Discovery Tennis Week in -

DISCOVER YOUR BEST GAME…WHILE DISCOVERING SEVILLE AND ANDALUSIA

Sevilla

Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. 109 Kingston Rd. Oxford O United Kingdom www.discoverytennistours.com Tel: +44 (0) 7523 950791 e-mail: [email protected]

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DISCOVER AN UNMATCHED TENNIS GETAWAY PRESENTED BY DISCOVERY TENNIS TOURS!

Join Discovery Coaches at the Bernier Tennis Club in Seville for the ultimate experience in tennis, dining, culture and luxury at the **** Fontecruz Sevilla Hotel. This 7 days tennis holiday offers exciting and educational drill and match play sessions combined with Seville Cathedral view accommodations, outstanding afternoon activities and delightful dining. Join us for one of the Best Weeks in Tennis!

*All levels are welcome as you will train on one court with maximum 4 people of similar standard and a coach. *People who would just like to come and not play tennis are also welcome. We have a wide range of outdoor activities for them.

SEVILLE – ANDALUSIA

Seville is the capital of Andalusia and it is located in the south west of Spain only 45 minutes from the ocean. It is the capital of Andalusia and it is located in the south west of Spain only 45 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Lying on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville is one of the largest historical cities in Europe and is unquestionably one of the most charming. It is the birthplace of Don Juan, or Velazquez and one can easily feel like living in the X, XII or XVI century. It is easy then to understand why so many operas have been inspired in Seville. It is also the home of the minaret of La Giralda, the Gothic Cathedral, and the Alcazar Palace. Enjoy the magic and passion of this place all perfectly harmonized with a blue sky and warm temperatures.

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Tour Highlights

 Sunday to Sunday package (arrival on Sunday night)  Luxurious Cathedral view accommodations for 7 nights at the Fontecruz Sevilla Hotel  Welcome reception and snack  18 Hours of Tennis Instruction (4 players per court with one coach) *Same coaching methodology used on the program as that used by Toni Nadal (Rafa Nadal’s coach): RPT Spanish system consisting of special basket drills and tactics used in the Spanish Coaching System. Included one hour of one-to-one video analysis.  Daily Breakfast Buffet  Dinner in Seville’s iconic Barrio Santa Cruz – ‘Casa Robles Restaurant’  Dinner in Seville’s new Andalusian fusion food ‘Zelai Restaurant’  Dinner in Seville’s world renown ‘La Taberna del Alabardero’  Tapas Tour of three best tapas bars in the city  Spanish Wines tasting  Paella Lunch – Workshop  One guided visit of historical Sevilla -Tickets for the show ‘Cristina Hoyos’  One guided visit of the Jerez Cellars ‘Sandeman’ (optional) -Tickets for the horse show ‘The Andalusian horses dancing’ (optional)  Spa Treatment at ‘Aire de Sevilla Arab baths’  Awards Banquet & Video Show at Bernier Tennis Club  Airport Shuttle and all transfers

*All our tennis packages are fully insured with Arnold Fisher Insurance

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Hosted Weeks Nights Price from Sunday, March 10 -Sunday, March 17 7 £1220 Sunday, April 07 - Sunday April 14 7 £1220 Sunday May 05 - Sunday May 12 7 £1220 Sunday, May 19 - Sunday, May 26 7 £1220 Sunday, June 16 - Sunday, June 23 7 £1220

MAXIMUM 16 PEOPLE PER HOSTED WEEK

Prices are per person based on twin occupancy with all activities included. Prices for single rooms available on request at an additional cost. FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. Plus flight cost from any of the London Airports. Transfer available from Malaga airport to Granada (Inclusive in the price of the week) Payment to be made by money transfer or cheque

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 1 09:00pm- 11:00pm Airport pick up- Shuttles leave for the Fontecruz Hotel. 11:00pm – 12:00pm Welcome Cocktail Reception.

