Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Day 1- arrival Los Angeles Arrival at Los Angeles International Airport Meet & Greet by a Portuguese-speaking New World Travel Tour guide on arrival. The guide will accompany the group throughout the itinerary. Transfer to your hotel via motorcoach, SUVs, Hummers or limos Welcome to Los Angeles. As the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is a thriving, vibrant city, offering a brilliant mix of cultures, the arts and entertainment industries, excellent climate and round-the-clock excitement. The ―City of Angels‖ has it all — the very best in dining, culture, attractions and entertainment, combined with balmy weather, natural beauty, excitement and diversity. From the sophisticated downtown center to trendy Hollywood; from sunny beach cities such as Santa Monica and Malibu to the glamour of Beverly Hills and the thrill of major movie studios; you will find an unparalleled range of experiences to enjoy. Enjoy an exclusive brunch on Rodeo Drive, or take a behind-the-scenes tour of a studio. Include a visit to the phenomenal Getty Center, or a day of pampering at a Beverly Hills spa. Host an evening party at a hip nightclub, at the landmark Disney Concert Hall or in a studio back lot. The City of Angels offers everything to make your dreams a reality. Evening Options: Welcome drink and passed hors d’eouvres on arrival at hotel Overnight – see Los Angeles Hotel Choices Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 1 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Day 2 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Full day city tour including Downtown, Hollywood and Beverly Hills – based on 8 hours See top sights in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills including the homes of the stars. Begin your day with a walking tour of downtown Los Angeles that will include both historic and contemporary locations. Guides offer an eye popping stroll through the nation’s largest contiguous collection of historic architecture and filming locations. Broadway with its magnificent movie palaces and vaudeville theatres is ―the spine‖ of the Historic District and is the largest historic theatre district in the world. See where films like Bladerunner, Spider-man and Independence Day were filmed. Then, embark on a breathtaking journey into the city of the future! See steel bend in unbelievable ways, the magic of water and art that challenges your mind! See where films like Independence Day, Mission Impossible 3 and Terminator 3 were filmed. An exciting excursion for anyone interested in architecture or film. Continue on to Hollywood where your tour will take you on a journey to Hollywood's most famous landmarks including Grauman's Chinese Theatre (home of the famous hand and foot prints), Kodak Theatre (home of the Oscars) and the Walk of Fame! We will explain how Hollywood got its unusual name and reveal the story behind the Hollywood Sign itself. We will also visit many other impressive landmarks you may have new about including El Capitan Theatre (Disney's premiere theatre), Grauman's Egyptian Theatre (where the movie premiere was born), and the Roosevelt Hotel (birthplace of the Oscars). Take time and visit the Madame Tussauds Hollywood, the newest attraction in Hollywood. Located next door to the world famous Grauman’s Chinese theatre. You can touch, feel, and take pictures with all of their famous wax figures. Next, stop for lunch in Beverly Hills. A Pacific Seafood Grill in Beverly Hills, CA offers the best in fresh seafood dining. Located in Beverly Hills' famous retail shopping district at Dayton and Rodeo Drive, McCormick & Schmick's Pacific Seafood Grill features the freshest and finest seafood in Beverly Hills. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 2 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles After lunch, enjoy free time in Beverly Hills for shopping. Or, join us for one of the most popular Los Angeles Tours, The Beverly Hills Segway® Tour. Hollywood moguls, mavens, and movie stars began moving to Beverly Hills in the 1920s. Today Beverly Hills is known for its sun tanned Mercedes drivers, beautiful chauffeured Rolls Royces, and incredible real estate. Come glide with us as we ride through arguably the most exclusive city and neighborhood in the entire world. There is much more to see than just the elite boutiques of Rodeo Drive, although we see those too...The Beverly Hills Segway® Tour features diverse architecture, hot spots, restaurants, and plentiful gardens too. Included in the tour is a close up and personal view of some of the local celebrity homes and mansions!! Water and snacks are provided on the tour. One more thing... Be prepared for a great time! (If the whole group would like to do the Beverly Hills Segway® Tour, we could split the group in half, half will do the tour while the other half shops and then we could switch). Evening options in Los Angeles: Private dinner in the hotel Welcome to Los Angeles! Dinner and drinks in the hotel. To be customized once hotel choice is made. Can include buffet stations where each station represents a certain area of Los Angeles. Décor and entertainment may also be added. Day 3 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Full day trip to San Diego including SeaWorld and lunch – based on 12 hours Head south this morning to San Diego. California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista just to name a few. San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world. Enjoy a city overview tour on arrival before heading to SeaWorld. Seaworld on Mission Bay’s south shore is a 150 acre adventure park with shows, marine-life attractions and rides. The Shamu Adventure features killer whales, and other attractions include dolphins, sea lions, otters and walruses. Pirates’ 4-D is a 4-D special effects movie adventure. Guests can spin, splash and swirl their way around a tropical island at Shipwreck Rapids. