DESTINATIONS

AUSTRALIA

Australia is a top travel destination with marvelous and diverse things to see and do. Australians are fanatical about their sport and school sport is of a very high standard. Fixtures can be arranges in all major cities. Depending on the duration of the tour it is suggested that a tour target three cities and includes a few days of leisure at a destination like the 'Gold Coast'.

Travel and Accommodation

Qantas and many other major airlines fly to Australia daily. Internal travel by air is generally recommended because of the distances but luxury coaches can be arranged. Affordable hotel accommodation is available, but billeting in private homes or school boarding houses is the norm.

SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa is a land of contrast and beauty and the sport played in schools is very competitive and well organised. Tours can be arranges to the major cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban with wonderful sightseeing opportunities. Although the vast majority of travelers visit South Africa without incident [especially on organised tours] the crime rate is high in certain parts of the major cities. For this reason our tours avoid these areas but still allow visitors to see most of this fascinating and beautiful country safely. Travelers are, however advised to take common sense precautions.

South African Airways (SAA) and Qantas have regular flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flying time is 12 - 13 hours. Internal travel is either by luxury coach or air. School tours usually include billeting in private homes, school boarding houses or facilities geared for school parties. Affordable hotel Accommodation can be arranges on request.

UNITED KINGDOM

The UK is always a popular destination for tours. The countryside is beautiful and the villages quaint. You can explore spooky castles, visit ancient towns or shop in some of the most sophisticated malls in the world. The museums are among some of the best and diverse in the world. You can visit the Tower of London or The Manchester United Football Club Museum. After your tour is over you may want to take advantage of your proximity to Europe and organise a post tour trip to one of Europe's culture rich countries.

Travel and Accommodation

Many international carriers fly from Australia to Europe. It is a long journey (approx. 20 hours) and always needs a stopover. It is possible to organise matches at some of the stopovers. Jet lag can be a problem but it usually resolves within a couple of days.

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is a great place to visit. The landscape is awesome, think of Lord of The Rings, and the people are known for their friendliness. They also love their sport and are always keen competitors. The country is quite compact which makes it easy to travel around and see as much as possible. The climate is mild, which makes sightseeing very enjoyable. It is the adventure capital of the world so this is your chance to try all those wonderful outdoor activities like whitewater rafting, bungee jumping or canyoning.

Travel and Accommodation

There are frequent fights from all Australian state capitals to New Zealand. Travel within the North or South Island is by coach, however we suggest flying between Wellington and Christchurch to assist with time constraints.

SOUTH EAST ASIA

South East Asia is an ideal destination, particularly for a short tour or as a first overseas venture. It is geographically close, but offers great cultural diversity. There is a large ex-patriot population and we use the international schools that are established in Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. These schools are always very keen to host visiting teams and either as a tour or as a stop over en route elsewhere. The best time to visit is September or January.

Sports played include: Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Netball & Rugby. Hockey can be organised but is not a popular sport.

Travel and Accommodation

There are a variety of carriers who fly to South East Asia and thus prices are competitive. Many of the schools have connections with hotels which offer reasonable rates.