Soccer Fans Unite—and Plan Ahead

If you're a real fan of the Beautiful Game, you already know that the most important quadrennial event in the world is nearly upon us! You also know it's being held in the home country of a power house, five time winner of the World Cup, from June 12 to July 13 of 2014. You're probably counting down the days until August 20, 2013, when tickets will go on sale. How much further beyond that date have you thought? In all the excitement of just getting admission, you may have overlooked the time you'll be out of the country without a match to watch. Now would be a good time to look into FIFA 2014 Brazil World Cup Packages.

Finding a package deal is a great idea, for starters, to allow you to focus on the most critical thing: attending the matches. When you've bundled your airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and even meals in advance, you won't be stressing out for the next several months trying to figure out how to make your way in a foreign land. You can spend that time learning important phrases and finding out what local dishes will be the most palatable. Some packages are even plotted out by team, so you will be there to cheer on your favorite country through all its round robin competitions.

While you're in exotic Brazil, appease your possibly less soccer-enthused mate with a package that includes a stay at the illustrious Ipanema Beach. Keep your eyes peeled for the mysterious tall, tan, young, and lovely girl while enjoying your buffet breakfast or sightseeing with a local tour guide. Of course you can't miss the giant Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. It's one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, after all! And if you get the chance to visit the glorious Iguazu Falls that border Brazil and Argentina, don't miss it!

Are you more excited than you can bear now? Here's a to-do list to simplify things. First, make sure your passport and vaccinations are current. Next, schedule your time off. Third, scrutinize FIFA 2014 Brazil World Cup Packages for one that fits your taste and your budget. Since most packages include match tickets and sometimes even a meet-and-greet with players, you may be all set there. However, there may be more investigating to do for individual matches you may wish to attend. Last step—imagine what you want from your trip to Brazil and make it happen!