DAVIS CUP - AWAY TO CROATIA. Some information to consider ...

[Sallydaisy]

AWAY TIE INFORMATION

A couple of years ago, pre-empting the possibility thenn of an away tie, I had a long chat with 'the man from the LTA' to discuss what arrangements, if any, they made for fans travelling to Davis Cup events outside the UK.

This is moreorless what he said ...

At one time there were a couple of big groups of supporters for Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski who both regularly played for Davis Cup and there's also a very long-standing group called the BATS (British Association of Tennis Supporters) who ALWAYS travel to every tie (although not always so many away).

With the potential of a 40/50 total of cheering Brits the LTA used to organise a 'package' of flights/hotels/tickets and that always meant seats immediately behind the GBR team and usually an organised 'party' so fans could get together and sometimes meet the team as well.

Unfortunately, having gone to a lot of trouble the LTA increasingly found that people would then complain that the 'package' was too expensive. Some groups/individuals tried to sort it out for themselves and often ended up paying more and having had the hassle of arranging it all.

Bear in mind that if the LTA makes a 'block booking' for 15 or so 'team' + press + then a group of fans on top they are probably going to have more negotiating clout for discounts on hotel and travel than we as a group might get.

Also, once the venue is announced the Croatian (in this case) version of the LTA has to assist with finding accommodation (i.e. provisional hotel allocation) for the team. If they go to somewhere that is not a tourist town there's unlikely to be many places to stay so they might well only wish to deal with a booking for the GB team/press and leave fans to fend for themselves.

The LTA hasn't really needed to worry about 'fan group bookings' for away ties for a while ...
- we've had a run of 'home' ties (14/17 since 2005 when Andy began playing, the last 7 at home)
- during that time Tim/Greg have stopped playing and their respective groups no longer go to DC.
- the most recent away was Lithuania in 2010 and was a group 2 tie, no interest apparently
- Argentina in 2008 was a step too far for most ...

So, it would not be surprising if they decided NOT to include 'package/block bookings' for fan groups in their calculations going forward.

However, I think they would definitely ensure that UK fans are seated behind the GBR team because there is a Davis Cup convention that a space for away fans is reserved in that area. Everyone will have witnessed this at DC ties here in the UK where 90/95% of the away fans were close to their tennis players. It's deliberately done; as is allocating the seating area behind the home team to their families and friends rather than supporters like ourselves.

[Sallydaisy]

TO DATE ...
I have emailed the LTA man to register an interest for an AMFF group to travel away to Croatia.
Waiting on a reply ...

Please bear in mind:-

a) September is still mid-peak holiday season so hotels won't be cheap

b) over the last 5/6 years everything has increased in price - flights, food, hotels

c) it might only be considered by the LTA if there's a big enough group

d) a Fri-Mon tie is almostly certainly going to mean travel out Thur and back Mon (5days).

e) It will cost more than a trip to a tie in the UK - of that there is no doubt.

As already stated prices have gone up, so anyone wanting to go needs to budget between £550 and £650 for a long weekend in Croatia. The only way it could be substantially cheaper would be if individuals found B&B deals or went 'couch-surfing' and considered using cheaper travel e.g. coaches. Trains are not cheaper to get to Croatia but are probably cheaper for internal journeys.

f) As a guide, and with approx prices, (and I'm sure others paid more or less) on a trip to Braehead a couple of years ago I went up on Thursday and back Monday so 4 nights in a hotel (and the freedom to meander back south).
It cost approx £425 in total and ALL prices have gone up at least 10/15% since then.
So now I reckon that'd cost me nearer £485???
And that was in Feb/April with cheapest possible hotel prices off-peak ...
I paid £45 for tickets, £150 for 4 nights in a hotel, £180 in petrol and approx £50 for food and drink which tots up to £420.00. It might have been cheaper to fly but not with airport parking costs on top and I shared a room for 3 of the 4 nights.

[Sallydaisy]

CROATIA - TRAVEL, HOTELS AND 'PACKAGES'

FLIGHTS
Some of you have been looking up flight prices ... fact is that not many airlines travel direct to Croatia and if they do the flights are geared to standard 'holiday' deals so they'll either be on Saturdays or Sundays only (7-day hols) or sometimes Tue or Wed (to accommodate 10/11 day holidays).
Not necessarily convenient for anyone wanting to go Thursday to Monday.

In fact the only feasible option is probably to travel out on mid-week flights.

Airports serving flights to Croatia are few and far between so if you live close to one of 'em your costs might not be too bad but if you have to travel first to get a flight out of the UK you'd have to factor in more £'s.

JAYSEE: Ryanair's route map shows Stanstead to Pula or Rijeka; Stanstead, Liverpool or East Midlands to Zadar. However Stanstead-Zadar would have to be Wednesday to Wednesday, so a whole week of hotels, at a flight cost of £140 (+ luggage).
Easyjet Gatwick-Split £178; Gatwick-Zagreb £175 (both Thurs - Mon).

JAMES4578: Of course we don't know exactly where we're going yet but good to get at least an idea.I did see an Easyjet return from Gatwick to Zagreb for £125 but the drawback is it's a late flight back on the Monday and takes 9 hours with a stop over in Barcelona,cheapest direct was £175.

BOB IN SPAIN: Come on everyone - get your passports out !!

With regard to flights, the best I have found are Easyjet from Gatwick into Split for about 180 pounds, flying out on the Weds and back the following Monday. Of course, until we know which venue they will use, looking for flights is a rather pointless exercise.

MONARCH do direct flights Birmingham to Split, Wed-Wed incl 23kg hold luggage only would be £224 approx. You'd have to add hotel costs, transfers, etc.
http://bookflights.monarch.co.uk/Select.aspx
They have an b&b (flight/hotel) package of £455 per person sharing a twin room in Split.

TRAINS
I looked this up because I happen to love train travel. You have to allow 24hrs and an overnight sleeper to get from London to Zagreb (the hub of all train lines in Croatia) so it's a 24hr journey. You'd really need to leave on Wednesday 11th to arrive Thursday and probably not be able to leave until Monday to arrive back in the UK Tuesday 17th. The journey each way would involve a sleeper train and so it'd cost £275-£375 ... It is likely that the venue will have a train station so anyone wanting to go this route could consider it ... and with a Rail Europe country pass the internal train travel would be covered.

BOOKING HOTELS INDIVIDUALLY
- trawl holiday brochures
- try to find hotel direct telephone line
- do you speak Croatian???

TRAVEL AGENT
You might be able to find one that will set up a bespoke package?

PACKAGE HOLIDAY
Not such a daft idea given the time of year because ALL the likely hotels are going to be charging a lot per night.

I found a Wed-Wed holiday in Dubrovnik for around £560 per person sharing a twin room (half board). It would mean going by train each day to and from the venue (doable but adds cost) and you'd still have to buy tennis tickets.

But a privately booked 4 night stay + flights + tickets + meals in the DC tie city/town could well end up costing as much if not more than that.

[Sallydaisy]

I'm quite happy, since I have regular contact with the man from the LTA, to liaise with him for AMFF members wanting a group booking IF the LTA are going to offer it.

However ... I doubt I can go to this tie because of work commitments so if anyone wants to tackle getting the organisation (flights/hotels) done without the LTA then feel free. It's not so much that I need a break (because I enjoy doing the block bookings) but it might not be feasible for me to be as involved this time.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING PLEASE PUT YOUR NAMES DOWN SO I CAN HAVE SOME IDEA OF NUMBERS TO GIVE THE LTA.

:thanks:

[Sallydaisy]

Names of people interesting in going - 18
Lankster - not sure
Linda - going to Spanish DC tie
LizC
James4578
Pat Moren
SG and SG
Gub
@AKD25 +1
@scots_seahawk
Rouge
Kate + 1
Aleks
LadyBuzz (4 people) - booked independently for £425 each

IF THE LTA ORGANISE IT - I'd get tickets as normal as a 'block booking'.
You'd deal direct with their agent for hotel/flight arrangements.

Volunteers to organise it independently i.e. find and book flights as a group (you'll need a good credit card!!!), find and book hotels (and pay deposit or upfront for EVERYONE) and sort out transfer from airport to hotel in Croatia. Tickets would come from the LTA via me.
If the LTA are NOT doing a 'package' for fans someone has to pick up the baton with this.
- flights
- hotels
- ticket booking (if direct by individuals to the LTA there are no discounts)

Lankster
James4578

[Linda]

Put me on the list, please Sally - provided it's for the minimum time away - I couldn't make a week of it (I'm already going away for nearly a week at the end of August).

[lankster2003]

Put me down. I'll help organise travel/hotel and tickets if not through LTA

[JAMES4578]

Put me down too please,thanks. Actually I've had a look at Expedia to give an idea if we were to make our own arrangements. Obviously we don't exactly where we're going but I've seen deals for flights/hotels and whilst some are more pricey a few are reasonable. For instance I've seen deals in 3 * hotels in the £400-£450 price range in Split.

[Sallydaisy]

Put me down too please,thanks. Actually I've had a look at Expedia to give an idea if we were to make our own arrangements. Obviously we don't exactly where we're going but I've seen deals for flights/hotels and whilst some are more pricey a few are reasonable. For instance I've seen deals in 3 * hotels in the £400-£450 price range in Split.
That's probably via Monarch then 'cos they seem to do the Birmingham/Split route.

MONARCH do direct flights Birmingham to Split, Wed-Wed incl 23kg hold luggage only would be £224 approx. You'd have to add hotel costs, transfers, etc.
http://bookflights.monarch.co.uk/Select.aspx
They have an b&b (flight/hotel) package of £455 per person sharing a twin room in Split.

[JAMES4578]

That's probably via Monarch then 'cos they seem to do the Birmingham/Split route.

