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5 Days • 6 Meals
Be dazzled by the sights and sounds of the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade. This celebration, full of beautifully colored floats, marching bands and equine teams, needs to be enjoyed in person!


Ring in the New Year in Sunny California!
Travel with us to Southern California and enjoy the best of holiday traditions.

Tournament of Roses Parade
You have the best seats in the house…reserved grandstand seats along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena! As millions across the globe are watching the Parade on television , you will enjoy a close-up and personal view as you watch the gorgeous floats pass by. Thrill to the colorful sights and sounds of the majestic animated floats, some more than a year in the planning and development process. There will be spirited marching bands from across the nation and be amazed at the high-stepping equestrian units.

Creating the Floats
Here is the parade of all parades...the 121st Tournament of Roses. Go behind the scenes in Pasadena, and watch as thousands of various flowers and plants from around the world are used to create the world's most imaginative floats.

The Glory of Christmas
The story and splendor of the original Christmas comes alive at the world-famous Crystal Cathedral. Witness for yourself the unique pageantry through the creative blend of Christmas carols, live animals, flying angels and special effects. See live performances by adult and child soloists highlighted by the Cathedral’s world-renowned pipe organ and recorded music performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. See the Christmas nativity as you’ve never seen before!

Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Join us for a private New Year’s Eve bash, complete with a fabulous dinner, romantic dancing and a champagne toast to 2010! Dance to the sounds of a live orchestra playing today’s hottest music as well as your old favorites. Hats and party favors abound. Celebrate a traditional toast with your newest friends and create your own holiday memories.

Private Rose Bowl Luncheon
After the parade, join us for a private luncheon. Watch the Rose Bowl Game game on big-screen TVs set up just for you.


Hotel Accommodations
Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California


Extend your vacation to Las Vegas
January 2, 2010 – 3 Days
Travel by motorcoach to Nevada and check into the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas where you stay two nights. This extension includes transportation from Long Beach to Las Vegas, two nights at the Golden Nugget and a transfer to Las Vegas International Airport.

Per Person Rates
Twin $299
Single add $165
Triple deduct $4


 


Day by Day
•• Services of a professional tour manager

• 6 Meals (1 dinner, 1 lunch and 4 breakfasts)
• Round trip airport transfers
• $25 in Mayflower Money


Day One
• Arrive Los Angeles, California with included transfers to your hotel in Long Beach for 4 nights
• Meet your Tour Manager and traveling companions for a Welcome Orientation at 5 p.m.

Day Two
• Breakfast at your hotel
• View the construction of the spectacular parade floats
• Performance of the Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral

Day Three
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Free day to explore on your own; optional excursions available
• Gala New Year's Eve dinner and dancing with live orchestra and champagne toast to ring in the new year

Day Four
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Reserved seating for the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade
• Private post-parade football luncheon

Day Five
• Breakfast at your hotel
• Transfer to Los Angeles Airport for flights home

2009 Departure Date
December 29

Note: Limited space available
on 2008 departure.

Per Person Rates
Twin $1,199
Single add $439
Triple deduct $8

Call for air rates and schedules from your city to and from Los Angeles.

Rooms for the night before and after the tour are available. Cost for a room in Long Beach is $219, tax included.


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