Watch the World Cup on the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel

Watch the World Cup on the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel

Red Funnel 7 June 2010

WATCH THE WORLD CUP ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT WITH RED FUNNEL
- Three night weekend break from £72 per person -

Football fans can still enjoy a great break on the Isle of Wight this summer without missing out the World Cup action thanks to Red Funnel. Red Funnel is the only cross-Solent ferry operator to show all of the matches onboard its fleet of Vehicle Ferries operating between Southampton and East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Games will also be shown live on screens at ferry terminals in Southampton and East & West Cowes and World Cup fans can enjoy football themed food, onboard barbecues, team branded cakes and a selection of beers from around the world

On the Island, fans can keep an eye on their favourite teams at one of the many hotels and resorts showing the World Cup games and hosting special events. A stone's throw from Cowes, Gurnard Pines Resort is hosting family football tournaments, soccer skills coaching on every midweek and weekend break, and games of cro-kick - a cross between croquet and football designed for all the family. A New 50-inch flat screen TV in the bar will show every match, accompanied by special World Cup deals on food and drink. There is even a range of things for football widows to do during the World Cup, including special beauty treatments and make up parties.

ACCOMMODATION OFFER
Gurnard pines are offering special prices for three night weekend and four night weekday stays during June and July. Prices start from £286.25 for a three-night weekend break at Gurnard Pines with return Vehicle Ferry travel with Red Funnel from Southampton to East Cowes. Prices based on four sharing a two bedroom classic bungalow.


For further information visit www.redfunnel.co.uk or call 0844 844 9988

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For further press information:
Amy Skelding / Tom Bates / Susie Aust, bgb communications,
Tel: 020 7902 2990 / askelding@bgb.co.uk / tbates@bgb.co.uk/ saust@bgb.co.uk

Notes to editors:
Travelling to the Isle of Wight is easy with Red Funnel. Vehicle Ferries run regularly around the clock from Southampton, which is within easy reach of the M3 and M27. If you need accommodation, Red Funnel also offers an extensive range of accommodation from boutique hotels to family holiday parks.

 

 

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