I was checking Thursday-Monday and no deals came up for Birmingham, these all seemed to be Easyjet from Stanstead but it was a very early flight at 6.30 in the morning. For hotels in Zagreb it's BA from Heathrow at the few I checked was 08:50. Of course it may not be either of these places! I'd also be happy to assist with arrangements if Lankster needs help,in the event there's no LTA package.

[patmoren]

I am definitely interested in going to Croatia but as I said previously don't think I could make all the arrangements or go on my own.

[supergran]

Put me and supergramps on list please Sally.

[Caro]

Gill and I are still thinking about it. Ordinarily we would definately go but I have major commitments with the house renovation / extension this year :sad: If I can't go, Gill may well be interested anyway if she is amongst friends :)

We have been to a few away ties, back in the days of Tim and Greg. The LTA packages were great and they always put on a party for the fans the night before the tie started with free t-shirts, flags, hooters etc. No, the packages weren't cheap but were worth it. It wasn't actually the LTA who provided the package, they contracted it out to a travel agent specialising in sports packages. It used to be co-op travel, the same agent who did packages to the FO and USO.

We also organised one trip ourselves as the LTA package was sold out! The LTA wouldn't even provide tickets as they were only available as part of the package so we had to get them from Luxembourg! It wasnt easy but it did end up being cheaper then the package. Things have changed a lot though and flights in particular are much more expensive. Happy memories of that trip though - It was the first time we saw Andy who was there as a non playing hitting partner.

[greatunclebulgaria]

could be a possible through an LTA package will have to see how work pans out

[JAMES4578]

A few tweeters and big Andy/tennis fans definitely interested in joining the group:

@AKD25 +1

@scots_seahawk

[supergran]

Thanks James...see that you are trying to get this off the ground.:thumbup::thanks:

[Niknak's Mum]

Please put me and my friend Kate down as possibles for an organised group :thumbup:

[patmoren]

Had a reply to my email. They say if anything is going to be organised it will be on the website.

[JAMES4578]

Had a reply to my email. They say if anything is going to be organised it will be on the website.

A few of us got that same message,suppose they can't say much at this stage but good to get a reply. That's 13 on the list thus far,hopefully a few more will be interested!

[Sallydaisy]

Obviously nothing is going to happen until the venue is made known. However, the most likely scenario is that the LTA would sell tickets to a 'group' but would put interested 'fan groups' in touch with a reputable tour operator, used by them, to handle a travel/hotel package. If it's the latter option it'd make sense to put one person in touch with them to handle that aspect, since I may not be going, but I could do the usual group ticket purchase via our AMFF bank account.

[supergran]

That would be great Sally. Thanks. I would be keen on leaving from a NW airport....wonder if anyone else would.

[JAMES4578]

Seems good to me Sally. The most convenient airport will obviously depend on the venue but direct flights to Croatia seem best served by London. For instance Monarch fly from Birmingham to Split but only on Wednesday,Friday and Sunday; whilst Jet2 does fly direct from Edinburgh to Dubrovnik there are only flights on Wednesday and Sunday,RyanAir go to Zadar from both Liverpool and East Midlands but Liverpool flights are only Monday and Friday whilst the East Midlands Route is only Fridays.

[Caro]

When I have been to away ties with the LTA packages in the past, the flights were always from London. There wasn't an option for flights from elsewhere but no harm in asking ......

I don't think they fly every day from Birmingham either. When I looked into it briefly, it didn't look possible to fly out on Thursday and back on Monday, but I did only have a quick look ..... didn't want to get too excited as very unlikely to be able to go :crying:

[pabbers]

If it's through the LTA I suppose it's just possible, with enough interest, that there may be a charter flight - that's what happened one year when we went to the rugby in Rome (not through the LTA, obviously ;)).

[JAMES4578]

Tweet from Jonathan Overend @5livetennis


The clay of Umag looking almost certain to host Croatia v GB Davis Cup in Sep. Confirmation expected next week.

[Hawkeye]

In which case check out flights to Trieste.

[JAMES4578]

I've been doing some research,there is a direct flight to Trieste on Thurs 12 Sept from Stansted(Ryanair) at 11.35 but seems there are no direct flights back on Monday the 16th from either Trieste or Pula(which is nearest Croatian airport).There is a flight to Stansted via Alghero from Triestie at 20.35 but you'd only have 5 minutes to catch the connection, any fast runners! For London you'd need to catch a flight from Zagreb,but only BA seem to have direct flights. You can go to Edinburgh via Brussels from Pula but it doesnt arrive arrive till 6-25 PM,whilst this would ok for those of us from Scotland guess it wouldn't suit everyone. Whilst there direct flights on Sunday/Tues wouldn't exactly be convenient for most,Sunday's early afternoon so you couldn't go to the tennis on the last day and I wouldn't want to go all that way and not to see the conclusion.

However,obviously the LTA may come up with charter flights even if it's not guaranteed. Therefore, I wouldn't fret too much at the moment if you find any of this offputting.

[supergran]

My head is reeling!! But thanks James.

[patmoren]

I was doing a bit of research for flights to Pula or Trieste. They are a lot more expensive than going to Zagreb but then a 3 hour journey by road. I really hope the LTA comes up with something.

[Sallydaisy]

Davis Cup website confirms the location of the tie:

Davis Cup ‏@DavisCup (https://twitter.com/DavisCup)
3h (https://twitter.com/DavisCup/status/328859213591871489) The Croatia v Great Britain #DavisCup (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DavisCup&src=hash) World Group play-off will be held at
the Stadion Stella Maris in Umag. Who do you want to win?



I am fairly certain what the LTA will do is this:-
1. Sell tickets direct to fans (and if a group via me for AMFF'ers).
2. Instruct a travel agent they use regularly to put together a 'Davis Cup long weekend flight/hotel package' which will include all transfers in Croatia and allow, as a chartered package, for flights out on Thursday and back on Monday.

I think it's likely this is the only way for there will be a negotiated 'deal' on the flight side of things and it will be at a decent standard hotel. And it will be from one airport in the UK so wherever you live you'll have to make your way there just as if you were going on a normal holiday.

It's going to cost because it'll be 'bespoke' i.e. set up for the LTA to pass on as a 'package' to fans - but then one way or another this trip will cost more than 3 nights in a hotel because if you try to go via standard flight offerings you'll end up staying more nights in hotels somewhere along the line.

You have to also remember that Umag is a key holiday destination , in Croatia, and this w/end is still mid-peak season so it won't be cheap for that reason alone. AND you might not be able to just book hotels independently because the majority in Umag will have 'pre-sold' rooms to tour operators and you'll probably be told they are fully booked.

I'd strongly suggest y'all wait for the LTA to get their ducks in a row because they have done all this before many times and have the people in place to set it all up.

They are aware we have a 'group' wishing to go and if we say we want tickets and the 'package' they'll set aside appropriate space. I know that they will look after ALL fans travelling to this particular tie so don't fret if you haven't got a booking all sorted out tomorrow!!!

[rouges]

I've just returned from vacation of 3 months and would like to add my name to the list for the DC in Croatia.

[Linda]

Thanks Sally! I was wondering why my phone kept bleeping all through my Spanish class this evening - I've now turned off Twitter alerts to my phone :shamed:

I really hope the LTA do put a package together, as it doesn't seem doable for me otherwise. I'll wait and see what they do :)

[JAMES4578]

Whilst keen to go regardless, fair to say that a package trip would be much more convenient. Obviously it does take a bit of planning,so not expecting details from the LTA straight away but hopefully we'll have some news in due course.

I've heard of another tennis fan interested in joining the group- Aleks @krdck,thanks. Notice that Niknak's Mum posted but hasn't been added to the list yet though said she was a possible at this stage with Kate.

[supergran]

Thanks for tweets and info on here.:thanks:

[banskogirl]

Yes I'm enjoying reading everyone's plans, I won't be able to go as I work in school so can't take long weekends unless the whole school's off :(

[JAMES4578]

Pity you miss out in that sense Banskogirl,glad I can usually take holidays when I want them.

[supergran]

Yes I'm enjoying reading everyone's plans, I won't be able to go as I work in school so can't take long weekends unless the whole school's off :(Sympathise as that was always my problem. Never mind....one day!!

[ricward]

The location is confirmed as Stadion Stella Maris in Umag, Croatia. Hotels/apartments in the area are reasonably priced at the moment. Getting there does pose challenges though as, there is only a small airport nearby (I think it's non-commercial) and there isn't a main train station in the city. Ljubiljana (Slovenia) is much closer than Zagreb. For those planning to travel there, most sensible thing, at the moment, would appear to be to fly to Ljubiljana (if there are flights available) and rent a car...

[cazza99]

:welcome: to the forum ricward. Are you thinking of going to Croatia yourself.

[supergran]

Welcome to the forum ricward.:welcome:

[ricward]

Thanks for the welcoming wishes. I am planning to go, I live in the Czech Republic so, I will most likely drive down there on the Friday morning. It's a long trip but it's the first chance I've had to go. Looks like there are a good number of folks with their names already down for it. The weather at that time of year should still be great in that area. They'll be playing on clay so, here's hoping the lads can get plenty of experience in the build up to RG and beyond.

[JAMES4578]

Hi Ricward,hope you have a great time here and that you'll make it to Umag too! Thanks for the info but we think there will some sort of package via the Lawn Tennis Association which would include transfers from the airport. I'm sure Trieste and Pula are the nearest airports though.

[banskogirl]

Hi Ricward :welcome: to the Forum!

[Niknak's Mum]

Notice that Niknak's Mum posted but hasn't been added to the list yet though said she was a possible at this stage with Kate.

