For Scrabble addicts and fans of this classic word game, Scrabble holidays, short breaks, weekends and cruises playing Scrabble in the UK, abroad and overseas in Europe, in the USA and world wide. GO>
What to look for from a Scrabble break – apart from the cruises these will mostly be hotel based. Some will be social, some competitive and many will include tuition – some will combine all of these.
These sort of breaks are often very suitable for single travellers but you are advised to check for any additional charges for single accommodation.
Some of the places listed focus on breaks for scrabble clubs rather than on holidays for individuals, here they will provide a suitable playing space, but it may be up to the club to provide tuition, boards, competitions, prizes and, of course, the players!
Green Park Hotel (The) based: Perthshire, Scotland, UK website:thegreenpark.co.uk
Luxury hotel on the outskirts of Pitlochry, offering bridge and Scrabble holidays and weekends run by experienced players. The Scrabble breaks are run by leading Scottish players and include tutorial sessions. These four day breaks are both social and competitive. There is no single supplement for single accommodation.
| bridge/whist | Scrabble | singles | Scotland |
Brook Hotels based: UK website:brook-hotels.co.uk/scrabble-holidays
Over 20 historic hotels throughout the UK offering weekend Scrabble packages at special rates for Scrabble Clubs.
| scrabble | England |
Farncombe
Estate based: Worcestershire, UK website:www.farncombeestate.co.uk
Weekend 'Dabble with Scrabble' breaks which aim to teach
techniques and strategy for improving Scrabble performance. Play
Scrabble with like minded people while you learn about anagrams,
defensive play and high scoring.
| scrabble | England |
Isabella Country House based: Corfu website:corfuescape.com/accommodation/isabella_country_house.html
Country house accommodating up to 30 people, ideal for small specialist groups such as scrabble and bridge holidays.
| scrabble | Corfu |
Rothay Manor based: Cumbria, UK website:www.rothaymanor.co.uk
Specialised holidays including chess and bridge breaks, Scrabble and antiques holidays.
| bridge/whist | scrabble | chess | antiques | England |
Edu-Touring based: Vermont, USA website:www.edutouring.com
Leisure travel packages for people over 50, including Scrabble tours, bridge breaks, bridge and cooking packages.
| bridge/whist | scrabble | USA |
Enrichment Vacations based: Washington, USA website:www.enrichmentvacation.com/scrabble
Casual Scrabble cruises at sea in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, Florida, Hawaii, Central America, Canada and Alaska.
| scrabble | USA | Canada | Central America | Europe |
VanRand Travel Scrabble™ Cruises based: Arizona, USA website:word-buff.com/vanrand-travel-scrabble-cruises
Group Scrabble cruises in SE Asia, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Alaska and Atlantic crossings.
| scrabble | Asia | South America | Europe |
Other useful sites for anyone seeking Scrabble holidays and breaks:
There are in excess of 300 registered Scrabble clubs in the UK so if you are looking for people to play with, and perhaps to take a Scrabble break with, then take a look at the list of clubs available on this site.
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Travel-quest's Scrabble holidays category lists holidays, courses, short breaks, and weekend getaways offering Scrabble packages with the word game as a major feature, this includes dedicated Scrabble cruises. We also list hotels and other holiday accommodation that provide venues for Scrabble club holidays and group tours, catering for the specific requirements of players of the game, such as games rooms, games sets, links with local clubs etc. Apply for a listing >>
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