2008 Olympics Tag

I can’t believe it’s time to start talking about planning trips to the 2012 Summer Olympics. Wasn’t it just 2010 and we were talking about Vancouver and what type of winter boots to pack when I go watch bobsleigh? Now, suddenly we are one year away from the London Olympics! 365 days!!! Ok people, remain calm, I repeat remain calm.

I have assisted over 700 travelers in the past 5 Olympics in planning their trip to the Olympics Games. I’m not saying I’m an expert, but I will say I feel I have heard from nearly every type of Olympic sports fan possible – from the Biathlon fan from Istanbul to the Fencing fan from Finland. The one thing I am certain of: that no matter the destination or distance, Olympics sports fans are willing to cross oceans and trek up mountains every 2 years to see the sports they are passionate for.

Back home and guess what? You can't blog in China! The government doesn't trust blogs so they block them from being accessed and viewed. So we weren't able to blog while we were onsite but I have posted a great picture of our onsite team. Thanks to all of our clients for their business and we really enjoyed meeting all of you. See you in Vancouver....

And we have been getting a few pin requests from people wanting them for their collections. We still have a few left so if you want a Sports Traveler official Olympic Trading Pin please send a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Sports Traveler ATTN: Olympic Pins, 1803 W. 95th Street, Suite 101, Chicago, IL, USA, 60643

~ anbritt

Check out today's Wall Street Journal Weekend Section about travel to the Beijing Olympics. Sports Traveler is featured in this article. This is the second time Sports Traveler has been featured in the Wall Street Journal for our travel packages and tour options for the Beijing Games. Thanks you once again to Candace Jackson and Loretta Chao the writers of this very informative article. In the article, find a detailed map describing the location of all the venues as well as some excellent photos of the many sights that travelers will be able to take in while at the Games.

Link to the article: Let the (Travel) Games Begin - Wall Street Journal - Feb. 9, 2008

-anbritt

Sports Traveler has recently created a parternership with the Korea Tourism Organization, to deliver some exciting trips to South Korea. These trips are offered in conjunction with 2008 Summer Games in China and they are offered either before or after the Summer Games. For more detail info on this trip, please visit the following link:

http://www.sportstraveler.net/custom/koreatours.htm

Sports Traveler Radio (STR) recently conducted a special interview with Brad Brennans of the Korea Tourism Organization about this Asian destination, the fun plans for travelers on this trip, and much more. It's a very revealing interview that reveals a lot about one of the most interesting Asian travel spots. You can give feedback about this episode or any other STR episode by emailing the show : [email protected]

Here is a link to listen that episode and other STR shows:

http://www.sportstraveler.net/custom/sports_traveler_radio_STR.html

To find out more about the Korea Tourism Organization:

http://english.tour2korea.com/index.asp