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Our camper van for the World Cup in Florida

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When you hear that noise of the Tartan Army Boys… we’ll be coming down the road in our camper van for the World Cup in Florida.

Now we’re jumping a few fences here as Scotland haven’t officially made it yet and wouldn’t know if they’d be based in Florida when they do.

But someone will be, while if you’re a neutral you might just want to check out the Sunshine State anyway.

Down the hub

Of course, whoever is blessed with playing here next year, their supporters will be in for a treat.

Although as in most things Floridian you will need your own wheels to get around.

Which is where RV specialists roadcamper, who have a new rental hub opening in Miami, come in.

Minutes from Miami International Airport, on 2736 NW 37th St, the new location offers travellers the perfect launchpad to explore the state.

And for travel around the FIFA World Cup matches next year.

For the road

Big wheel keep on turning: The Everglades

To inspire fans who want to take in more than just the football, roadsurfer has put together some exciting road trip ideas.

From cruising the stunning Florida Keys, venturing along the east coast towards New York.

To taking in the Everglades and Disney World in Orlando.

Miami will be hosting five matches from June 21 to July 18 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

The Floridian road trip is one of the iconic routes and one which I was destined to get lost on with my itinerary mapped out.

Only for Donald Trump to have to shut down the country because of Covid.

So there’s unfinished business there.

Miami to the Keys loop

And that’s Miami → Key Largo → Marathon → Key West → Miami.

You’ll begin your seven-dayer 330 mile journey to the Keys in Miami.

And follow the overseas highway through the Florida Keys, cross 42 bridges over turquoise waters.

Stop off in Key Largo, where island life slows to the rhythm of the waves.

After Marathon, the journey becomes spectacularly scenic as the road seems to float above the sea.

End in Key West amid white-sand beaches and beating sunshine.

Best Western

And, of course, no trip to the Sunshine State is complete without a trip to the Happiest Place On Earth.

And your Miami Western Loop seven-dayer across 750 miles will bring you right to the door.

Taking you from Miami → Everglades → Naples → Orlando (Disney World) → Miami).

You’ll pick up your RV in Miami, journey through Florida’s tropical beaches and wildlife parks.

Stop at family-friendly gems along the way.

And finish with Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang.

America, Countries, Flying, Ireland, Sport

Aer Lingus and Clayton Hotels Gridiron How?

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Aer Lingus and Clayton Hotels Gridiron How?

Well, it’s that special relationship between Ireland and America that manifests itself in so many shared cultural displays.

With, of course, St Patrick’s Day, the biggest, but at this time of the year it’s all about the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin.

College football is pure Americana with its followers more missionaries with a religious fervour for their sport.

And that is why 25,000 fans are expected to fly across the Atlantic to watch the latest iteration of the contest.

Which this year sees Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from Atlanta tackle Florida State Seminoles from Talahassee on August 24 at the Aviva.

Up the Creek Indians

Seminoles, you say, well they’re Creek Indians from Georgia and Alabama who migrated to Florida in the 1700s.

And are celebrated to this day in the name they attach to their College Football heroes.

The States, of course, has gone on its own journey regarding its First Nation.

And rebranding the Washington Redskins NFL franchise to the Washington Commanders.

While championing Native American tribes such as the Creek Seminoles.

College day out

Will It seems kismet then for that reason that college teams from Florida and Georgia should come together for this fixture on the calendar.

Now, of course, the exodus of 25,000 Gridiron-daft Americans to Dublin provides a great opportunity for Irish hoteliers and hospitality industry.

With an expected €100million boost to the Irish economy.

And our old friends and game sponsors Clayton have stepped up big style.

To welcome their American friends, fans and the Georgia Tech team.

American Football newbies

Hogging the limelight: At Clayton Hotels

There is a special hoo-ha over this year’s event with the game being broadcast with ESPN and Sky Sports broadcasting the event.

So that for American Football newbies there is the chance to mug up on the game.

And for my own little cheerleader too who got
to the third quarter when we were invited to the game by Aer Lingus.

Before asking ‘so, are they able to throw the ball forward?’

Now we hope we have answered another question for you… Aer Lingus and Clayton Hotels Gridiron How?

And are happy to repeat that Ireland’s national airline carrier flies to 18 routes in North America with pre-clearance.

While Clayton,whose hospitality we have enjoyed across the world, have eight hotels across Dublin’s Fair City.