Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern California

Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern California New Year

Trip Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights

 

Starr has partnered with Mayflower Tours, a professional tour operator handling escorted tour arrangements. With 40 years experience, Mayflower's goal is to provide travelers with an unforgettable experience featuring sightseeing, history, culture, and fun!

 

 

Trip Inclusions:

• Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

• Tour Director upon arrival in

• Round Trip airfare EWR/PHL airport

• Transfers between airport & hotel

• Baggage handling and related gratuities

• Taxes

 

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Long Beach California

Long Beach is ranked as one of the most walkable cities in America making this the perfect "home base" for your trip.

 

New Year's Eve Gala

Put on your dancing shoes as a live orchestra fills the room with sounds from yesterday and today. Enjoy a spectacular dinner and a champagne toast to celebrate the dawning of a New Year.

 

Tournament of Roses Parade

Since 1890, the Tournament of Roses has produced America's New Year Celebration, bringing the traditions of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game to Pasadena and the world for 133 years. Enjoy reseved seating for the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade.

 

Showcase of Floats

Go behind the scenes in Pasadena for the fabulous post-parade "Showcase of Floats" to see your favorite floats up close.

 

Los Angeles & Hollywood Sightseeing Tour

A local guide conducts a tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood; from the Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral to the Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the tour is a blend of old and new. Also, see the Kodak Theater and the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theater.

 

Santa Monica

Travel north up the coast to the pretty town of Santa Monica. Here, there is time to explore the exciting Santa Monica Pier. Delight in the wide array of shops, arcades and lively entertainment. Our farewell dinner is in Santa Monica hosted by our Tour manager.

 

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library that chronicles the storied career of Ronald Reagan which spanned more than five decades

 

 

Need to Know:

 

Proof of Citizenship Requirement: Government Issued Photo ID

 

Deposit/Payment Policy:

• Deposit is $300 per person.

• Final payment is due by 10/20/2024.

 

Cancellation Penalties:

If cancellation occurs from booking date to 10/20/24, a $300.00* per person penalty will be assessed.

If cancellation occurs between 10/21/24-11/29/2024, a $1,200.00* per person penalty will be assessed.

If cancellation occurs between 11/30/24 and 12/29/24, the passenger is in full penalty and no refund will be granted.

 

In addition to the cancellation polices listed above, if additional payments have been made to Starr for the purpose of securing your airline reservation, these monies are non-refundable once received. Any name changes after final payment is made will be assessed a per person change fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the airline.

 

Flight Schedule

TBD *Flights are subject to change.

 

Only 1 piece of checked baggage is allowed on this trip and there will be a charge by the airline to check any luggage.

 

Travel Insurance:

Travel Protection is recommended through The National Tour Association's (NTA) Travel Protection Plan administered by AON Affinity. For more information or to purchase, call 800-388-1470 or log onto: nta.aontravelprotect.com Starr's Tour Operator location # is 306035.

 

Gratuities:

Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your tour package. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows:

*Motorcoach Driver – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

*Tour Director – $4-$6 per tour guest, per day

 

 

Accessibility:

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

 

Accommodations:

Accommodations: Renaissance Hotel, Long Beach, California or similar

 

NOTE: Hotels are subject to change until tour's departure.

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