Jet off to the west coast of the USA to do the golden triangle of San Francisco, Las Vegas & LA in one holiday. Contrast the City by the Bay with the adults on playground in the desert and the city of the stars. Sample the fresh seafood of Fisherman's Wharf, get banged up on Alcatraz and roll the dice to try your luck in the casinos of Vegas. Then relax in the sunshine to enjoy beach life on this Mexican Riviera cruise.
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Set in a complex of modern buildings on The Strip, this chic casino hotel is 4 miles from Harry Reid International Airport, a mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center and 3 miles from the Fremont Street Experience mall. Stylish rooms designed by Philippe Starck offer sitting areas and designer toiletries, as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Plush, airy suites feature living rooms. There are 7 dining options, including acclaimed Japanese and Mediterranean restaurants. A lively casino offers 60,000 sq ft of space. There's also a spa and a gym, plus rooftop and outdoor pools with bars, and 2 nightclubs with live entertainment.
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Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Pier 39 and Lombard Street. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Jones St and Beach St Stop is 2 minutes and Hyde St & Beach St Stop is 3 minutes.
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Located just 450 yards from Los Angeles International Airport with free 24-hour airport shuttles, this hotel offers easy access to the city centre. Several restaurants are located on-site and guests can enjoy the outdoor pool. Featuring paid WiFi (included in daily destination fee) the air-conditioned rooms at Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX offer a flat-screen HD cable TV. All of the guest rooms include an ergonomic chair, a moveable work desk and ironing facilities. The Landing Restaurant offers California cuisine and serves breakfast. The Century Taproom features live music, TVs with sporting events, wines and a variety of microbrews. Quick meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available at Boulevard Market Café. Yokoso Sushi Bar offers sushi for dinner as well.
Carnival Cruises
The Carnival Panorama cruise ship is a great pick for a Mexican Riviera itinerary, and it appeals to a wide range of passengers. It is a non-stop-fun option – but expect noise everywhere. Carnival Panorama activities go from the usual free workshops, dance classes and fun quizzes to more unique option such as the SkyRide, the WaterWorks and The Clubhouse. While Carnival has discontinued the paper version of the Fun Times program, a detailed description of the Carnival Panorama onboard activities can be found on the app, including shows and all other entertainment options.
Stateroom Facilities
All Carnival Panorama cabin categories feature a telephone, flatscreen TV with interactive menu and movies on demand extra charge), USB outlets on the desk along with a 110 AC power outlet, climate control, hair dryer in the desk drawer, safe, mini-fridge and two twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size bed. There are no bedside outlets.
Dining Options
Carnival Panorama restaurants range from your standard buffet and dining room to a huge variety of free and for-fee specialty restaurants. Food is tasty and plentiful, and chefs can cater to specific dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free – just let them know in advance.Dining on Carnival Panorama can be as casual as a quick bite from the buffet or as formal as a gourmet dinner at Chef’s Table with just a handful of other lucky guests. As is common on this fleet, the Carnival Panorama teppanyaki is a hit.
Days go by quickly on Carnival Panorama, because it's hard to fit everything in. Carnival's newest attractions, Sky Zone, is smartly placed on Deck 7 forward next to the pre-teen and teen clubs. This indoor trampoline park is one of the few activities onboard with an additional fee, but an hour of jumping is only $12 during the day and $18 for the special Glow party at night (and that includes a T-shirt).
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Las Vegas, USA
It is famous for its luxury hotels, casinos, and nightclubs, located in the area known as -the Strip.- Mormons from Utah settled the site in 1855 and abandoned it in 1857. It became a railroad town in 1905 and was incorporated in 1911. Gambling was legalized in 1931, and Las Vegas expanded rapidly after 1940. Its connections to crime syndicates began in 1946, when Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel. By the turn of the 21st century it was one of the countrys fastest-growing metropolitan areas, attracting a year-round population as well as tourists.
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San Francisco, USA
The cruise terminal is the next pier along to Pier 39 which is a huge entertainment, dining and shopping complex. This is situated in the heat of the famous Fishermans Wharf area where there are lots of bars, fishing boats and restaurants. From here you will see magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and have the opportunity to take a boat trip to visit Alcatraz. Perhaps take the famous cable car over the hill to Union square the heart of the downtown shopping area of the city.
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Los Angeles, USA
In Los Angeles you will be spoilt for choice. Spend some time on Venice Beach made famous by the Baywatch TV series and the setting for many films, featuring roller skaters and lifeguard huts. Visit the boutiques on Rodeo Drive and perhaps take a Movie Star tour in Beverly Hills. Visit the Chinese Manns Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where you will find the Walk of Fame and see how your hands measure up to those of Hollywood stars cast in the concrete sidewalk outside the theatre. Anaheim is the Home of Disneyland and also a western style Rollercoaster park called Knotts Berry Farm. Long Beach is the final resting place of the Original Queen Mary which has been converted into a floating museum-restaurant-hotel.
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At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This wonderful beach destination is surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay. Los Muertos beach is located next to the Old Town and is a wonderful place to watch the sun set. Here you will a variety of restaurants, bars, galleries, boutiques and souvenir shops. Las Gemelas are a pair of small beaches distinguished by their fine white sand, clear blue water and gentle onshore waves ideal for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, walking and sunbathing under a cluster of palm trees. Perhaps climb the rocks that divide the beaches and wade through the rock pools to spot crabs and minnows. Conchas Chinas is a pristine white sand beach nestled between the lush green mountains and aquamarine ocean. Here you will be able to peer into the depths and see the wide variety of fish and sea life to be found. Los Arcos National Marine Park is situated next to Las Gemelas where there are further opportunities to boat, snorkel, or SCUBA dive through the deep tunnels, caves, colorful reefs and arches of these amazing islands.
Mazatlán, Mexico
The Colonial City on the beach- Enjoy the rich art and culture of this city that was founded in the 1500s, and still preserves most of its historic buildings in the original architectural style. Mazatln is one of Mexicos most alluring and inviting beach destinations. This -Pearl of the Pacific has breathed new life into its historic centre, resulting in a wonderful colonial old town district only a short walk from a 20km-long crescent of sandy beach. There are a number of small museums or lots of boutiques.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
One of the premier resort destinations in the Western Hemisphere, Cabo San Lucas or -Cabo- is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and beautiful transparent waters that offer some of the best snorkelling in the Mexican Riviera.
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Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
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