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 3 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles The freshwater river attraction Manatee Rescue allows for underwater viewing of these endangered marine mammals. Other highlights include Wild Arctic, a simulated ride into the Arctic’s frozen landscape, the Rocky Point Preserve, a habitat for dolphins, Penguin Encounter, an exhibit containing more than 300 penguins, Shark Encounter and Forbidden Reef, where guests can feed bat rays. Shamu’s Happy Harbor is a 2,2 acre interactive play area. It’s where worlds connect. Enjoy a private buffet lunch with Shamu!! Shamu Close Up offers unparalleled views of Shamu and companions as they swim, play and socialize. Evening option in Orange County en route from San Diego to Los Angeles: Dinner at Scott’s Restaurant & Bar Nestled between Los Angeles and San Diego, Orange County's unsurpassed beauty and climate make it the perfect year-round destination. Orange County exemplifies what Southern California is known for: sunshine and beaches, luxury resorts, acclaimed golf courses, exciting theme parks, and world-class shopping and dining opportunities. Enjoy dinner this evening at Scott’s Restaurant and Bar, specializing in creating innovative seafood dishes and prime-aged steaks using authentic ingredients and detailed execution. Day 4 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Day tour to Pasadena including visits to the Gamble House and Huntington Library with afternoon tea at the Langham – based on 8 hours Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The warm Southern California climate and year-round sunshine make for a casual environment whether you’re at one of the city’s cultural attractions, upscale restaurants or stores. Today your tour starts with a visit to the Gamble House. The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter and Gamble Company. The house, a National Historic Landmark, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by the University of Southern California. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 4 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Next stop, the Langham Hotel, Pasadena. To dine at The Langham, Pasadena is to savor extraordinary dishes passionately prepared by a team of chefs, each determined to outdo their fellows with creativity and culinary flair. Here, amidst impeccable surroundings, the Langham Afternoon Tea evokes the flair and flourish of the original Langham grand hotel in London. Raise your little finger and nibble from a three-tiered platter of exquisitely prepared sandwiches, scones, cakes and delicacies served alongside a range of exotic teas and fine coffees. After lunch, continue on your Pasadena day by visiting the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens. The Huntington Library & Gardens was founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington, an exceptional businessman who built a financial empire that included railroad companies, utilities, and real estate holdings in Southern California. Henry Huntington was also a man of vision – with a special interest in books, art, and gardens. During his lifetime, he amassed the core of one of the finest research libraries in the world, established a splendid art collection, and created an array of botanical gardens with plants from a geographic range spanning the globe. Estate Tour: An easy outdoor walking tour that covers the central area of the estate including the world renowned galleries and gardens. Visitors will learn how Henry and Arabella Huntington turned their San Marino Ranch into a world famous cultural landmark near Pasadena. Library: At the heart of The Huntington is the Library, which contains more than 6 million manuscripts, books, photographs and other works in the fields of American and British history, literature, art, and the history of science, medicine, and technology. The Library Exhibition Hall showcases more than 300 of the most outstanding rare books and manuscripts in the collection. Among these treasures are the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales (c.1410); an original Gutenberg Bible in vellum from the year 1455; a world-class collection of the early editions of Shakespeare’s work; and original letters of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and Lincoln. Art Collections: The Huntington Art Gallery, originally the Huntington residence, contains one of the most comprehensive collections in this country of 18th- and 19th-century British and French art. It serves as home to two of the most famous paintings in the world, Gainsborough’s Blue Boy and Lawrence’s Pinkie. The Huntington’s American art collection includes works from the 1690s to the 1950s, including important paintings such as Mary Cassatt’s Breakfast in Bed, Frederic Edwin Church’s Chimborazo, Edward Hopper’s The Long Leg, and John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Pauline Astor. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 5 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Botanical Gardens: The Botanical Gardens are an everchanging exhibition of color and a constant delight. Covering 120 acres, more than a dozen specialized gardens are arranged within a park-like landscape of rolling lawns. Among the most remarkable are the Desert Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Chinese garden. The camellia collection is one of the largest in the country. Other important botanical attractions include the Subtropical, Herb, Jungle, and Palm gardens. As we drive back to the hotel, observe some the amazing architecture that Pasadena is known for. Experience the natural beauty and deep history of Pasadena exploring the city’s pristine neighborhoods. With 16 historic districts you will find a rare concentration of historic landmark homes and buildings as well as entire neighborhoods well preserved in their original urban plan. Accented by lush