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If you want to incorporate a few sporting events into your holiday plans in 2010 and 2011, the opportunities are endless. There are experiences to blow your mind while you are not watching the cricket, beautiful beaches for when you’re not watching a grand prix and some culture while taking a break from horse racing.

Tui Travel has put together the absolute must in packages for next year’s busy sporting calendar.

Aussie Ashes
Following the last home series Ashes victory, the England test team are now looking to keep hold of the title on Aussie soil. Escaping the UK’s winter for the sunshine of Australia, as well as the opportunity to experience Christmas in Melbourne and New Year’s Eve in Sydney, makes this the ultimate choice for cricket fans.

Gullivers Sports Travel is an official licensed travel operator for the Vodafone Ashes Series 2010/11. There is a variety of packages available over the course of the five test series, with excursions to explore the country’s iconic destinations such as the Great Barrier Reef and Ayers Rock. For those wanting to experience total luxury, the Koala Platinum Tour (21st December 2010-9th January 2011) is a must.

Prices start from £11,500 per person including return business class flights, 5* B&B accommodation at The Westin Melbourne Hotel and The Westin Sydney Hotel, Official Platinum Category match tickets for the 4th and 5th Tests, match transfers, airport transfers, a three-course Christmas Day luncheon with open bar and live entertainment, New Year’s Eve Party Cruise, access to the Gullivers Cricket Forum, tour merchandise and the services of a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager. For more information call Gullivers Sports Travel on 01684 293 175 or visit www.gulliverstravel.co.uk.

Rugby on the Orient Express
In one of the most anticipated games of the 6 Nations Rugby tournament, Wales take on old rivals England at the Millennium Stadium in the opening game. What will surely be a titanic clash is made even more enjoyable with the luxury Orient Express hospitality package, new for 2011.

Avoid the traffic between London and Cardiff on a Friday afternoon and travel in luxury while being hosted by rugby internationals. The VIP package starts from £840 per person including the return first class journey on the Orient Express from London Paddington to Cardiff and a category 1 match ticket.

The price also includes a glass of Bellini, canapés, two course lunch, wine, tea and coffee on the outbound journey and champagne, canapés, four course dinner, wine, liquors, tea and coffee on the return journey. For more information call Sportsworld on +44 (0)1235 555 844 or visit www.sportsworld.co.uk.

Prix de Paris
Combine the beauty of Paris with a weekend away at the ‘Arc’ in the autumn of 2010, for an unforgettable experience. The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is Europe’s richest and most prestigious horse race, bringing together the classic winners from England, Ireland, France, Germany and Italy at one event.

Events International, provider of official hospitality at Longchamp, offers packages to the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Sunday 3rd October 2010) from £349 per person including hospitality at the Gladiateur Brasserie, offering the ambience of a classic Parisian bistro. The hospitality includes admission to Longchamp Racecourse, a champagne reception, complimentary bar and a four-course luncheon with fine wines. For more information call Events International on 01432 263263 or visit www.eventsinternational.co.uk.

Monaco Grand Prix
Without doubt the Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race in the F1 calendar. Not only is it one of the most demanding race circuits, with turns and curves around the harbour that only the most skilful driver master, but the millionaire’s playground on the French Riviera. Soak up the atmosphere at the Circuit de Monaco on this very special weekend in the F1 schedule with Sport Abroad. To register your interest in the 69th Monaco Grand Prix (26th-29th May 2011) contact Sport Abroad on 08456 803 086 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .