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Ashes Series 2013/14 gulliverstravel.co.uk Welcome from Gullivers For over 30 years, Gullivers Sports Travel has organised England cricket supporter tours, taking Contents our first Ashes tour to Australia back in 1982. Travel Test Schedule 3 has changed a lot since then, but creating the Australia 3 special camaraderie enjoyed on tour remains at the Touring with Gullivers 4 Beamer 1st & 2nd Test Tour 6 heart of everything Gullivers does. Gully 2nd & 3rd Test Tour 7 The Ashes in Australia is enticing enough and for the first time since the Duck, Stumped & Run Out 1970s we are being treated to a back-to-back Ashes Series. As far as 4th & 5th Test Tours 8 sporting rivalries go it doesn’t get any bigger than Australia v England, Long Stop 5 Test Tour 10 and it goes without saying that the Ashes in Australia is the most How to Book 11 prestigious event in the hearts and minds of England cricket fans. Lead by Alastair Cook, this Series has all the makings of yet another historic tour for England. Those in the know said that Cook was destined for great things very early on. In the Ashes Series 2010/11 he came good on a host of promises, scoring an incredible 766 runs in seven innings to anchor England's first series win in Australia for 24 years. Two years later and further records were broken as he became England's leading Test century-maker and the youngest player to pass 7,000 runs. Our brochure features a range of touring options and we hope you find your perfect holiday. If you need any help choosing your tour, please feel free to contact our experienced Ashes team, who are only too happy to assist you. Here’s to a wonderful tour and Gullivers’ 9th Ashes Down Under! We look forward to seeing you there. Noel Magnay Managing Director, Gullivers Sports Travel 2 Book now at gulliverstravel.co.uk The Ashes Down Under Test Schedule Discover Date Match Venue Australia Thu 21-Mon 25 Nov 1st Test Gabba, Brisbane Thu 05-Mon 09 Dec 2nd Test Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Fri 13-Tue 17 Dec 3rd Test WACA, Perth Thu 26-Mon 30 Dec 4th Test MCG, Melbourne Fri 03-Tue 07 Jan 5th Test Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Port Douglas Cairns Watching the Ashes Down Under is the ultimate holiday for any cricket fan. With the last two Ashes Series wins under our belt, it’s time to make BRISBANE the trip to Australia so you can breathe the immortal words, “I was there”. PERTH Barossa Valley SYDNEY Australia conjures up images of Margaret River ADELAIDE sunshine, sea and golden beaches, MELBOURNE and has so much more to offer. From the cosmopolitan host cities of the Test matches to the desert, mountains, winelands and rainforests – the country has an incredible range of landscapes to Fabulous Fiji explore. After the excitement of the Ashes in When it comes to the cricket, nothing Australia, why not experience exotic Fiji excites the Aussies more than beating and learn about its unique culture? the ‘Poms’, which makes for an With 333 islands featuring beautiful electric atmosphere at the grounds beaches, crystal clear seas and year and plenty of friendly cricket banter round sunshine, you’ll be relaxing into wherever you go. ‘Fiji time’ before you know it! Please call us on 01684 878723 to ask us With so many things to experience in about extending your holiday to this fascinating country, you will be arrange a stay in beautiful Fiji. sure to leave Australia with a www.fijime.com lifetime’s worth of happy memories. Call us on 01684 878723 3 Touring with Gullivers Why travel with us? If you have travelled with us before, you will know how we look after your journey from the very start and ensure an amazing trip from the UK and back. For those who are new to Gullivers, below is an outline of our promise to you and why we are so well respected as the UK’s leading and longest established cricket tour operator. We offer: The Tours l Fully escorted tours – a dedicated Tour Manager with you every step of the way Long Stop 5 Test Tour l Flights with industry leading airlines 17 Nov-9 Jan | 54 days l Accommodation sourced from leading hotel chains, personally checked by us From £15,995pp l Guaranteed official Ashes Test match tickets Go to pages 10-11 l Full security for you as we are fully bonded members of ABTA and IATA and hold an ATOL licence Beamer 1st & 2nd Test l Welcome drinks reception to get to know your fellow supporters Tour l Gullivers Cricket Forums with journalists and respected names in the cricket field 17 Nov-11 Dec | 25 days l A programme of optional sightseeing and excursions, enabling you to enjoy the From £6,595pp sights and sounds of Australia (some trips are already