSCF1368.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> We highly recommend that you visit the awesome Roman Colosseum. Originally known as the</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Flavian Amphitheatre, the building of it was commissioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. It was completed by his son, Titus, in AD80, with later improvements by Domitian. Entry into the</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Colloseum is around €5 for U18 and €10 for Adults.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another must-see sight of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. The fountain, inspired by Roman triumphal arches, is the largest and most famous Baroque fountain in Rome. It is a massive 25.9 meters high and 19.8 meters wide. Tradition has it that throwing a coin into the fountain, ensures a visitors return to Rome.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finally, no visit to Rome would be complete without a visit to the home of the Catholic Church at the Vatican City. At only 440 square metres in size, the Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is home to St Peter’s Square, the Vatican itself and the Sistine Chapel. Painted by Michelangelo, the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel which depicts scenes from the book of Genesis and the last judgement is said to be one of the finest works of art ever created.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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<ul><li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 nights’ half board accommodation at the 4 * Hotel Regent in Rome. The Group will be accommodated in twin and triple en-suite rooms. Half board is based on a 3 course meal excluding drinks.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Return transfers from Rome Airport</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 rugby fixtures against Italian opposition including return fixture transfers and post match hospitality.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A 3 hour guided tour of Rome with a bilingual guide.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guaranteed seated match tickets and transfers to see Italy v England on Saturday 11th Feb or Italy v Scotland on March 17th at the Stadio Olimpico (Category 3)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">English speaking rep on hand for the duration of your tour + emergencies.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Itinerary Planning Service – Details of places to visit + prices</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 night packages (excluding flights) start from<b> £235 per person</b>. Flights can be booked in one of two ways, you can source your own or we can include in the package. Several airlines fly to Rome from airports across the UK.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></span>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-53030658559648308322011-08-15T17:06:00.002+01:002011-08-15T17:32:59.715+01:00Cologne Crusaders XV's Tournament May 2012<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevYZHgJUlDXlVH0YzmGdN5NH7HTDbIztdj19nEn2R3KUpzSjcNfq-e100W3X7qWnvOPjocDxISACZz3F9ExVjFI-Qd-sl2RnJf_97OEc6N0FGS-kyMGGGjt3eKfgK0uOxSvrBnQ/s1600/rugby3042011b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjevYZHgJUlDXlVH0YzmGdN5NH7HTDbIztdj19nEn2R3KUpzSjcNfq-e100W3X7qWnvOPjocDxISACZz3F9ExVjFI-Qd-sl2RnJf_97OEc6N0FGS-kyMGGGjt3eKfgK0uOxSvrBnQ/s200/rugby3042011b.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now in its sixth year, this one-day XV-a-side tournament is ideal for those teams who are looking for a social rugby tournament in a lively destination. Over the past years teams from the UK, Ireland, France, Luxembourg, Germany and Holland have all participated i</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">n the event and enjoyed the social ambience that Cologne Crusaders Rugby Club are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">famous for. It will be held on 5th May 2012.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cologne (Köln), Germany's oldest city, is full of history and architecture. Just walking </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">around this city you will stumble across an ancient Roman wall, medieval churches galore, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">post war buildings and avant-garde museums and concert halls. It is Germany's fourth largest city, founded by the Romans in 38 BC, has a long list of sightseeing attractions.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For our adult groups, The Altstadt is also the best place to sample Kölsch, the refreshing local brew, in beer halls rivalling those in Bavaria. The city also has the highest concentration of pubs and clubs per capita in Germany, with a vibrant club scene. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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</ul><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We can also offer a flight option with airport and coach transfers in Germany.