Boomers and seniors in New England and elsewhere who are members of Red Sox Nation don’t have to wait until the official baseball season begins in April to see their team. The Red Sox offer official Spring Training weekend trips throughout March.
What is Included in Basic Red Sox Destinations Trips
Hotel lodging for three nights in a variety of different nearby hotels. Anyone wishing to stay longer can book additional nights .
An air-conditioned, 4-door intermediate rental car with unlimited mileage for 3 days.
Great seats to two Red Sox games at City of Palms Park.
A reception and postgame barbeque featuring Boston team personnel and select Red Sox Players. At the reception, there is unlimited food and beverages, an autograph session with at least three field personnel, as well as a Q&A session.
Red Sox gift bag with select merchandise including: Red Sox polo shirt or tee shirt, Red Sox cap, Official Red Sox Spring Training program, MLB game ball, and other items.
The cost of these programs begins at $693 for quad occupancy.
Red Sox fans can also stay additional nights in Ft. Myers and visit nearby Hammond Stadium in the same town to see the Minnesota Twins spring training games. What’s more, the Yankees spring training site, Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, is just a 2 ½ hour drive north. The spring training homes of the Pirates and Blue Jays are also not far away.
Optional Fun Events with Red Sox in Florida
- Discount on JetBlue fares to Ft. Myers
- A chance to take batting practice at City of Palms Park and get a photo of that opportunity
- A VIP tour of City of Palms Park, plus extras
Which Red Sox Do Fans Meet?
The tour operator says the barbeque includes a chance to get autographs and participate in a Q&A with the manager, Terry Francona, and two current Red Sox players. Due to the busy schedules, they often can’t determine who the players will be until the week of the reception. In 2009 the players and coaches who made appearances included Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, Hideki Okajima, Manny Delcarmen, Justin Masterson, Rocco Baldelli, Jed Lowrie, Brad Mills, DeMarlo Hale, John Farrell, Dave Magadan, and Tim Bogar
All Inclusive Package Deals for Other Teams
The Phillies, Braves, Mets, Cardinals, Pirates, Orioles and Astros all offer Florida packages. In Arizona, the Giants, Mariners, Dodgers, White Sox, Cubs, Angels, Rockies, Brewers, Royals, Rangers and Indians offer packages. Some of these teams have special senior deals, including San Francisco and Seattle.
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