Five Travel Sporting Events in 2010

Watching sport live in a world arena is something that most people only dream about … but with a little bit of preplanning and organisation, it is possible to get tickets to world class sporting events as long as you plan your trip at least six months to a year in advance. Here are five of the best sports travel events in 2010.

Winter Olympics – Canada

The host nation for the Winter Olympics is Vancouver, Canada and the Winter Olympics will be held from 12-28 February, 2010. Book a trip to Canada and watch the world’s best athletes compete in events like figure skating, ice hockey and speed skating coupled with Canadian hospitality and the best snow conditions in the world. Other attractions in Vancouver include Stanley Park which is larger than New York’s Central Park, Granville Island and the Vancouver Art Gallery. While downtown Vancouver does have many shopping districts and nightlife options, the city is quite famous for its restaurant scene.

For more information about the Winter Olympics and where to purchase tickets.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by South Africa next year from June 11th to July 11th 2010 for all avid football fans. It is only held every four years so this is your chance for you and your friends to go and see the matches live while experiencing the wild, tribal delights of South Africa. The beautiful country has plenty to offer as a holiday destination, with its biological, geographic and cultural diversity.

Read more about the 2010 FIFA World Cup and find ticketing information.

Tour de France – Netherlands

The 97th Tour de France will be held in Netherlands from July 3rd to July 25th 2010 and start in Rotterdam and cover 3,600 kilometres over flats and mountain terrain. One of Rotterdam’s main attractions is Diergaarde Blijdorp, the extensive zoo that includes the impressive Oceanium, where visitors can walk through a huge shark tunnel surrounded by sharks and giant tortoises. A visit to Rotterdam would not be complete without a tour of the harbour on the Spido or a visit to the 185m-high Euromast.

Find out more about the Tour de France.

2010 FIBA World Championship – Turkey

The FIBA World Championships will showcase the best the world has to offer in basketball and is held every four years. Turkey will host the 2010 FIBA World Championships from 28 August to 12 September 2010. After a long day at the basketball, you need to take a Turkish bath (when in Turkey) and have a relaxing massage or indulge in retail therapy at the world’s largest covered market, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Other attractions include the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.

Obtain more information about the FIBA World Championships.

Commonwealth Games – India

The Commonwealth Games will be held in New Delhi, India in 2010 from the 3-13 October 2010. Delhi will feature 17 sports including swimming, athletics cycling, shooting and weight lifting. Delhi tourist attractions include the Akshardham Temple and Bahia Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate. Some of the best regions to shop in Delhi are Cannaught place, South Ex, Sarojini Nagar, Lajapat Nagar. Delhi offers a vast array of restaurants offering the best of Indian cuisine and a buzzing nightlife.

Find out more about the Commonwealth Games held in India.

Watching sport live on a world arena in a foreign and exotic country can be a once in a lifetime experience. So remember when combining a sporting event with a holiday; remember to book early as popular sporting events such as the World Cup may have a lottery system for tickets.