Thanks for noticing that James, but I think I'm going to have to back out as we have just booked a really extravagant summer holiday and I daren't ask if I can go to Croatia as well! Kate though is still keen and may persuade her other half to come along, though he would be sightseeing not joining the tennis crowd. I'll get Kate to sign up to the forum so she can keep up with what's happening.:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Thanks for noticing that James, but I think I'm going to have to back out as we have just booked a really extravagant summer holiday and I daren't ask if I can go to Croatia as well! Kate though is still keen and may persuade her other half to come along, though he would be sightseeing not joining the tennis crowd. I'll get Kate to sign up to the forum so she can keep up with what's happening.:thumbup:

That's a pity Niknak's Mum,however sure you'll have a great summer holiday! Hopefully Kate will still make it,whether she's accompanied by partner or not.

[Niknak's Mum]

That's a pity Niknak's Mum,however sure you'll have a great summer holiday! Hopefully Kate will still make it,whether she's accompanied by partner or not.

Just noticed we are on Sally's list James, it's just we are down as Clare and Kate.

[JAMES4578]

Just noticed we are on Sally's list James, it's just we are down as Clare and Kate.

Yes Sally added you to the list after I'd posted.

[Caro]

I'm afraid I will definately NOT be going :crying::crying::crying: I'm gutted as DC is my absolute favourite live tennis ..... but money is very tight this year due to major house renovation which is costing more than we initially thought (don't these things always?!)

Hope you all have a fab time and that you'll miss me ;) Hopefully next year things will be easier if we get another away tie.

Brace yourselves guys, as Sally says, the LTA packages are not cheap if they have to arrange flights which it looks like they will in this case. It's worth it for the convenience though. Also as Sally says, there will probably be other groups on the package as well and when I've been, they arrange coach transfers etc which you all share. There will also be people not with a group who have booked the LTA package. Gill and I did that when we didn't know other DC fans / groups. We met Joyce on a DC away trip and have been friends ever since :)

[JAMES4578]

That's a real pity you definitely won't be able to go Caro,but sure you'll be at another tie before too long. Unfortunately sometimes other things get in the way! Hopefully all being well there will be a package agreeable to folk,though there is obviously a cost for the convenience. May be a while away yet but certainly looking forward to the trip!

[Hinxy]

Hi James, I had a problem with my userid for the forum but all is ok now (thanks, Sally!) so I can now add to the thread. I am the Kate that "Clare and Kate" refers to. I am still a possible for the
trip, but it depends on a couple of other things as well. As soon as there is any information about the LTA trip, I will see if it ties in with my commitments and confirm if I can go or not. I would
love to go if I can!
Many thanks, Kate.

[JAMES4578]

Hi James, I had a problem with my userid for the forum but all is ok now (thanks, Sally!) so I can now add to the thread. I am the Kate that "Clare and Kate" refers to. I am still a possible for the
trip, but it depends on a couple of other things as well. As soon as there is any information about the LTA trip, I will see if it ties in with my commitments and confirm if I can go or not. I would
love to go if I can!
Many thanks, Kate.

At least you're here now Kate, welcome to the forum! Think a few are in your position,hopefully a good crowd will go!

I thought we might have had some info from the LTA by now but obviously a bit of planning involved and plenty time!

[supergran]

Do wish we had heard something from the LTA. I'm sure that everyone there is very busy but September is not that long off when you consider organising a package trip to Croatia. Can we not chivvy them up?

[Caro]

Do wish we had heard something from the LTA. I'm sure that everyone there is very busy but September is not that long off when you consider organising a package trip to Croatia. Can we not chivvy them up?

Probably best to leave it till after Wimby I would say. They're probably snowed under with that at the mo.
Wish I was going :crying::crying:

[Linda]

RFET seem to be ahead of LTA - I've applied for a ticket. In which case, if I get a ticket, I'll be going to Madrid rather than Croatia. If I don't get a ticket to Madrid, then I'll be interested in the trip to Croatia, but it will depend on how many days it is.

[Sallydaisy]

Probably best to leave it till after Wimby I would say. They're probably snowed under with that at the mo.
The guy who deals with Davis Cup ties is also the Tournament Director for the Aegon International at Eastbourne which starts next Monday (17th June) so he'll have a fair bit on his plate until it ends on Saturday 22nd June. He's not directly involved with Wimbledon (which is run by the AELTC, not LTA) so I'll chase him w/c 24th June 'cos honestly I doubt I'd get an answer before then.

[millypops]

The guy who deals with Davis Cup ties is also the Tournament Director for the Aegon International at Eastbourne which starts next Monday (17th June) so he'll have a fair bit on his plate until it ends on Saturday 22nd June. He's not directly involved with Wimbledon (which is run by the AELTC, not LTA) so I'll chase him w/c 24th June 'cos honestly I doubt I'd get an answer before then.

I picked up from another tennis site that a person called Eric at Traveleads was putting together a package , not sure if he is the same person Sallydaisy.
Hope this information is useful,
I was hoping to go to the tie, but with Hubby ill now it is out of the question.

[JAMES4578]

The guy who deals with Davis Cup ties is also the Tournament Director for the Aegon International at Eastbourne which starts next Monday (17th June) so he'll have a fair bit on his plate until it ends on Saturday 22nd June. He's not directly involved with Wimbledon (which is run by the AELTC, not LTA) so I'll chase him w/c 24th June 'cos honestly I doubt I'd get an answer before then.


I picked up from another tennis site that a person called Eric at Traveleads was putting together a package , not sure if he is the same person Sallydaisy.
Hope this information is useful,
I was hoping to go to the tie, but with Hubby ill now it is out of the question.

Pity you can't make it Millypops but obviously other priorities. Sally's contact is with the LTA but we knew a travel company would be arranging flights and hotels,I'll contact Traveleads and see if they have any details.

[Sallydaisy]

Pity you can't make it Millypops but obviously other priorities. Sally's contact is with the LTA but we knew a travel company would be arranging flights and hotels,I'll contact Traveleads and see if they have any details.
Hope you don't mind James but it would really be better to go through the LTA. They may well have asked Traveleads to put together a package for fans but if it is still in the negotiating stages and needs final sign off from the LTA they might be unwilling to discuss with complete strangers.

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all

Just a heads up. James has made contact with the travel company appointed by the LTA to sort out the DC trip to Croatia and it all seems to be progressing. However, you'll have to patient a while longer until it's all finalised and given the go ahead from the LTA (who will put details on their website) who will be in touch with us direct as they know we are eagerly waiting to book up!!!

They cannot give a cost at the moment because they're waiting for elements to be priced up but the likely scenario as follows:-


A four night package based upon a departure on the 12th September and returning on Monday 16th. We will be basing the package on flights to Trieste, with four nights’ accommodation at the Sol Hotel in Umag on a half board basis. The package will also include return airport transfers and a three day ticket for the Davis Cup matches.


THE GROUP MUST TRAVEL TOGETHER FROM ONE AIRPORT IN THE UK.
From the email:-

could you please indicate whether there is a preferred departure airport for this group (Manchester, Birmingham or London Heathrow)?

So, would those who expressed interest please state your preference, in order 1-3, so that we can get a consensus which everyone will then have to go with.

Thanks!




Name

Birmingham

Heathrow

Manchester



Lankster





Linda





Liz C





Supergran & gramps





GUB





Kate





James4578





AKD25 +1





Pat Moren
2

1
3


Scots_seahawk





Rouge

[patmoren]

Me Heathrow 1 Birmingham 2 Manchester 3 sorry couldn't put it in your form, think you need a pdf doc for that to work

[Sallydaisy]

think you need a pdf doc
I've never done one of those!!!
:shocked:
:faint:

Don't worry, we'll just update the chart ...
;)

[JAMES4578]

Responses from Twitter:


@lankster2003 13 Jun

@JAMES4578 I'd prefer Manchester or Birmingham but LHR would be fine too

@lizcurran 13 Jun

@JAMES4578 I'd prefer LHR obvs

@scots_seahawk 31m

@JAMES4578 Put me down as not fussed in which airport for now with an *. Obviously depends on what time we leave & arrive.
12:50 PM - 15 Jun 13


My own Preferences 1. Birmingham, 2.Heathrow, 3. Manchester but fine with any.

[Linda]

You'd better not take me into consideration as I might be going to Spain instead.

[Linda]

The travel section in today's Telegraph has a four-page section on Croatia.

[JAMES4578]

The travel section in today's Telegraph has a four-page section on Croatia.

Probably wouldn't be able to get The Telegraph now but here is the online (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destination/croatia/109784/Croatia-for-beginners.html)version

[patmoren]

That's handy, presumably they will have Euros as their currency.

[lankster2003]

I'm not too fussed with airport choice as depends what time the flight would be. Quite possibly I'd have to travel the day before in any case

[supergran]

Our preferences: Manchester, Birmingham, Heathrow

[supergran]

We have the Croatia info from today's Telegraph but have not had time to read it yet.

[JAMES4578]

That's handy, presumably they will have Euros as their currency.

The official currency in Croatia is the Kuna,they are only joining the EU in July and have no immediate plans to join the Euro. Whilst some businesses accept Euros they are under no obligation to do so.

[supergran]

The official currency in Croatia is the Kuna,they are only joining the EU in July and have no immediate plans to join the Euro. Whilst some businesses accept Euros they are under no obligation to do so.Back to the good old days then travelling to Europe.What's the exchange rate? Only joking....whatever!!!

[Caro]

Exciting!! Wish I was going :crying::crying::crying:

[supergran]

We don't know we are going yet. Wish we did as I like to be organised.

[patmoren]

We don't know we are going yet. Wish we did as I like to be organised.

Me too!!!

[JAMES4578]

We don't know we are going yet. Wish we did as I like to be organised.


Me too!!!

Whilst we don't have all the details yet we do know a package is being organised. Once the costs are known we can plan, though it's bound to be quite expensive.

[patmoren]

Depends on what expensive means.

[JAMES4578]

Depends on what expensive means.

I'm thinking it could well be around £700.

