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A trip to the Olympics is a once in a lifetime experience, a chance to witness athletes from around the world compete at the top of their respective fields, for the world's highest sporting accolade. It is also a chance to have a fascinating and educational vacation, and to see a new and exciting part of the world along with a myriad of events and competitions.
The first thing to do when planning a trip to the Olympics is to decide which of the Olympic Games you want to see, and what is more closely related to your interests. There is a big difference between the Summer and Winter Olympics, both in terms of the included events and competitions, the location of the Games, and the size of the entire sporting event.
The Winter Olympics are the smaller of the two Olympic Games. With 78 events in the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, and more being added, there are still a wide range of sports and competitions to view. From the popular figure skating competitions to the fast-paced skiing events, to the new addition of snowboarding, the Winter Games have a wide range of snow and ice based events. Team events are also included in the games, such as ice hockey and bobsled competitions. The Winter Games are generally held in February, and last approximately two weeks. They are held in mountainous or cold regions, which have enough snow and ice for the competitions. For this reason, fans of winter weather and climate will feel right at home at this event.
The Summer Olympics, on the other hand, are a much larger and longer competition. Usually taking place during July or August, the games feature hundreds of competitions and over 10,000 competitors. There are over 200 countries represented at the Summer Games, a huge portion of the modern world. As such, the Summer Games are a massive show of athleticism and diversity, with participants from all walks of life and parts of the world.
Because of the large number of events and competitions during the Summer Olympics, the games also have a wide variety of things to see and view. From the classic events of track and field, gymnastics, and swimming to team events such as basketball, baseball and soccer. There is something for everyone at the
Once you have made your decision about which Olympic Games you wish to attend, make sure you make reservations early. Flights and travel plans can get very hectic and expensive if left too long, as there are always a huge number of attendees to the Olympic Games. If you are traveling in a group, you may be able to find discounts or reduced fares for your voyage. Similarly, finding lodging in the Olympic host city can be a nightmare if left until the last minute. Instead, plan to make reservations well ahead of time, and if prices still seem too high, try and find something near the outskirts of the city, where transportation can get you in but where rates may be lower.
But airfare and transportation is only part of the equation. Even more important is getting tickets to the actual events of the Olympics. Each event, which includes everything from the initial competition to the final rounds, have individual tickets, and these tickets range greatly by price according to the popularity of the event and the round of competition. Tickets to the final game of the Basketball event, for example, are expensive and sell out much more quickly than seats at the less popular events, such as weightlifting or shooting.
Finally, once you've booked the flight and hotel, have decided what events interest you (and since there are always multiple events taking place there is no lack of choices on any given day), and gotten tickets to the competitions you want to see, you are ready to enjoy your seat at the world's largest sporting competition. |
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