Women’s World Cup Travel Deals

Just because the 2010 World Cup is in the rear-view mirror doesn’t mean that soccer is off the world stage for another four years. In fact, this summer is when the best women’s teams in the world get their own showcase with the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany.

American fans may recall that it’s the US women’s team who brought home a World Cup trophy on two separate occasions, and they’re always among the teams in contention for the title – for many Americans it was the women’s national team rather than the men’s team that introduced them to the sport. This year, the US women are again in contention, along with a host of other really talented teams. The host-country, Germany, have won the past two Women’s World Cups, and other teams to watch include Brazil, Canada, Norway, and Sweden.

If you’re planning to go to Germany for the 2011 Women’s World Cup, here are some travel tips to help you get there on a budget.

>> The 2011 Women’s World Cup runs from June 26 through July 17, and all the games are in Germany.

How to Find Cheap Airfare to the Women’s World Cup

The biggest expense of any trip is the airfare, especially when it’s for a big event like the Women’s World Cup – and even more so when that happens to also be right in the middle of the high season. Here are some tips to help you avoid paying full price on your airline ticket.

>> Further reading on getting cheap flights to the Women’s World Cup

What Airports to Use for the Women’s World Cup

There are nine host cities in Germany for the 2011 Women’s World Cup, but not all of them have international airports. Some of them have multiple airports you can choose from, however, and checking all the reasonable options can help you find the best deal on a flight.

>> Further reading on the best airports to fly into for the Women’s World Cup

Are World Cup Package Trips a Good Deal?

You’ll find plenty of offers for package trips for the Women’s World Cup, but you’ve got to dust off the calculator, sharpen your pencil, put your thinking cap on – etcetera, etcetera – to do a bit of math before you know whether those packages are actually going to save you money.

>> Further reading on whether World Cup package trips are a good deal

Travel Deals to Germany

You don’t have to be a big-time penny-pincher to want to save money on your trip, so here are a few resources to help you find the best deals on things like flights to Germany, accommodation once you get there, and getting around the country.

• Travel Deals to Berlin
• Travel Deals to Frankfurt
• Travel Deals to Munich
• Cheap Hotels in Germany
• Cheap Hostels in Germany
• Eurail Passes
• City-to-City Tickets in Europe

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