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Smile Group Travel team up with Bob Willis Fund ahead of England's white-ball tour of the Caribbean

Enjoy West Indies v England with Smile... and raise money for a good cause

Smile Group Travel are delighted to partner with the Bob Willis Fund ahead of a blistering winter of cricket in the Caribbean.

England's white-ball sides travel to Barbados, Antigua and St Lucia in October and November for three ODIs and five T20Is, and Smile has lined up incredible tour options, blending the riotous excitement of live cricket in carnival settings with exclusive private events with prominent cricketers.

And as part of our commitment to supporting the amazing work of our charity partner, we will be donating £50 to the Bob Willis Fund for every booking made on one of these tours.

Smile is an official travel partner of Cricket West Indies for this series, guaranteeing the best seats in the house. But these holidays are not just about the cricket.

Tour ambassador and ex-England international Roland Butcher will be on hand to talk with Smile tourists, and we are particularly pleased to present two special private events for our customers in 2024:

In Barbados, Gordon Greenidge has invited Smile tourists to join him at his house for a hog roast. Gordon is a brilliant host, and you will get to spend time discussing his playing career, and hear the very best stories from his long association with the game.

Meanwhile, on Antigua, we have arranged a unique opportunity to take tea in the rainforest with Sir Richie Richardson and friends - a truly one-off experience exclusive to Smile travellers, in the fascinating setting of a vintage sugar mill.

It promises to be a memorable trip in sunny climes.

Click here to discover more about this excellent trip.

To keep up with the latest news, register your interest. Make sure you select the 'England Cricket Supporters Tours' option in the check-box list.

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Fairways and furlongs: A golfing holiday with a difference from Smile

Whether you fancy a flutter or want to practice with a putter, Smile Group Travel have got the answer with a fabulous trip to Barbados in late February/early March 2025.

This tour, unique to Smile, pairs rounds of golf at some of Barbados’s most beautiful venues with a day out at the island’s most famous and exciting horse-racing event.

As part of the five-night package, you will take on challenging and highly coveted courses (two rounds in total at two of Royal Westmoreland, Sandy Lane and Apes Hill), as well as receiving VIP tickets to the Sandy Lane Gold Cup.

The Gold Cup is one of the most prominent dates in the Barbados sporting calendar, attracting visitors from all over the world.

And Smile tourists will have the best seats in the house, with access to a private marquee, a great view of the track, and all your food and drink taken care of during the afternoon.

This really is the ultimate horses and courses holiday from a travel company which cares about making incredible memories.

Plus, as part of the tours, we will be hosting a charity event – along with friends including former international cricketers Roland Butcher and Gordon Greenidge - to raise money for the Bob Willis Fund. All the more reason to get in touch with our expert team today to find out more.

To keep up with the latest news, register your interest. Make sure you select the 'Golf Playing Tours’ option in the check-box list.

*Smile are also pleased to offer a nine-night variation of the tour, which includes three the option to play three cricket matches as part of an invitational XI. Please speak to our team for more details.

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