Day 2 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 0:00am – 11:30am Tennis Session Ground strokes. 11:30am – 12:00pm Video Shoot. 12:30pm – 01:30pm Lunch. 01:30pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel. 05:00pm – 06:00pm Spa Treatment (optional). 08:30pm Welcome Dinner at ‘Casa Robles Restaurant'.

Day 3 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 09:00am – 11:30am Tennis Session Net strokes. 11:30am – 12:00pm One-to- One video analysis. 12:15pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel. 13:30pm – 15:00pm Lunch - Tapas tour. 05:00pm – 06:00pm Spa Treatment (optional). 09:00pm Dinner at the Hotel.

Day 4 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 09:00am – 12:00am Tennis Session basket drills and match play. 12:15pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel. 01:30pm – 03:00pm Paella Lunch and Workshop. 05:00pm – 06:00pm Spa Treatment (Optional). 07:00pm – 08:00pm Flamenco Show. 09:00pm Dinner at the Hotel.

Day 5 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 09:00am – 12:00am Volley and Smash Session/Match play. 12:30pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel. 01:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch. 06:00pm – 08:00pm Wine tasting. 09:00pm Dinner at ‘Zelai Restaurant’.

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Day 6 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 09:00am – 12:00am Practice tournament/Match play . 12:30pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel. 01:00pm – 02:00pm Lunch. 06:00pm – 08:00pm Walking Tour of Seville. 09:00pm Farewell Dinner at ‘La Taberna del Albardero’ Restaurant.

Day 7 08:00am Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 09:00am – 12:30pm Rest of the World vs. Spain fun doubles competition. 01:00pm– 03:00pm Presentation of Awards, Team Trophy and Video Highlight show. (tapas-lunch included) 03:15pm Shuttles leaves the Club to Hotel and then Airport.

BERNIER TENNIS CLUB

The Bernier Tennis Club is located only 20 minutes away from the Hotel in the town of Gelves and it is considered one of the best racquets complexes in Seville. The Club has four fantastic plexicushion tennis courts (same as used in the Australian Open) which will be generous on your knees and eight paddle-tennis if you would like to try a new racquet sport (played in doubles format and very popular in Spain). The location is the Aljarafe Hills by The Guadalquivir River which is an affluent quiet area of town. The Club also has also fantastic amenities like the restaurant, an extraordinary swimming pool, a top class gym with pilates and yoga rooms where you can have a pilates, yoga, spinning or personal training session per your request. The restaurant has a large variety of pastas, salads, sandwiches, and local tapas for your enjoyment if you need a break or after tennis.

OUR COACHES All our coaches present an international profile speaking different languages and all fluent in English. They chose tennis as their career and they are generally between 25 and 50 years old. You will find them engaging, knowledgeable, capable and good communicators. At DTT we pride ourselves of keeping our employees happy and that is why our hosted weeks are popular.

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RUBEN RIVERO Founder of Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd.

MBA Durham University 2011

Top junior player in Spain 1995-1999

Royal Spanish Tennis Federation Certified Professional

United States Professional Tennis Registry Certified

Fifteen years of experience with players of all ages and levels

in the US, Spain and UK

Fluent in Spanish and English

CRB Checked

PATRICIA RIVERO Top junior player in Spain 1998-2001 Royal Spanish Tennis Federation Certified Professional Five years of experience with players of all ages and levels in Spain and UK Fluent in Spanish and English CRB Checked

BALAZS VUKSITZ Top junior player in Hungary 2008-2011 Lawn Tennis Association Level 3 Certified Ten years of experience with players of all ages and levels in Hungary and UK Fluent in Magyar and English CRB Checked

SALVADOR SEGURA Top junior player in Spain 2008-2011 Royal Spanish Tennis Federation Certified Professional Five years of experience with players of all ages and levels in Spain Fluent in Spanish and English CRB Checked

