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Millions of football fans will descend on South Africa during the month of June in order to attend the world largest sporting event, having booked one of the many world cup packages that are currently on offer. The 2010 World Cup will take place between June11th and July 11^th, spread among nine host cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth to name just a few. However there are a few things you should know before you board your plane. First off, you will need a passport to enter South Africa. You will not, however, need a visa unless you intend to stay longer than ninety days. Your passport should also remain valid for at least 30 days after you're scheduled to leave South Africa.

Planning your trip early and using a reputable and registered travel agent will allow you get the best deals that you r money can buy. Locating these world cup packages will take a little patience and homework but it will be worth it in the end. In fact, with the World Cup it is better to book everything in advance to eliminate the hassle for when you get there. Booking well in advance allows you to able to enjoy all the festivities of the tournament stress free as well as danger free. The World Cup will play during South Africa's winter season, so it will be cool and rainy depending on which part of the country you happen to spend time in. Think weather similar to that found in California in America or in Southwestern Australia in the land down under.

Transportation between the nine host cities will be either by high speed rail, rapid transit bus, taxi or rental car. Rental cars should be booked in advance in order to guarantee one for when you need it. Tell your travel agent to make the reservation. Read up on local driving rules and insurance regulations if you plan to drive. However, if you decide to use a taxi ask the desk clerk at your hotel which firm is trustworthy and licensed.Beware of buying tickets once you land because they may be invalid or counterfeit. Check any tickets with the official ticket office to determine if your tickets are the real McCoy or fake. The government of South Africa and FIFA have put into place a zero tolerance policy outlawing racism and xenophobia. Fans who become very intoxicated will not be allowed in to any of the match stadiums or fan parks outside the stadiums.

The biggest sporting event in the world is set to take place next year in South Africa, when 32 teams from around the globe will meet in the 19^th FIFA World Cup tournament. This is the first time the world cup will take place in South Africa, in front of over 3 million soccer fans attending in person or at home watching on tv.

Nine host cities have been chosen with the games to be played in ten different stadiums. Each host city offers first class accommodations, first class travel and lots of nightlife and premier dining experiences. The easiest way to make for a perfect holiday is to choose a respected agent who can customize world cup packages that includes tickets, travel, accommodations and sightseeing options for one very affordable price. Booking early is the best way to secure the cheapest rates. You will end up spending more than required if you wait to book your place when the tournament is about to begin. So select your tour agent and tell them what you perfect package entails. There are many different options on offer. Choose from pre packaged itineraries with set activites and hotels or bespoke packages that allow you to customize the options yourself.

So do a little homework first, search around and find a trustworthy travel agent. Ask questions and choose the agent willing to work with you, listen to you and answer all your questions before you plunk down your hard earned cash. Tell your sports tour advisor how much you want to pay and they can then customise the package to meet the budget. Top of the line world cup packages are available for you, your family, your friends, or even your teammates. Begin your planning. Don't wait until the last minute because with over 3 million people expected to arrive in South Africa, the best tickets and accommodation will be not be available anymore.

Millions of football fans will descend on South Africa during the month of June in order to attend the world largest sporting event, having booked one of the many world cup packages that are currently on offer. The 2010 World Cup will take place between June11th and July 11^th, spread among nine host cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth to name just a few. However there are a few things you need to know before you board your plane. First off, you will need a passport to enter the country. You won't, however, need a visa unless you intend to stay longer than ninety days. Your passport must also remain valid for at least 30 days after you're scheduled to leave South Africa.

Planning your trip early and using a reputable and registered travel agent will allow you get the best deals that you r money can buy. Locating these world cup packages will take a little patience and homework but it will be worth it in the end. In fact, with the World Cup it is better to book everything in advance to eliminate the hassle for when you get there. Booking in advance leaves you able to enjoy all of the tournament stress free as well as danger free. The World Cup will play during South Africa's winter season, so it will be cool and rainy depending on which part of the country you happen to spend time in. Think climate similar to what it would be in California in America or in Southwestern Australia in the land down under.

