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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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