[Hinxy]

Hi, sorry for the delay in replying, but my airport preferences are 1. Birmingham, 2. Heathrow, 3. Manchester.
Thanks.

[LadyBuzz]

Hi All! I'm new here but have been calling the LTA since the end of April with regards to a trip to Croatia. If it's not too late, please could you add me to your list. There would be 4 of us. Our airport preferences are:1. Manchester 2. Birmingham 3. Heathrow. :thanks:

[cazza99]

:welcome: to the forum LadyBuzz.

[Sallydaisy]

Hello all.

The LTA have put a package together for Croatia.

It's £700-£750 for 4 nights, tickets, flights and transfers to/from airport to hotel (but not travel/transfers within the UK). This is not currently shown on the LTA website but details have been sent out to those who'd requested email updates.

More information to follow ...

LadyBuzz - I'm sure the other forumites would make the 4 of you welcome on the trip!

[traveller7]

So wish I could afford to do this!

[JAMES4578]

Indeed, you'd be very welcome Lady Buzz! I did receive the info by email today,looks like people need to decide fairly quickly.

[Sallydaisy]

Herewith the package information.

It'd be best to make a decision by midnight Thursday 4th July if you want to take up the package set up by Traveleads for the LTA.

The alternative they're suggesting is a 'group package' tailored to our needs which I suspect would cost a lot more ...

I've sent a reply asking what time the flights are and how they want payment made and when. On this occasion it might be that they'll accept individual payments online rather than wait for our bank account to receive cheques and then pay them with one from AMFF.

I think it's all very simple; pay up, turn up and head off to the tennis!!!

I'm not at home much for the next 24hrs but can collate information to reply to Eric. Since I'm not able to go (newish job and due to work that w/end) I can do the legwork but copy in any one of you who wants to volunteer to be 'team leader' in Croatia.

Gotta dash ... busy evening!!!
Cheers
Sally


Hi Sally



Many thanks for your email. We have indeed put together a package and this consists as follows.

· Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Trieste via Munich with Lufthansa

· Four nights stay at the Sol Umag Hotel on a half-board basis (4 star)

· Return airport transfers with local guide to meet and assist the group upon arrival

· Three day match ticket

· Drinks reception on the Thursday evening

The cost of the package is £715.00 based upon twin shared accommodation and £765.00 per person single occupancy. Unfortunately we only have a limited amount of flights on hold for the next two days and the therefore please advise as soon as possible should you wish to book, especially for a group of this size.

Alternatively and provided that you have a group of this size, we can look to arrange a tailor made package for you should you wish to fly on the direct flights from/to London Stansted with Ryanair.

We will be happy to assist you with booking should you wish to proceed.

[patmoren]

Anyone want to share a room with me otherwise I will pay the sub for a single room.

[Linda]

I have to say that I think this is a very reasonable price for everything included!

However I heard today that I have been successful in getting a ticket for the Spain/Ukraine tie, so will be unable to come to this.

[JAMES4578]

oh well, have a great time in Spain Linda!

[LadyBuzz]

Hi everyone! We actually got the email from the LTA and decided to book it ourselves. We worked out that flights (stanstead to Trieste with RyanAir), 4 nights half board in the Melia Coral 5* and tickets for the tennis have cost us about £450 each so a massive saving (that is based of 4 people sharing 2 rooms). Soooo excited now! Hope to see some of you in Umag to cheer on our boys!! :GBsmile:

[rouges]

Anyone going from Scotland ? I will need to get a flight from Edinburgh/Heathrow to make connection, therefore I need to know flight Details from LHR/Croatia. Help!!!!!

[patmoren]

Sally has replied to Eric asking for those details, so should hear soon.

Anyone going from Scotland ? I will need to get a flight from Edinburgh/Heathrow to make connection, therefore I need to know flight Details from LHR/Croatia. Help!!!!!

[JAMES4578]

I'm travelling from Glasgow but may need to stay in London the night before,I suspect it will be a morning flight as it's 2 planes to Trieste via Munich and then there's the transfer to Umag which I believe takes around 1 hour 20 mins so there's a fair bit of travelling involved,though hopefully not too long awaiting connection at airport.

[supergran]

Indeed, you'd be very welcome Lady Buzz! I did receive the info by email today,looks like people need to decide fairly quickly.So what do I do now?. Please advise me asap.

[JAMES4578]

So what do I do now?. Please advise me asap.

You should have received an e mail from Sally so if definitely interested reply either via e mail or PM here saying that you wish to book the package,Sally will liase with Traveleads once she knows the numbers involved. However,she has stated that ideally she would like a response by midnight tonight as there is limited availability of flights.

[supergran]

You should have received an e mail from Sally so if definitely interested reply either via e mail or PM here saying that you wish to book the package,Sally will liase with Traveleads once she knows the numbers involved. However,she has stated that ideally she would like a response by midnight tonight as there is limited availability of flights. Saw that James. So I will let her know immediately by pm and then wait. OK, got that. Thanks a lot.

[supergran]

Can someone please remind me of the dates again.:)

[Sallydaisy]

I've not had a reply from Eric regarding the flight departure time so I've just sent a chaser email.

The flight out would be on Thursday 12th September so, as James says, it'll be a morning departure. Return on Monday 16th Sept.
Apart from anything else they plan to get you there for the evening party!!!
;)

[JAMES4578]

Can someone please remind me of the dates again.:)

Departing 12 Sept and returning on the 16th.

[Sallydaisy]

OK - here are the flight times:-

Hi Sally,

Please see below flight time for the Heathrow flights



Airline

Flight

Date

Departure Point

Destination

Departure

Arrival



LUFTHANSA

LH2473

12 Sep 13

Heathrow (London) T1

Munchen (Munich) T2

11:10

14:05



LUFTHANSA Operated By AIR DOLOMITI S P A

LH1938

12 Sep 13

Munchen (Munich) T2

Ronchi Dei Legionari (Trieste)

15:20

16:30



LUFTHANSA Operated By AIR DOLOMITI S P A

LH1939

16 Sep 13

Ronchi Dei Legionari (Trieste)

Munchen (Munich) T2

17:00

18:10



LUFTHANSA

LH2482

16 Sep 13

Munchen (Munich) T2

Heathrow (London) T1

19:15

20:20




We currently only have 9 seats left available on the above flights.
We can request more seats from Lufthansa if you wish, do you know what many seats you are looking for?
Alternatively we could look into Ryanair flights from Stansted.

Many Thanks
Kind Regards
Emma

[patmoren]

I don't have a problem with the flight times and will need a single occupancy room.

[greatunclebulgaria]

Unfortunately things have not gone to plan this year so I am unable to join you all, have a great time and hopefully it will be televised

[JAMES4578]

That's a pity GUB but hopefully you'll make another tie at some point.

[supergran]

Unfortunately things have not gone to plan this year so I am unable to join you all, have a great time and hopefully it will be televised What a shame...was really looking forward to seeing you again. Perhaps another opportunity will arise.

[lankster2003]

Think I'm going to give it a miss as going to cost me over £1000 in total as going to have to pay for hotels in London on Wednesday and Monday, plus travelling down and back up again. If only I didn't go to footie every week *sigh*

[JAMES4578]

Think I'm going to give it a miss as going to cost me over £1000 in total as going to have to pay for hotels in London on Wednesday and Monday, plus travelling down and back up again. If only I didn't go to footie every week *sigh*

Sorry to hear that Lankster,though from your perspective understandable. Sure you'll make another tie at some point.

[supergran]

Think I'm going to give it a miss as going to cost me over £1000 in total as going to have to pay for hotels in London on Wednesday and Monday, plus travelling down and back up again. If only I didn't go to footie every week *sigh*That's real shame but understandable. Sorry you won't be there. Would have been lovely to see you again.

[Hinxy]

Hi, I have been away all week and so missed the offer coming out and the deadline of thursday evening. I would like two places on the trip if any are still available please? Please let me know if I am in time to be included. Many thanks. Kate.

[Sallydaisy]

Hi all

I'm emailing to reserve places for the following:-

LizC
James4578
Pat Moren
SG and SG
Hinxy + 1

Rouge - provisional
Aleks - not heard from her/him
@AKD25 +1 - not had reply

NOT GOING WITH AMFF
@scots_seahawk
Gub
Lankster - not sure
Linda - going to Spanish DC tie
LadyBuzz (4 people) - booked independently for £425 each

[JAMES4578]

Thanks for arranging it Sally. I did mention this before,Aleks definitely can't make it now.

[patmoren]

Thanks Sally, nice to know things are moving ahead.

[Hinxy]

Hi LadyBuzz. I am travelling from Birmingham so will not be joining the LTA package but I can't find where to buy the tennis tickets from. Please can you tell me a link to get me through to the LTA to buy my tickets? Many thanks.

[Sallydaisy]

Hi LadyBuzz. I am travelling from Birmingham so will not be joining the LTA package but I can't find where to buy the tennis tickets from. Please can you tell me a link to get me through to the LTA to buy my tickets? Many thanks.
Hi Hinxy
Does this mean you've definitely decided to opt out of taking up the LTA package?
Please confirm a.s.a.p.
You can probably get the tickets from Traveleads. No link on the LTA website.

[lankster2003]

I've managed to research prices and can get everything booked from Wednesday - Monday for £550, the only thing I need to fix now is getting to Umag with transfers. Bus is no use as has left by the time I touchdown on the Thursday. Ideally, I would be looking to share some sort of transfer with others if possible. I'm going to fly out from Birmingham and back to Stansted. If anyone can help out, or know someone who can, please PM me asap

[JAMES4578]

I've managed to research prices and can get everything booked from Wednesday - Monday for £550, the only thing I need to fix now is getting to Umag with transfers. Bus is no use as has left by the time I touchdown on the Thursday. Ideally, I would be looking to share some sort of transfer with others if possible. I'm going to fly out from Birmingham and back to Stansted. If anyone can help out, or know someone who can, please PM me asap

Lady Buzz (group of 4) and Hinxy (2) are making their own arrangements so possibly you could share a transfer with them. Would be good if you can make it.

