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  • Destinations for Soccer Lovers

    Although soccer has been the world’s most popular sport for decades it is certainly making a push toward the mainstream. Here in the United States, a bigger and bigger following is gathering behind local and MLS teams and it isn’t uncommon to see hoards of college students crowding bars to watch teams like Barcelona play the LA Galaxy. We suggest however, taking it one step further! Sure the front row bar seating is a fun way to experience the games, but why not see the action live? Check out two great vacations with travel guides provided by FrugalMonkey where you can get onto the field and only feet away from the world’s best players.


    Argentina

    If soccer is popular anywhere it is certainly a national obsession in Argentina. Through FrugalMonkey’s free online guide to travel in Argentina you can see Boca play River during the Super Classico and touch finger tips with the world famous, Lionel Messi. Most of the games take place in Buenos Aires, the Argentine capitol. Even if you can’t catch a game, you’ll be sure to see evidence of the country’s widespread obsession with paraphernalia and soccer playing teens scattered throughout. Check out where to stay in Buenos Aires, and pick between the crumbling architecture of the boutique hotels in San Telmo or the posh modern sky rises of Puerto Madero.

    South Africa

    If you’re any kind of soccer fan you already know that the 2010 World Cup is going off in South Africa next July. This gives soccer fans from around the world the perfect opportunity to see all the world’s teams compete toward one major distinction: the best team in the world. Don’t miss Spain battle Brazil, or Italy take on the US in what is aiming to be the biggest sporting even the world has seen yet. Of course you’ll be there, by utilizing FrugalMonkey’s online travel guide to South Africa.


  • World Cup in South Africa!

    You many not have your eyes glued to online travel deals, but we do and we certainly keep an eye out for excuses to travel. Like this one – the 2010 World Cup will be held in South Africa, starting June 11th! As you can probably imagine, since soccer is the most famous sport across the globe, tickets to the Cup and travel accommodations are being bought up faster than you can say, “GOAL!”

    Check out our country profile on South African travel, and our complete section on the World Cup. You’ll need this travel info because not just one city, but cities all over the country are housing teams and matches for the World Cup. This means, you’ll need to know which South African city to fly into and where to make your travel accommodations. If you’re only interested in seeing the quarter, semi or final matches, then book your tickets into Johannesburg, because all eyes will be on their stadium as the World Cup comes to a close.


  • Book the trip of a lifetime and travel to South Africa for the World Cup

    If you needed more conventional reasons to travel to South Africa you might think about it’s gorgeous cities, beautiful coastlines, romantic plains and South Africa’s famous wine country; all good reasons to go on a vacation to South Africa.


    Animal lovers and adventure seekers are common visitors to South Africa because of the variety in what it offers to travelers. Baboons are famous in South Africa as is the Great White Shark, which brings in thousands of adventure extremists to boat off the South African coast or go shark diving in infested waters. Wildlife game reserves provide visitors with the chance to see black rhinos, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest on one of the many tours in William Pretorius Game Reserve, a favorite amongst visiting tourists. For a more luxurious vacation South Africa hardly disappoints, as wine lovers roam the vineyards on sunny afternoons taking in the fine varieties that make up South Africa’s booming wine industry. These are just a few of the things awaiting you on a South African vacation of normal sorts and, right now travelers are enjoying new routes from the United States and Europe at low costs when you travel South African Airways.

    There is however, something buzzing underneath the normal excitement felt by vacationers on a trip to South Africa. The 2010 World Cup will be taking place in June as nearly one million travelers visit Johannesburg. The city is pulsing with preparations and anxiousness in the responsibility of housing certainly, the world’s biggest sporting event of the year. Next year, potentially 36 teams will represent the world’s most popular sport in the biggest World Cup yet. For soccer fanatics, sport lovers and travel extremists, the fusion of South African travel and the love of soccer is a combination that is hard to beat.

    Johannesburg hotels and accommodations are already filling up in preparation for the world event.


    If you’re thinking of attending, you will need to book your tickets (both flights and hotels) as far in advance as possible. Additionally, coming to see the World Cup is an excellent chance to enjoy South African travel. So as Johannesburg prepares for the influx of tourists, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in cooperation with FIFA and Match Hospitality group are putting together vacation packages that include World Cup tickets and South African travel highlights. With packages suitable for all types of budgets, planning to attend the 2010 World Cup and travel South Africa has never been more facilitating. That is why in addition to hotels, lodges and other more traditional means of accommodations, guest houses, large dorm-style sleeping and other arrangements will be available for last minute travelers or those with a smaller travel budget.

    Travel fanatics and sports lovers alike will be taking over South Africa come mid-May and June as the 2010 World Cup goes underway. Think about the amazing memories awaiting you as you enjoy South African travel and and a world wide sporting event. Cheer your home country along, or jump on board with the millions of South Africans who are proud and excited to host not only the World Cup, but the thousands of travelers coming to visit their country.

  • World Cup 2010 – South Africa

    Excellent news for soccer lovers and travel buffs alike: the 2010 World Cup will be in South Africa next year! Construction and maintenance on the stadiums that will house the 2010 World Cup are almost complete as South Africa gears up for an influx of thousands of visitors for the soccer tournament. This is the first time any World Cup will be held in Africa, a big deal for South Africa as well as the sport. The opening ceremonies and a number of games will be held in Johannesburg, and soccer fans and teams are already booking accommodations and flights. If you want to enjoy the 2010 World Cup start booking your flights to South Africa now!