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FONTECRUZ SEVILLA HOTEL **** Fontecruz Hotel Sevilla is a boutique hotel located right in the heart of the city in the historic Santa Cruz quarter. The location is ideal for the visitor with easy access to all major monuments, high street shopping and the best restaurants. The hotel has 40 double rooms and suites, and offers exceptionally comfortable and quiet accommodation that you will appreciate after a whole day of playing tennis and taking part in the different DTT activities. In addition, the Fontecruz Seville Hotel has a beautiful courtyard, with lush vegetation of plants and a stunning outdoor black colored swimming pool which is the largest in the old quarter. The restaurant at the Hotel Fontecruz Seville is the Morrison's Café & Bar, which is a delight for all those who enjoy a modern and fresh cuisine, and is always submerged in a nice musical ambience. Don’t forget to order the Gazpacho with Olive oil Ice cream! It is to die for!

LEISURE ACTIVITIES’ AFTER-TENNIS’…………………….

PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR OF SEVILLE

Leo is our official guide and he has lived all his life in Seville. He loves talking about Seville, its hidden stories, rich culture and diverse gastronomy. Our clients have found him charming, informative, enthusiastic and a great entertainer. He will take you around through the narrow streets of the Jewish and Arabic quarters, the famous Giralda tower, the grandiose Gothic Cathedral, the “Wimbledon” of Bullrings, the “Maestranza” and all from a point of view that will help you understand the idiosyncrasy of the city and its people. Seville and a sevillana (woman from Seville) inspired George Bizet to write the famous opera “Carmen”. Perhaps you also get inspired to do something creative.

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The Alcazar -Attracting travelers from near and far, Seville has long been a preferred destination for not only camera- toting tourists but also of Spanish monarchs. The king known as Pedro the Cruel was so fond of the city that he wanted to live and rule his kingdom from here, and so converted a 10th century Moorish fortress into a sprawling palace fit for – what else – a king. With its intricate designs and elaborate architectural forms, this impressive and original example of the Mudéjar style is not to be missed.

The Cathedral - Built between 1402 and 1506, Seville’s spectacular gothic cathedral is the biggest- although the English and the Italians may argue otherwise- cathedral in the world. Its highlight, La Giralda, is a soaring bell tower still boasting the elaborate architecture and decoration typical of its Moorish roots. Since the minaret of a mosque that once occupied the site is still standing, today visitors can venture up the series of ramps for an unbeatable panorama of Seville.

ANCIENT ARAB BATH ‘AIRE DE SEVILLA’ Aire de Sevilla is an ancient roman bath based on the tradition of bathing and relaxation through water. The thermal bath tour presented to us includes several water facilities in large lounges with soft lighting, Roman tiles and bronze lamps. There is a Salt Water Bath, a Lounge of A Thousand Jets and a Steam Bath. The sensation gets more interesting in the room with thermal water at different temperatures: a warm bath (97ºF), a hot bath (104ºF), and a cold bath (61ºF)

FLAMENCO SHOW BY CRISTINA HOYOS You can spend a beautiful evening seeing some of the Cristina Hoyos students sing and dance. Cristina Hoyos is a retired world renowned dancer and today one of the most important international promoters of flamenco. Recently Prince Charles and Camilla Parker attended this show and they absolutely loved it. You can enjoy the “duende” of the enchanting atmosphere and the artists, feel their passion, and sense the captivating union of the Spanish guitar playing and hand clapping at unison and the fervor between a man and woman dancing.

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AUTHENTIC LOCAL DINNERS WITH THE BEST CHEFS

You will enjoy the most exquisite and authentic local food through the culture of ‘tapas hopping’ however we will also host three fine dinners at unique Restaurants which prepare some of the most representative local food. They are Zelai Restaurant, Taberna del Albardero and Casa Robles. Spanish cuisine is world known and our restaurants put special care and attention into their dishes for our clients. Seville is a city near the so will get to enjoy the best elaborated Meats, Seafood or Shellfish. Enjoy our fantastic evenings in magical Seville!

