Promising to be a fantastic year of Sport, 2020’s sport-tacular line-up has a bit of something in store for everybody – from Six Nations Rugby to the Tokyo Summer Olympics. So of course in true Access fashion, we’ve curated another handy guide of tips and tricks that will help ensure you don’t miss any of the action!
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Tip #1 – Book Early
Often cheaper rates can be picked up if you book early and in the case of some sporting events – if you book before competitors are confirmed. Availability of flights, hotels, and rental cars can disappear in a hurry, so booking as soon as you know that you’re going to the event, is the only way to ensure that you can get there and that you’ll have a place to stay!
If you are travelling overseas with kit, our experienced agents can help with arranging your carnets. Get in touch!
Tip #2 – Plan Ahead
It seems blisteringly obvious but make sure you know how to get to the venue! More importantly, make sure you know where to park and if you’re using public transport – make sure that there isn’t a reduced or cancelled service because of the event!
When travelling to events in London (such as Wimbledon), try to use the tube and the tram during peak travel times, and if it’s busy – try getting off at the stop before (or the second nearest) and walk…. sometimes its only 10 minutes away!
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Tip #3 – Check Your Tickets
Beware of any scams involving counterfeit tickets. It’s best to purchase tickets from a team-sanctioned ticket reseller or through a site like Ticketmaster, which guarantees the ticket. The ticket could still be fake, but at least you can get your money back!
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General Tips & Advice
- Research the area, know where the dangerous places are and stay away!
- Don’t carry too much cash at a time; some countries actually prefer card payments so try to use a card as much as possible.
- Always carry your passport or at the least a copy of it.
- Be warned – food and souvenir prices are notoriously high inside sporting venues! You’ll almost always save money by eating outside of the venue (and the food is probably better too).
- Social media is great for sharing photos of your trip with your friends, but whilst apps can enhance your trip, they do tend to drain your phone’s battery, so be sure to take a power bank!
- Remember road closures could limit the way you travel to the event!
