- Spend 4 nights in Long Beach, ranked as one of the most walkable cities in America.
- Gala private New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing with a live orchestra and champagne toast to ring in the New Year!
- Reserved seating for the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade, featuring beautiful pageantry and steeped in tradition.
- Enjoy a special private post-parade football tailgate luncheon.
- See the fabulous “Showcase of the Floats” and view your favorite floats up close to marvel at the creation and construction of the world’s most spectacular parade floats.
- $25 in Mayflower Money.
- 7 Meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch and 4 breakfasts).
- Round trip airport transfers.
To learn more, schedule a complimentary Travel Consultation with me. Click the button below to be taken to my convenient online scheduler and choose a time that works for you.
DAY ONE – Arrive in Southern California
Welcome to the grand dame of parades, the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade. The Rose Parade features the beautiful pageantry and tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrians and spirited marching bands. For four nights we stay at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. Join your Tour Manager tonight for a welcome orientation.
DAY TWO – Los Angeles City Tour and New Year’s Eve Festivities
Today a local guide joins us for a tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood. From the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral to the new Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the tour is a blend of old and new. We also see the Hollywood and Highland Complex, Dolby Theater and the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theater. This evening we ring in the New Year with your newfound friends at a private New Year’s Eve gala event. Put on your dancing shoes as a live orchestra fills the room with sounds from yesterday and today. We enjoy a private dinner and champagne toast to celebrate the dawning of a New Year. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY THREE – Tournament of Roses Parade and Tailgate Luncheon
The event you came for is about to begin. We have reserved bleacher seats along Colorado Boulevard and after breakfast we depart for the Tournament of Roses Parade. View the animated floats, the pre- cision of the marching bands and the equestrian teams as you become part of an event that is seen throughout the world by millions. Return to the hotel and join your traveling companions for a private tailgate party hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY FOUR – Post-Parade “Showcase of the Floats”
Today we go to Pasadena for the fabulous post-parade “Showcase of the Floats” to see your favorite floats up close. Marvel at the thousands of various flowers from around the world that were used to create the world’s most imaginative floats. This afternoon has been left free for you to relax and enjoy the California sun. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY FIVE – Homeward Bound
Like all of our holidays, your transfer from the hotel to the airport is included for your flights home. Your Tour Manager will help you with arrangements to Los Angeles International Airport. (Breakfast)
5 Days • 7 Meals
Tour Dates
December 30 – January 3, 2014
Land Rates*
Twin $1,399
Single add $479
Triple deduct $10
* Airfare is not included. Air prices will be available in June 2013.
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