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Sports Travel Testimonials by Teamlink Travel LtdSports Tour Testimonials

The first step to a successful tour is choosing the right people to organise it. Teamlink Travel Ltd sends thousands of sports men and women to exciting destinations across Europe and beyond every season. We’re confident in our ability to provide an unmatched level of service that will result in a tour that’s memorable for all the right reasons.
 
Below are some personal testimonials from past customers, many of whom book with Teamlink year after year.  Subject to the approval of group leaders we can put you in touch with past clients who have enjoyed a touring experience with Teamlink.  Simply email info@teamlink.co.uk for contacts who have travelled with us to your chosen touring destination.
 

Men’s Rugby Tours

 
Capt D R Haslam, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst:
California Tour, April 2008
"Many thanks for a great tour and excellent organisation by TeamLink; your company's name is held in high regard at Sandhurst and amongst all the tourists."
 
Bedlinog RFC
Canada Tour: May/June 2008
"Tour highlights had to be going up CN Tower along with rafting in Ottawa and Jet Boating in Niagara Falls.  I would just like to thank Teamlink and especially Mark Gardner for yet another excellent tour.  We save for 2 years for our trips and want them to be special; he hasn't let us down"
 
Girling RFC
Madrid Tour: May 2008
"I just wanted to say thanks for organising the tour at short notice - all the boys had a cracking time. The hotel was fantastic, the Spanish Cup final was a real eye opener with both teams throwing the ball around and all the boys agreed that it was worth while putting the beer off for a few more hours to watch it. Could you send a big thanks to Scott for his efforts in Madrid and all who were involved from the opposition, they made us very welcome after the game but ran us ragged during it!"
 
Staffordshire University RFC
 Cologne & Amsterdam Tour:  March 2008

"Staffordshire University have toured with Teamlink for over 8 years now and the choice of destinations within were becoming harder. But through offering two destinations this made for one of the best and memorable tours we have experienced. Backed up through the helpful and efficient staff that made the tour so easy to book I will being recommending Teamlink to next year's Chairman for sure"

 
University of Wales Aberystwyth RFC
'Magical Mystery Tour' to Brussels & Cologne:  February 2008
"We will definitely be using TeamLink again next year for our 2009 tour. Mike is spot on, he knew exactly what we wanted, for a very reasonable price and what resulted was the best rugby tour I've ever been on, and all the guys who toured will agree with me"
 
Folkestone RFC - San Miguel Cup, Lloret de Mar, Spain
"Teamlink delivered what they said they would. From an organisational perspective, coaches arrived as planned, fixtures were as planned, hotel and resort were as described. Communication throughout was superb, which is important when you sometimes don't remember where you're supposed to be or even what day it is! Also, the insurance provided, which unfortunately we had cause to use in a serious way, was absolutely first class."
 
Haverfordwest RFC - USA (Boston & New York)
“I'd like to thank you for organising a brilliant tour, Teamlink are to be commended for putting such a fine package together. I would be more than happy to recommend our wondefull experience to any of your future prosepective touring groups. Thanks again for your support and please keep in touch; plans are already afoot for our 2009 tour."
 
University of Wales, Aberystwyth RFC - Athens, Greece
“Athens is an amazing touring city and I think it's fair to say that the whole party had a great time.  We lived the dream!  Our hosts teams were very hospitable and definately added to the enjoyment of the tour.  Thanks to Mark at Teamlink for all of his hard work and efforts.  Smashing!"
 
Girling RFC – Estonia (Tallinn) & Finland (Tampere)
“A very enjoyable, well-organised experience. Tampere was a very clean place and the people were very friendly. Tallinn is the place that never shuts!”

Finchley RFC – Cologne Crusaders’ Cup tournament, Germany
“Finchley RFC experienced a great tour with Teamlink in Cologne. Everything went like clockwork even if a few the boys’ minds weren’t quite working that way by the end! “The coach journey was a great bonding experience and Cologne seemed very open to rugby tour culture… especially Pascha! “We had an absolute ball and every member of the tour loved it! Cheers to Teamlink for all the hard work behind the scenes.”

Staffordshire University RFC – Hamburg, Germany
“Hamburg exceeded our expectations and our host team were great company.”

