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The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is generally considered the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in the London suburb of Wimbledon since 1877.  It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and the only one still played on the game’s original surface, grass, which gave the game of lawn tennis its name.

The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July, culminating with ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles finals, scheduled respectively for the second Saturday and Sunday. Each year, five major events are contested, as well as four junior events and four invitational events.

Wimbledon traditions include the eating of strawberries and cream, royal patronage and a strict dress code for competitors. In 2009, Wimbledon Centre Court was fitted with a retractable roof to insure against the possibility of rain delays interrupting Centre Court matches during the tournament.

The Wimbledon Semi-Final Tour is created for tennis fans who want to experience the highst levels of tennis in this historic venue.  

Included:

• Reserved Centre Court seats for 2  for the Ladies Semi-final, Thursday, June 30, 2011,  and for the Men’s Semi-final Friday, July 1, 2011.
• Exclusive membership for 2 in the award winning Gatsby Club opposite the main gate, with VIP hospitality including a cocktail and canapé reception, a la carte lunch with fine wines, traditional Wimbledon afternoon tea, and a complimentary bar including champagne throughout the day.
• Three-night’s standard room accommodation in a five-star hotel for 2. Choose between these hotels:

Charing Cross Hotel in the heart of London is on the Strand, close to the Thames Embankment. This famous Grade II listed Victorian railway hotel, dating back more than 140 years, has been totally refurbished to provide every modern convenience. High ceilings, tall windows, inlaid floors, intricate detailing give the building its spaciousness and grandeur. The position of the hotel is minutes from Covent Garden and the East End, and makes an ideal hotel for sightseeing. The 239 bedroom hotel offers deluxe accommodation while retaining its 19^th century elegance.

The Cumberland Hotel is London’s newest world-class hotel. The hotel offers guests a contemporary experience, with its combination of original sculptures and paintings in the lobby, and modern bedrooms. Each bedroom is individually styled and contains personalized works of art. The Cumberland has two bars and a brasserie restaurant, providing modern European food with a distinctly British accent, as well as “Market”, offering a choice of 11 food styles, prepared from five separate open kitchens. The famous celebrity chef Mr. Gary Rhodes runs the W1 restaurant.

Also included:

• Information packs containing itinerary, Event Card, Event wallet, travel and hotel information.
• Two daily London Travel Cards and return transfers for two from Southfields Underground station to the Gatsby Club. 
• Official souvenir packs, Wimbledon programs and admissions to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum for two.
• Air-conditioning, televisions to keep guests informed of Play, Garden Area, newspapers and cushions available upon request.

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THIS PACKAGE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND MAY BE WITHDRAWN IF IT BECOMES SOLD OUT. 

Bid with confidence, because we will not  process any payments if this package becomes unavailable.

Price includes all taxes.

Does not include air or other transportation except as stated.