2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Oh dear, not long now before fans of the home countries go through the ritual, every four years, of being ridiculed at the World Cup. Indeed, most don't even make the event in the first place, but, at the time of writing, things are looking a little better in terms of actually turning up. So, fingers crossed.

But the great thing about the World Cup, is that it's a unique footballing event, a pageant that the true fan of the sport should see at least once in their lifetime; an almost religious pilgrimage.

And this time around it's taking place in South Africa, which is a trip of a lifetime anyway, even without the football.

But for all those planning to go, it is better to choose a travel operator which has been officially recognised by the event itself.

And one such operator is Thomas Cook which has just announced that it has been appointed by the 2010 FIFA World Cup organisation as a participating tour operator.

Thomas Cook announced the news and said that as well as selling Authorised Travel Packages for U.K. fans, it will also be selling packages to fans in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.

Thomas Cook is very experienced in this field and enjoys existing partnerships with some of the U.K.'s leading clubs, including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Liverpool. It is already an Official Licensed Operator for the British and Irish Lions rugby tour to South Africa this summer.

So, you're in good hands.

Thomas Cook expect 2010 FIFA World Cup packages to be on sale this summer, so keep an eye out for them.

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