Tagged: Fenway Park
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!
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!
Boston vs. Milwaukee Brewers: June 17-19, 2011
The Brewers came to Boston in June for a Father’s Day Interleague match-up. Red Sox Destinations provided fans with hotel accommodations, tickets, gift bags and a couple highlighted VIP events. The beautiful weather provided an excellent backdrop for the weekend of baseball. Fans stayed in downtown Boston, enjoyed great tickets to the games and experienced unparallelled access to Fenway Park. After watching the Red Sox blowout the Brewers on Friday evening, fans arrived for the VIP tour on Saturday in great spirits. The tour included stops on the warning track, inside the Green Monster, on top of the Green Monster, inside the press box and ended in the premium club restaurant for the pre-game reception. Dustin Pedroia stopped by the reception to meet with fans, pose for photos and sign autographs. Check out a few photos from the event below.
Boston vs. Chicago Cubs: May 20-22, 2011
Boston was happy to welcome the Cubs to town this May. As the the team hadn’t visited Beantown since the 1918 World Series, Red Sox fans wanted to witness this historic series 93 which was years in the making. Red Sox Destinations provided a VIP road trip to a group of Sox fans; arranging tickets, first class hotel accommodations in downtown Boston, and incredible access to Fenway Park! The nostalgic atmosphere for the Cubs vs. Red Sox series enhanced the enjoyment of the historic matchup.
After Sox Destinations guests witnessed a win on Friday night, they arrived at the Park in high spirits on Saturday morning for their tour of Fenway! Stops on the tour included the pressbox, the top of the Green Monster and most importantly, the warning track and even inside the Green Monster! Fans got the opportunity to walk where their beloved Red Sox have played for the past 99 years. Check out a few of the photos!
After the VIP tour, guests attended a special pre-game reception where Daniel Bard stopped by to sign autographs, pose for photos, and participate in a Q&A session!Check out some photos from the event! The 2004 & 2007 World Series rings also made appearances!
Boston October 1st – 3rd
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The Red Sox finished their 2010 season with a weekend series
at Fenway Park against the rival New York Yankees. Red Sox Destinations
travelers were in town to catch the Fall Baseball action. Fans stayed in the
middle of Boston at the Boston
Marriott Copley Place. The Friday
forecast brought rain and Red Sox fans waited hours until officials finally
deemed the weather conditions too poor to play baseball for the evening.
Red Sox Destinations headed to Fenway on Saturday to begin
their weekend of VIP Red Sox activities. The weather was beautiful and fans
were in high spirits despite the previous nights’ rainout. Travelers were brought into the Green Monster
to begin their VIP tour. If you look
closely you can see autographs on the walls from past Legends who have played
inside Fenway!
Other stops on the tour included on checking out the view
from the top of the Monster and inside the Press Box! Check out a couple
pictures below.
Next, fans enjoyed their buffet lunch in the EMC Club took
part in a pre-game reception. The 2004
& 2007 World Series Rings were shown to travelers who were able to try them
on a take photos.
Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie joined the group to take
photos, sign autographs and meet with fans! Jed shared stories about growing up
in Oregon, playing baseball at Stanford, and his experiences in the Major Leagues.
You can see Jed wearing his Cardinal hat in the photo below; Jed played
baseball there for three years before being drafted to the MLB. Fans were able
to ask Jed all sorts of questions and gave everyone insight on what it’s like
to be a professional baseball player.
Because of the rainout on Friday, Red Sox Destinations fans
were able to watch three Red Sox games in less than twenty-four hours. Saturday’s
game starting at 4:10pm was taken into extra innings as both teams were tied at
five run a piece. The Red Sox lost game
one unfortunately but Red Sox Destinations fans stuck around for the second
half of the double header. After a quick turnaround, the Sox started a late
night game at 9:00pm. Red Sox Destinations fans had more to cheer about in game
two as the Sox pulled off a win with a walk off hit from Eric Patterson. Sleepy
Destinations travelers made the short trek back to the Copley Marriott to rest
up for their last game of the Sunday afternoon game. Sunday proved to be
another day of great weather. Red Sox fans weren’t disappointed as the Sox beat
the Yankees 8-4 to finish off the season with a win. Red Sox Destinations fans were able to see
the Red Sox finish their season, all while getting the great experience of gaining
VIP access to historic Fenway Park and meeting a Red Sox player!
Boston August 20th – 22nd
The Destinations crew was in Boston to watch the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans stayed at the centrally located, Boston Marriott Copley Place, and the Fenway-neighboring, Hotel Commonwealth. Friday night’s weather couldn’t have been better for opening the weekend series. The Blue Jays lead the majors in home runs and displayed their powerful offense on Friday as they blasted hits off all-star lefty, Jon Lester. The Jays posted nine earned runs off Lester during his two inning appearance; the Jays had 20 hits on the night. The Sox lost the game with a disappointing final score of 16-2.
Destinations travelers forgot about the lost and headed to Fenway excited on Saturday afternoon for the day of events. The day kicked off with a VIP tour lead by Red Sox expert, Andrew, who shared his in depth knowledge about the Red Sox franchise and the historic Fenway Park. Fans went directly onto the field and into the Green Monster; an opportunity that few Red Sox fans ever experience! Check out a few of the pictures below:
Next, travelers got a different view from on top of the Green Monster in the recently built Monster Seats. Fans gained access to the press area as they got to check out the NESN broadcast booth and sit in the press box! Check out a couple of the photos:
Fans headed next to the EMC Club, the premier restaurant in Fenway Park. A buffet lunch and drinks awaited fans, who were able to relax in the club area or sit outside in the club seats while enjoying their meals. The 2004 and 2007 World Series Rings were brought out so fans could try on the rings and take photos!
