Valentine's Trip to Barcelona

The 4-star Novotel Barcelona City Hotel has 264 rooms (including 22 suites) and is located right in the heart of the city on Avenida Diagonal (one of the city’s main streets), next to Plaza Glòries and 55 yards (50 m) from the Jean Nouvel Tower. The hotel features a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor pool on the terrace with panoramic views of Barcelona and a fitness centre. Claravia Restaurant offers quality Mediterranean cuisine, combining modern and traditional Spanish cooking. It features a terrace where you can enjoy your breakfast, lunch and dinner during summer. Modern rooms with ergonomic comfort and state-of-the-art facilities: duvet, tea-making facilities, WiFi, minibar, safe, functional desk and pay TV. Easy access to the hotel via Ronda de Dalt and Ronda Litoral.

Barcelona City Card

The Barcelona visitor card features free admission to the city’s museums, free travel on public transport and more than €320 in free deals and discounts at museums and city sights, on visits and tours, leisure and entertainments, nightlife, at shops, restaurants, unique means of transport and other services.

The Barcelona Card offers free unlimited travel on Barcelona public city transport and free admission to over 20 of the city’s leading attractions including the Chocolate Museum and Park Guel.

Plus your Barcelona card includes over 90 discounts at museums, culture venues, entertainment, leisure attractions, night-time venues, shops, restaurants, other services and unusual means of transport.

You will also receive a comprehensive Barcelona guide which includes information on all the free attractions, the discounts and general information about the city’s main sightseeing areas. Plus you will also receive a city map and a map of the metro network.

Final Test West Indies vs England in Barbados

Tour itinerary – Third Test

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 to 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
UK, Barbados Airport taxes
9 nights accommodation at Bougainvillea Beach Resort – Junior Suite room only or the Fairmont Royal Pavillion.
Cricket match day transfers
Transfers between airports and hotels
Transfers to all ITC Sports functions as stated
Lunch at Fisherpond Great House, including wine, beer 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

VALENTINES WEEK SPECIAL – Rod Stewart in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace Hotel.

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Croatia is a country of stunning and diverse landscapes, warm and friendly locals and a rich, unique history and culture. Whether you want to spend your holiday island hopping around the Adriatic Sea, hiking through the mountains and lakes of some of the eight national parks or immersing yourself in some of its famous medieval walled cities, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Croatia.

Fortunately, as more and more people are choosing to head to Croatia on holiday, new hotels and apartments are springing up in every part of the country, ranging from budget hostels to luxury villa rentals. No matter which part of the country you decide to visit, you can rest assured that there’ll be plenty of accommodation options to suit your travel style.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes is one of the most beautiful national parks in Europe so it’s definitely worth spending at least a day exploring the area. The park is spread out over almost 300 square kilometres and features a series of sixteen turquoise lakes and hundreds of waterfalls cascading between them. Divided into the Upper and Lower Lakes there are dozens of different hiking trails to choose from, taking you past caves, through forests and around waterfalls.

Dubrovnik

Located in the very south of the country and known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Croatia. The beautiful Old Town, surrounded by medieval walls, is full of history and architecture with many cathedrals and churches to explore. Be sure to make time to walk the city walls for some fantastic photo opportunities of the terracotta roofs from above. With a couple of rocky beaches outside the Old Town and lots of day trips to nearby islands available, there are several opportunities to explore outside the city too. Although slightly more expensive than other parts of Croatia, it is still possible to find budget accommodation within the Old Town.

Zagreb

While the beaches of Croatia are mostly packed full of sun-seeking tourists, the capital city Zagreb remains relatively undiscovered. The compact and walkable Old City gives off a small-town feel while still offering plenty of things to do. With its bustling café culture, Zagreb is the perfect place to spend a week getting lost wandering around cobbled alleyways lined with coffee shops and bars. While there are lots of cathedrals to explore and dozens of parks to relax in, Zagreb also has more museums per square foot than any other city in the world so there will always be something to keep you busy.

Zadar

When Alfred Hitchcock visited Zadar in 1964, he claimed that the sunsets were the most beautiful in the world. With most visitors to Zadar wanting to witness the famous sunset for themselves, the seafront can get extremely busy of an evening. Luckily, Zadar’s two most famous attractions are located nearby. The Sea Organ and Sun Salutation opened in 2005 and were designed to bring a bit of life to the otherwise dull seafront. The Sea Organ is a musical instrument that generates music via the movement of the ocean waves and the Sun Salutation uses solar power to generate a light show as soon as the sun sets.

Brac

Take a short twenty minute ferry ride from the coastal town of Split and you can find yourself on the beautiful island of Brac. Brac is one of the largest islands in Croatia but still manages to remain less crowded and much cheaper than nearby Hvar. Brac is the island of watersports, with windsurfing being the most popular activity. However, if you prefer to spend your holidays relaxing then Brac has some excellent beaches to explore, including the famous Zlatni Rat beach, which stretches half a kilometre out into the Adriatic Sea and is often featured on postcards of Croatia.

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.

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