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1VkodMXlFyYMEpuqXoAlNAsiKtZu-EIwp5mVQnLEsRG5yQs7mAigNuMkn7FCfe_wXEe9H5caVLbWpsUF-B9fivY6H8WxVJ-xDVp8NAsQGKXcLmLXj89JjLXrruAHHfmWTy8VVA/s1600/76096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1VkodMXlFyYMEpuqXoAlNAsiKtZu-EIwp5mVQnLEsRG5yQs7mAigNuMkn7FCfe_wXEe9H5caVLbWpsUF-B9fivY6H8WxVJ-xDVp8NAsQGKXcLmLXj89JjLXrruAHHfmWTy8VVA/s200/76096.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 16px;">We have some suitable tour bases in the Algarve that have great hotels and lively nightlife to suit all tastes including Albufeira, Faro, Vilamoura and Lagos. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 16px;">Don't forget if you want a round or two of golf we can also arrange this for you. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; line-height: 16px;">We can also arrange a half day boat cruise including lunch and drinks.</span><br />
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2, 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation in 4* Hotel apartments based on four sharing in two twin rooms. Breakfast is included.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Entry into the Loule XV's Tournament – includes referees, tournament trophies, first aid assistance. </span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Arrive at Faro airport following your flight from the UK. Meet our friendly, bilingual guide who will escort you to your coach, which will transfer you to your accommodation.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Attend the pre tournament drinks party in the evening.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Coach transfer from the hotel to the ground in preparation for the Loule Tournament.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Loulé Senior XVs Tournament - a minimum of 3 matches. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Post Match Food and Beers</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Return transfer to hotel.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Free evening in Albufeira</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"> Enjoy a Free day- o</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">ptional activities include golf, fishing, cruises, waterpark etc.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Check out, private coach transfer to Faro airport and depart.</span></li>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">Here's what some of the teams travelling with us in 2011 thought: </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAC0skpnM8sIWHbimVGtirey60-UDh3uS3mKYU9UogIWe-y2pk7G5xXEk_XCFtSLinXU3GE0SXhyNejNlLIWQHWoy1BFMHeL_687RL_PbX5Msr-m4SWOQohvkyhThIFDTZoas7Q/s1600/IMG_9174+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAC0skpnM8sIWHbimVGtirey60-UDh3uS3mKYU9UogIWe-y2pk7G5xXEk_XCFtSLinXU3GE0SXhyNejNlLIWQHWoy1BFMHeL_687RL_PbX5Msr-m4SWOQohvkyhThIFDTZoas7Q/s200/IMG_9174+%25281%2529.JPG" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All the lads had a great weekend. The rugby was good, the hotel was good and all the transport worked well. Thanks a lot." </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We’d like to thanks Tours 4 Sport for an amazing summer trip to Portugal with Burnage RFC. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The weather was sublime and the lads loved lounging around the pool when we arrived. The nightlife was perfect for large groups and lots of options. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Loule RFC was a great setting for the tournament, the standard of play suited all ages in the party and the whole tournament was played in good spirits, winning it was a bonus! We enjoyed a few sing songs in Loule’s clubhouse and enjoyed the hosts’ hospitality.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall the whole tour ran like clockwork and was a bargain at the price we paid. I forward to next year’s tour.</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Loule packages start from £145 per person for a 3 night tour. This price excludes flights. Flights can be booked in one of two ways, you can source your own with the budget airlines or we can book for you. There are a number of airlines flying to Faro from across the UK.<br />
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For your chance to compete in this great tournament, contact Tours 4 Sport today on 0800 043 3887 or email seanbishop@tours4.com</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">. </span></div>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-83202668397633468122011-02-14T16:52:00.005+00:002011-02-14T17:31:02.336+00:00Manchester Rugby 7's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqIg-giJvnrtqR_GzK6ugFy_wX3g7LYKJYZjcP4O1umoyYVnvr5jsTaMMv0EZGVHgy3R_iR3fROKRILZatFig4l6a6vG8gTQ_GLNOrAAWYk782w3Hf5mhgOjCo5xOh6iXcsH_Tw/s1600/Manchester+Rugby+7s+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqIg-giJvnrtqR_GzK6ugFy_wX3g7LYKJYZjcP4O1umoyYVnvr5jsTaMMv0EZGVHgy3R_iR3fROKRILZatFig4l6a6vG8gTQ_GLNOrAAWYk782w3Hf5mhgOjCo5xOh6iXcsH_Tw/s200/Manchester+Rugby+7s+Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">The Manchester Rugby 7s (MR7s) is the premier summer rugby event in the North of England and in 2009 and 2010 attracted thousands of spectators and players from all over the world! This year sees the event reach out to the social teams as well as the elite. