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25Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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The Bahamas: best activities, experiences and things to do

The Islands of The Bahamas have something to offer every traveller. Here we look at some of the best activities and experiences to enjoy.  Best for diving: Andros Island The Bahamas offers world-class diving with countless blue holes, thriving coral reefs and numerous shipwrecks, with visibility of up to 200ft and warm waters for most of the year. Andros’s particular geography means that it offers breathtaking dive sites with shallow coral gardens and the spectacular Andros Barrier Reef trail off the island’s east coast. Home to more than 160 species of fish and coral and at 190 miles long, it’s the third largest barrier reef in the world. Andros Diving offers a two-tank boat dive from £119 per person. See androsdiving.com Best for fishing: Berry Islands The Berry Islands are ...

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21Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Guides, London, Sports Travel

2022 Chestertons Polo in the Park event guide

Chestertons Polo in the Park, one of London’s most popular summer sporting events, returns to Fulham’s Hurlingham Park in June 2022.  A firm fixture in the social calendar, the three-day polo event is not just about the world-class sport, but also the fashion, food, fun and family. International Friday, Ladies Day and Finals Day feature on the 10-12 June schedule.  Friday 10 June: International FridayAn action-packed day to kick-start the tournament, including the Frasers England Polo Team taking to the hallowed turf of Hurlingham Park for an international match. The day will kick off at 12pm and host four highly-contested matches from 2.30pm onwards.  Saturday 11 June: Ladies’ Day  Come and raise a glass to summer on Ladies Day – a great excuse to dress up and enjoy a day o...

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21Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2022 PDC Cazoo Premier League Darts: event calendar, venues and tickets

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has released the schedule for the 2022 Cazoo Premier League Darts season. There will be 16 nights of darts in the UK, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands followed by the play-offs in Newcastle. Tickets for the 2022 Premier League Darts nights are now on general sale - see the links below. Related articles- Darts events in 2022 - 2022 sports events tickets Subscribe to our monthly newsletter 2022 Premier League Darts calendar Night One - Cardiff- When: Thursday 3 February 2022- Where: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales- Tickets: Ticketmaster.co.uk Night Two - Liverpool - When: Thursday 10 February  - Where: M&S Bank Arena - Tickets: mandsbankarena.com Night Three - Belfast - When: Thursday 17 February - Where: SSE Arena - T...

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21Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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France 2022 sports events: Le Tour, French Open, Le Mans and more

Here we look at the calendar of major sporting events taking place in France in 2022. The schedule includes events such as cycling’s Tour de France, the French Open tennis grand slam and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s set to be a busy few years ahead for French sport with the country hosting the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2023 and the capital city Paris hosting the summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2024.   2022 at a glance  18 December 2021-27 March 2022: Ski train returns to connect London with the Alps2022: 50th anniversary of ski resort Isola 20006 February-19 March: Six Nations rugby 14-20 March: FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, Courchevel and Méribel16 May-5 June: French Open tennis grand slam27-28 May: European Rugby Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup fin...

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14Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Golf: European Tour rebranded as the DP World Tour from 2022

DP World will become the new title sponsor of the European Tour group’s main men's golf tour from the start of the 2022 season. The new look tour will see total prize money break through the $200m mark for the first time, with a new minimum prize fund of $2m for all tournaments solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.  In 2022, the tour will feature a minimum of 47 tournaments in 27 different countries, including new events in the UAE, Japan, South Africa and Belgium. The expanded Rolex Series will feature five events: the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, the Genesis Scottish Open, the BMW PGA Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Keith Pelley, chief executive of the European Tour group, said: “The launch of the DP World Tour...

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2Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Events, Guides, Sports Travel

Dubai to host 111 sports events in November

Dubai is going sports crazy in the month of November with 111 events taking place in the emirate. Of the events on the schedule, 20 are at international level and four are world championships: the 25th Karate World Championships, IBF Bowling World Championships, FIDE World Chess Championship, and cricket’s ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup. This month will also see the highest ranked golfers on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai contest the final tournament of the season, the $9m DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates from 18-21 November, while the top eight teams from the world of beach soccer will battle on the sands of Kite Beach in the 10th Tecnotree Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai. There is a new addition to Dubai’s cycling calendar - the Giro d’Italia Criterium ...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2021 major UK and global sports events: month-by-month calendar

We will continue to update the 2021 sports events calendar as and when events are announced. All events and dates are subject to change due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Any times stated below are British Summer Time (BST) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). See the full sports events calendar list Related articles Sports business events and conferencesWorld's best marathons in 2021 and 2022International rugby union calendar: tournaments and fixturesHorse racing: biggest UK and global races, events and festivalsDarts events: Premier League, World Matchplay and more November 2021 sports events Cricket: 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - When: 17 October to 14 November- Where: UAE and Oman Snooker: English Open- When: 1-7 November 2021- Where: Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes&nbs...

