Virgin International is engaging in a campaign to become more involved in sporting travel UK. For example, the first ever Virgin International Golf tournament was held in the UK this year and attracted teams from Europe, China, South Africa, the USA and Japan. The 36 hole team championship took place at the London Club, which is located near Brands Hatch racing circuit.

Ireland took an early lead in the competition, gaining 102 Stableford points. All of the teams stayed at the prestigious Royal Garden Hotel Kensington in London. The second day of the tournament took place at the Stoke Park golf course, which is close to Stoke Poges, and all teams enjoyed a masterclass by Ross McFarlane before going out to compete. Virgin has been working on the golf tournament concept for some time as part of their efforts in working with the grass roots of sports.

Cruise deals from and for travel UK to the Mediterranean this summer can be booked for as little as 70 pounds per person, per night. Two deals have just gone on sale, and both are full-board holidays on sale for less than the cost of a B&B, dinner and night out at the theater in Blackpool or Brighton. The first deal is from Virgin Holidays Cruises, which is offering seven nights aboard the Norwegian Epic starting at 499 pounds per person, and that rate includes return flights from London to Barcelona.

The June 26 departure visits Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Palma. For those who would rather not fly, Iglu has a deal on a 12 night P&O cruise to the Canary Islands from 849 pounds per person. This voyage aboard the Ventura leaves Southampton on September 15 and stops at Vigo, Lisbon, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Madeira.

Traveling on day trips in the UK is a great way to experience all the amazing sites the country has to offer. You can do this simply by using a UK trip planner. For example, you can book a private tour of Leeds Castle before it opens to the public complete with a guided tour, and then spend the rest of the day visiting Dover, the entrance to Canterbury Cathedral and a cruise on the River Thames.

Leeds Castle has been described as "the loveliest castle in the world", and it was once a Royal residence for six of England's medieval queens, as well as a palace of Henry VIII. On a clear day, you can see France from the famous white cliffs of Dover, which is a historic port that features a magnificent 12th century castle. The ancient city of Canterbury has been a center of Christianity for almost 1,700 years, and it's greatest treasure is it's famous cathedral.