Dominican Republic Challenge
This tournament is set up especially for our select team traveling to the Dominican Republic. A tournament with awards along with some intense sightseeing around the Santo Domingo area will make this opportunity an unforgettable experience. There will be plenty of time to relax on the beach and enjoy some snorkeling and other beach activities.
July 23-30, 2008 – 8 day tour
Tentative Itinerary
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Your guide will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel for check-in and to brief you on the tours’ activities. |
| 2 | Tournament begins, Opening Ceremonies and games. Game times TBA. Free time when you are not playing games. |
| 3 | Tournament continues. Game times TBA. Free time when you are not playing games. |
| 4 | Semi Finals in the morning. The tournament finals will be in the afternoon. There will be an awards ceremony with other teams at conclusion of tournament. |
| 5 | The morning will be free for you to explore on your own. In the afternoon we will hold a sports clinic as way to show our appreciation for arranging the tournaments for our teams. This will be a great opportunity for you to directly interact with the local people and experience their lifestyle. |
| 6 | Today we will take a city tour of Santo Domingo. Discover the oldest city in the New World, founded by the Conquistadors in 1496. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, the first in the Americas, where the remains of Christopher Columbus are buried. Visit Columbus’ Alcazar, a beautiful palace built for Diego, the son of the discoverer, where you can admire the elegant lifestyle of colonial times. Close by is the Atarazana, a lovely and picturesque street typical of the XVI century, which now houses gift shops, boutiques and Art Galleries and where we will stop briefly for refreshments. Our tour continues through the most important churches, buildings and parks of this colonial town, once ransacked by pirates and recently restored to its past glory. |
| 7 | Enjoy your last day relaxing on the beach outside our resort hotel. The magnificent beach boasts turquoise water and a glorious view. Try one of the beach activities including snorkeling, paddle boat, banana boat, scuba lessons, sailing or other activities included. |
| 8 | Depart Santo Domingo for return flight home. |
The following is included in the trip package:
- Round trip airfare from Miami or Atlanta (TBA)
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodations
- All meals included. Food will be served in 4 different restaurants throughout the hotel from 6 am – 2 am everyday.
- Uniforms
- Tour package as listed on Itinerary
- Tournament Fees
- USA sanctions and approvals
- Transportation to and from venues and airport transfers
- Experienced Coaching Staff
- Bi-lingual guide to be with group throughout tour
Other costs incurred will depend on each individual’s spending habits. Connecting airfare to departure city, souvenirs and any personal expenses will not be covered by American International Sports Teams.
