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Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what more could an supporter of the English team desire?

Well, perhaps an contest for the urn in Australia where they remain in contention to secure the famous trophy after the first three Tests.

That will not be happening during this tour, after the hosts' dominant 82-run win in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth straight contest on Australian grounds.

The loyal traveling fans, England's supporters' group, have 3,000 fans traveling for the last two matches in New South Wales and Victoria.

In addition, there are tour groups who will be vacationing down under, as well as loved ones heading for a dream holiday.

Fans with Booked Tickets

A group of four supporters are four such fans.

The group had their itineraries and entry credentials booked for the fourth and fifth Tests "well ahead of time", hoping to witness a historic English victory.

Sadly, they've observed Australia dismantle the tourists in just under two weeks from their family home in Penwortham, Lancashire.

"All my colleagues has been giving me grief that the series is done for the last two weeks," said Sam.

"The hope was that we would have a meaningful contest by the time we arrived."

Diminishing Hope

Optimism was high regarding the team's prospects of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in Australia prior to the first ball.

However, the situation is now staring down the barrel of extending their winless run in the country to 19 matches when the fourth Test gets under way in Melbourne on Thursday, 25 December.

Ben Stokes' side - and their fans - will be hoping to sidestep a clean sweep.

It was mentioned that the "entertainment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in the past couple of seasons had "reinvigorated" the five-day game for followers of the team.

Yet the fans said they had low expectations for the final two games - and all they are asking for from the players is "some resilience".

"Commentators consistently alludes to it, but it all hinges on mental resilience. 'Bazball' has been elevated to a term now that is just, like, impractical batting," added Rory.

"In a five-day Test match, you should hunker down. Playing at deliveries 'outside the line has never featured in the fundamentals, and that is primarily due to the top order."

The Remaining Matches

Asked whether he believed England will win a match in this contest, came the reply: "It appears the hosts are a stronger side currently."

"Necessarily, there must be several individuals that stands up for England and turns the game."

Regardless of the result, the siblings are still anticipating the trip.

"We will have a fantastic experience nonetheless," said Katie. "We have to go with that outlook."

"Obviously it is disappointing we don't have more to play for, but we have invested a significant amount as it is."

"We plan to savor celebrating the holidays out there. Additionally, it's mine and Rory's first time traveling during the festive period."

A schoolteacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the lengthy journey as part of her time off.

"If all else fails, I've got golf to turn to," she finished.