December 16, 2009 - As interesting as it is to visit the historic ballparks throughout the big leagues, it's always
exciting to check out a new baseball stadium. 2009 offered us two new parks in New York City with Citi Field and Yankee Stadium. 2010 will bring us an open air ballpark in a town that's grown accustomed to a dome.
We'll begin our tour in Minneapolis for a game at the new Target Field. From Minneapolis, we'll head to Milwaukee for a game at Miller Park and some tailgating with the great Brewers fans who really know how to party. After we've had our fill of sausages, we'll head to Chicago for some Windy City baseball.
Once there, we'll head to Wrigley Field to see the classic rivalry of the Cardinals and Cubs. You'll then have a free day to explore the city - take in a museum, shop till you drop, or hang out at your favorite places to eat (cheeburger cheeburger, anyone?). We'll wrap up this trip by visiting US Cellular to see Josh Hamilton and his Rangers take on the White Sox.
To see more about this and other MLB Tours being offered by
Big League Tours, visit our website now to get all the details.
Topics:
Citi Field,
Milwaukee,
Miller Park,
New York,
baseball stadiums,
Wrigley Field,
big league tours,
MLB tours,
Brewers,
Chicago,
Yankee Stadium,
Target Field,
Minneapolis
December 15, 2009 - We're going to open up the first baseball tour of our 2010 season in Atlanta, Georgia. We'll head down south in the middle of May before things get too hot. The Atlanta Braves will be taking on the Cincinnati Reds for a two game series and we'll be there for all the action.
We'll be staying in the heart of downtown Atlanta and traveling to the games via first class motor coach. The times haven't been announced for this series but we expect that the first game on Wednesday will be in the evening and that the game on Thursday will be an afternoon start. That should give us a different experience for both games at Turner Field.
As the team finalizes the schedule, we'll be able to finalize some other elements of our itinerary. If possible, we'll be including a stadium tour of The Ted. And, as on all of our MLB Tours, we'll also be adding a Big League Experience by bringing in a baseball player, media personality, or front office personnel to give us an inside view of the game.
Head to our site to check out the details on this tour and all the
2010 Tour Vacations that we have to offer.
Topics:
stadium tours,
Atlanta,
Braves,
Turner Field,
baseball tours,
MLB tours,
Reds
December 13, 2009 - We are really excited to announce that our 2010 baseball vacation packages have been released. All totaled, we have 10 tour vacations that will visit 25 of the 30 stadiums this year. The package tours run from May to August and are as short as two days and as long as 9 days. Our tour groups will visit 35+ games over the course of the summer with options to add on games and extend visits in each of the cities where our tours originate.
This is a fun time of year for us. The season is brand new. The scheduling options are virtually unlimited. And we know that we're going to meet more great folks this year as we hit the road for another season of MLB tours.
Keep an eye out for more information. We will be blogging about each specific tour package, what's included in each as well as providing updates (such as player appearances, stadium tours, and other tour add-ons), and new features that we've added this season for the upcoming tour vacations.
Topics:
stadium tours,
baseball vacations,
baseball tours,
baseball stadiums,
baseball vacation package,
MLB tours
December 9, 2009 - The MLB Winter Meetings are in full swing this week in Indianapolis. So far we've seen some trades that have drawn some attention - namely the three-team trade that included Curtis Granderson going to the Yankees. There are still plenty of free agents that will be signed in the coming weeks, too.
It's a great time of optimism for all 30 teams and a time to set the stage for the 2010 season. What's in store for your team next year? Are you planning to take any MLB tours to catch your team? Maybe you are looking for gifts for baseball fans on your list? We would love to help!
Stay tuned to the MLB Hot Stove news during this off season and stay tuned to the news about our upcoming baseball travel tours.
Topics:
baseball tours,
baseball travel,
MLB tours,
Yankees
December 2, 2008 - Here at Big League Tours we love baseball and anything related to baseball. One of the things we like to do while traveling between cities on our baseball trips is to watch baseball movies, of course! This is a great way for our guests to sit back relax, have the time pass a little bit faster and to get them pumped for the next game on our baseball road trip. Here are some of our favorites (In no particular order):
- Bull Durham
- The Sandlot
- Fever Pitch
- The Natural
- Field of Dreams
- 61
- A League of Their Own
If you were going to sit down and pop in one of your all time favorite baseball movies what would it be? We are always looking for new movies to show on our MLB tours so let us know what you watch! So, the next time you are on one of our sports vacations we can show your favorite movie.
Topics:
baseball trips,
MLB tours,
MLB road trips
Tips For Purchasing Airline Tickets
November 20, 2008 - Gas prices are falling, but airline tickets are pretty much staying the same. To help find the best possible price during this holiday season. Individuals and small group tours need to keep some things in mind when purchasing their airline ticket.
