Travel and Play

Travel and Play: Premier International Sports Tours

Travel and Play is a boutique sports travel provider dedicated to creating life-changing international experiences for youth teams. Specializing in Travel and Play Soccer and Travel and Play Hockey tours, they distinguish themselves from mass-market competitors by offering fully customized itineraries, deep European connections, and hands-on support. Their 25-year history of excellence is reflected in numerous positive Travel and Play reviews and Travel and Play testimonials, making them the trusted partner for club directors who prioritize safety, competition, and cultural immersion.

Why Club Directors Choose Travel and Play

• Bespoke Competitive Experiences: Tours are never "one size fits all." Itineraries are custom-built to match your club's specific skill level and budget, ranging from friendly matches to major international tournaments like the Gothia Cup.
• Exclusive Senior-Level Support: By strictly limiting the number of tours they operate annually, Travel and Play guarantees that a senior staff member is personally present for a portion of your European tour, offering a level of attention that large agencies cannot match.
• Operational Excellence & Safety: With over two decades of experience, they have established robust safety protocols and a reliable network across Europe. This long-standing reliability is a frequent highlight in client testimonials, giving directors peace of mind.
• End-to-End Logistics Management: They reduce the administrative burden on directors by managing every detail, from securing flights with trusted partners like Icelandair to organizing pre-tour parent meetings and handling all accommodation logistics.

Key Features

• Custom Itinerary Building (Training, Games, & Sightseeing)
• Access to Top Tournaments (Soccer & Hockey)
• Senior Staff On-Site Presence
• Professional Coaching Clinics
• Full Flight & Accommodation Management
• Pre-Tour Parent & Player Meetings
• 24/7 International Safety Support
• Flexible Meal & Budget Plans

Pricing Model: Customized & Group-Dependent

Travel and Play does not offer fixed-price "off-the-shelf" packages. Instead, their pricing is fully customized based on the specific needs of each club.

• Key Cost Factors: The final price per player is heavily influenced by the group size (larger groups often secure better discounts), the chosen destination, the length of stay, and the level of accommodation and meal plans selected.
• Inclusions: Tours typically include all logistics such as flights (often via partners like Icelandair), accommodations, ground transport, scheduled matches, and tournament entry fees.
• Timeline & Payments: They recommend starting the planning process 15 months in advance. Payments are generally non-refundable, and they accept credit cards. They strongly advise purchasing travel insurance.

Destinations

• Soccer: Scandinavia (Gothia Cup), Great Britain (EPL Stadium Tours), Germany, Spain, Italy.
• Hockey: Central Europe (Germany/Czech Rep), Scandinavia, Iceland.