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1Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival guide: Super Saturday and World Cup dates confirmed

Dates for the 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival, Super Saturday and Dubai World Cup night have been confirmed.  Dubai Racing Club has announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021-2022 season, which will now include a four-race “Jumeirah Series” on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting new race for Super Saturday, the WAM Emirates News Agency reported.  The Carnival, which begins at Meydan Racecourse on 13 January, will have several new races for 2022. The Super Saturday card, sponsored by Emirates Airline, is scheduled for 5 March 2022 and will welcome the addition of a new race - the $300,000 Ras Al Khor over 1,400m on turf. Prize money for Dubai World Cup night, which boasts six Group 1 races and three Group 2s, has been increased to $30.5m. Due...

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31Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides, Holidays & Trips, Sports Travel

Active holidays in Spain’s Murcia region: golf, cycling, hiking and more

Visitors to the region of Murcia in Spain can enjoy a range of active and sporting holidays. Activities of offer include golf, horse riding, cycling, hiking and diving. Golf at La Manga Club Located in a charming corner of Spain's Murcia region, La Manga Club is one of Europe's premier sport and leisure destinations, especially for golf. Home to three 18-hole courses, La Manga Club's meticulously landscaped terrain ensures golfers holidaying abroad the finest facilities. Carefully designed by famed architects Arnold Palmer, Robert Putman and Dave Thomas, each golf course features elements set to elevate and challenge players. The North Course, South Course and West Course are all apt for players of different levels from mid to high handicappers. The resort is blessed with year-round...

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27Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022: calendar and host cities

World Rugby has confirmed the schedule for the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series as the sport looks to capitalise on a successful Olympics in Tokyo. The 2022 series will feature ten men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months, kicking off with a pair of combined men’s and women’s events in Dubai. The Emirates Dubai Sevens will host a behind closed doors round on 26-27 November 2021, followed by a second event on 3-4 December with fans in attendance at The Sevens Stadium. The series will then return to Europe as Spain plays host for the first time with combined men’s and women’s events in Malaga and Seville on 21-23 January and 28-30 January 2022 respectively. The new venues in Spain temporarily replace traditional series hosts Sydney, Australia, and Hamilton, New Zealand, who w...

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30Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Qatar Grand Prix completes Formula 1’s 22-race calendar for 2021 season

Formula 1 has confirmed its revised 22-race calendar for the 2021 season with Qatar announced as the destination for a grand prix in November.  The inaugural Qatar Grand Prix will take place at the purpose-built Losail International Circuit, 22 miles north of the capital city Doha. Qatar has also signed an additional ten-year deal to host F1 from 2023. The introduction of the Qatar Grand Prix means the 2021 F1 season will end with three races in the Gulf: Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi. A statement from F1 said: "There was a strong will from Qatar to be helpful to F1, and in the course of this process, the vision for a longer partnership was discussed and agreed for ten years. The step from the gesture to be helpful to F1 in 2021 to a long term strategy was short and simple an...

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29Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Aruba sports holidays: golf, beach tennis and motorsport

The sun-drenched Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is the perfect place for combining a relaxing holiday with a spot of golf, beach tennis or motor racing.  Lying 15 miles north of the South American coastline, the island benefits from year-round sunshine, an average temperature of 32C and a cooling breeze. It offers something for every visitor, from luxury brand shopping in the capital Oranjestad to a host of watersports – or just relaxing on the island’s award-winning beaches. Many hotels and resorts offer a range of wellness-focused activities, such as dance therapy, fitness classes and yoga sessions. Hiking along the rugged northern coast of the island or kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding over tranquil turquoise waters are also suggested for those seeking nature-inspired ...

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21Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Sport in Northern Ireland: events, activities and things to do

Northern Ireland's most famous landmark is The Giant's Causeway, but the country is also a giant in the world of golf and the great outdoors. With more than 100 courses, golf is a major attraction for travellers and there’s also plenty of other outdoor activities such as walking, hiking and biking.  For Game of Thrones fans there’s the chance of shooting medieval arrows using ancient bows while experiencing archery at Winterfell Castle. If archery isn’t your thing then why not tour the GoT film locations on a bike?  Top sporting events in Northern Ireland in 2021 Antrim Coast Half Marathon - When: Sunday 29 August - Where: Larne, Northern Ireland - Website: antrimcoasthalfmarathon.com  Lap The Lough - When: Sunday 29 August - Where: Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the Republic of Irela...

