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Route 66 Golf Tour in a convertible Mustang
DRIVE! your way across the USA
Golfing Route 66 will take you, the passionate golfer, on a road trip down memory lane, which harkens back to the classic road trip vacation where the journey was far more important than the destination.
Referred to as “The Mother Road” by John Steinbeck in his Pulitzer Prize winning novel “The Grapes of Wrath” and famous for many things including the Bobby Darren song “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” - Route 66 began as Buffalo Traces or Animal Paths that the Indians followed. It then became the route for the expansion of the nation that was to become the USA.
The Military and the Mountain Men followed the route, then the covered wagons pushed civilisation westward. The steel horse then followed as they laid down the railway tracks and finally came the motor vehicle.
It is commonly called the “Main Street of America” due to the fact that it was literally the main street for the many hundreds of towns it passed through, traversing diverse countryside from the plains & fields in Illinois, through the rolling hills of Missouri, High Plains of Oklahoma and Texas, then down into the desert areas of New Mexico and Arizona and finally to the low hot desert of the Mojave.
From sea level to heights greater than our Mount Kosciusko the driver can experience a dry desert and a Ponderosa Forest in an Alpine setting - all within 5 minutes.
With six days of relaxing Golf at some of America’s most beautiful courses, plus six days of open top driving on this famous highway, you will be escorted and guided on an amazing adventure unlike any other you’ve experienced before and certainly not commonly available on the market today.
This truly is one of the most unique and once in a lifetime golfing holidays you will ever have the chance to enjoy, and we look forward to ‘DRIVING’ (excuse the pun) with you on Route 66.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED HOTELS 13 nights accommodation, (twin share),inclusive of breakfast& porterage ESCORTED - the services of your very own ITINERARY SNAPSHOT Departing home in Australia Saturday 16th October Day 01 Las Vegas - 16 Oct Saturday - Collect Mustangs, Check in - Hotel Planet Hollywood Day 02 Las Vegas - 17 Oct Sunday - Breakfast at the Hotel - Hotel Planet Hollywood Day 03 Las Vegas - 18 Oct Monday - Breakfast at the Hotel - Hotel Planet Hollywood Day 04 Kingman, AZ - 19 Oct Tuesday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel Holiday Inn & Suites Day 05 Williams, AZ - 20 Oct Wednesday - Breakfast at hotel - Hotel Holiday Inn Williams Day 06 Williams, AZ - 21 Oct Thursday - Breakfast at hotel - Hotel Holiday Inn Williams Day 07 Sedona, AZ - 22 Oct Friday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel Sedona Rouge Hotel Day 08 Sedona, AZ - 23 Oct Saturday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel Sedona Rouge Hotel Day 09 Winslow, AZ - 24 Oct Sunday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel La Posada Hotel Day 10 Gallup, NM - 25 Oct Monday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel El Rancho Hotel Day 11 Santa Fe - 26 Oct Tuesday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel El Dorado Hotel and Spa Day 12 Santa Fe - 27 Oct Wednesday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel El Dorado Hotel and Spa Day 13 Santa Fe - 28 Oct Thursday - Breakfast at Hotel - Hotel El Dorado Hotel and Spa Day 14 Santa Fe – 29 Oct Friday - Breakfast at hotel – departure flight Arrive home in Australia Sunday 31st October |
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TOUR COST - (Land only)
OPEN TOP MUSTANG
Golfer, in twin share accommodation, shared Mustang $6695
Non Golfer, in twin share accommodation, shared Mustang $5395
Upgrades
Golfer or Non Golfer – Single supplement for accommodation throughout $1750 extra
Golfer or Non Golfer – Single supplement for Mustang throughout $1100 extra
DETAILED ITINERARY
Departing home in Australia Saturday 16th October
Saturday, 16th October
Hotel: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with breakfast
Welcome to the house that fame built. Hip, modern, decidedly dramatic, and the centerpiece of the Las Vegas Strip, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is more than the newest hotel in town. It's the shopping, dining and gambling destination of choice for the city that celebrates celebrity.
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino has all the action you can handle with three acres of gaming, a variety of tables and slots, a huge poker room, The Playing Field race and sports book, and the scintillating Pleasure Pit, with beautiful women dealing blackjack, clad in sensual lingerie, while go-go dancers cavort overhead.
You can dine at one of eight extraordinary and already famous restaurants, including Koi from Los Angeles and Strip House from New York. Catch "Peepshow" in our 1,500-seat Showroom. Splurge at Miracle Mile Shops with 170 stores and boutiques. Rejuvenate at the Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara. And luxuriate in one of our 2,500 plush and stylish rooms and suites — each one with its own piece of Hollywood history — actual memorabilia from famous films.
