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Sports travel bucket list: Moncayo’s new exclusive golf club in Puerto Rico

9Mar

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Sports travel bucket list: Moncayo’s new exclusive golf club in Puerto Rico

Exclusive experiences are an obvious addition to any bucket list, especially for sports travel, and the upcoming golf offering at Moncayo in Puerto Rico may just be the most exclusive we’ve seen yet. Moncayo, a luxury private residential community on Puerto Rico’s eastern seacoast, has unveiled details of its new golf club designed in collaboration with UK-based golf course architecture firm, Mackenzie & Ebert. Moncayo’s golf club is so exclusive that it will be limited to just 400 memberships, which are reserved for resident members and their guests. The club will feature an 18-hole championship course, spanning more than 7,200 yards with six sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all levels of play, and boast several holes offering stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. Additionally...

Sports travel bucket list: cycling adventure holidays in Japan

2Mar

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Sports travel bucket list: cycling adventure holidays in Japan

Independent cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has launched a new 15-day, guided cycling adventure in Shikoku and Kyoto in Japan, as well as announcing the 2025 and 2026 dates for its popular 12-day cycling holiday from Mount Fuji to Kyoto. Guided road cycling holiday in Shikoku, Kyoto Set among the stunning landscapes of Shikoku, Saddle Skedaddle’s new, 15-day guided cycling adventure leaves the standard tourist trail behind to uncover some of the hidden wonders of Japan. After arriving in Fukuyama, the trip begins with three days of riding through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea; the body of water separating three of Japan’s four major islands: Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Following a mix of scenic and quiet country lanes, as well as island hopping by ferry and suspens...

Sports travel bucket list: play tennis at Kalimera Kriti resort in Greece

2Mar

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Sports travel bucket list: play tennis at Kalimera Kriti resort in Greece

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort, a five-star property on the island of Crete, is a world-class sports resort that’s home to the largest tennis and padel centre in Greece. Located on the island’s northeastern coast and offering breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea, Kalimera Kriti boasts a selection of rooms and bungalows, sandy beaches, swimming pools, health and wellbeing facilities, plus restaurants and bars. For sports travellers, the main highlight is the tennis and padel centre, which was upgraded in 2023. Together with Patricio Travel – a specialised tour operator for tennis, padel and fitness travel – and other partners such as Wilson, the Patricio World-Class Tennis Center Crete has 20 real clay courts, six artificial grass courts, five padel courts, and a Wils...

Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid

2Feb

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Sports travel bucket list: LEGENDS The Home of Football in Madrid

Located in the heart of Madrid at Carrera de San Jerónimo, 2, near the iconic Puerta del Sol, LEGENDS: The Home of Football stands as a premier destination for football enthusiasts. This seven-story museum offers an immersive journey through the rich history of the sport, showcasing a vast collection of memorabilia and interactive experiences. Exhibits and collections LEGENDS boasts more than 4,000 historical football artifacts, making it one of the most comprehensive collections globally. Visitors can admire match-worn shirts from iconic players, including those from the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as shirts from legends like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane and Andrés Iniesta. The museum also displays trophies from major tournaments such as the FIFA Wo...

Sports travel bucket list: ‘The Yard’ at Chicago Cubs’s Wrigley Field

2Feb

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Sports travel bucket list: ‘The Yard’ at Chicago Cubs’s Wrigley Field

Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Chicago Cubs have announced details of a new fan experience at the iconic Wrigley Field stadium. Called “The Yard”, the outdoor area features five new semi-private rental spaces designed to help fans enjoy the excitement of the Budweiser Bleachers “as if they were in their own backyard”, a release said. The Yard offers a more “intimate vibe” with high-top seating, fully stocked coolers and a smaller premier experience not previously available at the ballpark. Cale Vennum, Senior Vice President of Ticketing at the Chicago Cubs, said: “Fans often tell us that Wrigley Field is their summer home, so we wanted to create a space that feels like their own backyard. The Yard not only offers a cozy and intimate setting, but also addresses feedback we've ...

Sports travel bucket list: The Wave Bristol surfing and glamping

19Jan

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Sports travel bucket list: The Wave Bristol surfing and glamping

The Wave, which opened in 2019 just outside Bristol in England, is an inland surfing destination that has become a hotspot for wave enthusiasts and beginners alike. With surfing, glamping, F&B and events on offer, The Wave is definitely one place to add to your sports travel bucket list. The centrepiece of The Wave is its 180m-long lake, powered by Wavegarden Cove technology. This state-of-the-art system generates consistent, high-quality waves suitable for all skill levels. Waves are designed to cater to various abilities, with sections for beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced riders. Beginners can enjoy smaller, gentler waves ideal for learning, while seasoned surfers can challenge themselves with powerful barreling waves reaching up to two metres in height. The Wave’s...