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">Tours 4 Sport are the official travel and accommodation partner of the Manchester Rugby 7’s 2011</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Tours 4 Sport are the official travel and accommodation partner of the Manchester Rugby 7’s 2011. We organise rugby tours and training camps worldwide and with offices in Manchester, we are proud to be the official accommodation providers for the Manchester 7’s in 2011. With a passion for rugby, we see ourselves as the ideal partner to the North of England’s premier sevens tournament. Several of our staff members play rugby, including Rugby Tournaments Manager Sean, who has spent the last few summers travelling the length and breadth of the UK playing sevens. I am sure we will be entering our own side in the Business Society 7s! </span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Tours 4 Sport are offering exclusive rates in city centre hostel, hotel and apartment accommodation for teams playing in the Manchester Rugby 7’s at Broughton Park on May 14th and 15th 2011. To take advantage of these packages please contact us on 0161 282 4520 or email <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;"><a href="mailto:sean@tours4.com">sean@tours4.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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Whilst most eyes of the rugby world will be trained on Cardiff, Paris and Rome this weekend, the Russian Federation are quietly preparing for a big year ahead. Entering the Rugby World Cup for the first time this year, and an emerging force on the international sevens circuit, the Eastern superpower are putting the right building blocks in place for development. No sooner had they landed in Moscow after a two-week camp in New Zealand, they were off in the air again, this time to the Spanish capital, Madrid.<br />
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Tours4 are delighted to be able to help, and have organised a week of rugby, strength and conditioning in Madrid for the group as they work towards their European Nations Cup 1st division fixture against Spain on Saturday. Keep an eye for our picture updates on twitter as the tour progresses.Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-39182492937064284242010-12-23T09:42:00.001+00:002010-12-23T09:52:23.134+00:00Dubai Sports Tours<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvzfFydXI4L9oj3HjRsFRwiAT88xCguaiN12WVwIlEFgvt9bevyMJTFbAuKTbzHzfp4Si_xtP8MAWM5ywrb_mrR5ccZsWVVpdlqt4XKg2mVO0vbd4nudb_RXWFNWGXQLgH_wciQ/s1600/n819435416_3433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvzfFydXI4L9oj3HjRsFRwiAT88xCguaiN12WVwIlEFgvt9bevyMJTFbAuKTbzHzfp4Si_xtP8MAWM5ywrb_mrR5ccZsWVVpdlqt4XKg2mVO0vbd4nudb_RXWFNWGXQLgH_wciQ/s1600/n819435416_3433.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The latest addition to our portfolio of brilliant sports tour destinations is The United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai is undoubtedly the hotbed of sport in the UAE and its easy to see why more and more teams are travelling there for a week of sport or as an action packed stopover to Asia and Australasia. Sports Tours Manager Sean spent a number of years living in Dubai and has unrivalled links in the sporting community, enhancing our offering in this exciting new sports tour destination.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Modern, exciting and bursting with world-class facilities, Dubai is an oasis set alongside the cool blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. The transformation of Dubai from a small fishing settlement into the extraordinary destination as we know it today remains a remarkable success story.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Dubai has a high proportion of ex</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:mocbfaj2" datetime="2010-12-21T11:09"></del></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">pats living there, particularly from traditional sporting countries such as the UK, Australia, France and South Africa. With expats come international schools and clubs and inevitably a strong sports infrastructure driven by Dubai's desire to be a truly world class sporting city. There are a number of host schools and clubs available, and we can offer football, cricket, hockey, netball or rugby tours. Each sport is played from a social to good level by both locals and expats at different age groups and often use the fantastic facilities available.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTtZPWeDU70E0TsEcILdt-6R7eZgRWnr0taxifSy5iC7gkkAC1h53zM3ybIs-dUgLTflyQQZ_N55a3byDx-iL9UiWyadrRoMd2iMW209u01TtkFJLaC_2HN7Qc32aBHE2QtCBCQ/s1600/cen_img.