Lightwater RFC – Amsterdam, Holland
“Amsterdam is a city you must visit whether you’re looking for culture or nightlife.”

Cleobury Mortimer RFC – Lodz, Poland
“The local rugby team were very welcoming with good facilities. The rugby was good and competitive while the post-match hospitality was excellent. “The Teamlink liaison was very helpful and made the experience more enjoyable.”

Old Olavians RFC – Olsztyn, Poland
“Olsztyn is a superb place to tour. Friendly bars and retaurants are supplemented with classy clubs, full of beautiful women. The size of the town means that you don’t lose tour members and it almost feels like you own the place. Olsztyn is worth visiting for the Kulig alone – simply immense! A night of farm yard animals and Polish vodka may seem like a strange combo, but it turned out to be the most surreal and enjoyable night of tour.”

Withycombe RFC – Albufeira, Portugal
“Portugal was a very friendly place with lots of pubs, club and restaurants. There was always plenty to do and our accommodation was the best I have stayed in, in over 15 years of touring.”

University of Edinburgh RFC – Barcelona 7’s tournament, Spain
“The tournament was well organised and carried out in the sporting sprit. The post-tournament party was especially enjoyable! The hotel was located centrally within easy reach of the beach and the nightlife. Can’t wait until next year.”

Carnoustie RFC – Ljubljana, Slovenia
“The team, old and young, bonded through a mixture of shared laughter, playing for each other and experiencing the local culture. Teamlink’s laid-back but helpful approach allowed this atmosphere to blossom and flourish.”

Bedlinog RFC – Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison & Rockford, USA
“This was a superb tour with every member enjoying every day. Teamlink were brilliant and organised everything in such a professional way. The whole experience was the best and I look forward to touring again with Teamlink.”
 

 Women’s Rugby Tours

Thurrock T-Birds WRFC – Amsterdam, Holland
“Amsterdam is the best chilled out party place. Good atmosphere, good beer, great people and good rugby. The time on the phone from all my questions nearly outweighed the time spent on tour! Teamlink were always there to answer queries, always helpful and always patient.”

Rosslyn Park Ladies WRFC – Lake Garda, Italy
“We went on an excursion to Aqua Paradise which everybody agreed was the best day out and most fun they had had in a while. Teamlink were very helpful with all things in the run up to tour.”
 
Camberley WRFC – Stockholm 10's, Sweden
"The Stockholm 10's was a fantastic experience. It was a great tournament combined with some serious social sessions and the chance to take in the culture of the city. The weekend was well planned, hassle free and our best tour so far."
 

  Junior/ Youth Rugby Tours
 
Doncaster RFC U15's, Lido di Jesolo, ITALY (May 2008)
"I would like to thank Teamlink Travel for a very enjoyable tour, it was without doubt an excellent venue with some very good rugby opposition. The tour went without a hitch from leaving Doncaster everything that was within the control of Teamlink fell into place like clockwork. I would happily recommend Lido de Jeselo as a touring destination, it is a very clean resort with friendly local people. The service that Teamlink have provided was very efficient and friendly."
 
Welwyn RFC U18's, Lisbon, PORTUGAL (April 2008)
"Once again, a big thank you from everyone of the touring party. A big thanks to you, your colleagues both here in the UK and over in Portugal for all your help and assistance. I can assure you that we had an absolutely superb time. Weather, hotel, and rugby: great. Would have no hesitation in recommending Teamlink to other touring parties"
 
Llangefni RFC U19's, Bruges, BELGIUM (April 2008)
 "Hi Sally, just a quick word to thank all at Teamlink for organising our tour to Bruges. We had a fantastic time and a great welcome at both clubs we visited.  Bruges was the ideal destination for the age group being a vibrant city but not too big. The accomodation was also very suitable for the tour.  I must also mention Steve and Mark, our coach drivers who were stars throughout the trip. They were both excellent drivers, navigators and advisors - we really could not have had better!  We will certainly use Teamlink again!"
 
 Rochford Hundred RFC U17, Brussels, BELGIUM
“Brussels is a great base for a tour and the clubs we played were excellent hosts offering very competitive rugby.”
 