Marathon Tours & Travel release 2025 ‘Aussie Challenge’ packages

28Dec

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Marathon Tours & Travel release 2025 ‘Aussie Challenge’ packages

Running travel specialists Marathon Tours & Travel has released travel packages for two of Australia’s most celebrated marathons in 2025: the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by Asics and the Kangaroo Island Marathon. With only a week separating the two events, participants can also choose to take on the ultimate running adventure by combining both events in the unique ‘Aussie Challenge’. Now an official Abbott World Marathon Major, the 2025 iteration of TCS Sydney Marathon takes place on Sunday 31 August. As one of only seven World Marathon Majors, it promises an electric atmosphere, world-class competition, and the chance to run past some of Sydney’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Just a week before the TCS Sydney Marathon, on Sunday 24...

Sports travel bucket list: an epic European cycling trip from Prague to Venice

14Dec

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Sports travel bucket list: an epic European cycling trip from Prague to Venice

Cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has a number of new itineraries for 2025, including an epic road cycling trip across four European countries – from Prague to Venice. One for the 2025 sports travel bucket list, the 21-day road cycling holiday covers almost 900 miles and takes riders from the Czech Republic, across the whole of Austria, east to west through Slovenia, before a grand arrival in Venice, Italy. The journey from Central Europe to the Mediterranean begins in the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague, before venturing out into the Czech countryside along a mix of country roads and cycle paths. After exploring some of the towns and cities along the way, including the UNESCO World Heritage site, Český Krumlov, it’s time to cross the border into Austria. After crisscr...

Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025

20Apr

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Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025

Here's a trip to add to your sports travel bucket list... Combining luxury yachting with exhilarating motor racing, Emerald Cruises’ six-day 'Monaco Grand Prix and the Italian Riviera' itinerary is an exclusive sailing during the 2025 Formula 1 calendar. Guests will sail a round-trip from Nice aboard the Emerald Sakara, the firm's second luxury yacht. At 110 metres in length, the Sakara carries just 100 passengers and boasts innovative features such as an infinity-style aqua pool on the pool deck, a marina platform designed for easy access to water sport activities in the sea, and a wellness centre complete with Elements Spa, gym, and infrared sauna. At an additional cost to the sailing, travellers can watch the most famous street race in the world – the Monaco GP – live from the s...

Your invitation to winter in Slovakia’s Tatras region

30Oct

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Your invitation to winter in Slovakia’s Tatras region

Ryanair now flies to the Tatras Mountains Great news for ski-loving families looking for amazing winter sports holidays at amazing prices. Ryanair, one of Europe's premier airlines, has launched a brand new route between Poprad and London starting from 1 November 2023, further connecting Slovakia and the UK. The carrier will operate four weekly flights between Poprad-Tatry Airport and London Stansted, making it easier and cheaper than ever to take your family on a dream ski holiday. Ryanair will now join Wizz Air as the two major airlines flying to Poprad from the UK. World-class skiing in the Tatras and Liptov region Slovakia's Tatras and Liptov region offers world-class ski infrastructure, terrain and après-ski to rival the western Alps, while also being exceptional value ...

Scottish golf bucket list: best golf resorts in Scotland

18Jun

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Scottish golf bucket list: best golf resorts in Scotland

Here at Sports Tourism Media we love a bit of golf – and we also love Scotland. Okay, we're definitely not good enough to be swinging with the best of 'em on the top golf courses in the home of golf, but every hacker can dream, right? In this round-up – which is pretty much our Scotland golf travel bucket list – we pick out some of Scotland's best "stay and play" golf resorts and hotels (ranked in no particular order). These places are so picturesque that even if your game isn't up to scratch, they're worth a visit just to admire the scenery. And there's the bonus of a dram or two of Scotch, of course... Did you know? The East Lothian region is known as “Scotland’s golf coast”. Along 30 miles of coastal terrain there are 21 Scottish golf courses, which makes it the "gr...

Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

24Apr

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Sports travel bucket list: best sports museums in UK and London

If sporting history and memorabilia is your thing, then there are plenty of places to visit in Britain. From football and rugby to cricket and tennis, the UK has a wide range of world-class sports museums for fans to experience. Here we pick out some the best sports museums to visit in the UK and in London. Football museums National Football Museum Where: Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, England Website: nationalfootballmuseum.comReview Scottish Football Museum Where: Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland Website: scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk Wembley Stadium Tour and Museum Where: Wembley, London, England Website: wembleytours.comHow to book: Buy a Gift | Red Letter Days Arsenal FC Museum Where: Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Road, ...

Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms

27Sep

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Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay famously stepped foot on the summit of Everest on 29 May 1953 receiving worldwide acclaim and a lifetime of mountaineering superstardom. To mark their historic achievement, British tour operator Mountain Kingdoms has arranged a special Everest Base Camp Trek to arrive at Base Camp exactly 70 years later. This platinum anniversary trek will be led by Pertemba Sherpa – a celebrated three-time Everest summiteer who made his first ascent alongside mountaineering legend Chris Bonington. Pertemba's exceptional experience, Himalayan knowledge and years spent accumulating a treasure trove of mountaineering tales will add an extra dimension to the trek and give a unique insight into life on Everest. During the day at base camp there will be the chance to ...