Cricket Tour West Indies v England 2015
Cricket Tour West Indies v England 2015
ANTIGUA, GRENADA and BARBADOS Test Match Series
26 nights 11 April to 7 May
Tour itinerary
11 APRIL
Your Cricketer Tour of Antigua, Grenada and Barbados will begin with a flight from the UK, where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel on Antigua for 8 nights on an all-inclusive basis. A Welcome Drinks reception will be held on the first night with your host.
12 APRIL
Enjoy a day to do as you please and take in some of the wonders of this stunning island. Perhaps go zip-lining through the rain forest or enjoy a catamaran cruise. If something quieter takes your fancy there are plenty of exceptional beaches perfect for a lazy day.
13 – 17 APRIL
FIRST TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua
The Test gets under way on Antigua at the SVRS; named after the island most celebrated player and surely one of cricket finest ever bats.
14 APRIL
If you are yet to experience one of our famed State of Play evenings then you are in for a treat. Think local Banks beers, rum punch and celebrity banter from our former international players who will be offering insights on England’s start in the Test.
8 APRIL
Something of an Antiguan institution, lunch at Jackie Beach House, Crabbe Hill is always a popular element of our sports tours to the island. As well as a lunch of fine Caribbean fare you can well expect an impromptu game of beach cricket with our former international playing host!
19 APRIL
Today we will head to the island of Grenada where you will be met and transferred to Spice Island for 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
20 APRIL
Enjoy a day on Grenada to do as you please. Our personal recommendations include the Underwater Sculpture Park if you are a keen diver or shopping in the pretty capital city of St Georges.
21 – 25 APRIL
SECOND TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Grenada National Stadium, Grenada
England’s first ever Test game on the island is certain to provide a fine backdrop for the cricket against the West Indies. Transfers to and from the stadium will be provided.
22 APRIL
Expect plenty of banter at our evening State of Play session where the rum will be flowing and the celebrity guests debating England form during the second Test.
26 APRIL
Today in Grenada we have arranged a Spice Tour – showcasing the finest of the island’s natural habitat. You’ll be taken to the Grand E tang Rain-forest and The Grand E tang Lake, with the opportunity to see the Mona monkey and feed the brightly coloured fish. You’ll then head to The Annandale Waterfall, where you can take a dip in the cooling waters. Your evening will be spent at an arranged Dinner with your host and fellow travellers.
27 APRIL
Enjoy your last day on Grenada with some time to do as you please. Perhaps head to the capital city of St George’s and pick up a souvenir or two, or spend a day relaxing on the beautiful Grand Anse Beach.
28 APRIL
Today fly to Barbados, where you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for 9 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.
29 APRIL
Before the Barbados Test kicks off we have arranged for lunch at the historic Fisher pond Great House for our guests on the Platinum Tour. This 350-year-old plantation house has been amazingly restored and filled with the most wonderful antiques from around the world. You will be spoilt by a menu of Caribbean fare washed down with local rum punch.
30 APRIL
Relax during a day off at leisure, perhaps hiring a car to explore the island. Alternatively you can set sail for our optional group catamaran tour on the Caribbean Sea – bliss!
1 – 5 MAY
THIRD TEST, WEST INDIES v ENGLAND
Kensington Oval, Barbados
As the unofficial home of ITC Sports Travel on Barbados, the Kensington Oval is always a very special place for us and our guests. You’ll receive a very warm welcome here and hopefully some world class cricket to boot!
2 MAY
The banter and the beer will be flowing at our State of Play evening to discuss the England and West Indies performances during the third and final Test.
6 MAY
Celebrate an enjoyable tour at our Farewell Dinner, with the opportunity say your goodbyes’ to our celebrity host and fellow cricket fans.
7 MAY
Transfer to Grantley Adams International Airport for your flight back home to London.
8 MAY
Arrive back in the UK for the final leg of your journey home.
Arrangements Conclude
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- International Flights in Economy Class
- Flights between Antigua, Grenada & Barbados
- UK, Antigua, Grenada & Barbados Airport taxes
- 8 nights accommodation at St James’ Club & Villas in a Club Room on an All-Inclusive basis
- 9 nights accommodation at Spice Island Hotel (bed & breakfast)
- 9 nights accommodation at Bougainvillea Beach Resort in a Junior Suite on a room only basis
- Cricket match day transfers
- Transfers between airports and hotels
- Transfers to all ITC Sports functions as stated
- Welcome drinks special meals, events and excursions as stated
- Lunch at Jackie O’s Beach House, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Antigua State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Spice Tour of Grenada (3hrs approx)
- Grenada State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Grenada End of Test Match Dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Lunch at Fisher pond Great House, including wine, bee and soft drinks
- Barbados State of play evening, canapés, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Farewell Dinner, including wine, beer and soft drinks
- Exclusive commemorative merchandise; cricket ticket holder, ITC travel wallet
- Tour management throughout the tour
- All taxes and surcharges, unless otherwise stated
- Tour Price: £7,795 per person – subject to availability at time of booking
(all above prices are based on two people sharing)
NOT INCLUDED
- Private car transfers
- Match tickets -see below
- Travel insurance
- All meals and drinks not stated
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional excursions
- Pre and post-tour holiday options
MATCH TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
The tour package price does not currently include the cost of the match tickets and hospitality facilities as the West Indies Cricket Board are yet to confirm ticket categories and prices.Tickets with hospitality will be charged to you at the same cost as ITC Sports are charged for purchasing them. Further information regarding tickets will be provided to you when available.
