Who We Are
Acanela specializes in multi-locational university athletic trips and can customize your trip to ensure the best experience. We have connections with over 1000 teams in 50+ countries worldwide, and can arrange top competition in basketball, volleyball, basketball, and other sports. Acanela allows you to see and experience more at an affordable price, all while offering superb boutique hotels, rich culinary experiences, cultural sight-seeing activities, and competitive games. Travel with your team on an adventure of a lifetime!
Our Destinations
Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, and Brazil, just to name a few!
Interest in other destinations? No problem. Let us help you plan the perfect foreign tour for your team!
Past Foreign Tours
TIPS & MORE for Athletic Tours
There are many reasons why taking a trip with your athletic team is a great opportunity. In the last little while, we have worked to look further than the team relationships that can be strengthened and have compiled a list of some other areas where positive impacts can be left while on athletic team travel.
Trying to find a way to give your team an edge over the competition? Looking to mix things up a bit for your athletic program? Then a foreign athletic tour is exactly what you need!
There’s nothing quite like team travel — exploring faraway countries, competing against international teams, and (most of all) bonding with your teammates. Of course, it can be challenging to pay for your trip, but luckily, there are plenty of ways to subsidize the cost. Without further ado, here are 10 of our favorite fundraising ideas.
Prague, Czech Republic — The BYU women's basketball team arrived in Prague on Sunday afternoon, August 19, to begin its 12-day, four games, four countries tour of Europe.
This year I had the chance to travel with the BYU Women’s Basketball team to Europe on their Foreign Basketball Tour, visiting the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. Here are 9 Things I Learned from Traveling Overseas on a Foreign Basketball Tour:
The BYU Women’s Basketball will embark on a four-game, 12-day European tour Aug. 18-30, to the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and Italy with Acanela Expeditions. The team will play games in Prague, Vienna, Lake Bled and Rome.
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Where we interview influential people, like coaches and CEOs, as they share their insights and experiences!
Joseph Chojnacki, the head coach of women’s volleyball at St. Peter’s University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast providing an overview of his team’s past season, some great travel adventures, and what’s in store for him and his team next season.
Jill Kramer, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Texas Christian University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast providing a glimpse of the past season for her team, some great travel expeditions she has been on, and advice to athletes.
Yang Deng, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Stetson University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast providing a glimpse of the past season for her team, some of her most memorable travel experiences, some words of wisdom to athletes, and her next plan of action.
Laura Beeman, the head coach of women’s basketball at University of Hawaii, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast explaining her start as a coach, the past season for her team, some memorable travel experiences, and where she is off to next.
Josh Pickard, the head coach of women’s volleyball at University of Albany, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast explaining his start in coaching, some of his most memorable travel experiences as a coach and on his own. His advice to those who want to pursue the athletic route.
Jason Watson, the head coach of women’s volleyball at University of Arkansas, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his coaching journey, his advice to athletes, and some exciting travel experiences.
Sean Kiracofe, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Northwestern State University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his start in coaching, his advice to those who want to pursue the athletic route, a funny thing that no one knows about him, and some exciting travel experiences.
Jeffery Rotondo, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Rider University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his past season with his team, His start in coaching, some memorable travel experiences, and where he plans to head off to next!
Chad Willis, the head coach of volleyball at Georgia Southern University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his start in his career as a coach, some exciting travel experiences, how coaching has changed his life, and some words of wisdom for future athletes.
Mark Rosen, the head coach of volleyball at University of Michigan, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his start in his career as a coach, some memorable travel experiences, his next adventures, and some words of wisdom for future athletes.
John Newberry, the head coach of women’s volleyball at University of Central Arkansas, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the peaks and dives of the past season for his team, his start in his career as a coach, some memorable travel experiences, his next adventures, and some words of wisdom for future athletes.
Donika Sutton, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Tennessee State University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over her start in her career as a coach, some memorable travel experiences, her next adventures, and some words of wisdom for future athletes.
