Sherman's Travel

I can’t prove it yet, but I’m certain Chicago has figured out how to transmit commands directly into the brains of its visitors so that upon arrival, you feel compelled to visit the Art Institute of Chicago, buy a sausage overladen with toppings, and if it’s springtime, catch a baseball game. Read more

It’s almost baseball season and, I, for one, am less excited about the actual nine innings than I am about drinking beer and eating ballpark food on a warm, spring day. Hot dogs are great, but we’ve been there, done that. From cheese curds to crab sandwiches, here are eight stadiums to get your grub on. Play ball! Read more

Tampa is tirelessly tailoring itself for families, as our ShermansTravel.com travel guide astutely points out. And when it comes to where to bring the brood for Major League Baseball spring training fun, the Tampa Bay Area is difficult to refuse. You’ve got the one-two punch of a cluster of ballparks – the Yankees in Tampa, the Phillies in Clearwater, and the Jays in Dunedin, among others – as well as perhaps the most under-appreciated and best coaster-laden theme park anywhere, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

That said, while Tampa can be an easy home run for a family vacation, there is merit in doing the opposite, as George Costanza proved when he secured his job with the New York Yankees. This month – and March is the only month Cactus League (www.springtrainingonline.com) spring training games are scheduled – why not pull together a family getaway to Tempe?

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Get ready for some opening-day excitement! Baseball season begins on April 6 and you’ll want to book well in advance for the best seats to this season’s games. Starting at $725 per person, you can enjoy three amazing games at the all-new Yankee stadium with hotel and transportation by motorcoach included from Charlotte, Raleigh, Baltimore or Newark, NJ. Baseball fans who head to New York this June with this special tour will also enjoy dinner at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant near Central Park, guided city tours, souvenirs and more. Try this package form Broach Sports Tours, or head to San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and more with these other exciting baseball-related travel packages.

Spring training is in full swing and we were excited to find hotels offering amenity-laden packages, inspired by the upcoming baseball season. Here’s a look at some of the recent offerings:

Add your name to the “Sports Fanatic” roster at The Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, and you’ll receive two premium tickets to an Arizona Diamondbacks home game; transportation to and from the game in an executive town car; special souvenir package; ballpark-themed food in your room; and a tour of Chase Field.

Slide into the Omni Chicago Hotel with the “Baseball in Chicago Package,” and you’ll be treated to a luxurious room; peanuts and Cracker Jack’s; mini-team bat; baseball with pre-printed team autographs; bobble-head; team pennant; and team sports bag. Choice of team memorabilia (Chicago Cubs or White Sox) is yours—baseball tickets not included. Read more