Las Vegas - This city has something for everyone, some of the best shopping in the world, and world class shows as well. Although gambling surrounds you, this is far more than just a casino destination. With signature restaurants, this is also a food lovers delight. Surrounded by National Parks this amazing city really does satisfy the discerning traveler.
Sunday, 17th October
Hotel: 4 Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with breakfast
Golf: 18 holes at the Bali Hai Golf Club
Highlight Dinner: Welcome Dinner + 1 hour Limo tour of Vegas
Golfer - Treat yourself and your game to the Bali Hai Golf Club. You deserve it. This is the Las Vegas Golf Club that transports you from the hustle and bustle of the casino floor, to 7,002 yards of tropical golfer’s paradise. Within seconds of entering the property, yet with the skyline of the Strip still in sight, you will feel the mood and scenery change into the tranquility and beauty of a south pacific resort.
Non- Golfer - For the non-golfers on the tour this city offers no end of activities. Why not enjoy a day filled with spa treatments or take in some of the world class shopping available. The list of things to see, do and enjoy is almost endless.
Monday, 18th October
Hotel: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas with breakfast
Golf: 18 holes at The Royal Links Golf Club
Royal Links Golf Club was built to honor the rich history and tradition of the game of golf. Designed by Dye International, this links-style course features holes inspired by eleven different British Open rotation courses, including the “Road Hole” and “Hell Bunker” from the old course at St. Andrews and the “Postage Stamp” from Royal Troon. Other courses in the loop include Carnoustie, Turnberry, Royal Liverpool, Prestwick, Royal Lytham, Muirfield and Royal Birkdale.
Non- Golfer - For the non-golfers on the tour this city offers no end of activities. Why not enjoy a day filled with spa treatments or take in some of the world class shopping available. The list of things to see, do and enjoy is almost endless.
Tuesday, 19th October
Drive: Travel via Laughlin to join up with Route 66 near Oatman, AZ then travel Route 66 to Kingman, AZ - (153 miles – 4 hours plus stops)
Hotel: 1 night at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Kingman, AZ with breakfast
Kingman - An historic Arizona town, Kingman is also a quaint Route 66 town. As our first Route 66 overnight stop, we can enjoy the Dam Bar for dinner, take in the Route 66 Museum located in the Power House and a classic diner, Mr D’s for breakfast. Kingman is also the gateway to some of the best Route 66 in Arizona.
Wednesday, 20th October
Drive: Route 66 to Williams, AZ - (130 miles – 3 hours plus stops)
Hotel: Holiday Inn, Williams, AZ with breakfast
Williams - This is a fantastic town, and the last on Route 66 to be bypassed by the Interstate system back in 1984. This town really does embrace its Route 66 heritage with lots of great neon and fabulous eateries taking you back to the heyday. This is also said to be the gateway to the Grand Canyon and is the home of the Grand Canyon Railway. It has some wonderful shops located in the main street for those that love shopping.
Thursday, 21st October
Hotel: The Holiday Inn, Williams, AZ with breakfast
Golf: 18 holes at the Elephant Rocks Golf Club
In the shadow of Bill Williams Mountain, Elephant Rocks at Williams is the perfect escape from the summer heat of the Valley. Nestled at 7000 feet above sea level, the course meanders its way through stands of large Ponderosa pines. There has been a course here since the 1920's but it was not until 1990, when the course was reconfigured by Gary Panks, that its reputation grew. In 2000, Gary designed a further nine holes to make it a true championship challenge.
Non- Golfer - For the non-golfers this tiny town offers some great shopping along with a great day out to the Grand Canyon via the Grand Canyon Railway.
Friday, 22nd October
Drive: Travel via the Grand Canyon to Sedona, AZ (190 miles – 5 hours plus stops)
Hotel: The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa, Sedona, AZ with breakfast
The picturesque city of Sedona, Arizona, often called “Red Rock Country,” is home to the renowned Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa. The area surrounding the hotel is abundant with all conveniences of an urban setting, while also located only one mile from the Thunder Mountain trailhead, the entrance to Red Rock Country and hundreds of acres of Coconino National Forest, renowned as a four season’s playground.
The Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa is unique in its authentic Mediterranean design, boldly merging all the colors of its dramatic setting into a seamless blend of Andalusian luxury. Its Mediterranean design style is unlike any other hotel in Sedona Arizona.
Sedona - This is one of the most picturesque towns in the USA with jaw dropping beauty. It is an arty town with loads of gallery’s to enjoy. Shops and restaurants line the streets but it is the geography that simply astounds the eye. Trust me, this may well become your favorite little town in the USA if not the world.
Saturday, 23rd October
Hotel: The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa, Sedona, AZ with breakfast
Golf: 18 Holes At The Sedona Golf Resort
No other Sedona golf course provides a better combination of jaw-dropping splendor and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the heart of one of the most captivating regions of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par - 71 course is widely considered among the world's most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship Sedona golf course receives a continuous four-star rating from Golf Digest.