greenery, these routes will provide you with an experience full of history and splendor that will surely leave you wanting more of Pasadena. Evening options in Los Angeles: Cirque du Soleil show at the Kodak Theater and late dinner at Hollywood & Highland The Kodak Theatre is the crown jewel of the Hollywood & Highland Center retail, dining and entertainment complex located in the heart of historic Hollywood. The 3,332 seat theatre opened in November 2001 and soon thereafter became known to more than one billion people across the globe as the first permanent home of the Academy Awards®. Cirque du Soleil and CIM GROUP announced today that Cirque du Soleil will open a major new show at Kodak Theatre, home of the Academy Awards®, in 2011. The $100 million production is the centerpiece of a 10-year agreement between the two companies. A cast of 75 performing artists will present the show in the 3,400-seat theatre 368 times a year, and while few details about the production's content are available now, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté announced that it would focus on Hollywood's place in the history of cinema. "Hollywood is the home of the stars, and it's only fitting that Cirque du Soleil would someday dwell at the home of the Academy Awards – Kodak Theatre," said Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. "For 23 years, Cirque du Soleil's trademark brand of imaginative entertainment has captivated audiences around the world. Now, the circus is coming to our town and the people of Los Angeles can't wait." In 2002 Cirque du Soleil designed, produced and performed a special act as part of the 74th Academy Awards®. Cirque will share Kodak Theatre with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the new show will step aside to make room for the Academy Awards® each year. Dinner at Trastevere Ristorante Italiano after the show. The Hollywood Restaurant is located right in the heart of the new shopping center Hollywood & Highland. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 6 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Day 5 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION…! (Movie Making) – based on 4 hours Your group will go behind the lens to produce their very own short films! This is the ultimate teambuilding experience, giving everyone the opportunity to tackle the many jobs associated with motion picture production (writer, director, cinematographer, talent, boom operator, basically everything but the caterer and editor!). At the onset, the entire group will experience ―Film 101‖, designed to educate the participants in an entertaining fashion about film lingo (slate, boom, best boy, grip, etc.). The group will then be divided into teams of approximately twelve to thirteen people each. Each team will be told they are going to make their own short films with the exact same guidelines: Each film cannot exceed three minutes with a maximum of five scenes Each group will be given an identical ―Cast of Characters‖ Every person in each group must appear on screen for at least five seconds Identical Script Specifications (each film must have a ―romantic‖ scene, a fight scene, confusion about a lost item, etc…) Identical props Snippets of random dialogue that must be used and justified within the context of each film (ex: ―Where did that lizard come from?!‖) Each team will be given a professional grade video camera, boom (our staff will make sure they are used properly), clap board, costumes, props, cue cards, etc. They will all have a specific location in which to shoot, and each group will be encouraged by our staff to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to direct, operate the camera, boom, etc. Each three minute film will be screened later that night at the dinner at the Grammy Museum. After all the movies have been viewed they will give out awards for Best Commercial, Actor, or anything you’d like! -ORIt’s Only Rock & Roll - Make Your Own Music Videos – based on 4 hours Your team goes behind the microphone and behind the lens to produce their very own Music Video! This is a terrific, creative teambuilding experience, giving everyone in your group the opportunity to write a song and then shoot the video, being both behind and in front of the cameras. At the onset the group will be divided into teams of approximately twelve to thirteen people. Each team will randomly draw the name of a well-known song out of a hat (or box or some type of container with a bottom and four sides). Each team will then be given a boom box containing the CD with their chosen song. Each CD will contain two tracks: one well-known version of the song, and one music track (with music only, no lyrics). Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 7 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles The teams can write their own lyrics to each of the songs, based on certain parameters that we give gladly incorporate the company’s customization themes, employees’ names, key phrases, or specific as a few of our own!) in order to ensure the songs and entertaining for your group. well-known them. We will including words (as well are relevant Once the songs have been written, the groups will then have some time to rehearse their vocal tracks. Once they are comfortable with the song, each team will go to one of our recording stations to record their rendition of the song. Each team will be given a CD of their recording along with their boom box to take with them for the next stage of the challenge… The Video!! Along with their CD and boom box, each team will be given a video camera, and they will get to explore their area and record a music video. Their videos will be shot without sound, so they can shoot an avant garde video representing what their song means to them (ala ―The Monkees‖). Which brings us to the grand finale of the night…The Video Viewings and Awards! During dinner we will show each team’s edited music video