- Book directly: Airlines have begun giving discounts or vouchers to customers who book directly through their website. It not only helps drive people to their website, but helps the airlines not have to pay that extra commission they would to priceline, orbitz, or expedia.
- Sign up for their email: Many airlines offer special discounts to customers who sign up for their email and will sporadically send them out.
- Look for flights at nearby airports: Depending on where you are flying to many times there are smaller airports who will have cheaper flights. So, if one of your baseball travel tours includes New York try flying into New Jersey.
- Try to be flexible: Adjusting your travel days by a day or two may be able to save you in the long run.
- Don't wait: If you find a deal don't wait to see if a better one more than often when you come back it will be gone.
However you decide to purchase your airline ticket make sure all of your baseball vacations get planned in plenty of time.
Topics:
sports travel and tours,
baseball travel,
baseball vacation package,
big league tours,
MLB tours,
group tours
Pedroia is Named AL Most Valuable Player
November 18, 2008 - Are you considering one of our baseball tours to the East Coast next 2009 
season? Well, if not you might now...Dustin Pedroia was named the AL MVP. The second baseman for the Red Sox joins Cal Ripken Jr. and Ryan Howard as the only players to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP in consecutive years.
Pedroia is the first second baseman to win the AL MVP since Nellie Fox of the White Sox in 1959. Also, for Pedoia's great performance in 2008, he received a Gold Glove Award, a spot on the American League's Silver Slugger team and now MVP.
Pedroia has an infections enthusiasm that has earned him the rare ability to be considered a team leader at the age of 25. But as much as he said in the clubhouse and the dugout, his bat could have done all the talking. His 54 doubles led the Majors. He led the AL in runs and multi-hit games.
So, whether you choose East Coast 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or the Big Apple trip you'll be sure to see Pedroia in action!
Click here for the full story.
Topics:
Red Sox,
Boston,
baseball road trips,
Fenway Park,
big league tours,
MLB tours
Will Your Sports Vacations Include CC Sabathia in 2009?
November 17, 2008 - As most of you know CC Sabathia, a free-agent, is up for grabs for the 2009
season. Free-agent season opened on Friday with the biggest stories being the Yankees and Brewers both planning bids for Sabathia. Milwaukee recently offered $100 million for five years to Sabathia, but the Yankees offered a $140 million for six years, a record offer for a pitcher.
Many people feel the Yanks have plainly overbid. The Yankees are also planning to bid on A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe. Are the Brewers still in the running for Sabathia or will they lose him to the Yankees? Either way, CC is a lot of fun to watch in action. So whichever team he chooses, make sure that they are on one of your baseball road trips for 2009!
Topics:
baseball road trips,
big league tours,
MLB tours,
sports vacation,
Yankees,
Brewers
Looking For Memorable Christmas Gifts?
December is approaching rapidly which means the buying season is upon us. Big League Tours is proud to offer unique and memorable gifts. If you're looking for that special gift to last a lifetime consider one of our many sports packages. Whether its a gift for a family member or friend they are sure to
enjoy the life long memories they will experience on their baseball road trip.
On many of our baseball tours we offer an array of unique aspects. Guests will be able to experience each game in lower level seating. They will also experience stadium tours, one on one Big League Tours player experiences, and take in the sites of each city. This is the first year also that Big League Tours will be offering a gift package. This way your family member or friend will be able to open an actual gift on Christmas, their birthday, or anniversary. Each package consists of jumbo game tickets that describe the trip that they are receiving, a Big League Tours hat, an MLB baseball, and a box of Cracker Jack.
So, if you want a gift that will last a lifetime, consider one of our many baseball vacation packages.
Topics:
group travel,
baseball road trips,
baseball vacation package,
big league tours,
MLB tours
October 7, 2008 - The local business paper, the
Indianapolis Business Journal, featured Big League Tours in this week's edition. Some things they elude to and that you'll be hearing a lot from us about in the coming weeks and months are the new features that we're adding for 2009.
All 30 MLB Baseball Stadiums in 2009With 20+ tours on our schedule, we're offering at least one trip to every Major League baseball stadium. We'll include behind-the-scenes stadium tours every chance we get.
Current Players Meeting Us On ToursWe've offered Big League Player Experiences on our package tours since we've started. That's where we have traditionally brought in former MLB players to tell baseball stories, get pictures with our guests, and sign autographs. This year, we're including some players still on the roster! It should be a real treat for our guests.
Opening Day at Citi Field and Yankee StadiumMajor League Baseball welcomes two new stadiums into its ranks this year and we're going to be there when they open. Why don't you join us on one of our baseball travel tours for these historic openings?
Stay tuned for trip details about our 2009 MLB Tours!
Topics:
Citi Field,
baseball tours,
baseball stadiums,
baseball travel,
MLB tours,
Yankee Stadium