Non-Golfer - Sedona offers fantastic galleries and shops to explore and for those that enjoy bush walking this area has some of the best trails available. The hotel offers a fantastic day spa so why not kick back and be pampered.
Sunday, 24th October
Drive: Route 66 to Winslow, AZ (90 miles – 2 hours plus stops)
Hotel: 1 night in the La Posada Hotel with breakfast
Highlight Dinner: Tonight we enjoy the amazing Turquoise Room for a special dinner.
Discover Arizona’s Grandest Estate ~ A National Historic Landmark, the La Posada Hotel, the “last great railroad hotel,” offers a unique cultural experience for Southwest travellers. Built in 1929 for the Santa Fe Railway, La Posada is truly one of America’s treasures. La Posada’s story weaves together two extraordinary visions. It begins with Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter and Fred Harvey, who hired Colter to design the hotel. It embodied her vision, from its architecture down to its finely crafted details. But La Posada closed in 1957; for the next 40 years, its future remained tenuous. Enter Allan Affeldt and his wife Tina Mion. Affeldt heard about the hotel and purchased it in 1997 after much negotiation, bringing with him a strong vision and commitment for returning La Posada to Colter’s original concept. Restoration started immediately and continues today, thanks to Affeldt’s efforts and the support of local preservationists, hotel guests, and a talented team of artisans and craftsmen.
Considered by many to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners region, the Turquoise Room opened in 2000 under the direction of renowned Chef John Sharpe, who oversees every detail of the preparation and service.
Winslow - A small Route 66 town made famous by the Beach Boys song Take It Easy. Yes you will get the chance to do just as the song says. “Sandin on the Corner of Winslow Arizona” is a must and the shops that surround will help you spend some money on souvenirs. It is a wonderful little railway town and with an average of 90 trains passing per day, so it is a good thing we are staying in a purpose built railway hotel.
Monday, 25th October
Drive: Route 66 to Gallup, NM (156 miles – 3 hours plus stops)
Hotel: 1 night at the El Rancho Hotel with breakfast
The Charm of Yesterday, The Convenience of Tomorrow. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the El Rancho Hotel exudes the charm and wonder of the Old West. From the Grand Lobby to the 49er bar the El Rancho offers you the opportunity to relive the Old West. The El Rancho Hotel has been the home for numerous Movie Stars while filming in the area including John Wayne, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Errol Flynn, Kirk Douglas, Gregory Peck, Humphrey Bogart and numerous others. In addition to Movie Stars, numerous Political Figures have stayed at the El Rancho including two Presidents: President Reagan and President Eisenhower.
Gallup - Not the most amazing town in the world but a must stop when it comes to travelling Route 66. The reason is the historic El Rancho Hotel and the movie making history of its previous guests. On top of that the wonderful food you get to enjoy from the in house restaurant and the ambiance of the 49ers bar. Shopping for Indian Arts and Crafts is best done here at the Hotel.
Tuesday, 26th October
Drive: Route 66 to Santa Fe, NM (260 miles – 5 hours plus stops)
Hotel: The Eldorado Hotel and Spa with breakfast
Santa Fe - The capital of New Mexico and the oldest capital city in the United States of America, this historic town is a wonderful destination for any Route 66 traveler. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine Readers Choice Awards poll lists Santa Fe as the 3rd most popular travel destination in the USA. Santa Fe is a world-renowned travel destination unparalleled in richness of history, heritage, arts and culture. Here, you'll be nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the foothills of the Rockies, immersed in natural beauty, with an average of 325 days of sunshine and blue sky. Come and prepare for your perfect stay in Santa Fe.
Wednesday, 27th October
Hotel: The Eldorado Hotel and Spa with breakfast
Golf: 18 holes at the Santa Fe Country Club
The Santa Fe Country Club is synonymous with golf in Santa Fe. Now Open to public play our Par 72, Championship Golf Course invites players of all skill levels to enjoy our fabulous New Mexico climate and legendary Southwestern hospitality. Come play with us and see why the Santa Fe Country Club has been selected for PGA events, Amateur Events, Pro-Am's and numerous Civic Organization and Charity Golf Tournaments.
Thursday, 28th October
Hotel: The Eldorado Hotel and Spa with breakfast
Golf: 18 holes at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course, Albuquerque (65 miles from Santa Fe – approximately 60 minutes)
Highlight Dinner: Farewell Dinner
Since its opening in 1967, the Championship Golf Course at the University of New Mexico remains one of the finest golfing venues in the nation. Not long ago, we were rated the #1 course to play in New Mexico by Golfweek Magazine. The Championship Golf Course also has a long history of college tournaments hosting the William H. Tucker Invitational over 34 years and in Women's college golf, the Dick McGuire Intercollegiate since 1979. UNM has also hosted many NCAA Golf Championships. The Championship Golf Course offers great golf year round due to the mild climate in Albuquerque.