TAPAS TOUR Finding the best tapas bars to eat in Seville is considered a skill. The best bars change from year to year and they all compete to make the best and most genuine tapa. Our local tapas bars connoisseur, Manolo, will take you on an unforgettable tapas craw. The ethos behind is to enjoy a genuine tapa while you drink a radiant cava, a fruity white Barbadillo or an elegant red Jumilla, at different places. This is not a usual dinner; you will spend the evening going to 3 or 4 bars finding each place more and more authentic. You will get a chance to go to Rich Stein’s Seville favorite “El Rinconcillo” and try the famous spinach with chick peas, then go to try the modern tapas of “Enrique Becerra” such as the red tuna mini burger, then we can take you “Albarama” and you can can try the most creative and avant garde tapas in Spain. What can we say about Manolo? You will love to spend time with him; he will make you feel like at home and tell you stories of the different places and why things are the way they are in Andalusia and in Seville.

SPANISH WINES TASTING Sergio Mesa is one of the best local sommeliers with more than ten years of experience. He will conduct a wine tasting session where you will try, with finger food, some of the best less known wines in Spain. The majority of Spanish wine drinkers are familiar with Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines but in Spain there are 52 types of grapes and for that reason we will introduce you to a good selection of boutique wines. Some of them are; Penedes, Navarra, Alvarino, Rueda, Valdepenas,

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Cigales or Vinos del Condado. The event will take place at ‘Jamon Sushi Bar’ which is a cozy new Andalusian food boutique restaurant with a special area to taste wines.

PAELLA LUNCH AND WORKSHOP Under the guidance of Sartoria Catering chefs you will discover the traditional Spanish dish of Paella. Learn about the different types of Paella, the traditional methods and about key ingredients which are all locally sourced. Combining fun hands-on Spanish Paella cooking lessons with a relaxing environment and friendly hosts, this short Paella cookery holiday will teach you to cook Paella to impress your friends back home. .

VISIT TO SANDEMAN WINE CELLARS IN JEREZ (optional)

Visiting the Sandeman’s Sherry Cellars is a unique experience if you come to Jerez. Located right in the center of town, the next building next to it is the Real Escuela Andaluz de Arte Ecuestre (the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art). At the Sandeman cellars you will get a tour of their headquarters and learn how their rich wines are elaborated and then aged.

HORSE SHOW ‘ANDALUSIAN HORSES DANCING’ – JEREZ (optional)

Sitting proudly in the centre of the town of , the famous Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre draws millions of visitors each year. The equestrian centre is built around the Recreo de las Cadenas Palace, itself an amazing 19th century baroque-style building designed by Charles Garnier (he also designed the Paris Opera.) The shows are held in the 1600 seat arena. After a disco style burst with laser lights, the distinctive tones of flamenco guitar take over and some ten riders dressed in 18th century country costume make their entrance. Then the impressive equestrian ballet begins

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TESTIMONIALS

“Thank you Discovery Tennis Tours for arranging a wonderful first

visit to Seville. I had an absolutely fantastic time. It was a marvelous

experience visiting so many interesting places, meeting such friendly and welcoming people and learning a little about the past and the present of this beautiful city. You included so many things that it is difficult to say what the highlight of the trip was, definitely the fabulous food and wine, and the amazing sights. Oh! The tennis was good as well!”

Lesley Long, Noke, UK

“I went to Seville with Discovery Tennis Tours in June 2012. From the moment we arrived we were so well looked after, staying in a very comfortable hotel in the centre of historic old Seville.

Everything was of a high quality & well organized. The best bit for me was being able to play tennis & then to experience the culture of such a beautiful historic city & being right in the middle of it. Looking over at the cathedral lit up at night across the roof tops from the roof top bar. The delicious gourmet food, I have never had gazpacho soup with olive oil ice cream wow! We laughed & drank

delicious wines. Nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful experience I can’t wait to go on the next one.”

