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FINALLY... BASEBALL IS BACK!

Posted by Doug Lawson on Wed, Apr 06, 2016 @ 08:54 AM
BLT group on field with the Res

OK, I know... the official Opening Day was Sunday. But, for a Reds fan like me who remembers the long standing tradition of MLB's oldest franchise playing the first game of the season, Monday was my Opening Day. Go Reds!!

I'll be watching all the games this week recalling the many guests we've hosted at the 30 ballparks. Glenn Dunlap and I are also looking forward to making new friends on the road in 2016 as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary Season. Glenn will be hosting our first tour of the season- The Southern Swing. Then, our tour season ramps up with East Coast and Mideast Tours in May, and a full slate of East, West, Midwest, and Mideast tours running through September.

I hope you will join us this year. You'll have premium seats for all the games, stay in first class hotels in the hearts of the city or near the ballparks, enjoy our Big League Player Experience, go on behind the scenes stadium tours, and much more. Click the links below to see all the tours for 2016 and book your baseball vacation.

2016 East Coast Tours2016 West Coast Tours2016 Midwest Tours2016 Mideast Tours

Please feel free to call or email with any questions. 

See What Big League Tours Guests Have To Say

Posted by Doug Lawson on Sun, Oct 05, 2014 @ 09:29 AM
IMG_8923At the end of every season, we send a customer survey to all of our guests. Our goal is to make our tours the finest of any baseball tours, and the 2014 survey results seem to say that we are doing so. We are extremely gratified to know that 100% of our guests who responded were Very Satisfied or Satisfied with their game seats, accommodations, transportation, and the Big League Player Experience. Also, 92% said they would definitely travel with Big League Tours again.

If you are considering traveling with us in 2015, please take a look at the comments from our survey. I hope it will help you understand what we're all about.

"This was a very enjoyable experience. All aspects of the tour were very well run. Very professional and first class!"

"For anyone wondering if this is for real, believe me, it is. I was a little worried when everything was transacted over the Internet. Don't let that fool or frighten you. This is a classy act and you'll have a wonderful experience. All of this with people who love the game just like you do."

IMG_9122-1"Can't say enough about these guys. Very professional and also very personal. They were so helpful and offered as much or as little assistance as needed. Never in your face but always available as hosts. Great hosts, perfect tour."

"Great seats for all of the games.....first time to all of these parks...the ONLY way to go!"

"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH OUR SEATS. The boys truly enjoyed being able to get up close and personal with the players and had some great opportunities of getting foul balls."

"The entire tour was well organized and awesome! Thank you so much for your hard work, we had an amazing time!!"

"I am not a baseball fan, I was simply accompanying my daughter on her trip. I had absolutely the best time and thoroughly enjoyed all the games. Great seats....especially in San Francisco."

IMG_8814"Beautiful accommodations in lovely hotels. Clean, excellent service, high end names and quality. The tour was worth every penny I spent. It was a graduation gift for my son. Thank you for making it a very special experience."

"This trip completely exceeded our expectations. Great host & trip."

"Trip of a lifetime."

"The hotels were always four or five star. The locations were terrific to either walk to the games, or see the sights in your off time."

"This is really a class act. I definitely will travel with them again until I've been to every park in both leagues!"

"Would enjoy this again. All was well planned. I didn't have to think; just enjoy!"
Please call (866) 619-1748 or email doug@bigleaguetours.com with any questions. We will have our 2015 tour schedule available very soon.

 

Topics: baseball tours

MLB releases the 2015 baseball schedule

Posted by Doug Lawson on Tue, Sep 09, 2014 @ 11:36 AM

Big League Tours at Wrigley Field

Yesterday, Major League Baseball released the team schedules for 2015. And now, our work begins creating the luxury baseball tour packages for the coming season.

As you can imagine, it takes some time to go through all 30 teams to design the most appealing tours for our guests. Our preliminary plans include full East & West Coast Tours plus, Midwest, Mideast, and Heartland Tours. In those tours, we will create shorter, "mini" tours like Atlantic Beltway and Southern California for folks that want a quick get away visiting multiple ballparks. We'll also go through the schedule to find the best destination tours for New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco. 

