HERE S A BRIEF SAMPLE OF MR. SPORTS TRAVEL S E-GUIDES

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1 HERE S A BRIEF SAMPLE OF MR. SPORTS TRAVEL S E-GUIDES START HERE! This page explains how to use this guide. First, the most beneficial feature besides the detail travel planning information inside each guide is the Bookmarks. Can you see Bookmarks along the left-hand side of the screen? If yes move to the next paragraph. If no, click the Window tab above then click Show Bookmarks. Also, depending on your computer and what version of Acrobat Reader you have, some of you can also tap F6 on your keyboard or click Bookmarks to the left. The bookmarks were designed so you don t have to scroll past endless pages. Now that you ve got that squared away, here s how to get started. If for some reason, you still don t see the bookmarks, Mr. Sports Travel and he ll help you out at no charge. One of the other great aspects of the guide is that you can increase the font size of the text at anytime. Across the top (above), you should see a small white box with a % symbol (like 58% or 100%). If you move your mouse over this, you ll see you can increase or decrease the font size as you wish for better reading and viewing. In the bookmarks you ll notice Top 10 myths, 10 Key Tips and 20 FAQ s, followed by Planes, Trains, Buses, Rental Cars and Lodging. These first three sections are designed to provide you with helpful general Spring Training information. The latter three sections will help you plan your trip. Following these sections, you ll notice in the Bookmarks the start of the team or event profiles. First, you ll see Spring Training 101 which provides details on spring training, followed by Florida Spring Training to represent the Florida portion of the guide. Next you ll see the bookmark Florida Central and East followed by Washington Nationals. You ll notice how the team or event profile is formatted. To plan your trip you may use both the team or event profiles as well as applicable sections noted above. Lastly, you ll notice Help/Conclusion.

2 10 MYTHS OF SPRING TRAINING To get started, Mr. Sports Travel reveals his Top 10 Myths of Spring Training.

3 10 KEY TIPS This section provides 10 key tips to maximize your sports trip.

4 20 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section contains 20 frequently asked questions to help you plan your trip effectively.

5 PLANES, TRAINS, BUSES This section provides general transportation options, including how to secure the best deal on airfare. More specific city-to-city transportation information is provided inside each team/venue profile.

6 RENTAL CARS This section provides general rental car options, including how to secure the best deal. More specific city-to-city transportation information is provided inside each team/venue profile.

7 LODGING This section provides general lodging options, including how to secure the best deal. More specific city-to-city lodging information is provided inside each team/venue profile.

8 SPRING TRAINING 101 This section provides an entertaining and informative history of Spring Training, from its formation to the present day.

9 FLORIDA SPRING TRAINING This section begins the start of the team profiles for all those clubs training in Florida.

10 FLORIDA CENTRAL AND EAST This is a subsection, categorized club-by-club, for all those teams that participate in Spring Training in the Florida Central and East region of the state.

11 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (Viera, Florida) on Eastern Standard Time Space Coast Stadium, Spring Training home of Nationals (formerly Expos) since 2003 Here is how each team profile s information is presented. QUICK UPFRONT FACTS: Most Known For: Gives a quick snapshot of what the ballpark and facility is like Preview: Details a brief overview of what you can expect at Spring Training from this team in QUICK HISTORY LESSON: Ballpark History/Facts: Provides a brief history of the Spring Training facility. Other subsections include Greats from the past who ve played here; non-spring Training tenant and Additional nuggets. GETTING THERE AND AROUND: Flying To And Getting Around: Provides detailed information and Web links of departing and destination airport(s), as well airlines with non-stop flights. Also includes Web links to local public transportation options and deals. Other Teams Nearby: Provides a listing of other Spring Training teams within 60 miles, including a map link. SEATING, TICKETS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE: Getting To The Ballpark: Provides a physical street address of the ballpark as well as directions, including a map Web link. Also provides details on free street parking available, as well as information on practice facilities. Seating/Tickets at The Ballpark: Provides an overview on seating and ticketing options at the ballpark, including a link to a seating map, schedules, prices and buying tickets online. Offers advice on best/worst places to sit, as well as whether you should purchase tickets in advance or on game day. Getting Autographs at The Ballpark: Provides details on how and where to secure autographs for the home and visiting team. Ballpark Pluses: My commentary on what you ll probably like about the ballpark experience and why.

12 Ballpark Minuses: My commentary on what you probably won t like about the ballpark experience and why. Ballpark Eye Opener: At least one eye opening aspect of the ballpark experience to look out for, or to make note of. Ballpark Footnote: At least one final comment or fact of interest related to the ballpark experience. DISCOVERING THE SPRING TRAINING CITY: Discovering Ballpark City: Provides Web links to that city s or area s convention and visitor s bureau, with a wealth of additional detailed information on hotels, restaurants, attractions and more. Daily Sports Media: Provides information and Web links on daily newspapers and radio stations with sports coverage. College Baseball/Other Sports: Provides information on an assortment of local sports and recreation activities in the local area, with multiple Web links. These include local college baseball programs; other spectator sports; local golf courses; local horse and dog tracks; local casinos; and other forms of sports and recreation. Main Attractions: Provides Web links of multiple attractions in the local area, including such areas as local parks, museums and more. Hidden Gem: Defined as an attraction, based on my own personal experience, which I enjoyed visiting and believe is a hidden gem of that particular city or area. Off The Beaten Path: Defined as an attraction, based on my own personal experience, which is off the beaten path outside the city, or even area that s really, really fun.

13 HELP/CONCLUSION I hope you have enjoyed this free sample of how Mr. Sports Travel s guides work. As noted herein, the purpose of this sample is to simply show you how easy the guide is to use. It is not intended to showcase the comprehensive nature of the information found in each guide. You will find countless testimonials from satisfied customers all over and when you buy, you can receive free advice from me, so I m with you every step of the way in planning your trip! To buy the guide right for you, visit where you can also me any questions you may have. Mr. Sports Travel usually responds to s within 24 hours!