[Sallydaisy]

To those now going (Patmoren, SG&SG, James4578, LizC and possibly Rouges):-

I had an email tonight at 22.19, from Eric Edwards, requesting payment by 10.30am tomorrow. An earlier email, from Emma Hall, came through at 16.30 asking for payment details for those going.

Unfortunately neither Emma or Eric have given me the bank account details/payment info for Traveleads!!!
So, I've emailed you all explaining in more detail.

I hope they'll email you all direct with the information you need to pay them direct.
If not call the number I've given you but ONLY AFTER 08.00 tomorrow morning.

I'll be working from 06.00 so can't help further right now.

Good Luck
Sally

[JAMES4578]

E mail has been sent to all concerned, stating that bank details will be provided before the deadline. Alternatively you can pay over the phone by card,there is surcharge for credit cards.

[supergran]

just phoned....no reply. Thought the office was open from 8 am.

[supergran]

Paul Walker just phoned me. I've paid.

[patmoren]

I contacted the managing Director Gary McLeod and he said he would forward the email I sent him to the office at 9am. Haven't heard any thing yet will give it another 15 mins then phone.

[patmoren]

I have paid too.

[JAMES4578]

I paid just after 10, no info came in about bank details so called and paid by card.

[patmoren]

I paid just after 10, no info came in about bank details so called and paid by card.
Paul, that I spoke to was looking to phone us but didn't have the numbers!!!

[JAMES4578]

Oh right,had put no in email.

[supergran]

I paid just after 10, no info came in about bank details so called and paid by card.So did I.

[Caro]

Pat, Maureen and James - hope you all have a spectacular time cheering for our boys in Umag! I am insanely jealous!! Please cheer extra loud for me and Gill, and I mean extra loud cos we can make some serious racket as you know :laugh:

[Fionacarlin]

Attention Scottish people!

Apparently it is doable to fly to Venice and then transfer by boat/coach to Umag. There are direct flights from Edinburgh costing £248 at the moment. I can't go myself as I've just booked to go to New York, where I'll be going to the USO final hoping to see a certain someone lift trophy no. 3 (eeeek!!!) but I'm thinking of buying a trip to DC for my mum, another AM superfan. Are there any Scottish people who would travel this route? Even if not, where are you guys staying? I'd like to put her where there will be friendly faces and people she can chum around with as she'll be going solo.

thanks!
fiona

[LadyBuzz]

Hi LadyBuzz. I am travelling from Birmingham so will not be joining the LTA package but I can't find where to buy the tennis tickets from. Please can you tell me a link to get me through to the LTA to buy my tickets? Many thanks.

Hinxy ... We called the British Tennis Services Hub on 0208 487 7000 and bought them over the phone. The total cost of the ticket for the 3 days is only £12!!! What a bargain!! We also had to email Gavin Fletcher at the LTA (Gavin.fletcher@lta.org.uk) to let him know the number of tickets that we were buying plus our mobile number. Hope this helps! Sorry about the delay in getting back to you... Haven't been on in a couple of days.

[patmoren]

Attention Scottish people!

Apparently it is doable to fly to Venice and then transfer by boat/coach to Umag. There are direct flights from Edinburgh costing £248 at the moment. I can't go myself as I've just booked to go to New York, where I'll be going to the USO final hoping to see a certain someone lift trophy no. 3 (eeeek!!!) but I'm thinking of buying a trip to DC for my mum, another AM superfan. Are there any Scottish people who would travel this route? Even if not, where are you guys staying? I'd like to put her where there will be friendly faces and people she can chum around with as she'll be going solo.

thanks!
fiona

We are staying at the Hotel "Sol Umag" right on the seafront, great looking place and four star.

[pabbers]

Hope you all have a fab time and tell the team we're rooting for them and that some of us can't afford to go or can't make the dates but that we haven't abandoned them!

[traveller7]

Hope you all have a fab time and tell the team we're rooting for them and that some of us can't afford to go or can't make the dates but that we haven't abandoned them!
Ditto!

[supergran]

We are staying at the Hotel "Sol Umag" right on the seafront, great looking place and four star.Looks lovely, sure we'll enjoy our stay there.

[supergran]

Pat, Maureen and James - hope you all have a spectacular time cheering for our boys in Umag! I am insanely jealous!! Please cheer extra loud for me and Gill, and I mean extra loud cos we can make some serious racket as you know :laugh:We will, I promise. Sorry you and Gill won't be there...I will miss you both.

[Hinxy]

Lady Buzz (group of 4) and Hinxy (2) are making their own arrangements so possibly you could share a transfer with them. Would be good if you can make it.
Hi, sorry, I have been so busy sorting out the arrangements that I haven't been on the forum. We (2 of us) are flying from Bham to Trieste on Thursday, landing at 15.20. I would very much like to share transfer costs with you, if possible. I am looking into prices this afternoon, so if any of you are available to lift share, please let me know. We are not returning to GB until the Thursday, so I don't think we can share on the way back as it looks as if you will all have left by then, but let me know if not!

[Hinxy]

Thank you so much. I have now got my tennis tickets so all ok. Just the airport transfers to go now - as per my last post, are you able to lift share? Thanks.

[Hinxy]

Thank you so much. I have now got my tennis tickets so all ok. Just the airport transfers to go now - as per my last post, are you able to lift share? Thanks.
Sorry, the above post was for LadyBuzz! I'll get the hang of this one day!

[Hinxy]

Lady Buzz (group of 4) and Hinxy (2) are making their own arrangements so possibly you could share a transfer with them. Would be good if you can make it.

I have just spoken to Emma at Traveleads, as I thought that I might be able to share a transfer with the AMFF travellers on Thursday afternoon. Emma is confirming the number of travellers this week and will then see if she can include us in their transfer and get back to me with a quote. I will need two places, but mentioned that LadyBuzz and/or Lankster2003 might also be interested in transfers. Can you let me know if you want to be included in the quote or whether you are now sorted? Thanks.

[lankster2003]

I'd be very happy to share the costs of transfers. What are you doing in terms of travellng back as I'm travelling back to Stansted on the Monday? Same flight going out on the Thursday

[lankster2003]

Just saw you are returning on the Thursday so ignore my response haha.


Hi, sorry, I have been so busy sorting out the arrangements that I haven't been on the forum. We (2 of us) are flying from Bham to Trieste on Thursday, landing at 15.20. I would very much like to share transfer costs with you, if possible. I am looking into prices this afternoon, so if any of you are available to lift share, please let me know. We are not returning to GB until the Thursday, so I don't think we can share on the way back as it looks as if you will all have left by then, but let me know if not!

[Elizabeth]

I am sorry not to be going to Croatia but my husband has had a bad year and is going into hospital in a few weeks' time for the third time this year so I would not like to make any arrangements to go away and leave him. Maybe next time.

[lankster2003]

Only issue I have going back on the Monday is that my flight to Stansted is at 14.50 and your flight is at 17:00 so not sure if i could share same transfer back

[lankster2003]

That's me booked up:GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

That's me booked up:GBflag:

Great stuff,sharing transfer. with those on LTA package should be fine going down even though we arrive a bit later though problematic on the return.

[supergran]

I am sorry not to be going to Croatia but my husband has had a bad year and is going into hospital in a few weeks' time for the third time this year so I would not like to make any arrangements to go away and leave him. Maybe next time.Sorry to hear that Elizabeth..hope he will be ok. Best wishes! That's why SG is going with me as don't like to leave him now.

[lankster2003]

Great stuff,sharing transfer. with those on LTA package should be fine going down even though we arrive a bit later though problematic on the return.

Will get something sorted

[JAMES4578]

Pat, Maureen and James - hope you all have a spectacular time cheering for our boys in Umag! I am insanely jealous!! Please cheer extra loud for me and Gill, and I mean extra loud cos we can make some serious racket as you know :laugh:

Thanks Caro, we shall certainly make her presence felt! Pity yourself and Gill can't make it this time,hopefully another opportunity next year!


I am sorry not to be going to Croatia but my husband has had a bad year and is going into hospital in a few weeks' time for the third time this year so I would not like to make any arrangements to go away and leave him. Maybe next time.

Sorry to hear your husband has been ill Elizabeth, understandable you can't make it.However, hopefully other chances for you.

[patmoren]

Making progress, my lift to Heathrow is all sorted. Will be arriving about 9.30am.

[Howdie65]

Hi all! Am new to the forum (and any forum for that matter) and am interested in going the the DC tie in Croatia. Was at all 4 in Braehead which were great. big fan of our our player but there is a special place in my heart for our Wimbie Champ!

Guess I am too late for the LTA arrangements?

Fionacarlin - I saw your earlier message and was wondering if you were still looking for someone to travel with your mum? I live in Edinburgh, 48 year old female and would be going on my own. No idea if there are any tickets left - would have to phone tomorrow. I would also be interested in going a day or two early to do a bit of the tourist thing in Croatia first but am flexible on that idea.

I am happy to travel there on my own (if Fiona's Mum not a possibility) but would prefer to meet up with some other British fans when there. Could I book the Sol Umag hotel separately? Does anyone know if the tickets have a seat allocation as it would be good to sit with the crowd to add to the chorus for our boys.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated!

[pabbers]

:welcome: to the forum Howdie65. Afraid I'm not going to Croatia but I'm sure you'll get some answers soon.

[Howdie65]

Hi all! Am new to the forum (and any forum for that matter) and am interested in going the the DC tie in Croatia. Was at all 4 in Braehead which were great. big fan of our our player but there is a special place in my heart for our Wimbie Champ!

Guess I am too late for the LTA arrangements?