Keep an eye out for our 2015 Tour Announcement email. We will be sending it very soon. It will include links to all the 2015 tours, plus early bird discounts for guests that purchase their tours before the end of the year.

We are excited about the upcoming season and hope you will join us on the road in 2015. Please call or email with any questions. (317) 806-2272

Topics: baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball hall of fame, baseball road trip, Fenway Park, big league tours, Yankee Stadium

Time is running out to book your early season baseball tour!

Posted by Doug Lawson on Tue, Jan 21, 2014 @ 09:15 PM

There is still time to book your early season tour and get 5% off the regular price on selected tours. But, hurry, all of the early season tour specials will end on Jan. 31, and we will be closing the reservations for our Sunbelt and Southwest Tours on Feb. 1. 

When you travel with Big League Tours you will sit in some of the best seats in the ballpark, stay in the finest hotels, have time to explore the sites and enjoy spending time with a former Major Leaguer during our Big League Player Experience*. No other tour company does all of that. I hope you will join us on Big League Tours luxury baseball experience in 2014. 

Our April and May Tour specials are good until January 31. Use coupon code EARLY when booking to get your discount. Here's the link to our Early Season Tour Specials:

Early Season Tour Specials

Call or email with any questions. 

 

*minimum number of travelers required

 

Topics: baseball road trips, baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball vacation, baseball road trip, baseball tour

What makes Big League Tours Different?

Posted by Doug Lawson on Sat, Jan 11, 2014 @ 09:11 AM


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I know several of you are considering the purchase of a baseball tour for the first time. Some of you have called to asked what makes our tours different. We certainly are not the cheapest tour provider out there, but we think we are the best. We are providing our guests with a bucket list, once in a lifetime, luxury baseball tour unlike any other. I would like to give you a couple of examples of the Big League Tours Differences.

One of the differences is the seats we get for you. All of our game seats are in the lower level, and usually between the bases. While that represents a significant expense, we think it is important to see the games from the best seats. Most other tour companies purchase group seats way down the lines or in the upper levels to save money. We are the only tour company to guarantee lower level seats for every game. Click the button to see more:

Lower Level Seats

Another difference is the kind of hotels we use. All of our tour hotels are either in the heart of the city, or next to the ballpark. Mostly they are 4-5 star luxury hotels like the Grand Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan, the Palmer House in Chicago, the Gaslamp Quarter Hilton in San Diego, and the Park Plaza in Boston. We won't bus you to the suburbs to stay in a 2-3 star hotel to reduce the cost. You'll be near all the sites, attractions, restaurants, etc. so you can enjoy the cities. Click the button to see more:

Luxury Hotels

Click the buttons below to see two more of the Big League Tours Differences.

Sensible Itineraries

Big League Player Experience

Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to having you join us in the 2014 season.

Topics: Luxury baseball, baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball vacation, baseball tour

Changes to June West Coast Baseball Tours

Posted by Doug Lawson on Mon, Jan 06, 2014 @ 12:45 PM

Big League Tours at Dodger StadiumMajor League Baseball has updated several of the game times for the 2014 season. One of those game times has necessitated a change in our June tours on the West Coast. We have changed the start dates (and reduced the price) for the West Coast June, California Gold June, and So. California June tours. Just click the links below to see the new info and pricing.

West Coast: June 18-25, 2014

California Gold: June 18-24, 2014

Southern Cal: June 18-21, 2014

We continue to add game times and other itinerary items to our 2014 tour web pages as they become available. The online brochures are not yet updated, but will be soon. Please check out the website to see if there is new information on your favorite tour. Here's the link:

Take Me To BigLeagueTours.com

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to having you join us in 2014 on a luxury baseball tour.

