In January, February and March, baseball fans’ minds turn to thoughts of spring training. Here’s a sampler of great package deals that include airfare, lodging and tickets. Almost every team offers extras on packages, including logo wear, events with team personnel and even batting practice.
San Francisco Giants –Scottsdale (Seniors Special)
Dates: March 4 - 9, 2010
- 5 nights accommodations at Marriott Suites Scottsdale , within walking distance to Scottsdale Stadium
- Exclusive reception and BBQ featuring a Season Preview with Giants Field Personnel and select Giants players
- Game tickets to 5 games
- Escorted motor coach transportation between the airport, hotel, games and all scheduled activities or a rental car with unlimited mileage
- Custom Giants sports merchandise package, including a deluxe travel bag, tee shirt, and Giants Spring Training cap
- Cost: Escorted Motor Coach Package Per Person starts at $1,005 for Quad occupancy. Go to MLB.com/Giants to book.
Seattle Mariners Package (Seniors Special)
Dates: March 9-March 14, 2010
- Optional Round Trip airfare on Alaska Airlines between the Seattle and Phoenix
- 5ights accommodations at the Comfort Suites Peoria located within walking distance to Peoria Stadium
- Custom Mariners sports merchandise package, including a deluxe travel bag, tee shirt, Mariners spring training cap.
- Great game tickets to five games
- Select escorted motor coach transportation between airport, hotel, games and all scheduled activities or a compact car with unlimited mileage . Deluxe breakfast each morning of your stay. Special welcome dinner .
- Exclusive reception and dinner featuring a Season Preview with Mariners ffield personnel and select Mariners players
- BP: Exclusive invitation to join the team for pre-game batting practice
- Cost: motor coach package prices per person start at $971 for quad occupancy.
Philadelphia Phillies PackagesDates: weekends in March 2010
- Your choice of 3, 5, or 7 nights accommodations with optional additional nights available
- Game tickets
- Exclusive pre-game Brunch and Q & A Session on some weekends with Phillies Broadcasters and select current players
- Merchandise gift certificate, redeemable at Diamond Outfitters the team store at Bright House Field
- Custom Phillies sports merchandise,including a deluxe travel bag, tee shirt.
- Enterprise air-conditioned, compact car with unlimited mileage. Optional car rental upgrades available
- Price: Starting at $599 per person, double occupancy, airfare to Tampa not included
All Inclusive Package Deals for Other Teams
The Red Sox, Braves, Mets, Cardinals, Pirates, Orioles and Astros all offer Florida packages. In Arizona, the Dodgers, White Sox, Cubs, Angels, Rockies, Brewers, Royals, Rangers and Indians offer packages.
Look at MLB.com for a complete Spring Training package deal schedule. And here is the 2010 spring training schedule , subject to change. Fans might also look into special World Baseball Classic packages in early March.
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