complete with their vocal track. After all the videos have been viewed they will give out awards for Best Video and Best Original Song (or just one overall winner, whatever you’d prefer). Evening options in Los Angeles: Dinner at the Grammy Museum, based on 4 hours The Grammy Museum, located at the new L.A. Live complex in Los Angeles, explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment. The Grammy Museum is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music. The Museum's four floors of cutting edge experiences, films, and exhibits offer an exciting, multimedia, and interactive celebration of the power of music. This one-of-a-kind visitor experience is engaging, educational, celebratory, and inspirational. You begin your journey in the first floor lobby, where you are greeted by an array of exciting design elements and audio/visual programming that prepare you for the experience to come. From here, you take an elevator to the fourth floor, where the gallery experience begins. The moment the elevator doors open, you are fully immersed in the Grammy experience. A tunnel of music welcomes you. Saturated with bold video and exceptional sound, Grammy – The Greatest Music captures the breadth and power of Grammy music. Fast, emotional, and instantly accessible, it fully amps you for the museum experience. The tunnel opens up to an exciting gallery space filled with contentrich interactives, films, and artifacts. These can be explored in any order you choose. Both on their own and taken as a whole, they reveal the legacy of recorded music and the many ways in which it intertwines with social and cultural history. Enjoy an exclusive dinner on the Target Terrace, the rooftop mezzanine with fantastic views of downtown and the Hollywood sign. During dinner, screen the movies or videos that the group made during the day. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 8 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Day 6 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Full day excursion to Catalina Island with lunch, based on 11 hours Floridians have Key West, New Englanders have Nova Scotia and Californians have Catalina Island. Twenty-two miles off the coast of Southern California sits the plucky little playground only 76 square miles in size. From Catalina’s one square-mile city of Avalon to the minuscule town of Two Harbors, this haven is certain to put the wop back in your doo-wop. Catalina is both refined and rugged. Seizing the difference allows visitors to enjoy one town’s yin to the other’s yang. The adventure begins on board the Marina Del Rey Flyer, where sitting on an outside upper deck you can take in ocean breezes or keep your eyes peeled to catch a glimpse of White-sided dolphins. Or come inside and enjoy a snack or refreshing soda or cocktail as you relax in airline style seats. Once in Catalina, you will receive a tour/activity voucher good for one of the following activities: (guests can choose their own activity, the group does not all have to do the same activity). Group will be given a time and meeting place for lunch; otherwise they are on their own to explore the island. Avalon City Tour ~ You will be introduced to Avalon; California’s only island Resort City. Your guides will entertain you with stories of early Catalina and their personal insights. English speaking tour. Glass Bottom Boat Tour ~ On your glass bottom boat tour you will go to the crystal clear waters of Lovers Cove, which is home to a rich variety of undersea life. English speaking tour. Casino Tour ~ See the newly restored Avalon Theater with its extraordinary Art Deco murals and classic 1929 theater pipe organ. Then walk up to the beautiful world-famous Casino Ballroom. English speaking tour. Seal Rocks Eco Tour~ Cast off with the crew to visit Catalina’s ―Showmen of the Sea‖ at their rugged East End home. The sea lions can be seen swimming and sunning in the natural habitat. (Seasonal and weekends only) English speaking tour. One Hour Paddleboat Rental ~ Paddle through the Avalon Harbor in your own paddleboat. Sightsee through the numerous yachts and custom boats parked in the Harbor. One Hour Snorkel Gear Rental ~ Explore the beautiful waters of the Marine Preserve at Lover’s Cove or at Descanso Beach and relax with beachside service. One Hour Kayak Rental ~ Paddle through the pristine waters. Explore the secluded coves. Instructions and life vests are included. Two Hour Bike Rental ~ Tour the city of Avalon on a bike. For the die hard bikers there are many challenging hills. 18 Holes of Miniature Golf ~ Beautiful and challenging. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 9 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Evening options in Los Angeles: DINNER AT GEOFFREY’S MALIBU, based on 4 hours Geoffrey's Malibu: A Recipe for a Classic Restaurant Many ingredients combine to create a classic restaurant. First and foremost, it takes a grand beginning. A start that conveys a sense of pedigree and of great things to come. Geoffrey's Malibu certainly has met that standard. Located on the site of the former Holiday House, a resort/hotel/watering hole to the stars for decades, it was designed by world-famous architect Richard Neutra. It opened its doors in 1948, and immediately established itself as the ultimate destination, hosting the gods and goddesses of its day, including Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, and Lana Turner. Holiday House attracted more than just the crème de la crème of Hollywood, though-it also was the place where a then-unknown senator from Massachusetts by the name of John F. Kennedy began a lengthy affair with Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. Certainly, a classic restaurant had been born. Day 7 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Full day excursion to Santa Barbara with hot air balloon ride and wine tasting, based on 12 hours Nestled between Los Angeles to the south and