Gina William, Oxford, UK

“Thank you for organizing a brilliant holiday, the combination of tennis and seeing Seville was a fantastic idea. The location of the hotel meant that after 3 hours of Tennis, the cultural tours were in easy walking distance. I felt that I had a real taste of Seville whilst improving my Tennis. The attention to detail was five stars”. Terms and Conditions 2013 Kathy Mumby-Croft, Oxford, UK

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 2013 Making A Booking Please read the Terms and Conditions for this trip and sign the Booking Form if you accept. Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. (DTT) is registered in England and Wales No 8051509 North House, 5 Farmoor Court, Oxford OX2 9LU. These booking conditions form the basis of your contract, our invoice will act as our confirmation of your booking. The lead traveller must be 18 years old, and the trip’s full amount is required 6 weeks before departure. You can pay by money transfer, cheque or online. Details attached on booking form. On Receipt of Your Deposit Your payment will be accepted as full payment and is credited to your account. The contract comes to existence between us after you have received a confirmation invoice, within 7 days, which should be checked and queried if not in order. We shall not be liable for any invalid information if you do not notify us within 7 days of receipt. Closing date The offer in our brochure is correct and great care has been taken to ensure that the holiday promoted is of good quality and will be available throughout the promotional period or until 16 players limit is completed. If We Change Your Holiday We have planned the arrangements for this holiday with plenty of time and although it is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to confirmed arrangements, it could happen. We reserve the right to make such changes at any time. Most changes are of a minor nature and we will advise you as soon as possible before your departure. Passports, Visas & Travel Documents Please check that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your holiday with the appropriate Embassy. If you are not a British passport holder you may require a visa, please check before booking your holiday. All passports, visa, travel insurance, health certificate requirements and Foreign Office advice are your responsibility. Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. takes no responsibility for any delay or expense incurred through any irregularity in your documents Tennis Arrangements Amendments of any tennis schedules may be necessary due to climatic conditions. Amendments will be advised to you and alternative arrangements made wherever possible. In the unlikely event of rain, we will have the option of going to a nearby Indoor Paddle- Tennis Club where we will continue our morning sessions. Force Majeur We cannot accept liability in any circumstances where performance and/or prompt performance of the contract is prevented by reasons of war, threat of war, civil strife, riots, terrorist activities, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions. Accommodation Rental Period The accommodation rental period commences after 2pm on the day of arrival and ceases at 12pm on the day of departure. Activities All the activities we offer in this package, but the wine tasting and horse show in Jerez are included in the price. They are entirely optional for the visitor. Jerez is 50 min. Away from Seville and the transfer is also separate. The full price of this activity is £100.

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If You Have A Problem In the very unlikely event that you have a problem or complaint during your holiday, please notify Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd, so that we have an opportunity to rectify the issue. If your holiday is proven unsatisfactory then the client should notify Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. in writing within 28 days after your arrival to your destination. No liability can be accepted for complaints not notified within that period or if the complaint was not notified to a Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. Member during the holiday. Conditions of Carriage If it becomes necessary for you to cancel your booking, or part of it, you must inform us in writing immediately. Cancellation charges are calculated from the date we receive written notification in our office. If we receive written notification more than 30 days before departure, you will receive the full deposit. If we receive notification less than 30 days, the cancellation charges below will apply: 20 – 30 days before departure You will be refunded 50% of the deposit you paid 50% of deposit 10 – 20 days before departure You will be refunded 30% of the deposit you paid 30% of deposit 01– 10 days before departure You will be refunded 0% of the deposit you paid 0% of deposit Data Protection Policy In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly, Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. requires to use the information you provide e.g. name, address and special needs/dietary requirements/medical conditions. We only pass this information to our collaborators such as restaurants, tennis club or hotel. We will not pass on any information to anyone other than these. We will hold your information and may use it to inform you of offers in the future or to send you brochures. Insurance It is essential that all clients arrange adequate travel/holiday insurance cover. All Discovery Tennis Tours Ltd. Tennis Tours and Holidays have Public and/or Product Liability of £2,500,000 on any one incident.

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