Friday 29th October
Hotel: The Eldorado Hotel and Spa with breakfast
Late check out today, return your car to the depot located at Albuquerque Airport by 6pm
Arrive home in Australia Sunday 31st October
You'll discover the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon as your air-conditioned helicopter flies to the West Rim, passing over Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam en route. Hoover Dam is a spectacular sight from the air, curved between the rock canyon walls. During the flight, you can listen to a recorded commentary about the Grand Canyon and its surrounds via audio headphones.
You'll land for an unforgettable champagne picnic, 3,200 feet (960 meters) below the rim. While you share a bottle of champagne under an authentic Native American Ramada shelter, your pilot/guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the canyon or your helicopter flight.
Your Grand Canyon helicopter scenic flight ends with a low-level pass over the west side of the famous Las Vegas Strip. On landing, your limousine is waiting to whisk you back to your hotel.
Please note, there is a maximum capacity of 6 people per helicopter plus your pilot.
Your Las Vegas Power Pass includes "Fast Tracking", allowing you to skip the line at many attractions. Every Las Vegas Power Pass also provides additional discounts and special offers for fine retail shops, restaurants, and other activities. A colorful guide with maps, travel instructions, attraction descriptions and operating hours is also included.
Las Vegas Power Pass includes free entry to (subject to change):
- Madame Tussaud's Interactive Wax Experience
- Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat
- Adventuredome Theme Park at Circus Circus
- The Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas
- The Roller Coaster at NY NY
- Hoover Dam Bus Tour from Las Vegas
- Erotic Heritage Museum ( Adult 18 and over only)
- Atomic Testing Museum
- Liberace Museum
- Nevada State Museum
- Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix Family Fun Center
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum
- The Legacy Tour at Grand Canyon West
- Las Vegas Zoo
- Sky Zone Recreational Center
- Springs Preserve
- Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art
- Fashion Outlets Shopper's Shuttle
- The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
- King Putt Mini-Golf
- Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
How it works
You can purchase a Las Vegas Power Pass for one, two, three or five days, valid on consecutive days only. Present your Las Vegas Power Pass at the ticket window of each attraction. Each participating location can be visited once per day, and your pass will be activated at the first participating location visited.
1-Day Las Vegas Power PassCode
Unlimited use for a single calendar day
From AUD $87.25
Unlimited use for 2 calendar days from the time of first use
From AUD $111.45
Actual flight distance is 22 miles (35 kilometers), and flight time is approximately 12 minutes including loading and unloading.
The most memorable act and pièce de résistance of the evening are the high dives - just when you think the performers can't go any higher, they do!
"Le Reve" leaves other shows in its wake and will leave you wanting more.
For the best seats in the house - try the VIP Indulgence Package. This package includes:
- Seating in the Champagne Circle with generously-scaled, plush, luxurious seats and loads of leg room
- One bottle of complimentary Perrier-Jouët Champagne per couple (or half bottle for individuals) with exclusive bottle service
- Complimentary chocolate covered strawberries (2 per person)
- Video monitors in your section provide a private peek behind the scenes as well as underwater and overhead angles of the action during the show!
- A "Privilege Access Pass" for food and beverage outlets at Wynn Las Vegas. Pass will provide holders with a line pass, complimentary admission and priority access to reservations and/or seating at the dining and nightclub establishments (excluding XS) on day of performance.
Produced by Dick Feeney and Sandy Hackett, The Rat Pack is Back casts Brian Duprey as "Chairman of the Board" Frank Sinatra, Kyle Diamond in the role of Sammy Davis Jr., co-producer Sandy Hackett as comic foil Joey Bishop and Johnny Edwards as the pride of Steubenville, Ohio Dean Martin! This the only Vegas-based show featuring national touring companies and an award from the Congress of the United States.
The fabulous retro-authentic new Copa Room at the Plaza Hotel is the only theater remaining in Vegas with real maitre'd cocktail and booth seating, showroom beverage service and a dinner show option, for a true once-in-a-lifetime Las Vegas experience.
Each day, Universal Studios Hollywood offers a limited number of Front of Line Passes, and they often sell-out at the front gate. However, when you purchase your Front of Line Pass online, it will be valid for whichever day you choose to visit the park.
Rides and attractions include:
- The Simpsons Ride
- Shrek 4-D
- Studio tour
- Revenge of the Mummy The Ride
- Jurassic Park The Ride
- The Adventures of Curious George
- Waterworld
- House of Horrors
Note: Priority entry privileges, reserved seating, special demonstrations and special tours are subject to ride and attraction availability. A Front of Line Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood entitles pass-holders to enter attractions on a priority basis with a maximum wait of 15 minutes, per attraction. Special behind-the-scenes demonstrations are subject to change without notice and may be canceled.
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