included in the tour cost, Go to page 6 where specified in the itinerary) l Dedicated UK based team to offer help and advice before, during and after Gully 2nd & 3rd Test Tour your tour experience 1-19 Dec | 19 days l Over 30 years’ experience organising cricket tours – we organised our first Ashes From £5,595pp tour to Australia in 1982 Go to page 7 l Unrivalled service and dedication l Great local destination knowledge – we are recognised as an Aussie Specialist by Duck 4th & 5th Test Tour Tourism Australia with Cairns l Every detail cared for – we do all the hard work so you don’t have to 22 Dec-13 Jan | 23 days l A fantastic cricket camaraderie – join like-minded cricket fans and be at the heart of From £6,455pp the cricket scene Go to pages 8-9 l Gullivers Christmas Day Party at the MCG* l Gullivers New Years Eve Cocktail Party Cruise* Stumped 4th & 5th Test l Gullivers XI Social Match** Tour with Hong Kong *Not included in all tours, please check individual tours for more information 20 Dec-9 Jan | 22 days **Subject to sufficient demand From £7,525pp Go to pages 8-9 ABTA No V8321 91201670 Run Out 4th & 5th Test Tour with Port Douglas Tailor-Made Travel 22 Dec-13 Jan | 23 days From £8,725pp If you would prefer to travel independently, rather than on one of our fully Go to pages 8-9 escorted tours, we can put together a completely bespoke package for you. Please contact Gullivers Tailor-Made on 01684 878723 for a quotation. 4 Book now at gulliverstravel.co.uk Special Touring Features Christmas Day at the MCG Where better to have Christmas lunch on the Tour inclusions eve of the Melbourne Test than at the MCG All our fully escorted tours include the itself? All our supporters come together for a following: festive yet relaxed celebration in a prime • Official gold category match tickets* location overlooking the pitch. Indulge in a • Return economy class flights from delicious three course luncheon and open London Heathrow (upgrades available on request) bar (beer, wine and soft drinks) with live entertainment. • Hotel accommodation on a bed and Included in: Long Stop, Duck, Stumped and Run Out Tours breakfast basis – all 4* to 5* depending on your tour (single New Year’s Eve room supplements apply, room Cocktail Party Cruise sharing available on request) • All internal flights/coach travel in Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are Australia legendary and our exclusive cocktail party on • Airport/hotel/airport coach transfers board the MV John Cadman III will be an for each group flight experience you never forget. The ship will • Australian tourist visa cruise inside the exclusion zone for the best • Room ready for all early view of the fireworks over Sydney Bridge. international flight arrivals so you don’t have to wait to check in Enjoy an open bar and a feast of the best Australian cuisine, served from food • Dedicated Tour Manager for the stations throughout the ship, including a seafood barbecue on the top deck. duration of your tour Then dance the night away to music provided by a top DJ. The dress code is • Gullivers’ special touring features smart, either jacket and tie or shirt and tie. (see left for which ones are included Included in: Long Stop, Stumped and Run Out Tours on your chosen tour) • Gullivers’ tour merchandise Cricket Forums • Optional sightseeing and excursions (additional cost, some tours do Gullivers Cricket Forums give you the unique include day trips where specified) opportunity to hear the views of well-known *The Duck Tour includes silver names from the cricketing world. Beginning category match tickets with drinks and nibbles, join in with question and answer sessions, match analysis and Not included other cricket related discussions with invited • Travel insurance – go to guests. In the past, guests have included ex-England captains, cricketing greats, www.gulliverstravel.co.uk/insurance media correspondents and affiliated personnel such as umpires and statisticians. for a quotation Lots of lively debate is guaranteed! • General gratuities Included in: All Tours (two forums are included in the Long Stop Tour) • Items of a personal nature such as drinks, meals (other than those Gullivers Christmas Eve XI detailed in the itineraries), Social Match, Melbourne laundry, telephone calls and medical expenses Whether you’re playing in Gullivers XI team in Melbourne, or supporting, don’t miss the chance to mix with the local cricket fraternity Included in: Long Stop, Duck, Stumped and Run Out Tours Please register your interest at time of booking Call us on 01684 878723 5 BEAMER Beamer Tour 1st & 2nd Tests 1s t & UR 17 November-11 December (25 days) 2nd TEST TO Witness the start of this epic Series.