Sandy Lane Gold Cup 2025
Love horse racing, but think you've seen it all?
With Smile Group Travel, you won't be fur-long.
Next spring, we've lined up a fantastic, once-in-lifetime trip to the Caribbean which combines VIP hospitality at the region's most exciting racing event with a leisurely stay in luxury.
Plus, there's the chance to add on golf days at Barbados's most picturesque courses.
So, whether you fancy a flutter or want to practice with a putter, Smile have got the answer in 2025.
Racing as you've never seen it before
As part of the five or seven-night packages, available at 3-star or 4-star accommodation, you will receive 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.
A special golf experience
If you're in the mood for a round or two, we can offer the chance to take on the challenging and highly coveted courses of Royal Westmoreland, Sandy Lane and Apes Hill at £290 per person per 18 holes, with the price including transfers.
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.
Tour dates
5 nights: 27 February - 5 March, 2025
7 nights: 27 February - 7 March, 2025
Tour options
Sandy Lane Gold Cup 2025: 3-star, 5 nights
Sandy Lane Gold Cup 2025: 3-star, 7 nights
Package Includes
- Tour ambassadors – Graham Napier and John Lever
- Welcome drinks at the Barbados Yacht Club
- Sandy Lane Gold Cup tickets with access to private marquee with food and drink
- Bob Willis Fund charity event
- International Flights
- Accommodation at a choice of hotels
- Airport and Gold Cup transfers
- Tour merchandise
Golf - 18-hole round at Royal Westmoreland, Apes Hill or Sandy Lane, including transfers - £290 per person
Tiami Catamaran Cruise – five-hour cruise with lunch and bar - £90 per person
Play T20 match at Wanderers with captain Graham Napier - £75 per person for players (including lunch and transfers), £35 per person for spectators (including lunch and transfer), available on March 3
What our customers say about us
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"
"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."
"Excellent experience."
“It was my first time in Barbados and for me, it was a fantastic tour from start to finish! Superbly organised by Don Topley and his team, it provided the right balance between the cricket, organised events, socialising and personal relaxation time. Don's intimate knowledge of the island was a real plus with his island tour being an excellent experience. Well done Smile Group Travel!”
"I look forward to using Smile on future tours"
"I can’t speak highly enough of Graeme and the Smile team. Their knowledge of Barbados is second to none and ground handler John was fantastic during our tour. I look forward to using Smile on future tours. Many thanks."