Fionacarlin - I saw your earlier message and was wondering if you were still looking for someone to travel with your mum? I live in Edinburgh, 48 year old female and would be going on my own. No idea if there are any tickets left - would have to phone tomorrow. I would also be interested in going a day or two early to do a bit of the tourist thing in Croatia first but am flexible on that idea.

I am happy to travel there on my own (if Fiona's Mum not a possibility) but would prefer to meet up with some other British fans when there. Could I book the Sol Umag hotel separately? Does anyone know if the tickets have a seat allocation as it would be good to sit with the crowd to add to the chorus for our boys.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated!


Hi again. Further to my post of yesterday I looked at the possibility of travelling from Edinburgh but it all started looking a bit iffy so I gave up on that idea and spoke to Emma at Traveleeds today. There were a couple of spaces left (available till end of today) so I decided to take the plunge and have booked one of them!

Really looking forward to going and as a single traveller will hopefully be able to tag along with others who have booked via Traveleeds or who will get there independantly. Hope to hear from anyone who might take pity on me!

[Hinxy]

Hi all! Am new to the forum (and any forum for that matter) and am interested in going the the DC tie in Croatia. Was at all 4 in Braehead which were great. big fan of our our player but there is a special place in my heart for our Wimbie Champ!

Guess I am too late for the LTA arrangements?

Fionacarlin - I saw your earlier message and was wondering if you were still looking for someone to travel with your mum? I live in Edinburgh, 48 year old female and would be going on my own. No idea if there are any tickets left - would have to phone tomorrow. I would also be interested in going a day or two early to do a bit of the tourist thing in Croatia first but am flexible on that idea.

I am happy to travel there on my own (if Fiona's Mum not a possibility) but would prefer to meet up with some other British fans when there. Could I book the Sol Umag hotel separately? Does anyone know if the tickets have a seat allocation as it would be good to sit with the crowd to add to the chorus for our boys.

Any responses would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Howdie65. I am travelling from Birmingham with my sister (both of us similar ages to you). We only arrive on the Thursday afternoon before the tennis so can't explore in advance of the Davis Cup but we are staying on after the tennis for a few days to do the 'tourist' thing. We are staying at the Melia Coral but will see you at the tennis and we can look at 'touristing' together if you stay on in Croatia. The LTA are selling the tickets for the GB fans (see earlier post from LadyBuzz on how to get them) and all of us will be sat together in one block. I hope you get your travel sorted out ok and look forward to meeting you!

[Howdie65]

Hi Howdie65. I am travelling from Birmingham with my sister (both of us similar ages to you). We only arrive on the Thursday afternoon before the tennis so can't explore in advance of the Davis Cup but we are staying on after the tennis for a few days to do the 'tourist' thing. We are staying at the Melia Coral but will see you at the tennis and we can look at 'touristing' together if you stay on in Croatia. The LTA are selling the tickets for the GB fans (see earlier post from LadyBuzz on how to get them) and all of us will be sat together in one block. I hope you get your travel sorted out ok and look forward to meeting you!

Hi Hinxy. Thanks for your post. Since I am new to the forum my first few post don't show immediately as they go through the moderator so I had actually posted again but you wouldn't have been able to see it before you posted your message. Anyway as you will eventually see from my second post (not sure when that will become visible) I abandoned the idea of trying to make my own arrangements as I was struggling to get it all the elements to come together. I decided just to plump for the package through Traveleeds which also arrives on the Thursday and leaves again on the Monday so unfortunately not much time for sightseeing for me now but thank you so much for offering to do the tourist thing together, that was lovely of you. Although that's now off my agenda it would still be fab to meet you and your sister at the tennis. Does everyone from the forum congregate together (assuming you have done this sort of thing before)?

[JAMES4578]

Hi again. Further to my post of yesterday I looked at the possibility of travelling from Edinburgh but it all started looking a bit iffy so I gave up on that idea and spoke to Emma at Traveleeds today. There were a couple of spaces left (available till end of today) so I decided to take the plunge and have booked one of them!

Really looking forward to going and as a single traveller will hopefully be able to tag along with others who have booked via Traveleeds or who will get there independantly. Hope to hear from anyone who might take pity on me!


Welcome to the forum Howdie65 and great you are also going to Croatia too! A small group from the forum have taken the LTA package from Heathrow via Munich and am sure you'll be welcome,a lively crowd should be in Umag and you should meet a fair few! A few of us are single travellers though have met others before on previous trips.

[Sallydaisy]

For everyone's information the man from the LTA has asked me to furnish him with a list of all those going who are forum members/AMFF contacts so that he can seat you all together. So, in answer to Howdie65, Hinxy and others you should all be in one place and part of a larger group of GB fans who have travelled over to Croatia. There will probably be a group of BATS (British Association of Tennis Supporters) and other 'regulars' who travel to watch DC tennis.

You will be looked after and whilst there are no guarantees from one tie to the next it's happened in the past that travelling fans are seated directly behind the GBR team and may well have chance to meet them. The 'Reception' is worth going to apparently - it's free for one thing!

[cazza99]

Hi Hinxy. Thanks for your post. Since I am new to the forum my first few post don't show immediately as they go through the moderator so I had actually posted again but you wouldn't have been able to see it before you posted your message. Anyway as you will eventually see from my second post (not sure when that will become visible) I abandoned the idea of trying to make my own arrangements as I was struggling to get it all the elements to come together. I decided just to plump for the package through Traveleeds which also arrives on the Thursday and leaves again on the Monday so unfortunately not much time for sightseeing for me now but thank you so much for offering to do the tourist thing together, that was lovely of you. Although that's now off my agenda it would still be fab to meet you and your sister at the tennis. Does everyone from the forum congregate together (assuming you have done this sort of thing before)?

It showing OK now Howdie65.

[supergran]

Booked flights from Manchester to Heathrow and back. Just need to book an hotel at H/R now.

[patmoren]

It showing OK now Howdie65.
We generally get together at DC especially in the evening. We have half board so will eat at the hotel but will do others things if there is time. This is what makes DC so much fun!! Looking forward to meeting all the newbies.

[Howdie65]

Welcome to the forum Howdie65 and great you are also going to Croatia too! A small group from the forum have taken the LTA package from Heathrow via Munich and am sure you'll be welcome,a lively crowd should be in Umag and you should meet a fair few! A few of us are single travellers though have met others before on previous trips.

Hi James, thanks that's good to know as I was feeling a wee bit daunted doing this on my own for the first time but very excited about going and to meeting some fellow tennis and Andy fans.

[Howdie65]

We generally get together at DC especially in the evening. We have half board so will eat at the hotel but will do others things if there is time. This is what makes DC so much fun!! Looking forward to meeting all the newbies.

Hi patmoren, that's great, will be lovely to meet you too.

[supergran]

Looking forward to meeting the new members also. We do tend to have a lot of fun Howdies65 as I'm sure you will.:GBflag::GBsmile:

[Hinxy]

We generally get together at DC especially in the evening. We have half board so will eat at the hotel but will do others things if there is time. This is what makes DC so much fun!! Looking forward to meeting all the newbies.

Hi Pat, I have been to lots of home Davis Cup matches, but none abroad. Do the LTA provide any flags/clappers/horns etc like they do at home matches or do we need to take our own? I am very much looking forward to the trip and meeting up with you all and making as much noise as possible to cheer our boys on!

[patmoren]

This is the first one I have been to abroad. I usually take the bits I have left from previous ties and top up if they have more! I would have thought they would provide something which makes a noise.

[supergran]

I'm sure they will. Getting a little excited now. Is it too early for advice/info about currency? After booking flights to London have booked hotel.....so just money info now.

[pabbers]

I'm sure they will. Getting a little excited now. Is it too early for advice/info about currency? After booking flights to London have booked hotel.....so just money info now.

Aren't they about to join the EU and also the Euro? We were using local currency last year but I feel pretty sure the change was due this year.

[pabbers]

Yup they've joined but seemingly not the currency yet:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-23118035

and on the currency:

http://www.visit-croatia.co.uk/info/money.htm

[Howdie65]

Looking forward to meeting the new members also. We do tend to have a lot of fun Howdies65 as I'm sure you will.:GBflag::GBsmile:

Hi Supergran. Looking forward to meeting you all too. I'm definitely up for having some fun!

[Caro]

I have been to a few DC away ties in the past (sadly not able to go to this one :crying:) The reception usually has free drinks and nibbles and a speech from the DC captain. The players don't go. There are usually t-shirts, flags, hooters all for free. It's great fun and chance to meet all the other GB fans.

Gill and I met our friend Joyce at the reception at DC in Austria in 2004 and have been friends ever since. It was also the first time we saw Andy who was there as a non player / hitting partner.

If anyone who knows me (SG ;) ) could get me a t-shirt I would be very happy ..... well not as happy as if I was there but hey ho :)

[JAMES4578]

For those who booked the LTA package,after contacting Traveleads I found out there has been a delay in sending out the confiirmation documents. However, they will posted by the end of this week.

[supergran]

No problem Caro. Will text you. x

[patmoren]

Received my booking form and details of the trip from Emma this morning via email. Have signed the form and sent it back.

[supergran]

Just opened mine but can't get a page with terms and conditions. Did you just print it off and sign and post it or can you sign on line?

[JAMES4578]

Just opened mine but can't get a page with terms and conditions. Did you just print it off and sign and post it or can you sign on line?

I've just sent it in the booking form to Emma too,think it's best to print and sign as needs to be posted anyway. Terms and conditions were in a separate document,if you don't have it Supergran ,if you wish I can email it to you if you provide your address via PM. I see that Traveleads do not provide insurance themselves but recommend ABTA Sure,if anyone hasn't made arrangements yet.