San Francisco to the north, Santa Barbara is known for its outstanding beauty, crystal-clear air and breathtaking scenery. With its towering mountain peaks, white sand beaches and the Channel Islands in view, Santa Barbara is the perfect getaway. Its unique village atmosphere makes it the most charming city on California's Central Coast. The California skies are calling! Bask in the radiance of a Balloon Ride in the Santa Barbara area for a truly magical experience! Only a Balloon Ride near Santa Barbara, California can give you an astonishing view of the world unlike any you’ll see by more common means of travel! Relax and let us take you on a glorious ―flight-seeing‖ tour of stunning natural scenery in the Santa Barbara area! Brunch, snacks and champagne are included this morning. After your air adventure, continue on to the town of Santa Barbara. Visit the Santa Barbara Mission and enjoy some free time in the downtown area. With its sparkling beaches, cool mountain ranges, 300 days of sunshine per year and a signature Spanish Revival architecture, Santa Barbara is without a doubt ―The Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 10 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles American Riviera.‖ A small-town setting that’s non-commercial, tranquil and friendly. The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Saint Barbara, December 4, 1786 and was the tenth of twenty-one California Missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. More than 200 years later, the Mission continues to be the chief cultural and historic landmark in the city of Santa Barbara. Home to a community of Franciscan friars, the Mission also has a retreat center with guest rooms, conference rooms, a fully equipped commercial kitchen and dining room, a beautiful church with a large and active parish, a museum and gift shop, a cemetery and mausoleum, and ten acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The Mission's commanding position and grand proportions, graceful lines and soft, blending colors all reinforce her title, "Queen of the Missions." After exploring the downtown area of Santa Barbara, get back on the coach and head through the Santa Ynez Mountains and embrace views of majestic mountains and sweeping valleys. Explore Los Olivos, a quaint western town offering an enclave of art galleries, tasting rooms and antique shops, or wander through the enchanted town of Solvang with windmills, gaslights and cobblestone walkways. Lunch and wine tasting at Bridalwood Estate Winery. The 105-acre estate is home to world-class wines, hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the magnificent Santa Ynez Mountains. This is Central Coast Wine Country at its best. A destination all its own, Bridlewood blends rustic, Spanish-style architecture with a modern, artisan winery. The estate exudes the Central Coast lifestyle that is both comfortable and relaxed. Enjoy the wines, tour our barrel room, kick back on the veranda overlooking our majestic vineyards and catch a glimpse of what Central Coast winemaking is all about. Time permitting; spend some time exploring the town of Los Olivos before returning back to Los Angeles. Evening options in Los Angeles: Dinner in the hotel at leisure (see individual hotel rates) Day 8 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Shopping excursion – based on 6 hours Let's face it - Los Angeles offers hands-down some amazing shopping possibilities. From unbelievably high-class boutiques along Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills to trendy places on Melrose in West Hollywood, LA boasts true trendsetters. You have already spent some time in Beverly Hills browsing Rodeo Drive. Now is an excursion just for shopping. The first stop this morning is the Beverly Center. As Southern California's premier trendsetting marketplace, Beverly Center features 160 distinctive specialty boutiques and restaurants reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles. In short – an eight-story behemoth that towers over La Cienega, the Beverly Center is truly L.A.'s one-stop-shopping destination. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 11 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Macy's and Bloomingdale's anchor the nearly one million square feet of real estate, which includes trendy eateries, a Loews Cineplex, and the country's very first Hard Rock Café (although this location has now closed). The 160-retailers include exclusive Rodeo Drivequality boutiques and standard mall staples such as Victoria's Secret. Continue on to the Farmer’s Market and The Grove Shopping Center where you will be given lunch coupons for any vendor in the market. The Farmers Market is a heavily trafficked area of food stalls, sit-down eateries, prepared food vendors, and produce markets. It's also a historic Los Angeles landmark and tourist attraction, first opened in 1934. The Farmers Market features more than 100 restaurants, grocers and tourist shops, and is located just south of CBS Television City. The market is a popular destination for foodies in search of the market's wide assortment of ethnic cuisines, many of them unusual, as well as its specialty food markets and prepared food stalls. The front of Farmers Market displays a sign saying "Meet Me at Third and Fairfax." For shopping, dining and simply loving life, The Grove is your ultimate entertainment destination. From your favorite boutiques and restaurants to choreographed fountains, free live concerts in The Park and the adjacent historic Farmers Market, you'll enjoy an experience like no other in Los Angeles. Come live the magic of The Grove. Evening options in Los Angeles: Dinner and movie at 20th Century Fox Studios Details to follow Day 9 – Los Angeles Daytime options in Los Angeles: Visit the Peterson Automotive Museum with lunch, based on 5 hours The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a non profit organization specializing in