Red Sox centerfielder, Jacoby Ellsbury stopped by to visit with the Destinations group! Ellsbury signed autographs for everyone, chatting with travelers as he autographed baseballs, hats, jerseys and even a shoe!
Ellsbury also posed for pictures with each traveler!
Next, Ellsbury fielded questions from the group. He shared his experiences in the league and gave his insight to playing in Red Sox Nation. He told about his game day rituals, friendship with teammates and his off-season hobbies. Jacoby explained one of his most memorable baseball experiences, stealing home against Yankees’ lefty, Andy Pettite. Ellsbury went on to explain that stealing home is trumped by the feeling of winning the 2007 World Series, an experience that he said is what every baseball player dreams about. After Ellsbury left the group, Destinations travelers were able to rest up before the Saturday night game.
The second two games of the series went quite differently than the first. Saturday night ended with a walk-off home run by Jed Lowrie! The game was close as both starters gave up four runs; Daisuke pitched eight innings while Jays’ Ricky Romero pitched seven. Lowrie extended the eleventh inning when he missed an infield pop-up. The mistake did not result in any Jays runs however when Lowrie stepped up to the plate later that inning, he quickly made up for his miscue by blasting his first career walk-off home run!
Sunday brought rain, as Destinations travelers headed back to Fenway to finish up the weekend series. The game was delayed twice because of showers, and rain threatened in the area for the remainder of the day. The game was played however, and Destination fans stuck it out to watch the Sox win the game and take the series. Those fans who stayed through the rain also got to see the rare event of David Ortiz hitting a triple! Ortiz’s hit started up the Sox’ offense. The Red Sox pitching, beginning with Buchholz, was on key as the team shut down the Jays’ hitters. The Red Sox took the series with a 5-0 win on Sunday.
Destinations travelers were able to witness a great weekend of baseball. A walk-off win and a shut out provided plenty to cheer about as fans watched from the pavilion seats. The VIP tour of Fenway, meeting Jacoby Ellsbury and relaxing in Boston topped off the weekend of fun and completed their ultimate Red Sox, Fenway Park experience!
To learn more about booking your own Red Sox Destinations trip or to sign up for our e-mail list for 2011, please visit www.redsox.com/redsoxdestinations or send us an e-mail!
Boston July 30th – August 1st
The Destinations crew was home at Fenway Park for a late July series against the Detroit Tigers. The group was staying at both the Marriott Copley Place, centrally located in Downtown Boston, as well as the Hotel Commonwealth, located right at Fenway! The mid-summer baseball action was an exciting experience for Destinations travelers as many ventured to Fenway for their first time while other travelers were returning after years from their last visit.
Friday night’s game was a late innings thriller as the Red Sox had only scored one run until the ninth inning; they were losing to the Tigers 6-1 headed into their last at bat. Tigers’ pitching had kept the Sox offense quiet until a ninth inning rally nearly brought the hometown team back into the game. David Ortiz’ grand slam didn’t provide enough offense to tie the score as the Sox fell to the Tigers 6-5.
Saturday was a brighter day as Destinations travelers headed towards the historic Fenway Park for their VIP events! Fenway Park expert tour guides led fans directly onto the warning track and where the group had gained access inside the world famous, and extremely exclusive, Green Monster! Check out a few pictures below.
Next, the group headed on top of the Green Monster to see a unique view from the hottest seats in baseball! Tour guides led fans into the Red Sox press box. The group got to see behind the scenes spots of Fenway while being hearing the famed history of the park and the Red Sox baseball club.
The group then headed to the EMC Club, the premium restaurant at Fenway, where food and drink awaited. The 2004 and 2007 World Series rings were brought out and fans were able to take pictures wearing them.
Red Sox young reliever, Daniel Bard joined the group to pose for pictures, sign autographs and field questions from the Destinations travelers. Daniel was eager to meet the Destinations fans and happy to answer questions from the group. Travelers asked Daniel about his experiences in the major leagues, being on the Red Sox and playing in Boston. Check out a few of the pictures below.
After the event, Destinations travelers stuck around Fenway to catch a Saturday night matchup and hoped for a different ending than the night prior. The Tigers got off to an early lead and stayed ahead for almost the entire game. More ninth inning heroics by David Ortiz were needed as the DH powered a bases clearing double for a walk-off win! “Dirty Water” was played throughout Fenway as Sox fans rejoiced and Destinations travelers headed back to their hotels in a great mood!
Destinations travelers were hopeful Sunday that the Sox would pull off a win to take the series. Fans witnessed another close game as the Red Sox beat the Tigers 4-3 with another walk-off hit. Despite Papelbon blowing a three run lead in the ninth, Sox batters rallied to pull off another late inning victory. Destinations travelers witnessed some great baseball on their weekend visit to Boston. The historic setting of Fenway Park only added to the on-field success of the hometown team. Destinations were all pleased to have come to Fenway and each traveler had the experience of a lifetime!
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