[supergran]

I've just sent it in the booking form to Emma too,think it's best to print and sign as needs to be posted anyway. Terms and conditions were in a separate document,if you don't have it Supergran ,if you wish I can email it to you if you provide your address via PM. I see that Traveleads do not provide insurance themselves but recommend ABTA Sure,if anyone hasn't made arrangements yet. Thanks James, Rang Emma yesterday and she is sending me T&C. Posting mine today.

[patmoren]

I got the Insurance from the firm Traveleads recommended. Don't usually bother for short trips but you have to say you have insurance on the booking form. It was only just over £20 so not too bad.

[JAMES4578]

I got the Insurance from the firm Traveleads recommended. Don't usually bother for short trips but you have to say you have insurance on the booking form. It was only just over £20 so not too bad.

Indeed the insurance doesn't add much to the cost and I think necessary for a trip abroad.

[Fionacarlin]

I've booked a ticket for my mum - Margaret Gough - and accomodation at the Hotel Melia Coral. Anyone else staying there? Going to book flights Glasgow - Birmingham - Trieste, and return Trieste - Stansted - Glasgow, which are coming in at around £200 with a transfer of 90mins from the airport if anyone else is still looking.

thanks
fiona

[lankster2003]

Those are same flights as me basically, though not staying at same place. Think a few of us who are booking it ourselves are looking to share the costs of transfers if possible

[JAMES4578]

I've booked a ticket for my mum - Margaret Gough - and accomodation at the Hotel Melia Coral. Anyone else staying there? Going to book flights Glasgow - Birmingham - Trieste, and return Trieste - Stansted - Glasgow, which are coming in at around £200 with a transfer of 90mins from the airport if anyone else is still looking.

thanks
fiona

Some folk have booked the Melia Coral,all of us on the LTA package though will be staying at Sol Hotel Umag.

[supergran]

I've booked a ticket for my mum - Margaret Gough - and accomodation at the Hotel Melia Coral. Anyone else staying there? Going to book flights Glasgow - Birmingham - Trieste, and return Trieste - Stansted - Glasgow, which are coming in at around £200 with a transfer of 90mins from the airport if anyone else is still looking.

thanks
fionaGreat. Tell Margaret that I'm looking forward to seeing her....and you of course.

[Hinxy]

I've booked a ticket for my mum - Margaret Gough - and accomodation at the Hotel Melia Coral. Anyone else staying there? Going to book flights Glasgow - Birmingham - Trieste, and return Trieste - Stansted - Glasgow, which are coming in at around £200 with a transfer of 90mins from the airport if anyone else is still looking.

thanks
fiona

Hi Fiona,
I am travelling with my sister on the 12.05 Ryan Air flight from Birmingham, arriving at Trieste at 15.20. Is this the flight your mum will be on? It will be good to meet her and hopefully travel with her! We are also staying at the Melia Coral and will be there for a week. We leave on the 15.45 flight from Trieste on the 19th. When is your Mum leaving? It would be good to share airport transfers. What price have you been quoted for the transfer? The cheapest I have found is £75 each way in a car for 3 travellers. I am also waiting for a quote from Traveleads. Will keep you posted. Kate.

[Hinxy]

Dear All,
I am looking at airport transfers from Trieste to Umag. My flight times are as follows:
I am travelling with my sister on the 12.05 Ryan Air flight from Birmingham, arriving at Trieste at 15.20.
We leave on the 15.45 flight from Trieste back to Birmingham on the 19th.
If anyone would like to share airport transfers, then please reply to me with your flight details, for both outward and return flights, and number of passengers.
Also, please let me know which hotel you are staying in.
I am happy to do the organising, but need to know how many people want to be included and what times your flights are.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Thanks, Kate.

[Caro]

I am sooooooo jealous!!!!

[lankster2003]

What day is that you are flying out on? I'm heading out on the Thursday 12th, same flight times. I'm heading back on the 16th so that doesn't suit. It's just myself and I'm staying at the Sol Stella apartments. Would be more than willing to share transfer costs heading down to Umag.



Dear All,
I am looking at airport transfers from Trieste to Umag. My flight times are as follows:
I am travelling with my sister on the 12.05 Ryan Air flight from Birmingham, arriving at Trieste at 15.20.
We leave on the 15.45 flight from Trieste back to Birmingham on the 19th.
If anyone would like to share airport transfers, then please reply to me with your flight details, for both outward and return flights, and number of passengers.
Also, please let me know which hotel you are staying in.
I am happy to do the organising, but need to know how many people want to be included and what times your flights are.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Thanks, Kate.

[Hinxy]

What day is that you are flying out on? I'm heading out on the Thursday 12th, same flight times. I'm heading back on the 16th so that doesn't suit. It's just myself and I'm staying at the Sol Stella apartments. Would be more than willing to share transfer costs heading down to Umag.

Hi, Sorry I forgot to put the date of my outward flight. It is thursday 12th September. I will try to get some quotes once I know how many people are interested in sharing the transfers. I will wait a little longer for replies. Thanks, Kate.

[patmoren]

Just contacted Emma to see when we would be getting the tickets. She said as it was a block booking they weren't sent out until later but we should get them at the beginning of September.

[Hawkeye]

And the good news is that Andy is definitely going to play!

[traveller7]

great that Andy has confirmed he is definitely playing this lucky lot!

[supergran]

Just contacted Emma to see when we would be getting the tickets. She said as it was a block booking they weren't sent out until later but we should get them at the beginning of September.Thanks for that Pat. Was thinking of ringing this week..no need to now. Thrilled that Andy has said he's playing. Fingers crossed.

[Howdie65]

Am travelling down to London on the Tuesday to do a bit of the touristy thing there first and have just booked myself up for the Wimbie tour and museum visit on the Wednesday to get myself syched up for Umag! Never been to Wimbie before, sooo looking forward to being in the hallowed grounds although won't be the same as being there during THE match of the century but I can close my eyes and imagine.... Felt reasonably confident that Andy would be going to Croatia but still great to see he has confirmed. I had maybe better take my smelling salts to Umag as when I walked into Breahead and saw him in the flesh for the first time I was almost hyperventilating! Very silly given I'm in my late forties but I just love Andy!:faint:

[traveller7]

Im planning on doing the wimby tour and museum too in September looking forward to it.

[supergran]

Have been (again) reading about the currency and it seems most websites advise taking Kunas....just interested to know if this is what most of you will be doing. It seems Euros are accepted in certain establishments but as the Kuna is the official currency should I take those?

[JAMES4578]

Have been (again) reading about the currency and it seems most websites advise taking Kunas....just interested to know if this is what most of you will be doing. It seems Euros are accepted in certain establishments but as the Kuna is the official currency should I take those?

Personally I think it's best to take Kunas and have mine in an large envelope along with my passport all ready for packing.The Croatian Embassy site states you should have 6 months validity on your passport, I'm also taking the EU Health Insurance Card and my Insurance Documents along with a copy of the Traveleads Booking Form.

[patmoren]

I have bought some Kunas, not much though because we only need drinks and some lunch each day. But will also have some Sterling, apparently shops quite like taking that too. Can always get more from an ATM if required. Must have a look in my foreign money box see if I have any Euros as we have some time in Munich between flights.

[supergran]

Personally I think it's best to take Kunas and have mine in an large envelope along with my passport all ready for packing.The Croatian Embassy site states you should have 6 months validity on your passport, I'm also taking the EU Health Insurance Card and my Insurance Documents along with a copy of the Traveleads Booking Form.We always take everything too...wherever we go!!:big grin:

[Murray rocks]

I would come if i wasan't going to the US Open. I would have gone if it would have been a home tie again. I hope Andy keeps his promise and plays even though it is on Clay.

[JAMES4578]

I would come if i wasan't going to the US Open. I would have gone if it would have been a home tie again. I hope Andy keeps his promise and plays even though it is on Clay.

Pity you can't make it Murray Rocks but sure you'll have a great time at the US Open!

[lankster2003]

As it's under 3 weeks to go (getting rather excited now) was just wondering if those not Travelling under the LTA are any further forward in sorting out transfers to and from Umag from Trieste? I'll happily arrange or contribute towards any arrangements. If they can get in touch, that would be great

[supergran]

Not long now and I'm getting a little excited. Hope we receive tickets and info soon.

[Hinxy]

Dear All,
I am looking at airport transfers from Trieste to Umag. My flight times are as follows:
I am travelling with my sister on the 12.05 Ryan Air flight from Birmingham, arriving at Trieste at 15.20.
We leave on the 15.45 flight from Trieste back to Birmingham on the 19th.
If anyone would like to share airport transfers, then please reply to me with your flight details, for both outward and return flights, and number of passengers.
Also, please let me know which hotel you are staying in.
I am happy to do the organising, but need to know how many people want to be included and what times your flights are.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Thanks, Kate.

Last call for anyone wanting to share hotel transfers on Thursday 12th September for the Birmingham flight arriving at Trieste at 15.20.
I am arranging transport this week. The cut off for letting me know is tomorrow evening. I will book the transfer on Friday morning.

For anyone wanting to travel with us, please send a text with your email address to 07769-569931. Then I can liaise directly with you, which I will need to do to discuss costs etc. Thanks.

Lankster2004, can you please confirm that you are still wanting travel with us and send me your email by text, as above?
Kate.

[Sallydaisy]

Have forwarded British Embassy details to all AMFF'ers going to Croatia.
Please advise here if you haven't received it.
:thanks:

[patmoren]

Have forwarded British Embassy details to all AMFF'ers going to Croatia.
Please advise here if you haven't received it.
:thanks:
I haven't received anything about the embassy Sally but thanks for the thought.

[Sallydaisy]

I haven't received anything about the embassy Sally but thanks for the thought.
It would have been by email Pat from andymurrayfanforum@hotmail.com. It's essential information for travellers overseas regarding Embassy contacts and facilities which the LTA want everyone to have. I'll check my outbox to ensure it went.