Vicki Brown, the head coach of women’s volleyball at University of Iowa, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over her start in her career as a coach, some memorable travel experiences, her next adventures, and some words of wisdom for future athletes.
Kevin Hambly, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Stanford University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over how the past season went for him and his team, some memorable travel experiences on his own and traveling for college sports, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Justin Bauman, the former Director of Basketball Operations at Wake Forest University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over how he got into collegiate athletic operations, some memorable travel experiences, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Cameron Sitler, the head coach of women’s beach volleyball at Houston Baptist University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the past season for his team, how he got into coaching volleyball, some memorable travel experiences, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Brandon Rosenthal, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Lipscomb University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the past season for his team, how he got into coaching volleyball, some memorable travel experiences, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Zenarae Antoine, the head coach of women’s basketball at Texas State University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the past season for her team, her start in coaching, how she balances her work and personal life, the amazing adventures she has been on, and what she believes is in store this upcoming season for her team.
Chris Feliciano, the head coach of women’s volleyball at the University of New Hampshire, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over his first season as a coach. His start in coaching. His words of wisdom during these unprecedented times, and his advice for those who want to pursue college athletics route.
Pete Hoyer, the head coach of women’s volleyball at Southern Utah University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over how the past season for his team went, his start in coaching volleyball, some memorable travel experiences, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Luka Slabe, the head coach of women’s volleyball at North Carolina State University and Olympic trainer, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the past season for his team, his experience working in the Olympics, his life living and traveling all around the world, some memorable travel experiences, and his advice to future athletes.
Dave Zelenock, the head coach of women’s volleyball at The Citadel, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the whirlwind of a past season for his team, his start in the coaching field, some exciting travel adventures he has had, and ones expected to happen sometime in the near future.
Alexa Keckler, the head coach of volleyball at the University of Nebraska Omaha, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over how the past season for her team went, the start of her career as a basketball coach, some memorable travel experiences, and her advice to future collegiate athletes.
Matt Buttermore, the head coach of volleyball at the University of Nebraska Omaha, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast discussing how the past season went for his team, his start in coaching, his favorite travel experiences, where he is heading next, and his advice to future collegiate athletes.
Robyn Fralick, the head coach of women’s basketball at Bowling Green State University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast going over the past season for her team, how she got into coaching basketball, some memorable travel experiences, and her advice to future collegiate athletes.
Leslie Flores-Cloud, the head coach of women’s volleyball at the Eastern Washington University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast discussing her past season as a coach for Eastern Washington University Volleyball, her start in coaching, her experiences traveling over to Serbia and other travel-related experiences, and her advice to those wanting to pursue an athletic route at University.
Alexis Meeks-Rydell, the head coach of women’s volleyball at the University of South Alabama, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast discussing the key moments of her first season as a coach and her journey to becoming one. Some top travel experiences, and her advice to those wanting to pursue an athletic route at University
Lindsay Allman, the head coach of women’s volleyball at the Indiana State University, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast sharing how the whirlwind of a season for her team, how she got into coaching, some tips for those interested in pursuing an athletic route in University, and her favorite travel experiences and destinations.
Leanne Williamson, the head coach of women’s volleyball at the University of South Dakota, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast sharing how the past season went for her team, her journey to becoming a coach, some tips for those interested in pursuing an athletic route in University, her most memorable travel experiences, and where she hopes to travel in the near future.
Seyram Bell, the head coach of women’s basketball at the University of California Riverside, sits down with us in this episode of the 35,000 feet podcast and going over the high and lows of her team’s past season. her journey to becoming a university basketball coach, and ties in some travel discussing her most memorable travel experiences.
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Have you ever considered exploring the world of sports on a global level? See the world from a fan’s perspective and learn more about your favorite sports’ athletic history and local fandom. Head into those iconic stadiums, detailed sports museums, and anticipated athletic events. Lucky for you, sports are universal and the possibility of where athletics can take you are endless.