Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., invites guests to experience the Newport International Polo Series with a special 2016 Polo Experience offer, including four tickets to a polo match, a fully stocked picnic basket for two and no resort fee, a total bonus value of $245. The offer requires a two-night stay inclusive of a Saturday, and polo matches take place on Saturdays through September. On Aug. 6, the United States faces off against France. Room rates for this match-up begin at $249 per night for a Newport guestroom with two queen beds. Use booking code HVPOLO16 or call 401 847 3300. “Polo is a social sporting event,” said Keith Chouinard, director of sales and marketing, Hotel Viking. “From divot stomping and meeting the players to sipping Champagne on the sidelines and petting the ponies, it is no surprise more than 50 million people enjoy this global sport each year.” The Newport International Polo Series brings together teams from around the world. Spectators can divot stomp, visit vendor booths, meet other guests and relax. On select weekends, special events will coincide with the polo at an additional cost. The matches are held at Glen Farm. For a full schedule, click here. Hotel Viking offers 208 guestrooms and suites, a 30-minute ride from TF Green Airport and Providence train station.