NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- It's not too late to join the excitement of the best of soccer in Europe, according to Fernando Virgolino, General Director of Skylink Holidays USA. The company, noted for its value-packed experiential travel packages to the most popular destinations, created the "Soccermania program" to provide hassle-free access to sought-after European soccer games.
"We've used our global buying power and expertise in the European market to create the quintessential sports travel experience," Virgolino explains. "Travelers fly with Alitalia to Italy where first class hotels await them. Participants receive tickets for soccer game seats in top stadium locations. We've made it easy for the soccer enthusiast to enjoy the sport and fun of being there. We make it easy for travelers to score the goal of attending in comfort, style, and affordably!"
Those wishing to attend the Milan/Manchester United game will depart the U.S. on March 6th. Upon arrival on March 7th, travelers stay at the Jolly Hotel President. The Milan/Manchester game will be played on March 8th at 8:30pm, giving travelers all that day and the day after the game at leisure, "for a victory celebration," Virgolino notes. Travelers will take their return flight from Milan to the USA on March 10th or may opt to combine their trip with the next game on the schedule.
Soccer fans may choose to attend the March 9th Juventus/Real Madrid game in Turin, Italy with a March 7th departure from the U.S. The first class Hotel Majestic in Turin will provide the warm Italian hospitality travelers expect from this historic region. The Juventus/Real Madrid game will take place at 8:30pm on March 9th. This itinerary also includes a day at leisure, Virgolino explains, "to review and remember the highlights of the game and pick up souvenirs to remember the experience!"
*Pricing for the Soccermania packages starts at $1099 per person based on double room occupancy and are quoted based on airfare from New York City. Add-on fares from other U.S. cities are available. Airport taxes are additional. Travelers who wish to combine the March 8th and March 9th programs to attend both games may do so for only $500 additional and travelers may add additional days for $149 per person double. For travelers who wish to travel alone, the single supplement for each package is $255 with single occupancy additional nights available for $235 per night.
Virgolino's perspective on Soccermania travel packages reflects his own travel philosophy. "You often hear about people traveling who look for things to do once they arrive. It's so much more exciting to look for an event that interest you and then plan to go away to take part in it! It's one of those little twists that elevate a trip to a happening!" Virgolino concludes.
For information and reservations, Skylink Holidays USA suggests travelers contact their travel agent, visit www.skylinkholidaysusa.com or call 888-359-8685.