Ring in the New Year R&J style in Pasadena with superb reserved seating at the famous Rose Parade with its spirited marching bands, majestic floral floats, and high-stepping equestrians!
Day 1 – Home to Los Angeles
Board our flight today with much anticipation of the upcoming days which will feature the parade of all parades, The 130th Rose Parade themed “The Melody of Life!” Unpack, relax, and enjoy as we have chosen a lovely hotel in Anaheim for the next 5 nights. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner.
Included Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Day 2 – Los Angeles
After breakfast we’re in for a treat as we witness the finishing touches being placed on the parade floats during our Flower Lovers self-guided tour! Then after lunch we head out on a sightseeing tour of the Los Angeles and Hollywood areas. See TCL Chinese Theatre where the footprints of the stars line the sidewalk, as well as the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards. After a busy day we return to the hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Los Angeles
This morning we will travel to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs in Simi Valley. Tour Ronald Wilson Reagan’s, the 40th President of the United States, Presidential Museum and view the final resting place of this great President and his wife Nancy Reagan. In a storied career that spanned more than five decades, Ronald Reagan inspired Americans to act and achieve even more than they imagined. His legacy thrives at The Reagan Library & Museum where events and exhibits rediscover his values, actions and spirit of determination. After lunch on your own at the Cafeteria located at the Library, we will go on a tour at Warner Brother Studios. We will take in all the sights of this working studio! Then we return to the hotel to ring in the New Year right with a special dinner and fun times. We will be ringing in the new year at 10 pm California time – 12:00 midnight Minnesota time!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Los Angeles
Happy New Year! Attend the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade. Enjoy great reserved bleacher seating as we see first hand the magically animated floats, hear the many outstanding marching bands and more. We will witness in person what millions see through the eyes of television. We’ve packed a delicious box breakfast for you so you won’t miss a moment of the parade. All of this is planned with you in mind. After the parade the remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Included Meals: Boxed Breakfast
Day 5 – Los Angeles
We begin our day with a stop at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Here we’ll learn the history of this well preserved mission along the El Camino Real. After our visit to the Mission we will stop in Newport Beach and take a 90-minute boat cruise, giving us the chance to view the colony of sea lions that live and frolic in Newport Bay. Our cruise also showcases celebrity homes from Nicholas Cage and George Burns to Shirley Temple and William Wrigley! Then we will pick up lunch along the way to Long Beach and our visit to the Queen Mary to relive the golden age of luxury ocean travel. Enjoy a guided tour of the Queen Mary before we have a wonderful onboard dinner!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 – Los Angeles to Home
Today we board our flight for home with memories of an unforgettable holiday, celebrating the New Year in grand style.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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RT Airfare including taxes, fuel surcharges, & baggage fees! 8 Meals, Hotel & Activities as stated in brochure
12/29/2018 01/03/2019
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Tour Highlights
Stay 5 nights in Anaheim
Witness the finishing touches put on the floats before the parade
Excellent reserved seating at the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade
Tour & Dinner aboard the Queen Mary
A Grand New Year’s Eve Celebration!
Sightseeing of the Los Angeles area including a Tour of Warner Brothers Studio
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Harbor Cruise in Newport Bay
