Ymt Vacations And Holland America Combines On A Rose Parade And Mexican Riviera Tour

May 13, 2009 - PRLog -- EL SEGUNDO, CA – YMT Vacations, known for providing value-added vacation packages, has decided to add a new Holland America cruise to one of their more popular tours. Customers now have the option of going on a shorter land tour of Southern California before heading on their Mexican Riviera Cruise on the 5-star ms Oosterdam.

This revamped trip takes travelers straight into Los Angeles for four days, which provides them with more scheduled tours and leisure time. In addition, the travelers will get the opportunity to relax on Holland America’s ms Oosterdam. This cruise line, with its two to one ratio of guests to crew members, is known for its award-winning service aboard the ships.  The combination of the luxurious cruise along with the tropical port stops makes for an ideal getaway.

Guests will experience Los Angeles with a fully guided tour of the city. While driving through the downtown district, a sense of familiarity may arise, as it is frequently used as “the city scene” for movies and TV shows. However, even more familiar is the world famous Hollywood. The Hollywood Walk of Fame has more than 2,000 celebrity names engraved on stars, including Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley, and John Wayne. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to compare their hand and feet sizes to that of celebrities at Mann’s Chinese Theatre. The city tour concludes with Beverly Hills and Century City, giving visitors a chance to experience the lifestyles of the rich and famous, from how they eat to how they shop to where they work.

That same evening, there will be an exclusive viewing of the hand-decorated Rose Parade floats with an engaging presentation from an official staff member of the Tournament of Roses. With more than 40 floats and 121 years of history, this experience will be especially unique for those witnessing it for the first time. On New Year’s Day, from grandstand seats, travelers will see these magnificent floats in action accompanied by energetic marching bands, lively baton twirlers, and high-stepping horses. The multi-million dollar float business will truly get a chance to shine at this fun-filled celebration.

“After seeing the parade in person, I wouldn’t want to see it any other way. Being there, the excitement really catches on… you can smell the roses used to make the floats!” remarks Anthony Todd of YMT Vacations.

After spending time in Los Angeles, the tour group will depart from San Diego for their cruise to Mexico with their first stop in Mazatlan. This port stop is known to have the largest sport fishing and shrimping fleets in Mexico, but also features a massive city market for those who love to bargain. Next up are Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas, both are popular resort destinations where it is ideal for soaking up some sun or exploring the Mexican culture. Once back in San Diego, there is an opportunity to explore the city and see more of Southern California.

“The Mexican Riviera cruise is a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation, all with the 5-star Signature of Excellence service that only Holland America can provide,” adds Susan Zeile of YMT Vacations.

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YMT Vacations is a California based company in Los Angeles, and has been a leader in the discount vacation packages community since 1967. They focus on a mature audience and offer customers a variety of escorted tours from all over the North American continent, as well as Europe. Committed to providing exceptional customer service and an expansive variety of vacation packages, YMT Vacations is open 7 days a week. For more information visit their website at www.ymtvacations.com.