5 DAYS • 6 MEALS

Be dazzled by the sights and sounds of the 122nd Tournament of Roses Parade. This celebration, full of beautifully colored floats, marching bands and equine teams, needs to be enjoyed in person!

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

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

Creating the Floats
Here is the parade of all parades...the 122nd Tournament of Roses. Go behind the scenes in Pasadena, and watch as thousands of various flowers and plants from around the world are used to create the world's most imaginative floats.

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

Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Join us for a private New Year’s Eve bash, complete with a fabulous dinner, romantic dancing and a champagne toast to 2011! Dance to the sounds of a live orchestra playing today’s hottest music as well as your old favorites. Hats and party favors abound. Celebrate a traditional toast with your newest friends and create your own holiday memories.

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

Hotel Accommodations
Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California

Las Vegas Extension

3 Days • 2 Meals

Try Your Luck with an Optional Extension to Las Vegas
While you are on our Tournament of Roses Parade holiday, why not join us for an optional extension to the glittering cosmopolitan center of the Southwest, Las Vegas?

Travel by motorcoach across California, skirting the Mojave National Preserve on the way to Nevada where you’ll check into the Golden Nugget for a two night stay.

You’ll be staying in the heart of downtown near the fabulous Fremont Street Experience. Home to 10 casinos, 60 restaurants and the spectacular Vista Vision light and music show, the Fremont Experience offers something for everyone.

Hotel Accommodations
Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada

Western Sun Extension

8 Days • 10 Meals

Try Your Luck with an Optional Extension to Las Vegas
Follow the Western Sun with an Optional Extension
The excitement of your Rose Parade holiday could continue if you join a special Western Sun optional extension. Begin with two nights in Palm Springs, the beautiful retreat of Hollywood’s elite and home of the fabulous Palm Springs Follies. Crossing into Arizona brings you to fashionable Scottsdale with its wonderful Old Town area which mirrors the original Western town.

A night at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim is sure to inspire you as the powerful and magnificent landscape lay before you. While touring the most accessible part of the park, your senses will be overwhelmed by the immense size and breathtaking beauty of nature’s work. What better way to complete your holiday than with a two night stay in Las Vegas, one of the most exciting cities in the world!

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Hotel Accommodations
Days One and Two - Holiday Inn City Center, Palm Springs, California
Days Three and Four - Hilton Garden Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona
Day Five - Grand Canyon Lodges, Grand Canyon Village South Rim, Arizona
Days Six and Seven - Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada