... as ITC Sports announced details of the travel packages they are offering to cover the Lashings World XI Cricket Festival in Abu Dhabi, 24-29 February 2008.
The itinerary they are offering for the festival is currently as follows:
Sunday 24 February
Depart London Heathrow with Etihad Airlines. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi you will be met and transferred to Emirates Palace for 5 nights in a Coral Room including breakfast.
Monday 25 February
Day at leisure to enjoy the fabulous facilities on offer at Emirates Palace.
6:30pm - Lashings World XI v Abu Dhabi Cricket Club Chairman's XI
Twenty:20 Match under floodlights at the National Cricket Stadium
Tuesday 26 February
Morning at leisure.
2:00pm - Lashings World XI v Etihad XI
Twenty:20 Match at the East Lawn Cricket Ground, Emirates Palace
Wednesday 27 February
Morning at leisure.
2:00pm - Journalists XI v Hotel XI
Twenty:20 Match at the East Lawn Cricket Ground, Emirates Palace
Thursday 28 February
Morning at leisure.
2:00pm - Hotel Guest XI v Hotel Staff XI
Twenty:20 Match at the East Lawn Cricket Ground, Emirates Palace
Friday 29 February
Transfer to Abu Dhabi Airport for your flight with Etihad Airlines to London Heathrow, with same day arrival in London.
Prices
The price for this itinerary based on Economy Class flights is from £1,245 per person sharing or from £1,695 on a single occupancy basis.
The price for this itinerary based on Business Class flights is from £2,580 per person sharing or from £2,995 on a single occupancy basis.
What's included
Return flights with Etihad Airlines in your chosen class, airline taxes, 5 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Emirates Palace in a Coral Room, return airport transfers, entry to all four cricket matches, return transfers to the National Cricket Stadium.
How to book
Please contact ITC Sports on 01244 355 390 or e-mail sports@itc-uk.com
Emirates Palace
This majestic palace resort rises from the crystalline waters of the Arabian Sea like an enchanted citadel. Regal splendour is blended with contemporary Arabian style throughout the resort, with liberal use of the finest marble, intricate mosaics and crystal chandeliers.
Each room continues the theme of classic elegance, with hand carved beds, sumptuous bathrooms and private balconies providing you with wonderful views over the sea or lush gardens. Cutting edge facilities abound, with complimentary wi-fi internet throughout the resort, huge plasma screens and an AMX entertainment system in every room. The resort also offers complimentary butler service, in room check-in and daily fruit and water.
A choice of 11 restaurants bring together the flavours of the world including Italian and sumptuous seafood, and you can even dine in the privacy of your own room, where a chef and staff will await your every call. Relax in the Anantara Spa with a superb selection of therapies and treatments and the only Moroccan Hamman in Abu Dubai.
Other facilities include two swimming pools, one with water slides, a lazy river and waterfalls, water sports, PADI dive centre, badminton, tennis, beach volleyball and 2 fitness centres. For children a range of sports and games can be enjoyed along with activities at Sarab Land the children's playground & kids club.
For more details about the Emirates Palace Hotel, including pictures, please click HERE