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For the First Time Ever, the Kiteboarding World Cup Heads to Asia
If you’re looking to participate—or just watch—some extreme sports in an extreme location, you’ll be happy to know that this year’s Hua Hin Kiteboarding World Cup 2010 is taking place this week in Thailand. Things run through March 20, so if you’ve got a lot of cash handy you still have time to book a flight and head out to see the kiteboarding action in person.
The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort just opened, so organizers planned this year’s event to take advantage of the new hotel smell and swanky accommodations. It doesn’t hurt that there’s also plenty of wind and waves to keep the boards flying on and above the water. Thermal winds keep the action at a pretty constant pace, and of course it’s tropical warm out as well.
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Now's the Time to Start Planning for the London 2012 Olympics
The Aquatics Centre under construction
While the world is still buzzing from this last weekend's Olympics Closing Ceremony in Vancouver, it's time to begin thinking about your plans for attending the next summer Olympic games, which are coming to London in 2012. Because London is such an easy city to reach and such an appealing destination—yeah, we're not talking Lillehammer, Norway or Sochi, Russia here—expect the 2012 games to be packed, expensive, and tons of fun.
Right now—yes, two years out—you should begin to look for hotel specials and ticket packages, and snag airfare when the dates become bookable. We'll elaborate on how to get tickets to events later, but don't forget that there is also a way to see the Olympics for free, and that's by volunteering, which you should also think about right now.
London has obviously been thinking of their Olympics strategy for some time now, even before they won the right in 2005, so now that they're only two years away the heat is definitely on. Just to get you started, here's a list of hotels nearby most of the Olympics sites in East London/Stratford, an ever-updated list of the freshest news and press releases about the games, and of course be sure to brush up on Britishness with our list of the Top 5 Tourist Mistakes in London.
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Where To See Your Favorite Team During Spring Training in Arizona
Somehow it’s already March, and we’re excited to talk about baseball spring training travel. We've already discussed the excellent options in Florida, but the teams in Arizona are a worthy competitor to the Sunshine State's group. The only downer is that there aren’t too many beaches in and around Phoenix, but there’s always cacti! Here’s the deal on a few teams, where they play, and what they offer.
· Chicago White Sox
President Obama has a lot on his plate right now, so we’re thinking that he won’t be taking Air Force One out to see any Chicago White Sox games this spring. Regardless of how much you have going on at work, you can always call out sick and head to Glendale. Here the the White Sox work out the winter kinks at Camelback Ranch—it’s also the spring home to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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It's That Time of the Year Again! Spring Training in Florida
Spring must be right around the corner, because pitchers and catchers have already reported to the Sunshine State. They’re loosening up in time for next week when the first spring training games in the Grapefruit League are scheduled to begin. It’s time to book some cheap airfare and head down to Florida to get out of the snow and celebrate the national pastime. Here’s the scoop on a few teams, where they play, and what they offer.
· New York Yankees
The Yankees begin to defend their title by kicking off their practice schedule next week. Just like their real home in the Bronx, things are expensive if you’re thinking about dropping by Tampa to check them out. The cheap seats start at $17 in the outfield, but seeing Derek Jeter in person is priceless—that’s at least what the ladies tell us.
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How To Get Tickets To Next Year's Super Bowl XLV
Somehow the Super Bowl is already over, but that just means it’s time to start thinking about next season. Every team has an equal shot to win it all—even the Detroit Lions—but actually getting to the big game is pretty tricky. The NFL really doesn’t sell Super Bowl tickets to the general public, so you have to play a little bit of a game to score some seats.
Now through June 1, the NFL is running a lottery for the opportunity to purchase tickets to Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011. Unfortunately it’s not as simple as just heading to their website or following them on Twitter—you actually have to go to the post office. To enter the random drawing, just send a certified or registered letter to the address after the jump.
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The Cheapest Flights to the Super Bowl for Colts and Saints Fans
In case you were watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians and missed the excitement, let us fill you in. The New Orleans Saints earned a trip to the Super Bowl and the Indianapolis Colts did the same earlier in the day. If these are your teams, or if you just love the NFL, it’s time to decipher the account number off that credit card you cut up and book flights to South Florida. Here’s some of the options we found as of this morning, but they’re only going to go up, so get booking—you can always cancel later.
Right now Frontier Airlines is going to be the best bet for Indianapolis Colts fans. Those looking to see Peyton and company try for another title can leave from Indianapolis on Friday, February 8 and return from Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, February 8. This fare is going for about $400 inclusive of taxes on Orbitz and there’s one connection in Denver.
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Take A Tour of the Arizona Cardinals' Desert Football Oasis
It’s hard to be a football fan in Arizona right now. After last year’s run to the Super Bowl, it’s going to be difficult to sit back and watch the remaining teams battle it out for a chance to win in it all. After being sent home early by the New Orleans Saints, fans of the Arizona Cardinals are wondering if they’ll see Kurt Warner again next season. Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the team’s chances for a win in 2011, there’s one thing that isn’t going anywhere—the University of Phoenix Stadium and it’s one of the best in the league.