 

 

Topics: west coast baseball tour, baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball vacation, baseball tour, ballpark tours, big league tours

New Discounts on Sunbelt/Southwest Baseball Tours

Posted by Doug Lawson on Fri, Dec 20, 2013 @ 10:22 AM
Coors Field from Press Box

We are offering new discounts on two of our early season tours. Book by Dec. 31 and get $100 off per person on our Southwest and Sunbelt Tours. Both tours will give you the chance to escape the cold weather and catch games under the warmth of the spring sunshine. Links to both tours are below. Use discount code SPRING when booking your tour.

Southwest: April 15-19, 2014

Sunbelt: April 16-22, 2014

Our $150 off per person on our 7-8 night tours continues through Dec. 31 as well. Use code HOLIDAY to get your discount. Here's a link to our blog that has all the info on this promotion. BIG LEAGUE TOURS HOLIDAY PROMOTION

* Not valid with any other offer or discount. Discount is only available on the tours listed above. No prior sales. Offer ends Dec. 31, 2013.

Topics: Rangers, baseball road trips, baseball games, baseball stadiums, baseball vacation package, baseball vacation, baseball road trip, baseball tour, Rangers Ballpark

Holiday Savings Up To $600 Off Select Baseball Tours

Posted by Doug Lawson on Tue, Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:15 PM


santa_baseball2What's the perfect holiday gift for you and all the baseball fans in your life? It's a trip that will give you a lifetime of memories with Big League Tours. When you travel with BLT, you will sit in the best seats, stay in luxury hotels, get the chance to meet with a former major league player, get special ballpark access, and have time to enjoy the cities you visit. No other tour company does all that. Only Big League Tours. 

HOLIDAY SPECIALSave $150* off per person on select 7 & 8 night tours. That's $600 off for four guests sharing a room. Use discount code HOLIDAY when booking to get the discounts. Links to the discounted tours are below. But, book soon. This offer is only good until Dec. 31. 

West Coast: May 6-14, 2014

California Gold: May 6-13, 2014

East Coast: May 16-24, 2014

West Coast: June 18-25, 2014

California Gold: May 6-13, 2014

East Coast: June 28 - July 6, 2014

East Coast: August 1-9, 2014

Call or email with any questions. Have a great Holiday Season and I hope you will join us on a baseball tour in 2014.

* Not valid with any other offer or discount. Discount is only available on the tours listed above. No prior sales. Offer ends Dec. 31, 2013.

 

Topics: baseball vacations, baseball road trips, baseball trips, baseball games, baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball hall of fame, baseball vacation, baseball road trip, baseball tour, big league tours

West Coast Free Extra Room Night Ends Sat.

Posted by Doug Lawson on Fri, Dec 06, 2013 @ 08:46 AM

Are you interested in a 2014 West Coast luxury baseball vacation? If so, make your reservation by the end of the day Sat., Dec. 7 and get an extra free room night to use the night before or after the tour. Plus, you can still get 5% off your total package price by using discount code EARLY when booking your tour. But, hurry. This special offer ends Saturday. Here's the link to our 2014 West Coast Tour page.

2014 West Coast Baseball Tours

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Topics: baseball tours, baseball vacation package, AT&T Park, Angel Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Safeco Field

Special Offer this week on our West Coast Baseball Tours

Posted by Doug Lawson on Mon, Dec 02, 2013 @ 10:19 PM

Book your luxury baseball tour on the West Coast and get an extra room night FREE. Sign Up Now to get both the extra room night and our 5% off special for early bookings. This special is good through Dec. 7 and is only for new bookings on the tours listed below. So book soon.  

You can choose from any of our Full West Coast, California Gold, Southern California, or Baseball on the Bay Tours. Click the link below to see all our tours that will visit the West Coast.

2014 West Coast Baseball Tours

Don't forget- SAVE 5% when you book any of our 2014 tour packages before Dec. 15. Click the link below to go to the Main Tour Page.

Take Me To BigLeagueTours.com

Please let us know if you have any questions. 

Topics: Dodgers, baseball road trips, baseball trips, baseball tours, baseball travel, baseball vacation package, baseball vacation, baseball tour, big league tours, AT&T Park, Angel Stadium, Dodger Stadium, A's, Angels