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Home Opener at Fenway: Rays @ Red Sox, April 13th-15th, 2012
Red Sox Nation descended upon Boston for the 2012 Home Opener at Fenway Park. Yes, it was Friday the 13th and no, there were no whispers of bad luck as the Sox showed promise and gave the Fenway Faithful a 12-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays. Red Sox Destinations fans were treated on Saturday to a VIP tour of Fenway, tickets to 2 games, hotel accommodations, Sox gift bags and a pre-game luncheon with Jarrod Saltalamacchia! The luncheon included a buffet, an autograph session, photo op and Q & A with Salty. His homer to center in Game 2 of the series was in their honor (well, we’d like to think so at least).
A flyover from F-16s, the American Flag drop over the Green Monster and clear April skies augmented a historic Opening Day as the Red Sox are celebrating 100 years of “Boston’s Summer Home”! One fan got the package for her son’s birthday and wrote, “It was by far the best trip ever. Each time we thought it couldn’t get any better, like walking into the green monster, they came up with something even more amazing. He loved waking into Don & Jerry’s booth and having his picture taken with a player, and the World Series rings! It was honestly an unforgettable weekend, and my son is still thanking me for the best birthday ever.”
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Boston vs. New York Yankees: Aug. 30 – Sept. 1, 2011
Red Sox fans from around the World flocked to Fenway for a late-August series in Boston, as the Yankees made their final 2011 regular season visit to Beantown. Red Sox Destinations fans enjoyed VIP access for the series; great tickets to two games, hotel accommodations in downtown Boston, gift bags, VIP Fenway Park tour, and the special opportunity to meet with Red Sox catcher, Jarrod Saltalamacchia! They even got a peak at the 2004 & 2007 World Series Rings and Trophies!
One fan described his experience as “A not-to-be missed experience for true Red Sox fans. I now feel like part of the great history of Fenway Park and this ball club.” Another fan said “I was unaware of the impact that the feel of the game being watched in Fenway would cause. This has been an experience that will follow me the rest of my life ”
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Seattle: August 12-14, 2011
Red Sox fans hit the West Coast to follow their team as they took on the Mariners in a beautiful August weekend in Seattle. The trip was full of spectacular weather, baseball actions and VIP access. Red Sox Destinations arranged convenient hotel accommodations in downtown Seattle, exceptional seats for the ball games, VIP access to Safeco Field as well as the special opportunity to meet with Red Sox starting catcher, Jarrod Saltalamacchia! Check out a couple of the pictures below!
Minneapolis: August 8-10, 2011
Red Sox fans headed to Minnesota for a midweek series against the Twins at the newly built Target Field. Red Sox Destinations guests stayed just a short walk from the field at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Along with hotel accommodations, Destinations guests enjoyed great tickets to the series and a day of VIP events at Target Field. The group got a behind-the-scenes look at the new park; it was a treat to explore what has been named one of the best ballparks in America. Following the tour, guest enjoyed a pre-game reception in one of the premium club areas of Target Field. Red Sox fireball reliever, Daniel Bard, joined the group at the reception and he signed autographed, posed for photos and fielded questions from the group. Check out a few photos below from the outstanding series trip!
Boston vs. New York Yankees: August 5-7, 2011
The historical rivalry was renewed as the Yankees came to Boston for a mid-summer weekend series o battle for the spot atop the AL East. Red Sox Destinations fans were excited to see their Sox win the series 2-1. Aside from the game tickets, hotel accommodations, gift bags, the Destinations group also had the opportunity to take a VIP tour of Fenway Park which included: a chance to go inside the Green Monster, access inside the press box, and the opportunity to walk on the warning track. Following the tour, the group attended a pre-game reception where one of the Sox top young stars, Josh Reddick, visited with the group. Josh took part in a Q&A session, took photos with Destinations guests and also signed autographs! Check out the photos below to see the amazing weekend!