Chipstead RFC U17's, Eindhoven, HOLLAND (March 2008)
"I will send a more formal letter but I wanted to email you to say that we had a fantastic weekend in Eindhoven.  The organisation at your end was brilliant, the coach was on time and Terry (driver) was fantastic, he let us get on with singing and dancing on the coach and I think he also enjoyed being part of our weekend.  The two games that were organised were played in an excellent spirit and although we won them both fairly comfortably our hosts made us feel welcome and they treasured the experience of playing against better quality opposition.  Centre Parcs was clean and tidy and although we had little time to use the vast array of facilities, it was an ideal base for 35 people to put their heads down"
 
Thornbury Broncos U16 – Eindhoven, HOLLAND
“Top class, could not have asked for more. Games, hotel, coach, hosts and Teamlink staff were excellent.”
 
Twickenham RFC U15 – Rotterdam, HOLLAND
“A superb tour. The rugby was evenly matched and the opposition was well selected. Dutch hospitality was excellent!”
 
 Wootton Bassett RFC Minis, Torquay, UK (March 2008)
"I would like to say thank you very much for all of your help and assistance throughout.  On behalf of everyone at Wootton Bassett Mini Section I would like to pass on our appreciation to Teamlink for what was a very succesful four days".
 
Teddington RFC U12's, Toulouse, FRANCE (February 2008)
 "Sally was fantastic. We were under pressure of time because the tour was arranged late and Christmas got in the way. However, Sally always reponded to emails and phone calls immediately which gave me great confidence.  Toulouse was an excellent destination and great value for money.
 
The help we received from Teamlink was invaluable. Every last detail was organised really efficiently. Teamlink set up our own personal tour website to keep everyone informed as the tour was being planned and then from the minute we arrived at Gatwick, flights, coach transfers, hotels, fixtures, contacts in France, fixtures in Toulouse and everything else went like clockwork.  The tour was fantastic."
 
Bromley RFC U14 – Biarritz, FRANCE
The 2nd successive year touring with Teamlink and another great tour. The coach was always on time, the opposition welcoming and the accommodation very good.”
 
Dumfries RFC U18 - Lake Como, ITALY
"A fantastic tour. The hospitality of our Italian hosts was outstanding, and we've come away with some memorable experiences. Thanks to Teamlink's organisation and co-ordination, the tour couldn't have been better."
 
 Bromley RFC U12, Lake Garda, ITALY
“An excellent tour, well organised with good, competitive games against friendly clubs. We will definitely tour again with Teamlink.”
 
 Coalville RFC U16, Rome, ITALY
“From start to finish I felt that Teamlink were in full control and communication was faultless. We would certainly use Teamlink again.”
 
Hornets RFC U17 - Sopot, POLAND
"The tour was meant to be a big send-off for all the lads at the end of their junior rugby career before moving up to Colts and it was a great success."
 
Derby RFC U13 – Galway, IRELAND
Teamlink did us proud. I would recommend them to anyone thinking of going on tour. Their tour rep was fantastic. Everything was well organised and she even had time to have a laugh with the boys in the evening.”

Kenfig Hill RFC – Cork, IRELAND
“We had a fantastic time. The facilities at the accommodation were well suited to an under 15 age group and thanks to Teamlink’s organisation we had enough time to use them.”

 

 
 

 Hockey Tours
 
Stirling University Women's Hockey Club - Malta 2008
"My Malta experience was asolutely amazing. As well as playing hockey we managed to do so many other activities such as the waterpark, jeep safari and catarmaran cruise, and every night we ventured into the heart of St Julians for the amazing young vibrant bars and clubs. I would definately recomend Malta without a doubt. I have had such a positive experience with Teamlink and can't think of any ways in which you could improve"
 
University of East Anglia HC – Strawberries Easter Hockey Festival, Holland
“We used Teamlink to go to Strawberries and it could not have gone more brilliantly. If you want an absolutely awesome tour filled with laughter, drinking and some great hockey then go to Strawberries. “Tour was planned brilliantly with no hassle whatsoever. We will be coming back for many years to come!”

Mullingar HC - Strawberries Easter Hockey Festival, Holland
“Mullingar HC have been touring for a number of years and we will have a hard job finding anything as good as Strawberries. “The guys at Teamlink were fantastic right through the booking process and could not have done more to help us over the weekend. I would recommend Teamlink to any club thinking of going on tour.”

