Sports Leisure Vacations was founded in 1979, and our first mission was taking people to Giants and A’s baseball games. Now, 34 years later, it is still the “Sports” in our name. We have three trips planned for 2013, the first being our annual jaunt to Spring Training. There’s nothing like the warm Arizona sunshine and baseball. Perhaps we’ll be celebrating an American or National League pennant, or even a World Championship. It’s happened before…
We’ll stay in a conveniently-located hotel, between all the ballparks north of the Phoenix airport. Breakfast is included each day, we’ll have an even bigger line-up of speakers and baseball talk will fill the air. As a small bonus, our hotel is the one used by the A’s for the players who do not have homes in the area (minor leaguers, players not wealthy enough to own their own condo in Arizona yet, etc.). So you might get to meet a future star, or perhaps a Rivercat or two.
Seats for the games are always excellent. We stay out of the sun whenever possible and always enjoy great locations. We always try to squeeze in a suite for one game at Scottsdale Stadium with an included lunch. It’s a leisurely itinerary and it’s mostly about baseball.
•4 nights at the Phoenix Crowne Plaza
•8 meals: Daily breakfast buffet, Sunday Brunch at the Scottsdale Conference Resort, lunch in a suite at Scottsdale Stadium, 3 dinners
•5 ball games, generally featuring the Giants and/or A’s – the schedule is released in early November and we will announce the game schedule then
•See The Duttons from Branson, a family variety act that will provide an evening’s entertainment
•“Baseball Today” roundtable with Lou Klimchock, former major leaguer who will share his observations on the year ahead and what he sees in Spring Training
•Two additional guest speakers, one former player and one broadcaster (announced when they are confirmed, two weeks prior to the trip), lots of baseball talk
•Added attractions as the baseball schedule allows
•Roundtrip airfare, home pick-up
•2000/2200 Gold Passport Points
$1965 p.p./dbl.occ., $2160 single until Nov. 15
$2065 p.p./dbl.occ., $2260 single after Nov. 15
A Small Town Christmas
If you enjoy wonderful dining and nostalgic Christmas experiences then this is the trip for you! Discover the lights of Christmas tree lane at night, an old fashioned community parade where everyone comes out to watch, and small towns that have Main Streets decorated for Santa. And did we mention dining… at several of the Valley’s best restaurants? And there will be time for picking up a few unique gifts too in the shops along the main streets of the valley’s finest communities.
All Around California by Rail
Explore the Golden State by scenic rail adventure! Featuring four trips by train including a stretch of the Coast Starlight route by private railcar, SuperCoach III follows you throughout the tour so no need to worry about getting your luggage on or off the train! Limited to 32 passengers.
An Evening with Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is a force of nature – one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. She has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning more than four decades in the entertainment industry and beyond, and as her recent accomplishments reveal, she’s as robust and hardworking as ever. Joan is an internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host, Tony Award-nominated actress, bestselling author, playwright, screenwriter, film director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, and red-carpet fashion laureate. Above all things, however, Joan is a proud mother and grandmother.
5 Days · 8 Meals
Your trip includes all accommodations, airfare from Sacramento*, all listed activities and the services of a Sports Leisure Tour Director
*If applicable. Not traveling from Sacramento? Not a problem, just give us a call.
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