Trip Overviews

  • Tip off the 2013-2014 basketball season in the Windy City.  The Wildcats are set to take on the Michigan State Spartans and the Duke Blue Devils battle the  Kansas Jayhawks in this year’s Champions Classic taking place at the United Center in Chicago, IL. 

    Help paint the town blue as fans invade the Chi-town for what promises to be a thrilling basketball experience.  When you are not watching the action on the hardwood, enjoy shopping along Michigan Ave, playing at Navy Pier or just taking in the architectural awe of the city.

    1 Night Hotel & Ticket Package – $425 per person double occupancy

    Package includes:

    • 1 night hotel ACCOMMODATIONS at the Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront
    • Daily BREAKFAST BUFFET at the hotel
    •  Round-trip hotel/United Center TRANSFERS   
    • Reserved-seat Upper-level behind the basket GAME TICKET
    • Hotel TAXES

    Extra nights are available at a rate of $260/night (including tax)

     

    Game ticket upgrades:

    • Upper-level Side court: $110 per ticket
    • Lower-level Behind-the-basket: $150 per ticket
    • Lower-level Side Court: $480 per ticket
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    all prices are per person

    • Child
      $325
    • Quad
      $385
    • Triple
      $395
    • Double
      $425
    • Single
      $545

    Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront

    The stunningly upscale Embassy Suites Lakefront is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, ideally situated just 2 blocks from Navy Pier and the prestigious shops of famed Michigan Avenue - the Magnificent Mile. When visiting this all-suite hotel enjoy the beautiful architecture, tastefully furnished accommodations and become enchanted yet comfortable at the same time. Start each morning in the light-filled atrium with a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast which offers a variety of healthy, great tasting options. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the fitness center, heated indoor pool and sauna.  After an exciting day of experiencing all the Windy City has to offer, unwind at the hotel’s nightly Manager’s Reception in the Sky Lobby. Each spacious two-room suite offers a private bedroom and a separate living room with a sleeper sofa and dining/work area. All of the contemporary suites overlook the light-filled atrium and offer spectacular city or lake views. Each suite has a wet bar, microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee maker. Additional amenities include complimentary high speed internet throughout the hotel and free trolley service to the Navy Pier.

  • Join thousands of Kentucky fans in the Atlanta for the 2014 SEC Basketball Tournament.  Kentucky fans unite every year at the SEC Tournament to cheer on their beloved Wildcats, and no other venue is quite like the experience inside and around the Georgia Dome.

    4 Night Land-only Package - March 12-16 – $1145 per person dbl occupancy

    Package includes:

    • 4 nights ACCOMMODATIONS at the Westin Peachtree Plaza
    • PRE-REGISTRATION of hotel rooms
    • Daily BREAKFAST at the hotel
    • Reserved-seat upper-level GAME TICKET for all tournament sessions (upgrades to lower-level are available)
    • TAXES and GRATUITIES on included items
    • On-site TRAVEL HOST and hotel HOSPITALITY DESK staffed throughout the program

    Game ticket upgrades:

    • 200-level behind-the-basket: $195 additional per person
    • Lower-level behind-the-basket: $245 additional per person
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    all prices are per person

    • Child
      $695
    • Quad
      $985
    • Triple
      $1075
    • Double
      $1145
    • Single
      $1595

    The Westin Peachtree Plaza

    The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta is a 73-story tower, topped by the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, which graces the heart of Atlanta and is connected to AmericasMart. The Westin is steps from CNN, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, and the Georgia Dome. For lunch or dinner, take the hotel's glass elevators up 73 stories to the Sun Dial, a revolving restaurant known for its delicious cuisine and heavenly views of Atlanta. Renowned Atlanta architect John Portman designed the hotel, the Western Hemisphere's largest. All 1,068 rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, desks, high-speed Internet access, laptop safes, and Westin Heavenly® Beds and marble Heavenly Baths®.

    3 Night Land-only Package - March 13-16 – $995 per person dbl occupancy

    • 3 nights ACCOMMODATIONS at the Westin Peachtree Plaza
    • PRE-REGISTRATION of hotel rooms
    • Daily BREAKFAST at the hotel
    • Reserved-seat upper-level GAME TICKET for all tournament sessions (upgrades to lower-level are available)
    • TAXES and GRATUITIES on included items
    • On-site TRAVEL HOST and hotel HOSPITALITY DESK staffed throughout the program

    Game ticket upgrades:

    • 200-level behind-the-basket: $195 additional per person
    • Lower-level behind-the-basket: $245 additional per person
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    all prices are per person

    • Child
      $645
    • Quad
      $875
    • Triple
      $955
    • Double
      $995
    • Single
      $1345

    The Westin Peachtree Plaza

    The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta is a 73-story tower, topped by the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, which graces the heart of Atlanta and is connected to AmericasMart. The Westin is steps from CNN, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center, and the Georgia Dome. For lunch or dinner, take the hotel's glass elevators up 73 stories to the Sun Dial, a revolving restaurant known for its delicious cuisine and heavenly views of Atlanta. Renowned Atlanta architect John Portman designed the hotel, the Western Hemisphere's largest. All 1,068 rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, desks, high-speed Internet access, laptop safes, and Westin Heavenly® Beds and marble Heavenly Baths®.