the education and history of the automobile. Founded on June 11, 1994 by Robert E. Petersen (who founded Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines) and his wife, Margie, the $40 million dollar Petersen Automotive Museum is owned and operated by the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. Previously located within the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, today the museum is permanently housed in a historic 1960s department store building. It was originally built in 1962 for a short lived U.S. branch of Japanese Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 12 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles department store chain, Seibu. Then, from 1964-1986, it operated as Ohrbach's department store. The museum can display over 100 vehicles and owns over twice that. The ground floor displays a virtual history of the automobile in Los Angeles, complete with vintage vehicles and buildings. The second floor houses both permanent and special exhibits. The third floor features the May Family Children's Discovery Center, an interactive exhibit for children to learn science through the workings of a car. The fourth floor houses an all glass penthouse conference center, Founder's lounge and kitchen for corporate and private use. Evening options in Los Angeles: Farewell dinner at Catalina Jazz Club, based on 4 hours Come enjoy the best live jazz at the Catalina Jazz Club. This elegant jazz venue serves fine continental cuisine and fresh seafood in an intimate cozy atmosphere while listening to wonderful live jazz music. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Catalina Jazz Club brings in a diverse clientele and treats them to the best jazz talent in Hollywood. Catalina Jazz Club is a supper club, with Old World charm that provides a warm and inviting environment for guests. It's perfect for a special event! This famous jazz bar now complements its A-list acts with elegant ambience and a state-of-the-art sound system. Other new touches include orange lanterns and soft spotlights suspended from the iron-grid ceiling. Upscale sophisticates venture here for wining, dining and jazz appreciation. At its original location, the club hosted famous acts like Dizzy Gillespie and Chick Corea. Things are no different on Sunset, where smooth-jazz favorites like David Sanborn and former Miles Davis bassist Marcus Miller have already appeared. Every seat in the house offers a clear view of the action, be it a side-on-view stool at the brightly lit bar, or one of the many central tables or cozy booths in the upscale restaurant section. Stage-front seats offer the most bragging rights--performers often descend post-show to personally greet fans. Day 10 – depart Los Angeles Day at leisure Afternoon check out of the hotel, latest by 12 noon. It’s time to say ―Good Bye‖….. Have a safe flight home! Your New World Travel Team! Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 13 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Additional daytime option *Tour the Getty Center Museum with lunch* The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, just off the San Diego Freeway. From there, visitors can take in the disparate aspects of Los Angeles's landscape—the Pacific Ocean, the San Gabriel Mountains, and the vast street-grid of the city. Inspired by the relationship between these elements, architect Richard Meier designed the complex to highlight both nature and culture. The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views. You will be able to enjoy European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculptures and decorative arts, as well as European and American photographs. The Central Garden, created by renowned artist Robert Irwin, lies at the heart of the Getty Center. The 134,000square-foot design features a natural ravine and tree-lined walkway that leads the visitor through an extraordinary experience of sights, sounds, and scents. Enjoy a plated lunch in the museum’s private dining room. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 14 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Hollywood) – Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa www.renaissancehollywood.com Location The ultra-stylish Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa has quickly become the premier luxury property in the moviemaking capital of the world. Boasting a sophisticated midcentury modern design and breathtaking view of LA--as well as forward-thinking "green" initiatives--this dazzling landmark hotel captures the legendary glamour and excitement of Hollywood's illustrious past. As cornerstone of the spectacular Hollywood & Highland Center retail and entertainment destination, the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa plays neighbor to trend-setting shops, world-class restaurants, legendary landmarks and state-of-the-art entertainment venues, including Kodak Theatre - home of the annual Academy Awards® ceremonies! Features Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Room service is available during limited hours. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange concierge services, event catering, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include valet parking, room service during limited hours, and a concierge desk. Guestrooms Each one of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa's 632 elegantly appointed rooms and suites is designed to reflect the hotel's unique character and commitment to luxury. Midcentury modern artwork complements stylish, comfortable furniture. State-of-the-art communications facilities let business travelers stay in touch. And many "green" features help preserve the environment. The hotel’s 33 deluxe suites and 81 oversized Executive Bedrooms provide the perfect setting for small gatherings and intimate business meetings, with cozy sitting areas and exhilarating views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. And for the ultimate in accommodations, the breathtaking, 3,500-sq.