[supergran]

Just checked Sally and it's here. Have printed the info.:thanks:

[pabbers]

It would have been by email Pat from andymurrayfanforum@hotmail.com. It's essential information for travellers overseas regarding Embassy contacts and facilities which the LTA want everyone to have. I'll check my outbox to ensure it went.

I got it and I'm not going, so maybe you got your Pats mixed up, Sally?

[Sallydaisy]

I got it and I'm not going, so maybe you got your Pats mixed up, Sally?
I did.
:shamed:
But checked after PatM posted and sent it to her as well.

[pabbers]

I did.
:shamed:
But checked after PatM posted and sent it to her as well.

:lol: and I seem to recall YOU asking ME recently how many :wino: I'd had :lol:

[Sallydaisy]

:p

Reminds me ... it's a bit late but I think it's time for a glass of something.
:whistle:

[Linda]

It's always time for a :wino: :)

[supergran]

:wino::wino::wino::wino: The lot of you!:wino::wino::wino::wino:

[patmoren]

Didn't manage to find any Euros in my currency tin. I have currency from most countries in the Western World most of it now defunct, even have some Hong Kong dollars but no Euros.

[supergran]

Didn't manage to find any Euros in my currency tin. I have currency from most countries in the Western World most of it now defunct, even have some Hong Kong dollars but no Euros.We have defunct currency also and heaps of US coins but strangely no Euros.

[jaysee]

Eurosport have just said they're covering the match!:dance: :GBflag:

[Caro]

Ooh, TV coverage! That's fantastic news .... I was dreading it being internet only as have no wi-fi at the mo, only a dongle with limited use. Looking forward to seeing you guys cheering on the boys and wishing I was with you! It will feel really wierd not being there. Definately plan to be back at DC next year, and really hoping we will be in the world group! Go team GB!!!!!

[pabbers]

Enjoy y'all!!! Unfortunately I'm off on a Med cruise on Sunday and it doesn't take in Croatia :crying:

[Linda]

I wouldn't be crying about going on a Med cruise! Have a great time :hug:

[Sallydaisy]

I've booked a ticket for my mum - Margaret
thanks
fiona

Welcome to Sisko (Margaret) who has just joined the forum and will be sitting with the AMFF'ers in their 'block' at the DC tie in Croatia.
:welcome:

[Joyce]

Ooh, TV coverage! That's fantastic news .... I was dreading it being internet only as have no wi-fi at the mo, only a dongle with limited use. Looking forward to seeing you guys cheering on the boys and wishing I was with you! It will feel really wierd not being there. Definately plan to be back at DC next year, and really hoping we will be in the world group! Go team GB!!!!!

Ditto! Will miss DC - & my Forum Friends. Will look out for you all on the tele. Go GB - & here's to next year...

[patmoren]

Enjoy y'all!!! Unfortunately I'm off on a Med cruise on Sunday and it doesn't take in Croatia :crying:
What's your swimming like?????

[patmoren]

Worrying. James just scraped through the first round in Brasov(he is seeded 7) 7-6 in the third set. He was playing Reuter who I have never heard of!

[Linda]

His name is news to me . . . :getcoat:

[supergran]

Enjoy y'all!!! Unfortunately I'm off on a Med cruise on Sunday and it doesn't take in Croatia :crying:Have a great time...you'll love it!

[patmoren]

I had a thought today, I wonder how far it is from the Hotel to the tennis court, can't find anything anywhere? Also if we make our own way or will there be transport?

[JAMES4578]

I had a thought today, I wonder how far it is from the Hotel to the tennis court, can't find anything anywhere? Also if we make our own way or will there be transport?

The stadium is apparently fairly close so would imagine we would make our own way. map (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Hotel+Sol+Umag,+Umag,+Croatia&daddr=standion+stella+marris&hl=en&sll=45.444145,13.520213&sspn=0.020324,0.052314&geocode=FW1utQIdizLOACG-InaD2PooeCm3L4OR4nx7RzG-InaD2PooeA%3BFap1tQIdeVbOACFvo_vltu10zCkF6Yja4Hx7R zFvo_vltu10zA&mra=ls&t=m&z=16)

On another note has anyone on the LTA package received their flight tickets yet? I Know they were being sent out at the beginning of September but hope to have them in hand soon!

[Howdie65]

On another note has anyone on the LTA package received their flight tickets yet? I Know they were being sent out at the beginning of September but hope to have them in hand soon!

I was getting worried as I travel to London a few days beforehand so I called Traveleads today and Emma said the tickets were being posted today.

[JAMES4578]

oh right, good to know Howdie.

[patmoren]

The stadium is apparently fairly close so would imagine we would make our own way. map (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Hotel+Sol+Umag,+Umag,+Croatia&daddr=standion+stella+marris&hl=en&sll=45.444145,13.520213&sspn=0.020324,0.052314&geocode=FW1utQIdizLOACG-InaD2PooeCm3L4OR4nx7RzG-InaD2PooeA%3BFap1tQIdeVbOACFvo_vltu10zCkF6Yja4Hx7R zFvo_vltu10zA&mra=ls&t=m&z=16)

On another note has anyone on the LTA package received their flight tickets yet? I Know they were being sent out at the beginning of September but hope to have them in hand soon!

Maybe we can cut through the parks?

[supergran]

The stadium is apparently fairly close so would imagine we would make our own way. map (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Hotel+Sol+Umag,+Umag,+Croatia&daddr=standion+stella+marris&hl=en&sll=45.444145,13.520213&sspn=0.020324,0.052314&geocode=FW1utQIdizLOACG-InaD2PooeCm3L4OR4nx7RzG-InaD2PooeA%3BFap1tQIdeVbOACFvo_vltu10zCkF6Yja4Hx7R zFvo_vltu10zA&mra=ls&t=m&z=16)

On another note has anyone on the LTA package received their flight tickets yet? I Know they were being sent out at the beginning of September but hope to have them in hand soon!Spoke to Emma this morning and she said they were being posted today.

[JAMES4578]

The flight ticket is actually an e ticket and I received all documentation by e mail today.

[patmoren]

I have also received my e-ticket with all the travel details.

[supergran]

Received ours also this afternoon. Only checked after reading your posts about an hour ago.

[patmoren]

What time are people arriving at LHR my taxi is picking me up at 8am so could be there anytime between 8.45-10 depending on traffic.

[patmoren]

Just realised I do not have mobile number of anyone going to Croatia. PM me if you want to make contact at the airport.

[patmoren]

Just did a virtual walk from Hotel to Stadium and it looks quite pleasant. Narrow roads without pavements most of the time past well spread out houses and through country side. Might be a bit muddy if wet!!

[JAMES4578]

What time are people arriving at LHR my taxi is picking me up at 8am so could be there anytime between 8.45-10 depending on traffic.

Flight is at 11.10 and e ticket stipulates you should check in at least 90 minutes beforehand, therefore I think best to be there for 9.30 anyway. Though I'l probably be a bit earlier than that as I'll be staying overnight nearby.

[ljs]

Have a great time all of you going to cheer on your team !!!!!

[Linda]

Have a wonderful time, all of you! Although I'll be in Madrid for the Spain/Ukraine tie, I'll be following the GB/Croatia tie on my Kindle!

[JAMES4578]

Have a good time in Madrid too Linda!

[Linda]

Thanks James! I'm sure I will - Madrid is my favourite city!

[pabbers]

Have a lovely time in Madrid, Linda!

[patmoren]

Thanks James! I'm sure I will - Madrid is my favourite city!

Yours will probably be a lot noisier than ours!

[TrevD]

Hi, I’ve just joined the forum and also off to Croatia on Thursday. I have watched plenty of tennis in the UK but this will be the first time abroad. Does anybody have any idea how many British supporters are flying out from Heathrow on the Traveleads package ?

[Linda]

Thanks Pat! You have a lovely time too! I'll be keeping up with the scores on my Kindle :)

[supergran]

Have a wonderful time, all of you! Although I'll be in Madrid for the Spain/Ukraine tie, I'll be following the GB/Croatia tie on my Kindle!Have a great time in Madrid.

[patmoren]

Hi, I’ve just joined the forum and also off to Croatia on Thursday. I have watched plenty of tennis in the UK but this will be the first time abroad. Does anybody have any idea how many British supporters are flying out from Heathrow on the Traveleads package ?
Welcome to AMFF TrevD. We have no way of knowing how many are travelling on the package, will no doubt find out when we get to the airport. There are at least 8 people that we know of either they have made their own arrangements or are going with Traveleads. Look forward to meeting you on Thursday.

[karanga]

Have a great time everyone going to a DC tie this week. :boogie: :swingin:

[Hinxy]

Hi, I’ve just joined the forum and also off to Croatia on Thursday. I have watched plenty of tennis in the UK but this will be the first time abroad. Does anybody have any idea how many British supporters are flying out from Heathrow on the Traveleads package ?
Hi TrevD, When I last spoke to Emma at Traveleads, she had booked 30 on the plane from Heathrow. There are also 10 on the plane from Stansted and about 10 of us that I know about who are coming separately, and so there will be at least 50 of us in total, if not more! Looking forward to seeing you all out there.
Kate.

[supergran]

At least 50 of us....so we can make some noise then.:GBsmile::GBflag:

[hfwardhouse]

You'll be there to lead the chants SG ;) :cheer:

[supergran]

I'll do my best but I can't really remember any of the Stirling ones.:confused::GBflag:

[Jan]

Wow there will be a good crowd of you there to cheer our boys on! Hope you all have a brilliant time, and that GB get the win!
:GBflag:

[patmoren]

The weather forecast for Thursday and Friday is wet, windy with possible thunder!!

[supergran]

The weather forecast for Thursday and Friday is wet, windy with possible thunder!!Have seen that but I saw for Fri, Sat, Sun it is sunny 74-78F then cooler on Monday when we leave.