Transportation between the nine host cities will be either by high speed rail, rapid transit bus, taxi or rental car. Hire cars should be booked in advance in order to secure one for when you need it. Ask your travel agent to make the reservation. Research the local driving regulations and insurance rules if you plan to drive. However, if you decide to use a taxi ask the desk clerk at your hotel which firm is official and licensed.Beware of buying tickets once you land because they may be invalid or counterfeit. Make sure you check any tickets with the official ticketing organisation to determine if your tickets are the real McCoy or fake. The government of South Africa and FIFA have put into place a zero tolerance policy outlawing racism and xenophobia. Fans who are very intoxicated will not be allowed inside the stadiums or fan parks outside the stadiums.

The soccer World Cup is coming in June 2010, this time it is in South Africa and there are many companies offering various world cup packages. Right now you might be looking into many different package options and no matter what you are interested in you should watch for some important things in them. Here are a few things to find in a good World Cup package.

First you should watch for the air travel that is being used. There will be packages that include different classes for travel, whether thats coach, business or first class. Your cost for this part will vary according to how far you have to travel. There are many airlines flying to South Africa, that include Emirates, Etihad Airways, South African Airways, Virgin and British Airways.

The next important part of the package is the accommodation. These will range from 3 star to 5 start hotels, to guest houses and apartments. You can also find hotels with hospitality areas. In these areas you can get free travel services and some will offer food and drink. You will not be able to get your hotel switched during your trip in most cases.

The proximity of your accommodation to a stadium will be important. You will have to watch for the location of your hotel especially if it is in Johannesburg. There are lots of matches in Johannesburg including the World Cup Final match. It also helps to check on venues in cities like Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. No matter what city your package takes you to you should check on where your hotel is and ensure there is adequate security provided.

You may even be offered side trips in your World Cup package. These short excursions will give you the chance to experience all that South Africa has to offer. You can get a safari trip or a trip to Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls. Ensure you read the details to see what is included in the different packages.

The tickets are the last part of the package to check out. You can get tickets for many games in a plan. The levels of games in the package, including Group Match and Final events, should be checked on. In many cases a package provider can offer tickets for all matches involving a specific country. Travel locations and dates will be different according to the country you follow.

Be sure to watch for the many factors involved when looking at the many world cup packages available. It helps to take a look into the air travel, hotel and tickets. Any additional travel services should also be watched for.

The draw for the Fifa 2010 World Cup takes place on the 4^th December in Cape Town, South Africa. All the teams that have qualified for the world cup will find out where they will play their group matches following this draw. There are a total of 32 teams playing for the greatest prize in football , made up of countries from Europe, North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America, Oceania, Africa, Asia and of course the hosts South Africa.

Thousands of fans are expected to make the trip to South Africa to follow their country, with many world cup packages from different companies on offer, getting tickets and accommodation should not be problem. Many people have already booked their place at the World Cup after seeing their country qualify for the tournament, however they don’t know where in South Africa they will be travelling to yet. They will have mainly booked their acccommodation in either Cape Town or Johannesburg and then travel to the various matches by taxi, coach or by air.

There is expected to be a large number of people searching for and booking world cup packages once the draw takes place on the 4^th December, this way they will be able to be sure about how much travelling is required to follow their country and the costs that go with it. It can work out quite expensive to have to get internal flights to different stadiums around the country. A lot of companies are providing all inclusive packages that include all transfers within South Africa.

The draw doesn’t really affect people that just want to experience some world cup action watching different teams from around the world. There are many packages available for fans like this to stay in one of the cities and watch the games at that particular stadium, for instance you can book to stay in Cape Town and watch some of the group matches or knockout matches at the Green Point Stadium.

December 4^th is not that far away now for those that want to follow their country, so make sure once the draw takes place you don’t leave it too long to book your place at the world cup as tickets will sell out fast.  Check out the companies offering world cup packages and pick the one that suits you best.