-ft. Panorama Suite offers floor-to-ceiling windows with mesmerizing, 270° vistas, a baby grand piano, and an oversized Jacuzzi in the master bathroom. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 15 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Hollywood) – W Hollywood www.whotel.com/hollywood Lights, Camera, W The W Hollywood is always ready for its close-up at the entertainment capital of the world’s epicenter, where glitz, glamour, glorious sunshine, power shopping, vibrant dining, worldclass culture and cutting-edge style headline the marquee. When in La-La Land… Work the scene. Indulge at our world-class restaurant, groove at our iconic bar, schmooze in the vibrant Living Room, work out at SWEAT® and detox at our decadent spa. Our Whatever/Whenever® service makes all wishes come true – just like the movies. And the Award Goes to… The W would like to thank the signature W bed, state-of-theart technology and entertainment system, and fabulous Munchie Box for redefining contemporary luxury in its 305 rooms, and of course, Whatever/Whenever® service for making wishes come true. Guest Rooms Wrap yourself in sensory delights in the stylish spaces of W Hollywood, where our 305 guest rooms and suites offer a sensational swirl of high-energy interiors, vivid design, cuttingedge technology and uniquely modern amenities to fulfill every wish. Grab a lite bite in your Munchie Box, tune in to our spectacular in-room entertainment and stay connected with High Speed Internet Access, your world at your fingertips. The signature W bed and our W pillow menu make the sweetest dreams, while our Bliss® sinkside six soothe all the senses. So revel in magnificence when you roam away from home. Stay a while. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 16 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) – The Beverly Hilton www.beverlyhilton.com Location Whether you want to immerse yourself in the best that Beverly Hills has to offer or explore the riches of the rest of the Los Angeles region, The Beverly Hilton is the ideal location. Smartly situated at the intersection of world-famous Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards and a mere three blocks from Rodeo Drive, The Beverly Hilton is just minutes from Hollywood, Downtown and the beaches. Features Opened in 1955 by Conrad Hilton, The Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement of Hollywood with the elegance of Beverly Hills for over 50 years. With the completion of a $80 million renovation, the Beverly Hilton emerges as a beacon of modern luxury. The Beverly Hilton has an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This hotel features massage and treatment rooms, a hair salon, and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, a technology helpdesk, and audio-visual equipment. The Beverly Hilton has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available. From the luminous lobby level collection of luxury boutiques and full-service business center to the lap of luxury health and wellness services on the pool level, balancing the fun with faxes is a breeze at the Beverly Hilton. Guestrooms With expansive views and inviting living spaces, the Beverly Hilton's inspired guest rooms express the best of relaxed, California living. Choose a spacious Wilshire Tower room, a poolside Cabana room, or a secluded Oasis room. With an eye toward the future and the finest in design, all 570 rooms including 101 suites feature contemporary comforts every traveler requires. Each room exudes expansive views of Beverly Hills residential, the Hollywood Hills, and Century City. Amenities include custom-built work areas with ergonomic chairs, desk-top outlets and high-speed internet access by DSL line or wireless network; in-room safes with power outlets allowing guests to securely charge their electronics; two direct-dial phones (one of which is cordless) providing two phone lines, a data port, a speaker phone and voicemail; and high-definition entertainment systems such as LodgeNet SigNetureHDTV™, 42-inch HDTV plasma screens and Bose® Music Systems. Elements for serenity are apparent with plush pillowtop mattresses, fine European linens, and Penhaligon bath products in the spacious new spa-like bathrooms (exclusive to Wilshire Tower). Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 17 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) – SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills www.slshotels.com Location The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is located adjacent to Beverly Hills. The hotel is two blocks from Beverley Center and two miles from the designer shops on Rodeo Drive. Hotel Features Interiors of the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills were created by noted designer Philippe Starck, and feature modern furnishing and wood paneling accented with warm colors. The outdoor pool deck on the sixth floor offers city views and includes chaise lounges, cabanas with DVD players, and dining and cocktail services. The Ciel at SLS Spa provides salon services, and massage, facial and aromatherapy treatments. The spa offers a juice and tea bar, steam rooms and private lounges. The 24-hour fitness center includes free weights, cardio and weight training equipment, and personal training. Wireless Internet is available for a fee throughout the hotel. Dining options include The Bazaar, featuring the gourmet Spanish cuisine of Chef José Andrés. Rojo serves tapas, and Pâtisserie offers fine pastries and desserts. Tres Restaurant provides all-day dining and cocktail service. Room service is available 24 hours. Guestrooms Guestroom décor includes soft lighting and earth tones. Beds feature pillow top mattresses, down duvets, and 300-thread count, monogrammed Porthault linens. Hypoallergenic bedding is provided on request. Amenities include iPod docking stations and 40-inch, high-definition, flatscreen televisions with DVD players. Highspeed Internet access is available for a fee. Stocked bars are provided. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, and separate rainforest shower and soaking tub areas. In-room massages are available. Expert Tip The menu of the lobby restaurant, The Bazaar, was created by Chef José Andrés, who hosted a television series on Spanish cuisine, and who was named Chef of the Year by Bon Appétit magazine in 2004. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 18 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Downtown) – Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites www.thebonaventure.com Location This business-friendly property is located in Los Angeles, close to U.S. Bank Tower and Los Angeles Central Public Library. Also nearby are Los Angeles Music Center and Music Center and Disney Hall. Features The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites features a full-service spa. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and business services. The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. This is a smoke-free property (fines may apply for violations). Guestrooms Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary newspapers. In addition, amenities available on request include wake-up calls. Guestrooms have cable television with premium TV channel(s) and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, desks, and direct-dial phones. Complimentary bottled water is provided. Guestroom beds have pillow top mattresses. All guestrooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and designer toiletries. Guestroom services include housekeeping. All guestrooms at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites are non-smoking. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 19 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Downtown) – JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live www.lalivemarriott.com The JW Marriott is the focal point of L.A. LIVE. Opening February 15, 2010, The JW Marriott, Los Angeles hotel at L.A. LIVE will serve as the focal point of L.A. LIVE, offering travelers a front-row seat to the emerging world-class entertainment, sports and dining epicenter. Featuring a level of service and unique luxury that only JW Marriott can provide, this Downtown Los Angeles hotel is a 54 story masterpiece in architectural design, linked to The Ritz-Carlton and offering unrivaled access to attractions including the Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center, Nokia Theatre and other exceptional dining, shopping and entertainment attractions. In addition, guests can enjoy our 77,000 square-foot state-of-the-art meeting and convention space, lavish 7,000 square-foot full-service Spa, a rooftop pool, a vast array of causal and fine dining options, luxurious guest rooms and expansive suites. Discover the JW Marriott hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Features JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. The onsite spa offers facial treatments, body treatments, and beauty services. The property offers meeting rooms for small groups. JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café. Event facilities include conference rooms. Guestrooms Amenities featured in guestrooms include speakerphones, coffee/tea makers, and televisions. Guestrooms have satellite television with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Bathrooms provide bathrobes and hair dryers. All guestrooms at JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE are non-smoking. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 20 2/13/2012 / ND Sample Itinerary / Los Angeles Hotel Choices: Los Angeles (Santa Monica) – Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel www.santamonicaloewshotel.com Location Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is a beachfront resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Santa Monica section of West Los Angeles. As the premier choice of four-diamond luxury hotels in Los Angeles, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel caters to leisure, business, and meeting guests with a soothing ―homeaway-from-home‖ feeling. Moments from the dramatic charm of Beverly Hills and steps from the surf, this Santa Monica hotel offers an exceptional setting. Award-Winning Accommodations In Santa Monica... Panoramic views and personal service are hallmark features of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, where warm furnishings lull you into total relaxation. Our Santa Monica California hotel allows you to be seaside, sunsoaked, and star-struck in one fabulous location, with a variety of luxurious accommodations to ensure you feel at home Features Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has a health club, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a steam room, and a sauna. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel features a full-service spa. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and secretarial services. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. Guestrooms Spacious accommodations, lush oceanfront rooms, and a coveted location set Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel apart from all other Santa Monica California hotels. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and CD players. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, microwaves, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Guestrooms have cable/satellite TV with premium TV channel(s) and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and desks. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathroom phones, and scales. Guestroom services include a turndown service, in-room massage, and housekeeping. Rollaway beds are available on request. Lizard Incent-Events, Los Angeles 21 2/13/2012 / ND
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