University of Coventry HC – Lido di Jesolo, Italy
“Teamlink provided a friendly service which allowed our trip to Italy to be a success. Their choice of hotel and area helped with the lack of Italian speaking people on tour. The tailor-made package met our needs with an affordable price.”
 

 Men’s Football Tours
 
Brereton Lion FC - Holland
"As tour leader you have to deal with many unexpected events which require answers quickly; TeamLink are very supportive and helpful which reasures and makes the Tour Leader's job hassle free"
 
University of Surrey FC - Lloret de Mar, Spain
"Lloret was a perfect destination for group such as ours with great nightlife, good standard of football and some amazing activities thrown in such as waterparks, karting and Barcelona trip! Lloret deinitely comes recommended from University of Surrey.  Brilliantly organised and very happy"
 
Staines Athletic FC – Amsterdam, Holland
“Amsterdam is THE place for an adult tour. It’s great for team bonding and you are never bored.”

Brent FC – Krakow, Poland
“I could not recommend Krakow enough. The people are friendly, the nightlife is great, the drinks are cheap and the standard of football is good. Cheers!”

Unicorn Social FC – Albufeira, Portugal
“An absolutely wonderful trip with everything we needed. Maybe we relaxed so much that the football wasn’t taken seriously enough but what a trip! We will recommend the destination and Teamlink to other teams.”

Newmarket Albion FC – Lloret de Mar, Spain
“Teamlink provided a memorable and enjoyable tour package for our group. We would recommend and use Teamlink again.”
 
University of Surrey FC – Tallinn, Estonia
“Tallinn can be described as a ‘mini Prague’ but better. Approximately ¾ of the tour party had been to Prague before and said that Tallinn’s nightlife, people and women are 10 times better.”
 

 Women’s Football Tours

University of West England WFC – Lloret de Mar, Spain
“Lloret de Mar is a buzzing seaside resort with plenty of places to eat and drink. We found the resort more than adequate for our touring needs and especially enjoyed a trip to the local water park. “The people were very helpful and made us feel very welcome. We enjoyed plenty of days of sunshine and we’d love to come back for some more sangria. Hola!”
 

 Junior/ Youth Football Tours
 
MPE FC U18 - Lloret de Mar, Spain
"Excellent tour enjoyed by boys and adults alike. I would recommend Teamlink to any club planning a tour."
 
Sully Colts FC U17 – Lloret de Mar, Spain
“The clubs we played were excellent and the teams were well matched. A fantastic tour with games being played in a great stadium.”
 
Little Eaton Diamonds FC U11 – Parc Zandvoort, Holland
“Well organised and thorough tour that went very smoothly with no glitches or problems.”
 
 

 Netball Tours

University of Brighton Netball Club – Dublin, Ireland
“Teamlink were extremely helpful and always kept me informed through emails, calls and texts. This made my job very easy and tour was awesome!”

Golden Lane Netball League – Malta
“Our tour co-ordinator was excellent. We had a party of 45 strong-willed women and it went like a dream.”

Exeter University Netball Club - Durban, Port Elizabeth, Garden Route & Cape Town; South Africa
“Teamlink took control of the organization, which made my job so much easier. I was kept up to date at every stage and all my queries were dealt with promptly and efficiently. Teamlink were patient, understanding and approachable which took lots of pressure off me.

“Fixtures were ideal in standard and facilities. Everyone enjoyed the matches and the right emphasis was put on the sporting side of the tour – 5 fixtures per team over 3 weeks was the right amount.

“All hotels were in a great location, very good standard and well suited to our requirements. Food was of a very high standard although the South African sense of humour took some getting used to!

“The choice of resorts was great & combined cities with the more relaxed stop offs along the Garden Route, which was stunning. Excursions were varied and allowed us to visit famous places and beautiful surroundings such as Table Mountain, Robben Island and The Cape Peninsula. “We had the time of our lives – thank you Teamlink for making our fantastic tour so memorable!”

University of Warwick Netball Club – Torremolinos, Spain
“We had a fantastic five days away. Thank you so much for all your help and organisation. Very helpful staff which made my life so much easier.”
 

