international cricket tours

Barbados   The Third Test Match               24 February to 4 March 2009

   hosted by Jonathan Agnew

Palm-fringed beaches, luxury hotels and a wonderful choice of activities ensure that Barbados is always one of the most popular Caribbean islands and Kensington Oval one of the most popular cricket venues in the Caribbean.   Here you can enjoy a true Caribbean experience in the unique “Bajan” atmosphere that makes Barbados so special.  The pretty fishing villages and bustling towns exude a real joie-de-vivre.

Barbados is the focus of Grand Cru tours for this series and we have a range of specially selected hotels and deluxe villas available for the Test Match and One Day Internationals

This is an 8/9-day tour featuring the Third Test Match at Kensington Oval.

Included in tour

*         Return scheduled flights London/Barbados (upgrades on flights available)

*         Bed & breakfast accommodation (except in villa accommodation)

*         Guaranteed tickets for Test Match

*         Transfers to and from ground each day

*         Welcome reception hosted by Jonathan Agnew

*         3 cricket evenings/dinners with cricketing personalities including our host, Jonathan Agnew

*         Airport/hotel transfers in the Caribbean

*         Services of Grand Cru Cricket Tour representative throughout

Accommodation

The Fairmont Royal Pavilion       5*

Set on a magnificent stretch of west coast beach, few places offer a better taste of the old-style splendour, sophistication and elegance of the Caribbean than the Royal Pavilion.   This is grand living on a grand scale- rich in atmosphere and authentically Bajan.   Ocean Front Deluxe rooms are air-conditioned and have terrace or balcony with spectacular ocean view. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion has 2 restaurants, large landscaped pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, beauty salon, and complimentary watersports.

Royal Westmoreland Villas         5*

Located on the west coast of Barbados, Royal Westmoreland offers a superb selection of luxury villas. All villas have their own housekeeper and fully equipped kitchen. Bedrooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms.  In addition to superb championship golf, Royal Westmoreland has 2 pools, 2 tennis courts, health and fitness centre, 2 bars, restaurant and, just minutes away, is a stretch of beautiful beach with shared beach access at Colony Club.

Colony Club                                  4* deluxe

Set in 7 acres of beautiful tropical gardens opening on to the beach, Colony Club is a little haven of peace and tranquillity. The interior has a colonial atmosphere with white-washed wooden ceilings. Luxury Poolside Rooms open directly onto the lagoon pool.   Luxury Ocean View Rooms are located above on the first floor with ocean views beyond. Colony Club has

2 restaurants, poolside bar, 4 freshwater swimming lagoons, small fitness centre and complimentary watersports.

Tamarind Cove                              4*

Located on a delightful beach on the west coast, Tamarind Cove is a comfortable 4* hotel set in large gardens adjoining the beach.  The bedrooms have light wood furnishings and brightly coloured fabrics.  There are 2 restaurants, poolside bar, 3 swimming pools, small fitness centre, beauty salon and complimentary watersports.

To book please call Rodney Woodward

                                                                          01903 745452

Stockbury House, Church Street, Storrington, RH20 4LD

Tel: 01903 745452     Fax: 01903 745050     e-mail: rod@grandcrutravel.com

web: www.grandcrutravel.com