The recent spell of freezing weather in the UK has left a number of professional sports teams in something of a quandary. How do they keep their elite, highly paid athletes in top physical condition with training facilities buried under inches of ice and snow?
In the case of the footballers from Peterborough United and the rugby stars of Warrington Wolves, the reigning Rugby League challenge cup holders, the answer appears to be to catch a flight to Tenerife for some warm weather training. There are also unconfirmed reports that a number of the QPR squad were spotted in Linekers Bar in Tenerife at the weekend enjoying a few ‘isotonic’ drinks.
Peterborough are rock bottom of the Championship and are clearly hoping that some hard training and a holiday in Tenerife will transform their season. Their next match is on Saturday 16th January against Derby County. We will be watching with interest to see whether the Tenerife sun has had the desired effect.
Warrington Wolves return from Tenerife in time for a friendly match with Leigh Centurions on January 17. They open their Super League campaign on Sunday February 7 against Harlequins.
If you fancy taking a leaf out of their book and heading to Tenerife at the first opportunity, there are some amazing flight deals to be had on our website (prices are current at time of writing).
Flight from Luton to Tenerife – Fri 15th Jan – £69 per person
Flight from Bournemouth to Tenerife - Fri 15th Jan – £70 per person
Flight from Gatwick to Tenerife – Thurs 14th / Fri 15th / Sun 17th Jan – £70 per person
Flight from Stansted to Tenerife – Fri 15th Jan – £70 per person
Flight from Glasgow to Tenerife – Sun 17th Jan – £80 per person
Flight from Birmingham to Tenerife – Sat 16th Jan – £104 per person
Flight from Manchester to Tenerife – Fri 15th Jan – £119 per person
With hotels in Tenerife from £10 per person per night a 7 night break for two can come in under £20 per person per day when you add the price of the flight and the hotel together. A week in Tenerife could prove cheaper than the gas bill in the current climate!