If you’re depressed about your team heading to the golf course a little earlier than you expected, make your way to this fortress of football to take a tour of the stadium. The place swung open its doors in 2006, and it’s located just outside Phoenix in Glendale. It was the home of Super Bowl in 2008—that’s the one where the Giants upset the Patriots—so it already has its share of a little history.
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How To Get Tickets To The NFL Pro Bowl In Miami
Lots of time was spent on the couch this weekend as we watched the first week of the NFL playoffs, and thanks to a couple upsets, some of the league’s best players will be back before next season. That’s because this year’s Pro Bowl is changing things up. In the past, the league’s all-star game has been held the weekend after the Super Bowl in Hawaii, but this year the NFL is hoping to give more fans access to the game by scheduling it the week before the Super Bowl on January 31. If you hate this new format—no worries—the game will be back with an Aloha vibe in 2011.
Scoring tickets to this season’s game should be a little simpler than it has been in the past. Miami is more accessible for many fans than Honolulu, and the stadium capacity in Florida is almost 20,000 greater. That means more cash for the NFL, and a better chance for fans to snag an autograph from players like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and DeSean Jackson—these guys all lost over the weekend. The only weird thing about this year’s game is that players selected to the Pro Bowl will be absent if they’re headed to the Super Bowl—we’re thinking that could be the case for Peyton Manning.
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The Top Five Most Outlandish NFL Playoff Packages
Now that the NFL playoff picture has been decided, it’s time for fans across the nation to start planning their Super Bowl parties. If you think your team is going all the way, or you didn’t get that new TV for Christmas, it might be worth considering a trip to Miami to see the big game in person. Unfortunately, it’s going to cost you a lot of cash.
The Top Five Most Outlandish Football Playoff Packages:
· The $4,500 Roadtrip
The folks at Roadtrips.com will be happy to hook you up with everything you need for this year’s game in Miami. Standard packages start at about $4,500 a person and include game tickets, a few nights at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, and transportation to the game. However, they will be more than happy to upgrade you to the Four Seasons Miami, get you tickets to the Pro Bowl the week before the championship, and fly you from anywhere in the country via private jet. There’s no quoted price for all the options, but if you just won the lotto, they’ll be happy to put together a custom package.
More pricey packages after the break…
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Take A Holiday Time-Out To Tour The Home Of The Indianapolis Colts
It’s hard to compete with the Dallas Cowboys’ new shrine dedicated to all things football, but the Indianapolis Colts are trying their best. The Colts haven’t lost one game this season, and thanks to solid play throughout the decade, they were rewarded with their own brand new stadium.
Lucas Oil Stadium sits just outside of downtown Indianapolis and swung its gates open for the first time in 2008—it might even still have that new stadium smell. The architects went with a retro design to the outside of the facility, taking inspiration from traditional stadiums. However, there’s nothing old about the inside of the place, especially when they decide to crack open the huge retraceable roof. They’ve also got a huge wall of windows that can be opened when the weather outside isn’t frightful, and it even allows for a pretty decent shot of the downtown skyline. It was the world’s largest installation of moveable glass, but the Cowboys stole that title from the place with their new home.
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Take Me Out To The Hockey Game At Boston's Fenway Park
If you’ve ever gone to see your local minor league team, you know what a great sport ice hockey is to watch in person. Now imagine watching an NHL game, but instead of the heat blowing from the rafters, you’re sitting outside in Boston in January. Sounds like paradise, right? Well, that’s what many fans are looking forward to as they welcome 2010 in Fenway Park at the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on January 1.
For the last few years, professional hockey has packed up the portable ice hockey rink and sent it on the road. This year’s venue is Fenway Park—yes, the same place where baseball’s Boston Red Sox play during warmer months. Fans will be huddled into the bleachers and hopefully will be sipping hot toddies from their flasks in order to stay warm. The forecast hasn’t been set for two weeks from now, but we’re thinking it’s going to be at least a little chilly.
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If You're Headed To The Rose Bowl, It's Going To Cost A Pretty Penny
Just in case you forgot over the weekend, we’re here to remind you that tickets to the BCS National Championship Game between Texas and Alabama go on sale tomorrow. If you’re able to get a pair of tickets—or more—you’ll still need to get your cheering section to the big game in Pasadena. Several airlines including JetBlue, Southwest, Delta, and Continental have added flights to the Los Angeles area to help meet fan demand. Too bad Virgin America hasn’t made their decision regarding a possible new route from Texas—now would be a great time.
If you’re coming to see your Longhorns do battle, you’ll have to shell out some cash—about $500—and you’ll have to connect depending on your choice of carrier. We really think we saw a deal on US Airways this morning for under $250, but as we tried to book it, the fare magically started to dance upwards. JetBlue will get you from Austin to Long Beach and load you up on free snacks without a stop, but it will cost $704 per person. These fares are for the day before the game, January 6, with a return on January 9.