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTtZPWeDU70E0TsEcILdt-6R7eZgRWnr0taxifSy5iC7gkkAC1h53zM3ybIs-dUgLTflyQQZ_N55a3byDx-iL9UiWyadrRoMd2iMW209u01TtkFJLaC_2HN7Qc32aBHE2QtCBCQ/s200/cen_img.gif" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">With the rise in popularity of training camps for professional teams, national teams and federations, and schools serious about sport, Dubai has invested heavily in its’ sports facilities and they are now among the best in the world. Dubai Sports City on its own is home to the ICC Global Cricket Academy, The World Hockey Academy, Dubai Swimming Academy, and a proposed rugby academy. Tours 4 Sport has links to a number of top class facilities and we can also arrange training camps to Dubai for rugby, football, hockey, swimming and netball.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Day 1: UK – Dubai, UAE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AM - Breakfast at hotel, followed by morning training session at local venue (transfer included)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free evening at leisure to relax at your hotel or jump on the metro to a local shopping mall, combining sightseeing and shopping with your evening meal.</span></li>
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</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AM - Breakfast at the hotel followed by morning at leisure. Depart on a half day city tour of Dubai – experience the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive sightseeing tour. From the famous gold souk to the sail-shaped hotel Burj Al Arab, you'll see all the famous sights of Dubai on this leisurely tour</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">PM - Depart mid afternoon in a 4WD for a desert safari with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert; watch a beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you have the opportunity to do a camel ride, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hand or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner before returning to your hotel <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other options include a visit to the Burj Khalifa tower (the world’s highest!) complete with shopping experience at The Dubai Mall (located at the foot of the tower), the Dubai Museum, an evening Dhow Cruise, or simply a day on the beach relaxing and topping up your tan!</span></li>
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</span></b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">AM - Breakfast<span class="msoDel"><del cite="mailto:mocbfaj2" datetime="2010-12-21T11:28"><o:p></o:p></del></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will have the morning at leisure: why not head to Jumeirah Beach Park, a popular spot with local residents and tourists for swimming as well as sunbathing. Alternatively head to the Mall of the Emirates and try out Skiing or Snowboarding at Ski Dubai. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enjoy a full day spent at the Wild Wadi Waterpark in Jumeriah beach offering up close and personal views of the incredible Burj al Arab 6* hotel. Wild Wadi will entertain your entire group as you tackle the artificial surf machines, Falcon Fury, Tunnel of Doom, Rushing Rapids, Tumble Falls and the Thunder Rapids.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkDy9c7dBlMfPojAOe4KozczRHWbsuY-2IBui5E5o0XJLRxA8xLGvxgbIevFo4-6sg_R-27KWs3kb-be_b1zQvNdEFQt4zavMjjnh8X-AUGfiGNAOYGB-VoQM7Co6oqd415cl6A/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkDy9c7dBlMfPojAOe4KozczRHWbsuY-2IBui5E5o0XJLRxA8xLGvxgbIevFo4-6sg_R-27KWs3kb-be_b1zQvNdEFQt4zavMjjnh8X-AUGfiGNAOYGB-VoQM7Co6oqd415cl6A/s200/images.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aquaventure: Enjoy the thrill of to the largest and most exciting waterpark in the Middle East. Aquaventure is overflowing with 42 fun-filled acres, Master Blasters, speedslide, rivers, rapids, lush tropical landscapes and a private beach. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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Large species abound, such as king fish and tuna. Travel out from Dubai Marina early morning to a many fishing spots in the shallow waters of the Gulf. Prime fishing for everyone, including beginners, awaits you. Be back before lunch to relax at Dubai Marina’s many waterfront restaurants.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaxsPY7St_jBz9jdr8Dh0i2ff56vntgIVIUOGJ7k2Jxp7DmHwCIviPhU-eLwlllfB3G_u1o0FsesFgPj3be8hDsHKQnqo7dmvkzrNLbMXK960YwHOFa-0H277Z8HfTpE1O-Ie0g/s1600/dubai3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaxsPY7St_jBz9jdr8Dh0i2ff56vntgIVIUOGJ7k2Jxp7DmHwCIviPhU-eLwlllfB3G_u1o0FsesFgPj3be8hDsHKQnqo7dmvkzrNLbMXK960YwHOFa-0H277Z8HfTpE1O-Ie0g/s200/dubai3.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Palm and The World are the large man-made islands, which are being built on the coast. The project currently under construction and already showing buildings will increase Dubai’s shoreline by 120km and create a large number of residential, leisure, and entertainment areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br />