 Cricket Tours
 
Beeston & Toton Sycamore Cricket Club
Malta Tour:  March/April 2008
"I just want to say, on behalf of Beeston & Toton Sycamore Cricket Club, a huge thank you for all your afforts in putting our tour to Malta together. Everything in Malta ran like clockwork and Julio and his gorgeous assistant were brilliant and the bus drivers very patient and accommodating.  Once again a big THANK YOU"
 
University of Staffordshire CC - Malta
"We simply could not have asked for more, the help from start to finish was nothing short of excellent which helped make the tour a complete success."
 
AACC - Amsterdam, Holland
"A superbly organised tour which ran smoothly and suited our needs perfectly in all aspects."
 
University of Warwick CC – Barbados
“A superb tour in every aspect. Organisation was efficient and well thought through. Teamlink were incredibly co-operative and matched our desires around what was available. I would definitely recommend them as an excellent tour operator and hope to be able to use them again in future.”

Takeley CC – Dublin, Ireland
"Overall a very well organised and efficient tour for which everyone enjoyed the whole 4 days!"

Crowmarsh CC - Co. Kerry, Ireland
"The tour went very well. We managed the two games on the two days with good weather. There were no problems and we all had a lot of fun particularly in county Kerry."
 
DBSL CC - Amsterdam, Holland
“We had the most fantastic time in Holland, winning both games. The hospitality of both clubs was excellent, resulting in our opposition wanting to come over to England and play us!

“The location of the hotel was excellent and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. We found an excellent little bar just 50 yards down the road where the owner made us very welcome - as you'd expect with a captive audience of 15 drunken cricketers!

“On behalf of all the touring members of Deep Backward Square Leg Cricket Club, we would like to thank Teamlink for arranging a very memorable tour!”
 

 Basketball Tours

Stirling University Women’s Basketball Club - CalellaFest, Spain

The atmosphere was brilliant every night. Everyone was there to have fun! Never seen so many people smiling, laughing and having a great time!”
 

 CalellaFest (www.calellafest.com)

Randall Bowen, University of Glamorgan
“You can't build dreams on what you are going to do, build them on what you’ve done.
Go to Calellafest and build a dream…Calellafest, Making dreams come true since 2001.”

De Montford University
“Absolutely fantastic-recommended to all! Don’t forget your sun cream!”

Lizzie Dexter, University of Warwick
“CalellaFest provides the best place for the lash, banter, social scene, and sporting venues. What more could you want for your tour or spring break? We had the time of our lives and will definitely be back next year!”

Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies
“If CalellaFest was a religion we would need more churches. At Cakes its bigger than Xmas!”

Caroline Gillingham, Nottingham Trent University
“When you wake up in the morning with marker on your face you know you’ve been Trent triggered at Calella!”

Lydia Oxenham, University of Newcastle
“A week inside the Calella bubble is something every student should experience at least once – there is no other more appropriate test of stamina than the all night partying, immense lack of sleep, and ability to attempt to play sport the following morning!”

Jen Allum, University of Leeds
“Great banter, great lash, great sport! We’re coming back next year!”
 

 School Sports Tours
 
Guilsborough School (Rugby, Football & Hockey) - Malta
"The tour to Malta was ideal for a school group. The island provides a safe environment where a range of sports can be played."
 
Barry Comprehensive School - Club Aire Libre, Spain
"An ideal destination for school sports groups, well selected by Teamlink. We have been coming for three years and it gets better each time."
 
Tadcaster Grammer School - Antwerp, Belgium
"Excellent. The clubs that we played against were well matched and the experience was second to none. Thank you!"
 
Rhondda Schools Development RFC - Toulouse, France
"An excellent experience for the boys. It's not possible to find a tour organiser better than Teamlink."
 
Ravenswood School RC - Le Forge de Quillan Activity Centre, France
"Teamlink staff were helpful at all times. The quality of the opposition was excellent, as was the white water rafting excursion."
 
St Peter's High School - Club Aire Libre, Spain
"Teamlink were excellent throughout the booking process and altered the payment schedule to accomodate our school term dates. Club Aire Libre was a fantastic resort."