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21Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Five of the best surfing spots on The Islands of Tahiti

Located in the South Pacific, The Islands of Tahiti consist of 118 islands and atolls, made up of the well-known Society Islands including Tahiti and Bora Bora, Tuamotu Islands, Gambier Islands, Austral Islands and Marquesas Islands. Here the team from The Islands of Tahiti tourism board pick out the five best spots for surfing.  Teahupo’o surf spot © Steve Dickinson Teahupo’o  Home to the best waves, Tahiti is a surfer’s paradise due to its position facing the full uninterrupted force of the South Pacific. The mythical wave of Teahupo’o, located on the Peninsula of the island of Tahiti, presents athletic and ideal surf conditions. The legendary surf spot of Teahupo’o is already part of the various surf spots which The Islands of Tahiti has to offer to both expert and novice...

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19Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

England, Guides, Sports Travel

Olympics-inspired things to do in Southampton: cycling, sailing and more

Inspired by Team GB’s success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, sports fans heading to Southampton can choose from a range of new tours, events and activities that have launched in the city on England’s south coast. Highlights include: New sightseeing by bike tour A new E-Bike sightseeing tour has launched in Southampton. Local operator Madein:Here has teamed up with SEE Southampton tour guides and The Hub Cycleworks to offer visitors and locals an alternative sightseeing perspective on the city. Led by an accredited guide, the two-hour Classic tour, takes cyclists through the city’s backstreets, parks and cycle paths at a gentle pace, with frequent stops to learn about Southampton’s surprising history. Departing from the Dolphin Hotel (where Jane Austin celebrated her 18th birthday...

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15Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

Guides, Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

‘Water wellness’ in Scotland: wild swimming, paddle boarding, walking and more

It has sculpted Scotland's world-famous landscape, sustained its stunning scenery and borne myths and legends like the Kelpies and Loch Ness Monster, and now the country’s pure waters are riding the wave of a growing wellness trend.  “Water wellness”, also known as Blue Mind (a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols), is linked to the positive influence water can have on our physical and mental health, that feeling of calm or peacefulness that is sparked when we are in or near water.   Thanks to its many lochs, rivers, canals and coastlines, Scotland is emerging as one of the hottest destinations in the UK to embrace the water wellness movement, with activities such as wild swimming and paddle-boarding quickly becoming lockdown hobbies.  YouGov rese...

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1Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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An in-depth guide to… Uefa Euro 2020

An in-depth guide to... EURO 2020 Delayed for 12 months because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 16th edition of Uefa’s European Championship will be held in the summer of 2021. Still marketed as Euro 2020, the tournament will see 51 matches played in 11 host cities across Europe. The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will host the opening match on 11 June - a group A clash between Turkey and Italy. London’s Wembley Stadium will host both semi-finals on 6 and 7 July and also the Euro 2020 final on Sunday 11 July.Portugal go into the tournament as the defending champions and for British football fans a highlight will be the group D game between England and Scotland at Wembley on Friday 18 June.Here we look at the groups, fixtures and host venues (all times BST). ...

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15May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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British & Irish Lions: fixtures and venues confirmed for tour of South Africa

The schedule has been confirmed for the British & Irish Lions’s tour of South Africa this summer. Warren Gatland’s side will play five warm-up matches before taking on the Springboks in three Tests.  All eight games will be played in Gauteng or Cape Town, the Lions said. This is to “minimise the risks of disruption that could be caused by the Covid-19 pandemic” and the schedule “accommodates stable team bases and training venues and significantly reduces travel”. SA Rugby will organise all scheduled tour games “on the basis they will take place behind closed doors”. Lions managing director Ben Calveley said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has caused considerable disruption to the global sporting calendar, but after discussions with our partners at SA Rugby, we are very pleased to b...

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21Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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BTCC 2021 calendar: TOCA confirms minor revisions

TOCA, organiser of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, has confirmed minor revisions to the previously issued 2021 BTCC calendar as a result of the government recently issuing its roadmap for the easing of restrictions. While the opening race weekend – at Thruxton on 8/9 May – remains unchanged and will unfortunately take place behind closed doors, amendments have been made to the scheduling of the next two events in order to further maximise the opportunity for spectators to attend. The revised calendar sees the Snetterton event now scheduled for 12/13 June. The Brands Hatch Indy circuit event will be two weeks later, on 26/27 June, as all substantial spectator restrictions are expected to have been lifted by then. No further changes have been made to the previously i...

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14Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments

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Sailing: 17 events in 2021 World Match Racing Tour season

Seventeen events in 11 countries have been confirmed for sailing’s World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) 2021 world championship. The season will start in Szczecin, Poland, at the end of April and finish with the inaugural WMRT Final in Shenzhen, China, in December.  James Pleasance, WMRT executive director, said: “Last year was challenging for all international sports. We were very fortunate to be able to award the WMRT championship in Bermuda in October due to the fantastic efforts of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. We are very hopeful 2021 will allow for a full tour season however, understandably, organisers and sailors are cautious of ongoing restrictions, which is why we have set the tour schedule not to start before the end of April.” As with last year, the 2021 WMRT season wil...

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