Chicago: July 29-31, 2011
As the Red Sox get another month closer to October, the team and its loyal followers help close the month of July with a series on the road in Chicago. Red Sox Destinations guests stayed in the heart of the Windy City and were a short train ride from U.S. Cellular Field. Destinations provided the accommodations, Subway passes, great home plate box tickets, gift bags and a special day of VIP events at the stadium. Destinations guests had a pre-game reception where Marco Scutaro stopped by to take photos with fans, participated in a Q&A session and signed autographs for everyone! Guests then took a tour of the stadium and were allowed to stay in the park to watch batting practice before gates opened to the public. Check out the photos below to see the fun-filled weekend!
Boston vs. Seattle Mariners: July22-24, 2011
Boston welcomed the Mariners into town for a weekend AL match-up. While staying in the city, Red Sox Destinations guests were able to cheer their team on for a dominating 3-game series sweep. And along with hotel accommodations, game tickets,and gift bags, Destinations guests also received the opportunity to spend time on the field, go inside the Green Monster, see the press box, and meet Red Sox catcher, Jarrod Saltalamacchia! All part of an all-access VIP experience at Fenway Park! Salty participated in a Q&A, posed for photos, and signed autographs as a part of the pre-game festivities. Check out the photos below from the exciting weekend!
Baltimore: July 18-20, 2011
Baltimore is always a hot destination for Red Sox fans, and the midweek series this July was no exception. Red Sox destinations fans stayed at the beautiful Marriott Renaissance Harborplace Hotel, located just minutes from Camden Yards and in the center Baltimore’s waterfront area. Camden Yards has been revered as one of baseball’s top venues and the short trip from New England makes Baltimore an excellent spot for a series retreat. Aside from watching the games, Destinations guests also enjoyed a ballpark tour and then a pre-game reception in the Warehouse at Camden Yards! Dustin Pedroia stopped by to visit with the group; he signed autographs, posed for photos and fielded questions from group members. Guest were ecstatic that Dustin made time to visit with everyone and particularly enjoyed his great sense of humor during the Q&A! Check out a few of the photos below!
Boston vs. Baltimore Orioles: July 8-10, 2011
The Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular marks the height of the baseball season in Boston! Red Sox Destinations guest cameto Boston the following weekend to catch classic AL East matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. Staying in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Destinations guests had easy access to all sorts of Boston’s attractions and were just a short walk from the beloved Fenway Park!
Aside from enjoying a couple nights of summer baseball, Sox fans were able to witness part of a four game seep of the O’s. And if that wasn’t enough, Destinations fans also participated in an all-access VIP day at Fenway Park. Guests were able to walk the warning track, explore inside the Green Monter, check out the press box, and even spend time with the Red Sox’ Jed Lowrie! During the pre-game festivities at Fenway, Jed stopped by to visit the group and signed autographs, posed for photos and participated in a Q&A session. Check out a few of the photos from what turned out to be a perfect weekend!
Pittsburgh: June 24-26, 2011
Red Sox nation was in full force for the inter-league series at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA this past June. Not only is the Pirates’ park one of the smallest in the MLB, it is also one of the greatest. In fact, ESPN once named PNC Park the best ballpark in America. Red Sox Destinations guests can attest to the enjoyment of watching baseball in The Steel City. Although the Red Sox lost 2 out of 3 to the challenging Pirates, Sox fans were able to take in some exciting baseball in a beautiful setting.
Red Sox Destinations fans stayed across the street from the ballpark in the Pittsburgh’s developing North Shore. Destinations fans had the convenience of stepping out of the hotel and immediately being struck by smells of hot dogs, sausages and popcorn! Aside from enjoying baseball, Destinations guests had the chance to take a tour of PNC Park as well as meet a Red Sox player. Clay Buchholz stopped by the exclusive pre-game reception to sign autographs, pose for photos and answer questions from group members. Check out a few of the photos from the exceptional weekend!
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