Plan For Your Sporting Event Holidays in Advance

Guest post by Paige Green

When a country or city hosts a popular international sporting event, it presents a great opportunity to go to the games and explore a new destination.  For sports fanatics, it’s the perfect combination – a good dosage of sporting games combined with the possibility for travel and a holiday! Sporting events also draw people from a wide variety of places and the host city or country usually goes to great lengths to ensure a vibrant and bustling atmosphere, great facilities and accommodation and a number of added attractions. When you visit a city that’s hosting a popular sporting event – you’re sure to see it at its best!

If you’re looking to combine your next holiday with a sporting event, here are a few upcoming events to choose from. Start planning now and you’ll secure the best deals and holiday packages around.

1. London. 2012 Olympic Games. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, are scheduled to take place in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. This will be the third time that London will host the modern Olympics, and in preparation the city has invested in large-scale venue, infrastructure and public transport improvements. The capital of England is sure shine during this event, and for those who would like to attend, England’s proximity to Europe means it is a great time to have that European holiday or explore more of the British Isles.  If you’re interested in attending the 2010 Olympics, London flights are available from a number of destinations worldwide.
2. New Zealand. Rugby World Cup 2011. New Zealand is the host country for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The event is scheduled to be played over seven weekends from the weekend starting 10 September and culminating the weekend starting 22 October 2011. The games will be played in 12 host cities, with the final being held in Auckland at Eden Park. New Zealand has a lot to offer visitors. With its pristine natural environment and title as the ‘adventure capital of the world’, a trip to the World Cup won’t be complete without scheduling time to explore New Zealand’s mountains, river, gorges, and cities! Get a cheap flight to New Zealand before they sell out, and you’ll be able to explore the country while you’re amongst all the rugby action.
3. Brazil. Soccer World Cup 2014. The five time winners of the Soccer World Cup – Brazil – will host the FIFA Soccer World Cup in 2014. The tournament will be held in 12 Brazilian cities, with the final game in Rio de Janeiro. The event is scheduled to take place between June and July in 2014. With its passion for soccer and life, Brazil is sure to put on a spectacle for the event. If you’re interested in attending, then why not explore other areas of South America as well?

Sporting events present great travel opportunities. Not only can you be a spectator at the world’s biggest sporting events, but you can take the opportunity to see and explore the host destination and nearby areas.

What sporting event will you turn into a holiday?

About The Author

Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.