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</span>Tours 4 Sporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006559443270997555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26563966.post-30995258023370474812010-12-20T19:32:00.000+00:002010-12-20T19:32:24.508+00:00Algarve Classics Rugby 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZJ38CDOdHG2K5tBh1GETVZEb5gOGKGZJF5W5xfUEoPnTR2VYCkhNb9wvcGADbAZdUYvqFb78VlPH7D6tJf9HAauKrLiHXp_lp_uJGoeLEpzTZgC0h5FSWdjuTOjJLU8eOcP9UQ/s1600/algarverugbylogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ZJ38CDOdHG2K5tBh1GETVZEb5gOGKGZJF5W5xfUEoPnTR2VYCkhNb9wvcGADbAZdUYvqFb78VlPH7D6tJf9HAauKrLiHXp_lp_uJGoeLEpzTZgC0h5FSWdjuTOjJLU8eOcP9UQ/s200/algarverugbylogo.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Portugal is fast becoming one of the most popular tour destinations, particularly for rugby. With Portugal gaining the last European slot to compete in the 2007 Rugby World Cup and acquitting themselves admirably, there has never been a better time to visit on a rugby tour. Their sevens team is also competing in the IRB series and have taken some big scalps in recent years, including a win against England in Dubai 2010. Rugby means a lot to those who play in Portugal, and they are also big fans of what they call the '3rd' half. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qwjdInelMuNfvofgAXnekkQof8LFPYrPwweDHtcqPj3Rfecicpe_3oXdHv0geAyr78ujUGfNIZx5_1PukV1NGwwRb4PXO8l-JtheH0eifkjr2Obs6wZtg-WyIEpx5wx0BY4HIg/s1600/F1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5qwjdInelMuNfvofgAXnekkQof8LFPYrPwweDHtcqPj3Rfecicpe_3oXdHv0geAyr78ujUGfNIZx5_1PukV1NGwwRb4PXO8l-JtheH0eifkjr2Obs6wZtg-WyIEpx5wx0BY4HIg/s1600/F1.png" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">One tournament that epitomises rugby in this country is the Algarve Rugby Classics, now confirmed for the 30th April 2011. <b>The Algarve Vets Classic</b> is for those men aged over 35 years in the twilight of their rugby career, so if you are a Vets team that wants great hospitality, whilst enjoying the Portuguese sun with slightly competitive games then this exciting rugby festival is perfect for you. When the rugby finishes, the entertainment continues, with the exciting night life of the Algarve.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">All the fixtures will be held at Vilamoura's Rugby Club on a lush grass pitch and the competition format of the Algarve Classics Rugby Tournament guarantees all teams competitive matches. The tournament is open to men's teams of age 35 and above. There will be two dispensations for player's under 35 but over 32. </span><br />
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Arrival day on Friday sees all teams getting together for welcome drinks. After the matches on Saturday the gala dinner party and trophies ceremony will take place at a restaurant close to the<br />
Vilamoura Marina. What could be better for a Vets team than playing rugby at one of Europe´s most beautiful destinations, Vilamoura, Algarve, with some of nicest beaches just a stroll away from the hotel<br />
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Here at Tours 4, we can offer competitive packages to the Algarve Classics Tournament which include the following:<br />
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<ul><li> Meet and greet at Faro airport. Ongoing assistance throughout your stay</li>
<li> Return airport transfers in the Algarve upon arrival and departure in private coach.</li>
<li> 2, 3 or 4 nights’ accommodation in 3* Hotel apartments based on four sharing in two twin rooms . Breakfast is included.</li>
<li> Entry into the Algarve Rugby Vets Classic 2011 Tournament – includes referees, tournament trophies, first aid assistance.</li>
<li> Tournament dinner and transfer to Vilamoura</li>
<li> Festival T Shirt</li>
<li> Return transfers to the tournament</li>
<li> Tours 4 Ltd Itinerary planning service.</li>
<li> Payment Protection</li>
</ul>You will be accommodated in 3* apartments in Vilamoura, in a privileged area for those seeking bustling days with innumerable beaches, restaurants and excellent evening entertainment spots. You will be accommodated in a twin bedded studio Apartment on a bed and breakfast basis. Your accommodation is located very close to the fantastic beaches and nightlife. Each apartment has a full kitchenette, bathroom, satellite TV, piped music, direct-dial telephone, individually-controlled air conditioning, balcony and safe, amongst other facilities.<br />
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Havant Mariners Vets travelled with us to the Algarve Classics 2010, and here's what they thought:<br />
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"For the<b> Havant Mariners Veterans</b> tour to the Algarve, I doubt if any operator could better the deal or service provided by Tours 4 Sport. Sympathetic to late comers, flexible with numbers and utterly professional, we were looked after from start to finish by a great team who are clearly on top of their game. What a great tournament, we will certainly be returning! Thanks again for all of your help and flexibility."<br />
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