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and temperatures a pleasant 21C, so clients can incorporate trips to the beach and Orlando’s theme parks, which are just 90 minutes away.
COUNTRY CLUB Golf holidays can be lucrative for agents to sell – and the US offers plenty of teeing-off points. Starting the season in April 2025 is the
tournament, held
on the greens of Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia. Highlight some of charming Augusta’s other springtime pursuits, from kayaking to disc golf. Golf fans have more to look forward to next year, with the US Open in Pennsylvania in June, followed by the Ryder Cup in September – which returns to New York for its 45th edition.
ABOVE: Daytona International Speedway track PICTURE: Shutterstock/Grindstone Media Group
is held a day before the main event and makes for an exciting 30-minute spectacle. Both cities will have hosted their inaugural sprint races by the end of this year, so tell clients to get their best cowboy hats and chequered flags ready for more excitement in 2025. Also look to all-American Nascar, which hosts a
500-mile rough-and-ready race at Florida’s fabulous Daytona International Speedway track each February. It’s an optimal time to visit Florida, with sunny days
OLYMPIC FEVER Los Angeles is busy getting ready for the Olympic Games in July 2028. In preparation for the arrival of millions of Olympic fans, LAX airport is undergoing a huge renovation, which includes new connections between terminals and extra bays for wide-bodied aircraft. Plus, British architect Foster + Partners is currently transforming seven hectares of Beverly Hills real estate into an urban oasis, with gardens, open spaces and a new Aman resort, which is set to welcome visitors in 2027.
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Horse racing: For all the glam of Epsom, with a splash of southern flavour, pitch the Kentucky Derby. Mint juleps are the drink of choice, while the over-the-top fascinators and hats give Ascot a run for its money.
Rugby League: The Betfred Super League is taking a game to the US for the first time in March 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets cost from £39 for the match between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves.
Wrestling: Three stadium shows are on their way to Indianapolis. The Royal Rumble on February 1, 2025, will be followed by SummerSlam and Wrestlemania in the coming years bringing about $300 million to the city.
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